Speaker’s Starter

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Do you feel like you’re “too much of a beginner” to start speaking or creating in Ukrainian?
Like you should first learn more words, more grammar… and only then open your mouth or translate a poem?

In Speaker’s Starter classes, beginners don’t wait until they’re “ready” :)
We start with what you already have – even if that’s just curiosity and a few sounds.
Slowly, gently, without pressure, Ukrainian becomes something you can actually use.

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  • Take the language for a walk out of the classroom and talk way more than you think you’re ready for.

  • You’ll get recommendations that fit you
    books, films, music, podcasts… not a generic list, but things that make you want to stay with the language a bit longer.

  • We’ll learn how to rest with the language.
    And yes, also play with it.
    Not everything has to feel productive or “hard work” to count as learning.

  • Grammar will be there. Of course.
    But often we’ll first look for connection
    and only then name the tense or the rule (sometimes later… sometimes much later).

  • There’s also space to pause and reflect.
    Because your learning process matters. Your pace matters. How it feels matters.

And then slowly, usually without noticing the exact moment –
you start being yourself in Ukrainian.
With your stories. Your humor. Your reactions.
Bring all of that. We’ll figure the language out together.

In our lessons, we will:

If this feels like the right place for your learning right now, here’s how to begin:

1. book a short trial lesson

2. choose a lesson package

3. Receive welcoming email

  • Access to the calendar to book the classes

  • Access to your personal learning space with materials

  • A clear learning plan with our focus areas and goals

  • Simple next steps so you know exactly what to do before our first meeting

WHAT can i choose:

Soft start

  • 4 individual lessons / month

    €140 per month · 3-month subscription
    50-minute 1:1 lessons

Speaking Together

  • 4 individual lessons

  • + 4 Speaking Clubs · 3-month

    €260 per month · 2-month subscription
    50-minute 1:1 lessons

Living the Language

  • 8 individual lessons

  • + 4 Speaking Clubs · 3-month


    €390 per month · 2-month subscription
    50-minute 1:1 lessons

  • Alex, Great Britain

    Learning Ukrainian with Maria has been an unbelievably rewarding experience and I genuinely can't sing her praises enough! From the get go, it's very clear that Maria is an experienced teacher who has your best interests at heart and is someone who can push you out of your comfort zone in just the ways you need. I can guarantee you'll have some awesome discussions about everything from fun words to Ukrainian film history and everything in between. If you really want to learn this beautiful language, you're in good hands with Maria! Дякую величезне, Марічко!

  • Iris, Germany/France

    Iris, Germany/France

    Maria is a very good teacher who explains well and adapts to my level and my ability to work. I feel like I am making continuous progress.

  • Cameron, Great Britain

    Maria is an excellent teacher. She is very patient. The lessons are always structured well. She is organised and finally she is very easy to get along with and the lessons are enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great Ukrainian language teacher.

  • Lara, USA

    Maria has been patient and flexible in "meeting me where I am" in my Ukrainian study. She uses engaging and helpful materials, and she encourages communication at all times. She is always responsive to questions and is willing to find additional materials to meet my needs. I look forward to lesson time each week!

  • matthew, Whales

    excellent teacher, methodical, calm, personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for her commitment and good humour!