Ukrainian Intermediate Course 3 (4 ECTS) - distance learning
Scope
4 ECTS
Time
Online course 10.9.–10.12.2026 on Thursdays at 17.00–20.15 (no lesson on 15.10.)
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 3 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).
Objectives
Skill level B1
After the Ukrainian Intermediate Course 3, students
- can communicate more confidently in everyday and cultural situations in Ukrainian
- can express their opinions, talk about preferences, maintain conversations in a restaurant, and write invitations
- can write different types of texts, such as emails, invitations, blog posts, and short essays that logically express their thoughts;
- have deepened their understanding of Ukrainian grammar, including verb aspect and conjugation, noun declension, the use of genitive and accusative cases, prepositions, sentence structure, and punctuation
- can understand and analyse authentic texts related to Ukrainian culture, travel, and contemporary society
- can use a wider range of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures in spoken and written communication
Contents
During the course, we will begin working with the textbook Yabluko. Intermediate Ukrainian (Яблуко. Рубіжний рівень).
The course combines grammar learning with practical communication. Students will work with authentic texts, dialogues, audio materials, and interactive exercises reflecting contemporary Ukrainian language and culture.
During the course, students will:
- work individually, in pairs, and in small groups;
- discuss everyday topics and aspects of Ukrainian culture;
- complete creative and practical communicative tasks;
- develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills;
- reinforce new grammatical structures through practical use;
- improve written and spoken communication skills in various social situations.
The main language of instruction is Ukrainian (Finnish and English will be used as support languages when 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
Yabluko Intermediate Ukrainian. Student's book (ISBN: 9786177608492), chapters 1-3 and Yabluko Intermediate Ukrainian. Workbook (ISBN: 9786177608508), chapters 1-3
The books are 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.
Examination
The final written examination will take place during the last lesson. The date for a possible resit examination will be announced later.
Early bird discount
You will get an early bird discount of EUR10 when you enrol on this course on 16.8.2026 at the latest and pay the course fee online after filling in the enrolment form. After 16.8., 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.