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Resources For Studying Slavic Languages

Studying foreign languages familiarizes one with the history, geography, culture, and traditions of another country. It helps to better understand and interact with people from different countries. This guide recommends sources available at the UO & more.

Ukrainian Language Resources

Ukrainian Language Resources by ukrainianlessons.com

Courses

Podorozhi UA by Alla Nedashkivska and Olena Sivachenko in collaboartion with Oksana Peters.

Introductory level Ukrainian language online textbook for English speakers, designed for university level instruction as well as for self-learning.

SpeakUkrainian : National Ukrainian Language Learning Platform for Foreigners created through the cooperation between the authorities of the Ministry of Information Policy of Ukraine and the public in the face of Association of Innovation and Digital Education.

This educational project consists of 25 most frequently used topics, and nearly 100 interesting and engaging online lessons for rapid master of Ukrainian.

duolingo : Learn Ukrainian Online

Interactive lessons for beginners that start learning the basics of the language, including practicing  reading, writing, and speaking while taking duolingo game-like lessons of Ukrainian.

Podcasts

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is an online, well-structured, and accessible resource for learners of all levels. The weekly Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episodes (total of 200 episodes in 5 seasons) allow to start learning Ukrainian, improve language skills, and discover Ukrainian culture with Anna Ohoiko.

5 Minute Ukrainian

Short podcasts from Ukrainian Lessons reinforcing conversation skills. Each podcast (there are 60 episodes presently) contains a short dialog in a natural and slow speed that are teaching competency based and essential phrases.

Dictionaries

Glosbe Ukrainian -- English

Riverso : free translation, dictionary

Language Tools

r2u.org.ua to check Spelling and Grammar

Slovnyk.ua : Portal for Ukrainian Language and Culture 

Spelling and Grammar check in Slovnyk.ua

Accents and Accentuation in Slovnyk.ua

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Ukrainian Alphabet

Full guide with videos, examples, and pronunciation.

Ukrainian Pronunciation Dictionary

Forvo online dictionary for searching and learning how to pronounce Ukrainian words, phrases, and more

Vocabulary

100 Most Common Words in Ukrainian

Resource for beginners, including list of words, paper flashcards, and digital flashcards with audio-visuals.

Grammar

Dobra Forma

University of Kansas web-based overview of Ukrainian grammar by Oleksandra Wallo, includes contextualized activities that enable students to internalize correct grammatical forms as they focus on the communication of meaning.

Ukrainian Grammar by Stasya

Reading Skills

Read Ukrainian : A Reading Course For Beginners by Marta Jenkala

A course of interactive self-access materials designed to support the acquisition of reading skills in Ukrainian. The materials allow students to consolidate topics learnt in a Ukrainian reading course or the reading component of a general course in Ukrainian.

Listening Skills

Invitation to Ukraine : Miniseries for Learning the Ukrainian Language

Sluhay : Library of Audio Books in Ukrainian Language

LingQ : Learn Ukrainian Online and on Mobile

12+ Ukrainian YouTube Channels to Practice Ukrainian

Authentic Videos in Ukrainian with Ukrainian Subtitles and Transcripts

8 Great Ukrainian Movies

10 Ukrainian Cartoons for Language Learners

10 Ukrainian Podcasts to Improve Ukrainian Language Skills

Listen to Ukrainian Radio Stations Online to Improve Ukrainian Language Skills

Where to Read, Watch, and Listen to News in Ukrainian