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Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Introduction to Ukrainian language ...
7 Ukraine information

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Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Introduction
1 The forum discussion
2 Who is the course for?
- 2.1 This is your course, make it your own!
3 Take it at your own pace
- 3.1 How to get the most out of the course
4 The alphabet
5 And finally, enjoy…
Introduction
Week 1: Greetings
- 1.1 First meeting
- 1.2 Compare your pronunciation
2 More greetings
3 Introducing yourself
- 3.1 My name is…
- 3.2 Compare your pronunciation
4 The Ukrainian alphabet
- 4.1 Breaking the alphabet down
- 4.2 Different sounds
5 How are you?
- 5.1 New language
- 5.2 How are you feeling today?
6 What do you do?
Current section:
7 Ukraine information
- 7.1 Celebrating Vyshyvanka Day
- 7.2 Stories of hope
8 Forum discussion
9 Week 1 summary
Week 2: Family talk
Introduction
1 Close family
2 Personal pronouns
- 2.1 Compare your pronunciation
3 Wider family
4 Getting familiar with the alphabet
- 4.1 Let’s learn the vowels!
- 4.2 Letters я, ю, є and ї
5 Ukraine information
- 5.1 Easter
- 5.2 Hope story: Dnipro Kids
6 Forum discussion
7 Week 2 summary
Week 3: At home
Introduction
1 Houses and homes
2 Time to practise
- 2.1 More practice: listen and match
3 Ukraine information
- 3.1 The land
- 3.2 The people
4 Learning the alphabet
5 Ukrainian Christmas magic
6 Hope story: the power of music
6 Forum discussion
7 Week 3 summary
Week 4: Food and drink
Introduction
1 Mary’s garden
2 Fruit and vegetables
3 Food and drink
- 3.1 Practise the new language
- 3.2 Що це? Shcho tse? What is it?
4 Ukrainian meals
5 How does it taste?
6 Tea with Viktoriia
7 Learning the alphabet
- 7.1 New consonants and old friends
- 7.2 Reading practice: read first, then listen
8 History of Ukraine
9 Ukrainian cuisine
- 9.1 Hope story: soup for soldiers
10 Forum discussion
11 Week 4 summary
Week 5: Education and healthcare
Introduction
1 Education
2 Healthcare
3 Ukrainian consonants and apostrophe
- 3.1 Read and check the consonants
- 3.2 Use of apostrophe
4 Ukraine information: Independence
5 Forum discussion
6 Week 5 summary
Further reading
Acknowledgements

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7 Ukraine information

Figure 14.1 Figure 10: Ukraine flag

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