Ukrainian Intermediate Course 3 (4 ECTS) - distance learning

Scope

4 ECTS

Time

Online course 9.9.–16.12.2025 on Tuesdays at 17.00–20.15 (no lesson on 7.10. and 14.10.)

We will use Zoom and Moodle platforms on the course. To participate, you will need a computer with a reliable internet connection, a microphone, and a camera. More information about Zoom and Moodle will be sent by email approximately 1 week before the course begins.

Teacher

Mariia Zhyhurt 

Target group

Ukrainian Intermediate Course 1 is meant for students who have already completed Ukrainian Intermediate Course 2 or acquired equivalent skills elsewhere (skill level A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). This course suits independent and motivated learners who wish to strengthen their grammar, expand vocabulary, and confidently use Ukrainian in real-life and cultural situations.

Objectives

Skill level B1-B2 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)

After the Ukrainian Intermediate Course 3, students

- can speak and write fluently in everyday and cultural contexts

- can express opinions, emotions, assumptions, and future intentions

- can write different types of texts such as blog posts, emails, essays, invitations, and autobiographies

- can improve grammar, especially in letter changes in Ukrainian words, understanding rules and exceptions, verb conjugation and aspect, noun declension, correct use of prepositions with nouns and after verbs, filler words, sentence structure (syntax), and punctuation.

- can understand and analyze authentic texts related to Ukrainian culture, travel, and society

- can communicate effectively using more complex grammatical structures

Contents

The course is based on the Yabluko textbook B1 level (Lessons 1-6), workbook (Lessons 1-6), audio materials, verb tables, and grammar reference. Lessons are built around a central grammar point and a real-life situation. You will also have access to tests, games, and audio recordings. 

 In class we will: 

– Work in pairs and small groups 

– Discuss real-life topics and cultural themes 

– Complete creative and practical tasks 

– Prepare for written and spoken communication in various social contexts 

The course is taught mainly in Ukrainian (also Finnish and 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 approximately 80 per cent of the lessons.

You can also participate on the course without taking the final exam. This means that you will not get credits (ECTS) for the course.

Materials

Will be announced later.

The book is not included in the course fee.

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

Early bird discount

You will get an early bird discount of EUR10 when you enrol on this course on 14.8.2025 at the latest and pay the course fee online after filling in the enrolment form. After 14.8. the course fee will be 150 euros.

Additional information

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

The information published above is subject to change.