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WHO IT'S FOR
ENGin volunteers who want to meet their student halfway
No prior Ukrainian needed. This course is built around phrases you'll actually use with your student — everyday greetings, small talk, questions about their life — paired with the culture behind them. The alphabet tutorial is included too, as a nice bonus lesson if you want to go a step further.
We've seen this happen more than once: a volunteer greets someone in Ukrainian, and the room changes. When Robert Delp visited ENGin Lviv this summer, he greeted people in Ukrainian, and word spread through the room fast — it wasn't only his student who stopped to talk with him, but other Ukrainians who happened to be there that evening too. Ukrainians notice, and deeply appreciate, when someone takes the time to learn their language.
Robert at the ENGin Lviv Space
Why this course exists
Ukrainians have kept their traditions, humor, and warmth alive even through years of war. You can see it in the sunflower fields, taste it in a bowl of borscht, and find it in the embroidery patterns passed from grandmother to granddaughter. This course helps you bring a small piece of that culture into your next conversation with your student.
First words, first connection
Greet your student in Ukrainian at your next meeting, and see what it does to the conversation.
Ten lessons that build on each other
Each lesson contains a short, story-driven video, up to 30 minutes, that teaches 25–30 new words. Every lesson includes its own vocabulary list, plus a quick exercise.
More than phrases
Family traditions, food, fashion, history — you'll understand where your student comes from, not just how to order coffee. By the end you'll be able to:
Greet, thank, and comfort someone in Ukrainian
Order food, ask directions, shop for basics
Talk about family, hobbies, and everyday life
Recognize polite, respectful communication styles and cultural dos and don'ts
Fits around your schedule
No live sessions to schedule around — short video lessons, up to 30 minutes each, with a quick exercise after every one. 6 months of access, so you can go through it at your own pace.
Support for ENGin, built in
All proceeds from this course go to support our main program (English practice for Ukrainians of all ages).
See a real lesson
In each lesson you'll get a vocabulary list with the new phrases, their pronunciation, and English translation.
The course structure:
10 core lessons (Video + Quiz + Vocab list)
+ a bonus alphabet tutorial
Start with the alphabet as a warm-up, then work through daily life, culture, and conversation. Every lesson comes with its own vocabulary list.
BONUS
Alphabet tutorial | Sounds and letters
1
Hello, Ukraine! | Greetings and first conversations
2
Likes or Dislikes | Talking about hobbies
3
Numbers, Money and Calculations | Counting and everyday math
4
My Family Tree | Ukrainian family traditions
5
Welcome Home | Ukrainian life at home
6
National Cuisine | From borscht to sweet varenyky
7
Getting Around in Ukraine | Transport and directions
8
Shopping in Ukraine | From markets to malls
9
Ukrainian Style | What Ukrainians wear
10
Kyiv: My Day in the Capital | A day in Ukraine's capital
Once you complete all the lessons and the bonus lesson, plus every quiz, you'll receive a certificate from ENGin. To get yours, email us at speakukrainian@enginprogram.org — we'll issue it within 5-7 business days.
So far, чудово! The explanation of the apostrophe is the best I’ve heard, as is the explanation of the softening of the /j/ sounds after a consonant. Дякую! — ENGin volunteer Bill
FAQ
Have a question before you enroll?
Write to our Subprogram Manager at speakukrainian@enginprogram.org.