This page offers a collection of resources designed to help you build strong foundational Ukrainian skills, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and other literacy basics. You’ll also find links to lessons to supplement what you are learning in the classroom, and help you learn at your own pace. To enrich your experience, you'll also find materials that explore Ukrainian culture, and how it shapes language and communication.
Ukrainian Alphabet: Letters & Pronunciation
Ukrainian Cursive Writing Guide
Ukrainian Handwriting Practice Video
Ukrainian Alphabet Audio Guide (by Ukrainian Lessons)
Alphabet Pronounciation Guides
Forvo is an online pronunciation dictionary that provides audio recordings of words spoken by native speakers. The Ukrainian section allows learners to hear authentic pronunciation of vocabulary, names, and phrases as spoken in natural contexts by speakers from different regions.
A quick reference to essential words and phrases.
A comprehensive vocabulary book for English-speaking learners.
A list of 100 high-frequency words with example sentences and digital flashcards (audio + images).
Download (.pdf):
An e-book with 1,000 essential words, simple example sentences, and English translations. Includes Anki-compatible digital flashcards with audio and images.
Dobra Forma — A web-based overview of Ukrainian grammar that integrates contextualized activities. The platform is designed to help students internalize correct grammatical structures while prioritizing meaningful communication. It is an excellent interactive learning tool.
Ukrainian Grammar-Reference — A comprehensive grammar reference book featuring well-organized tables and clear explanations. Highly recommended for systematic study and review.
Read Ukrainian! — A structured resource that presents Ukrainian grammar topics in an organized and accessible format, suitable for guided self-study.
Ukrainian Grammar — Provides foundational explanations of Ukrainian grammar in English, making it particularly useful for beginner and intermediate learners.
Podorozhi UA ― introductory-level Ukrainian language e-textbook/course for English speakers by Alla Nedashkivska and Olena Sivachenko.
SpeakUkrainian ― educational project by the Ukrainian government that consists of the 25 most frequently used topics, and nearly 100 interesting lessons for the rapid mastery of Ukrainian.
Duolingo ― game-like lessons for beginners starting with the basics or looking to practice their reading, writing, and speaking.
Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine — A comprehensive online encyclopedia hosted by the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies that provides detailed English-language articles on Ukrainian history, people, geography, economy, and culture.
“Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities” — Coursera Course — A free online course offering an introduction to Ukraine’s culture, history, and society from the Middle Ages to the present, suitable for beginners and those seeking structured study.
Free Course: Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture (OpenLearn) — A free short course that explores Ukraine’s people and cultural heritage, ideal for learners who want foundational context on customs and societal norms.
Ukrainica — Digital Library of Ukrainian Studies — A large electronic library project (by Vernadsky National Library and Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute) that includes archival materials, literature, and cultural documents about Ukraine in English and Ukrainian.
Krytyka (Magazine & Cultural Analysis Platform) — A Ukrainian intellectual journal (with content in Ukrainian and English) offering in-depth essays, cultural analysis, book reviews, and debate on contemporary Ukrainian society, literature, and cultural memory.
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) — Provides scholarly publications, lectures, research articles, and access to Harvard Ukrainian Studies. Best for: advanced cultural, literary, and historical projects.
Ukrainian Institute — A state cultural diplomacy institution promoting contemporary Ukrainian art, film, music, and literature internationally. Best for: modern Ukrainian culture, cinema, contemporary arts, global Ukrainian identity.
National Museum of the History of Ukraine (Kyiv) — Offers digital materials and information about Ukrainian historical development, artifacts, traditional clothing, and cultural heritage. Best for: visual presentations, traditional culture, Cossacks, Trypillian culture, folk art.
Ukraїner — A multimedia cultural project documenting Ukrainian regions, traditions, communities, and contemporary life. Content is available in multiple languages. Best for: regional studies, ethnographic projects, cuisine, modern society.
