Ukrainian Elementary Course 1 (4 ECTS) - distance learning

Scope

4 ECTS

Time

Online course 12.9.–19.12.2025 on Fridays at 17.00–20.15 (no lesson on 10.10. and 17.10.)

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 microphone, 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 1 is meant for people who have not studied Ukrainian previously or who have only a little basic knowledge of Ukrainian. Teaching will start of the alphabet (abetka).

Objectives

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

After the Ukrainian Elementary Course 1, students

• can read and write the Cyrillic alphabet
  can pronounce majority of the sounds of Ukrainian language
  can use basic grammar structures
  can use the language in simple everyday situations and run common errands
  can read and write simple sentences
  can ask and answer simple questions

Contents

The course offers a quick and effective acquisition of the 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 learn to read and write in the Cyrillic alphabet and practise pronunciation. You will also learn basic grammar. During the course 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, etc. Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Main languages of instruction are Finnish and Ukrainian (also 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 in the course without taking the final exam, in which case you will not get a performance of the course and no ECTS.

Materials

Will be announced later.

The book is not included in the course fee.

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

Early bird discount 

You will get an early bird discount of EUR10 when you enrol on this course by 14.8.2025 and pay the course fee online after filling in the enrolment form. After 15.8. the course fee will be 150 euros.

See also

You can continue studying Ukrainian on Ukrainian Elementary Course 2 (4 ECTS). The course will start in January 2026.

Additional information

Education assistant 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.