Colloquial Ukrainian

"Colloquial Ukrainian" is a practical course in everyday written and spoken Ukrainian requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is suitable for anyone seeking to acquire a sound command of the contemporary language, whether studying independently or with a teacher. The course is designed to encourage the learner to acquire and practise essential language skills.

The 20 lessons introduce core situations the individual might encounter in the Ukraine ranging from asking for directions and ordering a meal, to writing letters and discussing business opportunities. The course includes: situation-based conversations; a range of texts; practical vocabulary; clear, concise grammar notes; a variety of exercises with answer keys; a ready-reference grammar; an English-Ukrainian and Ukrainian-English glossary; an index of grammatical terms. "Colloquial Ukrainian" is accompanied by two interactive 60-minute cassettes recorded by native Ukrainian speakers.

These cassettes/cds complement and reinforce the material covered in the book but the emphasis on core language skills and situations means that they can be used independently.