Complete beginners
We start with the alphabet and the sounds, and use real phrases from the first lesson — so you're reading and speaking, not memorising lists.
One-to-one with a native speaker from Ukraine
Private Ukrainian lessons online with Alina Zelinska, a native speaker from Ukraine. Whether you're starting from the alphabet, reconnecting with your family's language or preparing for the state language exam, every lesson is planned around what you actually need to say.
Who it's for
Lessons start wherever you are — your first Cyrillic letter or your fiftieth conversation.
We start with the alphabet and the sounds, and use real phrases from the first lesson — so you're reading and speaking, not memorising lists.
You understand your grandparents but freeze when it's your turn to answer? We turn passive Ukrainian into confident speech and fill in the grammar and spelling you never learned formally.
Relocating to Ukraine, working with Ukrainian colleagues or getting to know your partner's family — we focus on the situations you'll really be in.
Preparing for the Ukrainian state language proficiency exam? We work through the format, practise each type of task and close the gaps in grammar.
Inside the lessons
How it works
Message me on Instagram to arrange a 30-minute trial (€15). We meet, talk about your goals and I check your level — no commitment afterwards.
I suggest what to focus on first and how often to meet, whether that's once a week or a more intensive stretch before a trip or an exam.
60-minute video lessons at times that suit you, with notes after each one so nothing gets lost between lessons.
Prices
Start with a 30-minute trial for €15. After that, pay per lesson or save 20% with the five-lesson pack.
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€24 per lesson · save 20%
Student reviews
I've been taking weekly Ukrainian conversation practice lessons with Alina for several months now and have seen a real improvement in my conversation skills. She clearly takes an interest in her students and is excellent at guiding a conversation to help a student produce output and be creative with the language. Highly recommend!
Alina is very patient and encouraging, and quite flexible in adapting material to the lessons as we go along, and in sensing what would be good exercises for the next lesson. (We are focusing on the cases, several lessons for each case.)
I loved my lesson with Alina because as a beginner into a language that I know nothing about I feel like the challenge of learning Ukrainian is a lot more achievable now!
Good questions
It takes steady work, but it's very learnable. Cyrillic usually takes a few lessons, and pronunciation is consistent — words are read the way they're written. The seven cases take the longest, so we introduce them gradually through phrases you actually use.
No. We learn Cyrillic together through real words, so you're reading short phrases within the first few lessons.
Yes — this is very common among heritage speakers. We focus on speaking, add the grammar and spelling you missed, and gently correct the habits picked up at home, so you feel at ease with family and in Ukraine.
Yes. We go through the exam format and practise the kinds of tasks it includes, along with the grammar and vocabulary they require. Tell me your exam date and level in the trial lesson and I'll suggest a plan.
Once or twice a week works well for most people. Regularity matters more than long sessions — the five-lesson pack is an easy way to keep a steady rhythm.
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Почнімо?
Lessons are arranged on Instagram: message me, and we'll begin with a 30-minute trial (€15) to talk about your goals, check your level and make a plan.