UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAM
The Ukrainian Institute of America offers a wide range of Ukrainian language courses for all language levels. With over a decade of teaching experience with a highly qualified team of instructors, our program has welcomed English-speakers from around the world seeking to engage more deeply with Ukraine’s language and culture. Designed for adults of all backgrounds, the program emphasizes both linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy in a supportive, small-group learning environment.
Our online courses are offered in ten-week semesters – Fall, Winter and Spring – so students can continue their language journey year-round. Choose the course that best suits your needs, abilities and language skills. To get started, complete our APPLICATION FORM, which helps us determine the most appropriate level for your learning.
UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING LEVELS
Beginner (Levels 1–4):
- Level 1: For complete beginners with no knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet or basic vocabulary.
- Level 2: For students familiar with the Ukrainian alphabet and simple words or phrases.
- Level 3-4: For upper beginners ready to begin forming basic sentences and participating in simple conversations.
Intermediate (Levels 5–7):
- Level 5: For those comfortable with basic grammar and vocabulary, looking to expand sentence structure and comprehension.
- Level 6: For students working on conversational fluency, reading short texts, and mastering more complex grammar.
- Level 7: For upper intermediate learners able to discuss familiar topics and begin exploring Ukrainian culture and media in more depth.
Advanced (Levels 8–10):
- Level 8: Focuses on accuracy and nuance in speech and writing.
- Level 9: Engages with contemporary topics, literary texts, and authentic materials.
- Level 10: Emphasizes near-native fluency, critical thinking, and discussion of complex ideas in Ukrainian.
2025–2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- Fall Semester [10 weeks] – starts September 29, 2025
- Winter Semester [10 weeks] – starts January 5, 2026
- Spring Semester [10 weeks] – starts April 30, 2026
- July: Summer Break
- August: Summer Reading Club (for current students only)
Beginner and Intermediate courses meet online
- Monday & Wednesday — 6:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–8:00 PM (EST) <OR> Tuesday & Thursday — 6:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–8:00 PM (EST)
Advanced / Heritage Classes meet online
- Once a week between 6:00–8:00 PM (EST)
Program cost for a ten-week semester is $400 per student.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
- Christina Pikhmanets, Program Administrator and Instructor
- Julia Dereka
- Halyna Dorozhynska
- Natalka Yezersky
Join us on your Ukrainian language journey! Приєднуйтесь до нашої подорожі у світ української мови!
For more information about the program or with any questions, please contact us at language@ukrainianinstitute.org