Best textbooks and online courses for Ukrainian B2 prep
Fluent in Ukrainian: A Complete Guide to Certification Exam Readiness: Best textbooks and online courses for Ukrainian B2 prep
For Ukrainian B2 preparation, the following textbooks and online courses are highly recommended:
Textbooks:
- “Yabluko” Series by Olena Karpenko: A popular comprehensive series for intermediate to advanced learners, covering grammar, vocabulary, cultural insights, exercises, and audio resources voiced by native speakers.
- “Ukrainian for Speakers of English” by Olena Bekh and James Dingley: Tailored for English speakers, this book focuses on grammar, vocabulary, culture, and includes exercises and audio resources.
- “Ukrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar” by Ian Press and Stefan Pugh: Detailed grammar explanations and practice for serious learners.
- “Teach Yourself Ukrainian” by Olena Bekh and James Dingley: Practical approach with real-life conversations, exercises, and audio.
- “Stories in Ukrainian: Level B1-B2 - Book 1”: Includes Ukrainian stories with English translations, professional audio, and interactive online exercises.
Online Courses:
- UkrAcademia offers online courses with integrated books, audio, interactive exercises, and progress tracking tailored for B1-B2 level learners.
- Sprachenatelier Berlin provides live online Ukrainian courses at levels up to C2 with experienced teachers.
- Free courses from FSI Language Courses (Federal Service Institute) offer thorough self-study material designed to bring learners up to B2-C1 proficiency, including audio immersion.
Additional preparation resources:
- telc Ukrainian B2 online exam preparation materials with mock exams and audio files.
- Other platforms with interactive Ukrainian courses and exercises.
These resources cover all skills needed for B2: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge, making them suitable for effective preparation. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6