Family of Sites 
This list of web resources to assist students learning the Ukrainian language was developed by SRAS and is now hosted on Folkways, part of the SRAS Family of Sites! If you have a resource to recommend, please contact us!
Testing Resources
The Step to Ukraine project provides extensive testing – with writen and audio portions – as part of its projects implemented by the UK-based International Institute for Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations – MIOK.
Language Life School has a short grammar-based test available.
The City of Olevsk put together a simple test to celebrate International Literacy Day.
Study Abroad
SRAS’ Slavic Studies Summer offers courses in Warsaw, Poland in Polish and Ukrainian language and culture. Students can specialize in either language and all participants take part in the Slavic Seminar – a series of lectures and workshops diving into topics of identity, language, literature and film, history, and more – and enjoy an extensive cultural program. Warsaw has increasingly become a Slavic hub, with ever increasing numbers of Ukrainians, Belarussians, and Russians. These immigrants come to Warsaw seeking employment, freedom, and safety. Today, all four major Slavic languages and cultures can be commonly found in Warsaw’s streets. Read reviews about the program here.
Books for Learning Ukrainian
The following have been recommended by US-based college instructors or SRAS students.
- Beginner’s Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook – Great for beginners, this book pairs with an online workbook for interactive practice, making it ideal for self-learners who want structured exercises.
- Colloquial Ukrainian: The Complete Course for Beginners – A solid introductory course with dialogues and exercises, perfect for those who prefer learning through conversation and practical use.
- Complete Ukrainian Beginner to Intermediate Course – A comprehensive guide that takes learners from the basics up to an intermediate level, offering a strong foundation with both grammar and vocabulary.
- Rozmovljajmo! (Let’s Talk!): A Basic Ukrainian Course – Aimed at beginners, this course focuses on conversational Ukrainian, making it ideal for those looking to quickly improve their speaking skills.
- Ukrainian Through its Living Culture: Advanced Level Language Textbook – A culturally immersive textbook for advanced learners, offering in-depth exploration of Ukrainian culture alongside language instruction.
- Ukrainian Multimedia, Interactive Learning & Digital Publishing offers two ebooks: 530 Ukrainian Verbs and Ukrainian Reference Grammar in English in PDF formats
- Ukrainian Through its Living Culture. Advanced Level Language Textbook
- Yabluko is a textbook series from the Ukrainian Catholic University, available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. They are modern and targeted for foreign learners.
Free Online Resources for Learning Ukrainian
- Podorozhiua – Beginner’s Ukrainain Online Text
- The Talking Ukrainian Phrasebook is a free resource from SRAS and NovaMova Language School.
- Lexilogos is a dictionary aggregator that draws definitions from multiple online dictionaries at once.
Online Courses for Learning Ukrainian
- Ukrainian Language Study from SRAS is individualized lessons for anyone, whatever their current language level.
- Ukrainian Lessons Online offers a series of free and paid podcasts and resources.
- Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts and currently offers 240 episodes on a variety of topics and proficiency levels. A premium membership is available for bonus material.
Selected Ukrainian Cultural Links
- The Ukrainian Folklore Project is an interesting site sponsored by the University of Alberta. Lots of info, pics, video footage and other multimedia presentations.
- Ukraine Alive is a project sponsored by the Canadian government to teach 3rd graders about Ukraine as part of the standard state curriculum. Lots of videos of various kid’s games, cultural events, and more.
- Ukrainian Holidays gives histories and current dates for Ukraine’s extensive list of holidays!
- Ukrainer is a multimedia project covering modern culture, current events, and history in English, Ukrainian, and other languages.
- History without Myths is a popular Ukrainian YouTube channel dedicated to Ukrainian, European, and world history. Many videos have high quality English subtitles.
- Natalia Moseichuk is a Ukrainian journalist known for interviewing prominent leaders and newsmakers. Her videos provide excellent listening practice on relevant topics in Ukrainian.
SRAS thanks SRAS graduate Alexander Neuman for contributing to an update of this resource in 2024.
