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Ukrainian from Scratch
2 students

Ukrainian from Scratch

Fun & Simple so you can Encourage your Ukrainian Friends, Make New Friends and Visit Ukraine
Created bySophia Sudak
Last updated 10/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Use basic phrases to make Ukrainian friends
  • Tackle easy letters in the Ukrainian alphabet
  • Start on weird and wonderful Ukrainian alphabet
  • Be able to encourage someone in Ukrainian

Course content

2 sections9 lectures46m total length
  • Greetings5:53

    Phrases :

    Pry-vit                     Hello

    Pry-vit dru-zhe      Hello friend

    Yak spra-vy?           How are you?   

    Ha-razd                   Fine / alright

    Ne duzhe                Not good/ so-so


    Homework :

    Ask your cat (or pet or your cup of coffee) how they are doing in Ukrainian. Pretend they say they aren't okey but you can answer them you're fine!

    Say 'Pry-vit' to an English-speaking friend and pretend you now speak fluently (all about manifestation ?)


  • Easy Alphabet7:03

    Letters : A, O, T, M, I, E.

    Words :

    MAMA - mom

    TATO - dad

    TA - that

    TAK - yes

    TOM- Tom / volume / tome

    AKT-act/deed

    KOMA - coma

    OKO - eye

    i - and

    KIT - cat

    КОМЕТА - comet

    MATE - mate tea

    TIM - Tim

    METE - he sweeps

    KETO - keto diet

    MOTOK - coil

  • Getting to Know You4:29

    Phrases :

    Me-ne zva-ty...  My name is...

    Yak te-be zva-ty?  What is your name?


    Words :

    Атом - Atom

    Атака - Attack

    Мета - Purpose

    Кето - Keto diet

    Комета - Соmet

    Кіт - Cat

    Мак - Рорру

    Мемо - Меmo

    Тако - Тасо


    Homework :

    I want to challenge you - record yourself saying your name and asking for someone's name in Ukrainian. Listen to the recording and one more time. Remember if it sounds silly, you're probably doing it correctly ☺️

  • At the Coffee Shop7:31

    At the Coffee Shop


    Phrases :

    Me-ni vy-pich-ku bud laska

    Pastry for me, please


    Me-ni ka-vu bud laska

    Coffee for me, please


    Me-ni chai bud laska

    Tea for me, please


    Words :

    ka-va             coffee

    chai                tea

    vy-pich-ka    pastry

    bud las-ka    please

  • False Friends in Alphabet5:11

    False Friends in Alphabet


    Letters : BPHC


    Words :

    BATA-cotton wool

    HOMEP-number

    BOHA-she

    PIKA-river

    COH-dream

    HIC-nose

    CIK-juice

    PIK-year

    PAHOK-morning

    MICTO-city


    Homework :

    Practice reading the words until you feel confident. Remember your nose isn't pronounced 'hic' - it's 'nis' ??

  • Encouraging a Friend5:12

    Phrases :

    ty zmo-zhesh! You can do it!

    vse bude dobre! It'll be OK!

    try-mai-sya! Keep strong!


    Homework :
    Go and encourage (and impress) your Ukrainian friend with one of these phrases depending on the situation.

  • The Weird and Wonderful Letters6:33

    Letters : Ж Ї Щ Ю Я Ґ   


    Words:

    ЇЖА - food

    ЮHAK - a youth

    ЩЕ - more

    ЇЖАК - hedgehog

    ЩОКА - cheek

    ЯВНО - obvious

    ЯМА - pit

    ЯК - how

    ҐHIT - candle wick


    Homework :

    Can you spell your name yet? Do you have enough letters? If not, don't worry we will complete them in the next course. For now, please write out the letters in your diary (hopefully you have the Children of Chernihiv diary and now get to use it☺️) . And then read the word list one more time.

  • This Sounds Familiar3:36

    Words :

    banan - banana

    restoran - restaurant

    telefon - telephone

    compyuter - computer

    problema - problem

    hotel - hotel

    muzyka - music

    klas - class

    radio - radio


    Homework:

    Pretend you're at a store. Read this dialogue without the English translation. I know you'll understand it!


    -Pry-vit, yak spravy?

    -Pry-vit, vse ha-razd.

    -Yak spravy?

    -Vse ha-razd

    -Me-ni banan bud las-ka.

    -Harazd, shche? (shche = anything else)

    -Radio, bud laska.

    -Shche?

    -Telefon, bud laska.

    -Shche?

    -Compyuter, bud laska.

    -Shche?

    -Ni (no)

    -Ha-razd


    You've completed the course. Well done!

Requirements

  • No need to have any prior knowledge - all absolutely from scratch!

Description

Sophia’s 8-part bite-size course is your jump start to speaking Ukrainian — the easy and joyful way. You’ll learn the alphabet through simple, memorable words, not the traditional boring drills. Each engaging mini lesson is designed to build your confidence and get you speaking Ukrainian from day one.


You’ll Discover

• An easy-to-remember alphabet method using real Ukrainian words and visuals

• Everyday phrases to help you make friends and show kindness to Ukrainian people

• Language that inspires — learn how to encourage and uplift others in Ukrainian

• Short, powerful lessons with fun homework practice to help you remember what you learn

• Real pronunciation tips so you sound natural, clear, and confident


Learn With Purpose
This course isn’t just about language — it’s about making a difference. Every purchase supports Children of Chernihiv, a crowdfunded rehabilitation center founded to help children affected by the war in Ukraine. The center offers trauma recovery programs, art therapy, and emotional support — giving children a chance to heal, smile, and dream again.


Join the Movement
By joining this course, you’re not only learning a beautiful language — you’re speaking life, hope, and healing into Ukraine. Start today and be part of something meaningful — learn Ukrainian, change lives, and make your words a gift of love and light.

Who this course is for:

  • Ukraine supporters looking for ways to communicate in Ukrainian!
  • To make Ukrainian friends!
  • To visit Ukraine and be brave!
  • To be able to read the Ukrainian alphabet!
  • To have FUN and LAUGH while learning!
  • To be able to comment your support on news channels in Ukrainian
  • To be able to encourage a friend in Ukrainian!