Does your child understand Ukrainian but rarely speak it?

This is common among children growing up in multilingual environments. Ukrainian remains familiar and understandable but gradually becomes a passive language.

responds in another language

mixes Ukrainian with the language spoken around them

feels shy about speaking

struggles to communicate freely with relatives

Through interactive activities, play, and topics that match their interests, children gradually gain the confidence to communicate in Ukrainian.

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The teacher will get to know your child, assess their Ukrainian level, and tailor the lesson to their age and language needs.

Activities matched to your child’s level

Feedback for parents

Recommendations on the learning programme and pace

Topics for Ages 6–10
Lesson 1: Say Hello! (Привіт!)Lesson 2: Meet the Alphabet - Part 1Lesson 3: Meet the Alphabet - Part 2Lesson 4: Meet the Alphabet - Part 3 Lesson 5: First Words & Simple SentencesLesson 6: Fun Review & Alphabet Treasure Hunt!Lesson 7: How Old Are You?Lesson 8: My Birthday Party! Lesson 9: Where Am I From?Lesson 10: My Family & Me Lesson 11: Favorite Colors! Lesson 12: Fruits. What do they taste like?Lesson 13: Vegetables and drinks. What do you eat? What do you drink? Lesson 14: Review with Games & Mini-Performance!Lesson 15: Days & Daily Routine Lesson 16: My Home & My Room! Lesson 17: My Clothes! Lesson 18: At School!Lesson 19: Let’s Go Shopping! Lesson 20: Review with Fun Games!Lesson 21: Seasons & Weather! Lesson 22: Animal Safari! Lesson 23: Nature Walk! Lesson 24: Big Review!

Topics for Ages 11–15
Lesson 1: Hi! My name is...Lesson 2: My familyLesson 3: Numbers and ageLesson 4: My dayLesson 5: At schoolLesson 6: Colors and clothesLesson 7: Seasons and weatherLesson 8: Food and drinksLesson 9: At homeLesson 10: My favorite cartoon/characterLesson 11: Chores and helping at homeLesson 12: Review + mini project “Me and my family”Lesson 13: My city/my villageLesson 14: AnimalsLesson 15: Hobbies and free timeLesson 16: At the storeLesson 17: I’m inviting friends overLesson 18: TravelLesson 19: At the doctor’sLesson 20: My favorite subjectLesson 21: Nature around usLesson 22: My day without gadgetsLesson 23: Ukrainian culture and symbolsLesson 24: Holidays

Native Ukrainian-speaking teachers
An interactive platform and learning through play
Lessons starting from 30 minutes

Zoriana Kyrychuk

12 years of experience

Hi! 👋 I’m Zoriana, and I’ve been teaching Ukrainian and English for 12 years. I love making every lesson an exciting adventure where children can explore language naturally and confidently.
I create special programs for children learning Ukrainian, so every lesson connects them to their roots in a joyful way. And I absolutely love seeing their eyes light up at that magical “aha!” moment!

Natalia Powdery

5 years of experience

Hi! 👋 My name is Natalia. I’ve been teaching Ukrainian to international students for 5 years. I teach Ukrainian in an engaging way, focusing on real-life communication and practical language skills.
I regularly interact with native English speakers myself, which helps me truly understand what it’s like to learn a language.
In my lessons, I use interactive methods such as discussions, role-plays, and game-based activities to help students naturally overcome the language barrier at a pace that’s comfortable for them.
I strongly encourage you to speak Ukrainian with confidence and enjoyment!

Oleksandra Sulim

4 years of experience

Hi there! 👋 I’m Oleksandra, a certified philologist with 4 years of experience teaching Ukrainian and English.
Forget about boring memorization and endless grammar drills. My goal is to show you how the language actually works in real life and help you start speaking naturally, without any fear of making mistakes.
In my classes, we focus a lot on real communication and use interactive tools like Miro, Wordwall, and Canva to keep things engaging and easy to understand. I always make sure the lessons are calm, supportive, and tailored to your or your child’s own comfortable pace. 📖💬
If you’re looking for a tutor who will make learning something to actually look forward to – I’d love to see you in class! 🌟🤝

Olena Titarenko

7 years of experience

Hello! 👋 My name is Olena Titarenko. I am a university lecturer of Ukrainian as a Foreign Language with 13 years of experience, a Ph.D. in Philology. I work with both adult learners and children aged 6 and up, tailoring my approach to each student through various teaching methodologies and my own custom materials. I am fluent in English and Polish (B2 level).
My professional background includes published research on language pedagogy, as well as authoring textbooks, study guides, and also interactive learning tools designed to keep young learners engaged. I have been teaching primarily online for over 7 years. I focus on creating a comfortable, supportive environment where students genuinely enjoy the learning process.✨

Boys

Justin Shcherbakov

1. What ages can join your Ukrainian lessons?
We teach children and teens from 5 to 15 years old.
For younger children, lessons are more playful and visual. For teens, we use more modern topics such as hobbies, school, friends, social media, culture and real-life conversations.
2. Does my child need to know Ukrainian before starting?
No, children can start from different levels: from zero, basic understanding, mixed language use, or shy speaking.
During the $1 Placement Lesson, we check your child’s current level and recommend the best 1:1 learning path.
3. How are lessons structured?
Our main format is 1:1 online lessons.
Each lesson is 30 minutes and includes speaking practice, games, stories, songs, roleplay, cultural elements and interactive activities based on your child’s age, level and interests
4. How often are the lessons?
Most children study 1–2 times per week.
After the Placement Lesson, we recommend the best rhythm based on your child’s age, level, attention span and learning goals.
5. Can children practice speaking Ukrainian confidently?
Yes, our lessons are designed to help children feel safe, supported and confident while speaking Ukrainian.
We do not pressure children or correct every mistake harshly. Instead, we create a warm environment where speaking feels natural and mistakes are part of learning.

6. Are your lessons online?
Yes, all lessons are online, so children can study from any country and time zone.
Lessons take place through video calls and interactive materials.
7. What makes your courses different from apps or videos?
Unlike apps, our courses include live interaction with experienced teachers, real speaking practice, and personalized guidance, ensuring children stay motivated and make real progress.
8. Can teens also join?
Yes. We teach teens aged 11–15, but the approach is different from lessons for younger children.
For teens, we use topics that feel relevant: friends, school, hobbies, travel, social media, identity, culture and everyday conversations.
9. Do you offer group lessons?
At the moment, our main format is 1:1 lessons, because children have different ages, levels, time zones and speaking confidence.
We do not run open group enrollments right now.
However, paired lessons may be available by request — for example, for siblings, cousins, close friends, or children who already know each other from kindergarten, school or the same community.
In this case, we first check the children’s age, level and schedule to make sure the format will be comfortable and effective for both.
10. How can I try a lesson before committing?
You can start with a $1 Placement Lesson.
During this 30-minute lesson, your child meets a native Ukrainian teacher, tries the format, and we check their level, confidence and learning needs. After the lesson, parents receive a personal recommendation.
11. How do I choose the right plan for my child?
You don’t need to choose it on your own.
We start with a $1 Placement Lesson, understand your child’s level and needs, and then recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

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Zoriana Kyrychuk

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Olena Titarenko

What Our Young Learners Say

1. What ages can join your Ukrainian lessons?

We teach children and teens from 5 to 15 years old.
For younger children, lessons are more playful and visual. For teens, we use more modern topics such as hobbies, school, friends, social media, culture and real-life conversations.

2. Does my child need to know Ukrainian before starting?

No, children can start from different levels: from zero, basic understanding, mixed language use, or shy speaking.
During the $1 Placement Lesson, we check your child’s current level and recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

3. How are lessons structured?

Our main format is 1:1 online lessons.
Each lesson is 30 minutes and includes speaking practice, games, stories, songs, roleplay, cultural elements and interactive activities based on your child’s age, level and interests

4. How often are the lessons?

Most children study 1–2 times per week.
After the Placement Lesson, we recommend the best rhythm based on your child’s age, level, attention span and learning goals.

5. Can children practice speaking Ukrainian confidently?

Yes, our lessons are designed to help children feel safe, supported and confident while speaking Ukrainian.
We do not pressure children or correct every mistake harshly. Instead, we create a warm environment where speaking feels natural and mistakes are part of learning.

6. Are your lessons online?

Yes, all lessons are online, so children can study from any country and time zone.
Lessons take place through video calls and interactive materials.

7. What makes your courses different from apps or videos?

Unlike apps, our courses include live interaction with experienced teachers, real speaking practice, and personalized guidance, ensuring children stay motivated and make real progress.

8. Can teens also join?

Yes. We teach teens aged 11–15, but the approach is different from lessons for younger children.
For teens, we use topics that feel relevant: friends, school, hobbies, travel, social media, identity, culture and everyday conversations.

9. Do you offer group lessons?

10. How can I try a lesson before committing?

You can start with a $1 Placement Lesson.
During this 30-minute lesson, your child meets a native Ukrainian teacher, tries the format, and we check their level, confidence and learning needs. After the lesson, parents receive a personal recommendation.

11. How do I choose the right plan for my child?

You don’t need to choose it on your own.
We start with a $1 Placement Lesson, understand your child’s level and needs, and then recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

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“I Will Learn the Golden Language…”Andriy Malyshko

Zoriana Kyrychuk

Natalia Powdery

Oleksandra Sulim

Olena Titarenko

1. What ages can join your Ukrainian lessons?

We teach children and teens from 5 to 15 years old.For younger children, lessons are more playful and visual. For teens, we use more modern topics such as hobbies, school, friends, social media, culture and real-life conversations.

2. Does my child need to know Ukrainian before starting?

No, children can start from different levels: from zero, basic understanding, mixed language use, or shy speaking.During the $1 Placement Lesson, we check your child’s current level and recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

3. How are lessons structured?

Our main format is 1:1 online lessons.Each lesson is 30 minutes and includes speaking practice, games, stories, songs, roleplay, cultural elements and interactive activities based on your child’s age, level and interests

4. How often are the lessons?

Most children study 1–2 times per week.After the Placement Lesson, we recommend the best rhythm based on your child’s age, level, attention span and learning goals.

5. Can children practice speaking Ukrainian confidently?

Yes, our lessons are designed to help children feel safe, supported and confident while speaking Ukrainian.We do not pressure children or correct every mistake harshly. Instead, we create a warm environment where speaking feels natural and mistakes are part of learning.

6. Are your lessons online?

Yes, all lessons are online, so children can study from any country and time zone.Lessons take place through video calls and interactive materials.

7. What makes your courses different from apps or videos?

Unlike apps, our courses include live interaction with experienced teachers, real speaking practice, and personalized guidance, ensuring children stay motivated and make real progress.

8. Can teens also join?

Yes. We teach teens aged 11–15, but the approach is different from lessons for younger children.For teens, we use topics that feel relevant: friends, school, hobbies, travel, social media, identity, culture and everyday conversations.

9. Do you offer group lessons?

10. How can I try a lesson before committing?

You can start with a $1 Placement Lesson.During this 30-minute lesson, your child meets a native Ukrainian teacher, tries the format, and we check their level, confidence and learning needs. After the lesson, parents receive a personal recommendation.

11. How do I choose the right plan for my child?

You don’t need to choose it on your own.We start with a $1 Placement Lesson, understand your child’s level and needs, and then recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

We teach children and teens from 5 to 15 years old.
For younger children, lessons are more playful and visual. For teens, we use more modern topics such as hobbies, school, friends, social media, culture and real-life conversations.

No, children can start from different levels: from zero, basic understanding, mixed language use, or shy speaking.
During the $1 Placement Lesson, we check your child’s current level and recommend the best 1:1 learning path.

Our main format is 1:1 online lessons.
Each lesson is 30 minutes and includes speaking practice, games, stories, songs, roleplay, cultural elements and interactive activities based on your child’s age, level and interests

Most children study 1–2 times per week.
After the Placement Lesson, we recommend the best rhythm based on your child’s age, level, attention span and learning goals.

Yes, our lessons are designed to help children feel safe, supported and confident while speaking Ukrainian.
We do not pressure children or correct every mistake harshly. Instead, we create a warm environment where speaking feels natural and mistakes are part of learning.

Yes, all lessons are online, so children can study from any country and time zone.
Lessons take place through video calls and interactive materials.

Yes. We teach teens aged 11–15, but the approach is different from lessons for younger children.
For teens, we use topics that feel relevant: friends, school, hobbies, travel, social media, identity, culture and everyday conversations.

You can start with a $1 Placement Lesson.
During this 30-minute lesson, your child meets a native Ukrainian teacher, tries the format, and we check their level, confidence and learning needs. After the lesson, parents receive a personal recommendation.

You don’t need to choose it on your own.
We start with a $1 Placement Lesson, understand your child’s level and needs, and then recommend the best 1:1 learning path.