Ukrainian Elementary Course 2 (4 ECTS) - distance learning

Scope (ECTS)

4 ECTS

Time

Online course 30.1.–15.5.2025 on Thursdays at 17.00–20.15 (no lessons on 27.2., 17.4. and 1.5.)

We will use Zoom and Moodle platforms on the course. To participate on the lessons, you will need a computer with an internet connection, a micophone, and a camera. More information about Zoom and Moodle will be sent by email before the course begins.

Teacher

Mariia Zhyhurt 

Target group

Ukrainian Elementary Course 2 is meant for people who have taken Ukrainian Elementary Course 1 or acquired equivalent skills elsewhere (skill level A1.1–A1.2 on the Common  European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR).

Objectives

Skill level A1.1–A1.2 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)

After the Ukrainian Elementary Course 2, students

• know basic structures and vocabulary
  can describe themselves, their family, and their immediate environment
  can discuss climate issues
  can tell about their daily routines, health and surroundings
  can agree on schedules and things to do
  are able to use the language interactively in simple situations (work, studies, travel)
  

Contents

The course offers a quick and effective acquisition of basics of modern Ukrainian language. You will get to dive into language from the first lesson onwards. The aim is to reach basic skills in Ukrainian that can be used in everyday life.

On the course, you will continue to practice reading and writing in the Cyrillic alphabet and practise pronunciation. You will also learn basic grammar. We will do listening and speaking exercises on every lesson.

After the course you will be able to introduce yourself and others, and ask simple questions about personal details such as where you live, what you do, what you want, etc. Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

The languages of instruction are Finnish and Ukrainian, English if needed.

Modes of study

The course comprises 52 lessons (à 45 minutes) as well as independent work. The student workload of a 4 ECTS course is approximately 108 hours (including lessons and independent work). To pass the course, participants need to attend the lessons regularly and be active, do homework and take the final exam, which will be evaluated on scale 0–5. 

To pass the course, students need to attend at least about 80 per cent of the lessons.

You can also participate on the course without taking the final exam, in which case you will not get a certificate for the course or credits (ECTS).

Materials

Yuri I. Shevchuk: Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook, 3rd Integrated edition, chapters 5–7 (we will start by briefly reviewing the first chapters of the book)

The book is not included in the course fee.

In addition there will be material provided by the teacher (via Moodle). You will also need a notebook to practise writing.

See also

You can continue studying Ukrainian on Ukrainian Intermediate Course 1 (4 ECTS). The course will start in September 2025.

Additional information

Course secretary Tuomas Kvist: tuomas.kvist(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel. / Whatsapp 040 163 3370
Summer University of Tampere office:  toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel. / Whatsapp 050 303 1178

The information published above is subject to change.