• Glosbe – back to basics!

    Ok, here’s the thing.. I often use tools like chatGPT or Google Translate during this learning journey. And they have their strong points, no doubt about it. But, when I really want to be sure, or as sure as can be, I go somewhere else. Glosbe is an online dictionary that translates between a large…

  • Anki – a tool for rehearsing with flashcards

    When learning languages, or anything else that requires rote learning and memorisation, using flashcards is a tried and tested method. Flashcards are quite simple, they are simply, well, cards with a question on one side and the answer on the other. For learning languages, it can have an English word on one side, and the…

  • Slow Ukrainian

    An important part of learning a new language is to listen to it spoken. Both to learn how it should sound, and also to practice understanding the spoken word. One good resource for that is the podcast Slow Ukrainian with Yevhen. It can be found on all podcast platforms, and also on Youtube Slow Ukrainian…

  • Tip of the week – Ukrainian Lessons Podcast

    Todays tip is about the podcast Ukrainian Lessons Podcast. It’s a long series of 240 lessons spread over 6 seasons. It starts from a very introductory level in the first season, and then it takes you step by step further along. What I like about it is how the teacher combines good explanations and examples,…

  • Ukrainian is a melodic language

    One thing I’ve discovered is that the Ukrainian language is very deep and rich, and very suitable for music and melodies. There is much to say about this, but for now, I will just leave you with an example. A cover of Rains of Castamere, by ukrainian singer Eileen. Overall, check her channel out, she…