Reviews and testimonials:

Thank you for all the amazing resources you provide to learners of Ukrainian. They are incredible. I have been using your verbs book, your podcasts (including the shorter 5-minute lessons), and your Anki cards.

I like the book and have bought both the paper and PDF versions. I uploaded the PDF to my Remarkable device (electronic reader) and review it occasionally. The most useful part of the book for me is the examples you give for each verb.

I would definitely recommend the book and other resources to others, and I already have. Thank you for all you do.

I stumbled across your sight while looking for Ukrainian music. That was the best 5 minutes of language training I’ve received. I listened to FM-60, 10 ways to say good-bye. The explanations were really helpful and I liked the repetition. I have what I call kitchen table Ukrainian and it’s old. My dad, who immigrated to Canada in 1921, passed away in 1981 and I haven’t spoken a lot since then. It was good to hear what is current and to expand my vocabulary. I’ll be back.

Do I look like a Ukrainian? Well, maybe not. BUT thanks to 5 Minute Ukrainian, (5MU), and Ukrainian Phrasebook for Helping Refugees, I can speak Ukrainian. What I like is the combination of both teaching tools. Consider this: sometimes the lessons of 5MU Ukrainian are helpful and sometimes the lessons do not cover what I want to learn. The Ukrainian Phrasebook for Helping Refugees has some good phrases but not organized into useful lessons. SOLUTION: do both! Every few lessons in 5MU I will find some phrases that I wish to review. I will then add some useful phrases from Ukrainian Phrasebook for Helping Refugees and arrange them to make my own conversation. Making my own dialogue makes it fun, keeps it fresh, and creates something personal. Using both sources has helped me learn Ukrainian. My next step is to find a 5 minute lesson to look like a Ukrainian! Best wishes with your Ukrainian journey!

I started to learn Ukrainian with your podcasts in February this year, I am a beginner. I use the book to learn new words and refresh my learning of words from the lessons. I like the flash cards too, they are a great help in pronunciation, and the visual cues help me to memorize the words.

Yes I would strongly recommend the book. The examples of the words in sentences helps with understanding the use of the words in everyday speech. I also copy the text into Google translate if I need help with the pronunciation.

Твій подкаст «Уроки української мови» – це просто неймовірний, справді чудовий та цікавий! Я слухав другий і третій сезони протягом останніх трьох місяців. Нещодавно я оформив преміум-підписку і зараз я в кінці четвертого сезону.

Весь матеріал надзвичайно цікавий! Я добре пам’ятаю курс історії України, а також діалоги – наприклад, діалоги Катерини протягом року в Україні були чудовими. Ти точно чудова викладачка! Приємно тебе слухати. Не можу дочекатися майбутніх подкастів.

I just wanted to say thank you for creating such a wonderful resource. I teach at a school in New York where we have a fairly large Ukrainian population, so that is why I am studying the language and culture. This podcast gave me a wonderful way to get started.

I just wanted to make sure that I express to you that what you are doing is very important, especially now. Your country and culture is of great value and even though you may not be a soldier, you are on the front lines of something important. As a teacher, I know when young people in my classroom need some support, and kind words are always free to give.

Keep doing your exceptionally great work, the world needs more of it, now more than ever before.

Been learning Ukrainian for a few months now and the books of the verbs and words have been super useful to not get lost. The podcast itself is honestly amazing, it is great to understand words and how to use them. Now I understand a little more than how I was doing before I began listening to the podcast. I adore the content in this website, so many resources, and so much love and effort put into them. Thank you so much for putting it available for those who wish to learn!

I started learning Ukrainian one year ago because I work with Ukrainian colleagues. They recommended not only learning with books but also listening to the language through songs and podcasts. I am so glad that I found your podcast, Anna. It is so inspiring listening to you because I can feel your commitment and enthusiasm. Thanks to you and your team, I improved my Ukrainian skills tremendously. I must admit that due to your Культурні факти in episode 2, I fell in love not only with the language but with your country. I hope you continue to enjoy creating new content, just as I enjoy listening to you.

I must say, it’s the best podcast for learning Ukrainian language and about culture. Even though I have online lessons since more than a year and Speaking Club, I still use your podcast, material and vocabulary trainer. It supports me with the basics and grammar. It refreshes words and topics. Listening to Anna is as listening to a good friend. So дуже дякую 💖

THANK YOU so much for a fantastic podcast. I am now on season 6 and this podcast has become such an important part of my life. I thought Easy Ukrainian Book was useful to hear and read more Ukrainian. It was also kind of fun with a somewhat “crazy” story, because it is easy to access e.g. newspaper articles with more standard stories, so going a bit wild was fun. Also, the audiobook that came along with it was very useful, and the way Natalia read it just made it an extra pleasure.

I would recommend this book and I do. And I tell everyone I meet who is interested in learning Ukrainian that they have to start listening to ULP:)

I am deeply grateful to Анна Огойко for creating UkrainianLessons.com — truly the finest resource for learning the Ukrainian language and immersing oneself in Ukrainian culture. Anna’s podcasts, thoughtfully crafted lessons, regular updates, and the overall quality of her materials have made learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

Anna is more than just a language teacher; she’s an intelligent, talented, and inspirational guide who makes Ukrainian accessible and meaningful to countless learners around the world. Her passion and dedication shine through in everything she does, and she has genuinely enriched my learning experience and deepened my appreciation for Ukraine.

Thank you, Anna, for your exceptional work. The Ukrainian language and culture are beautifully represented through your efforts, and I feel incredibly fortunate to learn from someone as wonderful and committed as you.

Дуже дякую!

With sincerest gratitude,
Brett Peeples

I am deeply grateful to Анна Огойко for creating UkrainianLessons.com — truly the finest resource for learning the Ukrainian language and immersing oneself in Ukrainian culture. Anna’s podcasts, thoughtfully crafted lessons, regular updates, and the overall quality of her materials have made learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

Anna is more than just a language teacher; she’s an intelligent, talented, and inspirational guide who makes Ukrainian accessible and meaningful to countless learners around the world. Her passion and dedication shine through in everything she does, and she has genuinely enriched my learning experience and deepened my appreciation for Ukraine.

Thank you, Anna, for your exceptional work. The Ukrainian language and culture are beautifully represented through your efforts, and I feel incredibly fortunate to learn from someone as wonderful and committed as you.

Дуже дякую!

With sincerest gratitude,
Brett Peeples

Щиро дякую за чудовий подкаст! На мою думку, це просто безцінний ресурс не лише для тих, хто вивчає українську мову, але і для всіх тих, хто бажає освіжити свої знання і поступово перейти на спілкування українською в повсякденному житті. Надзвичайно цікаві теми і корисні вислови, а також дуже приємний голос і прості пояснення Анни допомогли мені всього за 6 місяців пригадати те, що я не використовувала протягом понад 20 років. Бажаю вам натхнення, миру і нових цікавих проєктів!

I lived in Ukraine for 2 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer and learned Ukrainian. When I returned home, my language skills atrophied. I found Ukrainian Lessons Podcasts and Anna’s private tutoring and am so happy I did. Anna is knowledgeable, encouraging and has the amazing skill of correcting your language without stopping the conversation/scaring you into silence.

On my own, I invested time in the Duolingo Ukrainian course and various Memrise vocabulary lists but I wasn’t improving my language skills as quickly as I wanted, especially for speaking, which was the main point for me. I discovered Ukrainian Lessons podcast while looking for more resources and found the quality so good that I invested in the premium membership and private lessons with Anna.

She is the best language teacher I have ever had! Each lesson is always fun and incorporates a lot of conversation as well as structured lessons that are tailored to me and my ability level. Anna keeps notes in a doc while we meet so that it is easy to keep track of everything I learned in each lesson. I have taken 11 lessons so far and my language skills have improved from mostly just reading and saying “hello, good morning, etc” and simple phrases to being able to construct whole, unique sentences in present, past, and future tense. I feel much more confident in my ability to handle ambiguity and have (simple) conversations with native speakers.

The quality of the podcast notes, of the lesson notes, of the website, of the social media handles (Instagram and Facebook are the ones I follow) is so impressive and once you meet Anna, it makes sense. I would highly recommend Anna as a teacher!

The best teacher ever!!!
I have been Anna’s student for 8 months and in that short time I can honestly tell that she is the best teacher. I learnt a great deal from her.
• She is always prepared.
• She is very creative.
• She gives great lessons.
• She is nice and patient.
• She speaks, reads, and writes in English and Russian fluently it comes handy for me because I speak a little bit in Russian too and when I mix the two together she can correct me.
• Usually our lessons only in Ukrainian, we only use English if I completely lost, but then she always tries to explain everything in a simply way in Ukrainian so I could understand.
• She is caring and shows interest.
• She is always well-prepared and organized.
I hope one day we can meet in person.

A legjobb tanár!!!
Most már nyolc hónapja mondhatom el azt, hogy Anna tanítványa vagyok és ezalatt a rövid idő alatt nagyon sokat tanultam tőle.
Mindig felkészült, kedves, aranyos, és türelmes. Minden kérdésemre tud válaszolni. Jól beszél angolul, de nem nagyon használjuk az angol nyelvet, mert megkértem, hogy az óráink csak ukrán nyelven legyenek. Természetesen tökéletes beszél oroszul, ami kapóra jön az én esetemben, mert én is beszélek egy kicsit oroszul és ilyenkor ő ki tudja javítani a hibáimat. Ha valamit nem tudok vagy nem értek mindig megpróbálja a legegyszerűbb módon elmagyarázni a dolgokat, hogy megértsem őket termesztésen ukrán nyelven.
Remélem találkozunk egyszer személyesen is.

Найкраща вчителька у світі.
Я студент Ані за 8 місяців і за цей короткий час я можу чесно сказати, що вона найкраща вчителька. Я навчився багато від неї. Вона просто супер.
Я надіюсь, що ми можемо зустрітися. І я теж надіюсь, що я довго міг би бути її студент.

Anna has been my teacher for almost 2 years. I live in the United States and she lives in Kyiv, but we have our lessons through Skype or FaceTime. We have also had some in-person lessons when I traveled to Ukraine a few times.

• Anna is an extraordinary teacher in every way:
• She is very intelligent and is an expert in her subject.
• She is always well-prepared with lesson plans.
• She presents things in an organized manner and makes things easy to understand.
• She gives me just the right amount of challenges without overwhelming me.
• She encourages me and offers support when things are difficult.
• She praises when I succeed.
• She is always enthusiastic about the subject being taught.
• She exceeds my expectations. For example, when I was in Ukraine, she went with me to the Thaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine to help me communicate with the faculty and staff. She also assisted my communication during the lesson as I studied piano with one of the professors at the Academy.
• She expects excellence in herself and her students.
• She speaks, reads, and writes in English fluently.

I enjoy my lessons with her very much!

It’s so fun and satisfying, and I think it’s really important for gaining a deeper understanding and love for the Ukrainian language. And it’s presented in an easy and engaging way! A little bit each day is all it takes to be able to write all the letters, and if you have more time then you can do more in a day.

I just discovered your Spotify lessons podcast from 10 years ago and it is helping me so much! I am a Bulgarian trying to learn Ukrainian in my free time (well, often at work too 😅), there are no ressources here, no books or classes.. so it has been hard. I learn with music and translation tools. An actual podcast changed everything, I can now understand much more. Thanks again for the good content, for your calm voice and fun explanations. Good luck with everything!

I bought this book mainly because it was both a text and audio book, and your other materials have been very helpful (especially the Anki flashcards). I have been slowly going through the book a couple paragraphs at a time, and learning the new vocabulary and reading & listening until I can understand each section.  The audio is clear and well paced.

It has been great so far! Definitely would recommend.

It is so nice with a book that looks good and is from someone you trust! I tried other sources before buying the book but noticed inconsistencies and it made me doubt that I was learning correctly. Getting a mix of characters, words, and sentences combined with the nice layout and graphical design makes this book a no-brainer for me. Very happy with my purchase and delivery. I’m writing with a black pen and notice no ink bleeding through.

Seeing how letters connect in different positions in a word is very helpful. I learned English cursive as a kid and I don’t even remember how they taught letter connection. I just “know” it but figuring out how to do that with e.g. м or т or л was hard before I got your workbook. Showing the “stroke order” was also really helpful and other guides I found (both paid and not) didn’t show it or not clearly enough. 

Thank you again for the this book! Really helped me get going and feel more confident with Ukrainian orthography!

It is clear and engaging and it makes me want to keep listening and immerse myself in the story and the language. Also, having some of the time consuming work done in the form of the vocab section at the end of chapters really helps. Not having to look everything up myself makes a big difference.

I would recommend this book to others without hesitation because of how well it was crafted and narrated. As always with Ukrainianlessons.com resources, the care and effort you put in your projects really shows. It is a fun and engaging book to read/listen to which is so incredibly important when learning a language. It makes you keep on falling in love with the language the more you read/listen to it and this is priceless.

My main reason for buying your wonderful book was to test how far my Ukrainian skills had progressed (thanks to the Ukrainian Lessons podcast!) – I wanted to challenge myself a little.

The audiorecording is really helpful, and Natalia reads at a comfortable pace. Of course, I also do the exercises – you learn from your mistakes -, and I note down the vocabulary I don’t know yet with Anki in order to memorize it.

I don’t find the reading too difficult for my language level (I’m an intermediate learner, I started lesson n° 101 of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast in parallel).

I definitely recommend the book because it’s a real motivation to continue learning Ukrainian. And you feel proud when you see what you’ve already achieved. What’s more, the text is funny and exciting, and I love Natalia’s drawings!

Many thanks to both of you for your great work!

The slanted guidelines in the workbook were very helpful, especially at the beginning. I found the most helpful Natalia Pendur’s introduction, pp 9-11. And then – and still, constantly, at this three-month stage – the double page spread, pp 12-13, showing the printed and cursive alphabets side-by-side. And I liked the “structured” progressive nature of the book: starting with the easier letters – “O” !! – before building up to the later ones.

And yes, at times the little illustrations and “diversions” were helpful to keep me interested. (For example, p 38 and the beavers “скоромовка”. (And by the way, it’s only now as I type that, that I have realised how the word is “скоро” + “мовка” !!)

I think it’s excellent. “Goldilocks!” Seriously: it contains a lot of material, and a lot of work for the student, but not too much.

Ukrainian Lessons offers some of the most exceptional language learning materials I’ve ever used. Step by step, they will take you from the absolute basics to very advanced topics. On this journey, you will also learn a lot about Ukraine’s culture and history, and, as a bonus, Anna’s enthusiasm and love of the language will invariably put you in a good mood. The premium materials are very useful and worth every penny. Thanks to Ukrainian lessons, I can now sustain a fluent conversation with my Ukrainian friends and colleagues.

Been learning Ukrainian for a few months now and the books of the verbs and words have been super useful to not get lost. The podcast itself is honestly amazing, it is great to understand words and how to use them. Now I understand a little more than how I was doing before I began listening to the podcast. I adore the content in this website, so many resources, and so much love and effort put into them. Thank you so much for putting it available for those who wish to learn!

I found the brilliant Ukrainian Lessons and Podcast by Анна Огойко. The podcasts are the perfect length, and Анна acts as your fun and gentleguide to the language, introducing concepts that make Ukrainian what it is. The podcasts are free, but I highly recommend joining the Premium membership for a small fee. This gives you access to very helpful supplemental materials that help to make everything clearer. Анна has put a lot of time into creating this additional material, and it really shines through in its excellence.

While I use several different resources in my Ukrainian learning, UkrainianLessons.com is at the center of my journey. Анна and her team also have a series of excellent books that are created for English speakers learning Ukrainian. Every one of these books has helped me. I would have easily given up on learning Ukrainian, except that Анна has offered the key to keep going with her Ukrainian Lessons! She is a friend to walk with me on the sometimes daunting journey!

I am quite grateful to Анна and her team, as they have helped open a whole country to me.

I am deeply grateful to Анна Огойко for creating UkrainianLessons.com — truly the finest resource for learning the Ukrainian language and immersing oneself in Ukrainian culture. Anna’s podcasts, thoughtfully crafted lessons, regular updates, and the overall quality of her materials have made learning both inspiring and enjoyable.

Anna is more than just a language teacher; she’s an intelligent, talented, and inspirational guide who makes Ukrainian accessible and meaningful to countless learners around the world. Her passion and dedication shine through in everything she does, and she has genuinely enriched my learning experience and deepened my appreciation for Ukraine.

Thank you, Anna, for your exceptional work. The Ukrainian language and culture are beautifully represented through your efforts, and I feel incredibly fortunate to learn from someone as wonderful and committed as you.

Дуже дякую!

With sincerest gratitude,
Brett Peeples

Thank you very much for this incredible amount of high quality material, it’s amazing and you deserve a gigantic WOW and thank you for it!

Your podcast has been invaluable! I especially like the higher levels, since you started speaking only Ukrainian. I love the cultural knowledge – especially when I discover how close our cultures are 🙂

I can’t wait until I get to the interviews, this is certainly going to be so interesting!

I found the brilliant Ukrainian Lessons and Podcast by Анна Огойко. The podcasts are the perfect length, and Анна acts as your fun and gentleguide to the language, introducing concepts that make Ukrainian what it is. The podcasts are free, but I highly recommend joining the Premium membership for a small fee. This gives you access to very helpful supplemental materials that help to make everything clearer. Анна has put a lot of time into creating this additional material, and it really shines through in its excellence.

While I use several different resources in my Ukrainian learning, UkrainianLessons.com is at the center of my journey. Анна and her team also have a series of excellent books that are created for English speakers learning Ukrainian. Every one of these books has helped me. I would have easily given up on learning Ukrainian, except that Анна has offered the key to keep going with her Ukrainian Lessons! She is a friend to walk with me on the sometimes daunting journey!

I am quite grateful to Анна and her team, as they have helped open a whole country to me.

I have been leaning foreign languages on my own for close to 20 years at this point and I am loving the podcast series! It checks all the boxes of a good quality resource for language learning. Anna is a great teacher as she manages to keep the conversations interesting while weaving in grammar points. I can tell a lot of work and care has gone into making this content since it is well balanced and fun. I would recommend it together with the premium membership without hesitation! You get the episodes audio files, pdfs and flashcards, not just as a temporary benefit but they are your own to download and keep. All for the price of an espresso per lesson ; )

Not only is it not crippled at all, it is also very well designed and balanced in its didactic mix of conversation, description and repetition.  Learning a new language at an advanced age, especially with a non-Latin alphabet, is a difficult undertaking. In this case, good language courses are quickly distinguished from bad ones. It was therefore no question for me to purchase the Premium Membership. The written material is excellent and well worth the money. Also, your voice is very pleasant. Keep up the excellent work!

I bought the alphabet poster and have put it up in my new baby’s room to teach her the Ukrainian alphabet as she grows up. You inspired me with your photo of you with your child next to the alphabet poster! I also use it to remind myself of different Ukrainian words, and to practice pronunciation. The poster is excellent, it looks really good, and the choice of words for each letter are excellent – interesting and useful, but simple words. 

Thank you for all your podcast episodes, you are such a cheerful positive person to listen to, and it has been so helpful in starting to understand and improve my ear for the Ukrainian language.

Your podcast and lesson notes have been such a useful resource to complement my Duolingo study of Ukrainian – they have helped me tune my ear and pronunciation, and the resources are very useful for understanding the structure of the language.

I love this podcast, it makes me happy on a daily basis. Anna’s gentle teaching methods and love of the Ukrainian language shine though the episodes and lesson notes. It’s amazing how at the beginning of each podcast you show a conversation between two persons and after 15 minutes I magically understand everything thanks to your explanations – and what is even more important: you do it in a way that I remember it long time and only after one listening! I am sure that your podcast and everything I learnt (and I continue learning) with you will remain with me forever. THANK YOU! 🙂

I love this podcast, it makes me happy on a daily basis. Anna’s gentle teaching methods and love of the Ukrainian language shine though the episodes and lesson notes. I’m now exploring the books too. One day I hope to go to Ukraine and speak Ukrainian with my friends there.
I’m shocked and heartbroken by what Ukraine is going through now.
The most poignant moment in the podcast is 21 February 2018, when Anna hopes that in 2025 many foreigners will speak Ukrainian. That’s coming true, but for such a bad reason.
Another touching moment is the end of Season 3!
Thank you so much, Anna and team.

Я люблю подкаст “Уроки української”! As soon as began listening to Anna’s podcast, I was hooked!

The podcasts are so joyful, and the pacing is perfect. The lessons start with basic – but immediately useful – conversational dialogs. New ideas are introduced through the series, and grammar points are sprinkled in gradually. I really like learning the grammar, and I think the podcast introduces grammar very well. After a while, listening to Anna feels like listening to friend!

I think the supporting PDF content is incredibly useful.

Це я на фото, в поїзді. Мені треба кави!