Intermediate Ukrainian Resources
We put together this list of intermediate Ukrainian resources to help you improve your Ukrainian skills faster. Clozemaster is awesome, but there's a lot out there and the key is finding what works best for you.
Ukrainian Apps
- Clozemaster: A gamified app focusing on context-based vocabulary and grammar learning.
- Duolingo: A popular app with interactive lessons and practice exercises.
- Memrise: Combines videos of native speakers with spaced repetition.
- Tandem: A language exchange app connecting learners with native speakers.
- Mondly: Offers daily lessons with speech recognition and interactive exercises.
- Pimsleur Ukrainian: Audio-based lessons focusing on listening and speaking skills.
- Italki: Connects learners with Ukrainian tutors for personalized lessons.
- Drops: Emphasizes vocabulary building with visual aids and short sessions.
- Lingodeer: Provides structured lessons with grammar explanations.
- Anki: Customizable flashcard app with shared decks for Ukrainian learners.
- Brainscape: Uses flashcards with spaced repetition for vocabulary building.
- Simply Learn Ukrainian: Provides phrases and vocabulary for practical use.
- Glossika: Focuses on fluency and sentence structure with audio-based practice.
Ukrainian Reading Resources
- Clozemaster: A gamified app focusing on reading and vocabulary through context-based sentences.
- Ukrainian Lessons: Provides reading practice with audio and transcripts.
- News in Slow Ukrainian: Features news articles with slow narration and transcripts.
- Слово і Діло (Slovo i Dilo): A Ukrainian news website offering a variety of articles.
- BBC News Україна: An international news site with articles in Ukrainian.
- Вечірній Київ (Evening Kyiv): A major Ukrainian newspaper with extensive online content.
- Short Stories in Ukrainian by Olly Richards: Engaging short stories tailored for intermediate learners.
- Readlang: A reading app that translates words on-the-fly and builds vocabulary lists.
- ПроЗору (ProZorro): A Ukrainian government platform providing readable reports and articles.
- Радіо Свобода (Radio Svoboda): News articles and reports in Ukrainian.
- ПроЧитайка (ProChytayka): A platform offering modern and classic Ukrainian literature.
- LibriVox: Free audiobooks of Ukrainian literature, often with text available.
- Буквоїд (Bukvoid): A site offering reviews and articles on Ukrainian literature.
- ЛітАкцент (LitAktsent): Offers articles, reviews, and interviews on Ukrainian literature.
- Читомо (Chytomo): A resource for Ukrainian book news, reviews, and interviews.
Ukrainian Listening Resources
- Clozemaster: Includes audio practice for contextual sentence comprehension.
- Ukrainian Course: Audio lessons with speaking practice and pronunciation tips.
- Pimsleur Ukrainian: Audio-based lessons focusing on listening and speaking skills.
- Radio Ukraine International: Provides access to Ukrainian radio programs and podcasts.
- RFI Ukrainian: News and cultural programs in Ukrainian.
- TuneIn Radio: Access to Ukrainian radio stations and programs.
- YouTube Channels: Such as Easy Ukrainian, offering street interviews and conversational practice.
- Hromadske Radio: Provides news and cultural podcasts from a leading Ukrainian radio station.
- Radio Svoboda: News and cultural programs in Ukrainian.
Ukrainian Writing Resources
- Clozemaster: Provides fill-in-the-blank exercises to improve writing through contextual practice.
- Talkpal AI: Clear grammar explanations with interactive exercises.
- Preply: Provides writing exercises along with audio and video lessons.
- Quizlet: Customizable flashcards and writing exercises to practice Ukrainian vocabulary and grammar.
- Ukrainian Online Writing Courses: Platforms like Coursera and edX offer courses specifically focused on improving Ukrainian writing.
Ukrainian Speaking Resources
- Clozemaster: Offers sentence-based practice with listening and speaking exercises.
- Verbling: Connects learners with professional Ukrainian tutors for conversation practice.
- Easy Ukrainian: YouTube series with street interviews to mimic natural conversation.
- ConversationExchange: Platform for finding language partners to practice speaking Ukrainian.
Ukrainian Grammar Resources
- Clozemaster: Provides sentence-based practice with a focus on grammar in context.
- Beginner’s Ukrainian by Yuri Shevchuk: A comprehensive grammar guide for intermediate learners.
- Complete Ukrainian by Olena Bekh and James Dingley: An in-depth course covering grammar, vocabulary, and exercises.
- Colloquial Ukrainian by Ian Press and Stefan Pugh: Focuses on conversational skills with strong grammar components.
- Ukrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar by Stefan Pugh: Provides clear explanations and practice exercises.
- Teach Yourself Complete Ukrainian by James Dingley: Comprehensive language course with strong grammar focus.
Ukrainian Dictionaries Resources
- WordReference: Online dictionary with translations, definitions, and forum discussions.
- Linguee: Bilingual dictionary with contextual examples from real-life sources.
- Reverso Context: Provides translations and examples of words in various contexts.
- Glosbe: Bilingual dictionary with example sentences and audio pronunciations.
- PONS Online Dictionary: Offers translations, example sentences, and pronunciation.
- Dict.cc: Community-driven bilingual dictionary with user contributions.
- Словник української мови (Ukrainian Language Dictionary): Authoritative dictionary by the Ukrainian Language Institute.
- Ukrainian Pocket Dictionary: Compact bilingual dictionary with essential terms and phrases.
- Cambridge Ukrainian-English Dictionary: User-friendly online dictionary with pronunciation guides.
- Collins Ukrainian Dictionary: Offers translations, idiomatic expressions, and usage examples.
- LingoHut: Offers simple, clear translations and example sentences.
- Ukrainian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary by DK: Visual dictionary with images to help with vocabulary retention.
Ukrainian Textbooks Resources
- "Beginner's Ukrainian with Interactive Online Workbook" by Yuri Shevchuk: Comprehensive guide with grammar, vocabulary, and exercises.
- "Teach Yourself Complete Ukrainian" by James Dingley and Olena Bekh: Covers all aspects of language learning with a focus on grammar and vocabulary.
- "Ukrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar" by Ian Press and Stefan Pugh: Detailed grammar reference for intermediate learners.
- "Colloquial Ukrainian: The Complete Course for Beginners" by Ian Press and Stefan Pugh: Focuses on conversational skills with strong grammar components.
- "Modern Ukrainian" by Assya Humesky: Comprehensive textbook covering grammar, reading, and writing.
- "Ukrainian for Speakers of English" by Roma Franko: In-depth lessons with a focus on grammar and language structure.
- "Ukrainian-English/English-Ukrainian Practical Dictionary" by Leonid Hrabovsky: Bilingual dictionary with essential vocabulary.
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