Ukrainian Intermediate Course 2 (4 ECTS) - distance learning

Scope (ECTS)

4 ECTS

Time

Online course 22.1.–21.5.2026 on Thursdays at 17.00–20.15 (no lessons on 26.2., 2.4. 16.4, 30.4. and 14.5.)

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 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 Intermediate Course 2 is meant for students who have already taken Ukrainian Intermediate Course 1 or acquired equivalent skills elsewhere (skill level A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). 

Objectives

Skill level A2 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)

After the Ukrainian Intermediate Course 2, students can

• understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters
• handle short social exchanges
• understand clear audio materials, including Ukrainian songs
• read simple non adaptive texts and write in Ukrainian
• describe common ailments
• express future possibility
• write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
• speak with improved fluency, use broader vocabulary and apply key grammar structures naturally in real-life contexts

Contents

This course follows Lessons 12–15 of Beginner’s Ukrainian and strengthens the skills students gained earlier. We will review key topics from the beginning of the book, learn grammar and new vocabulary related to food, daily routines, invitations, future plans, holidays, travel and university life. Special attention will be given to using the correct noun forms with different numerals, expressing needs and obligations and managing typical everyday interactions.

Listening, writing and reading skills will be improved through Ukrainian songs, targeted exercises, short dictations and additional texts. Interactive speaking activities will help students build confidence and communicate more naturally in a wider range of real-life situations.

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

Yuri I. Shevchuk: Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook, 3rd Integrated edition, chapters 12–15 (we will start by briefly reviewing the first chapters of the book)

The book is not included in the course fee.

Teacher's own materials will also be used (shared via Moodle). You will also need a notebook to practise writing.

Early bird discount

You will get an early bird discount of EUR10 when you enrol on this course by 14.12.2025 and pay the course fee online after filling in the enrolment form. After 15.12. the course fee will be 150 euros.

Additional information

Education assistant 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.