Do you need to learn Ukrainian? Honest answer and practical guide.
Here is the direct answer to the question every prospective student asks: for your academic program, no — you do not need Ukrainian. All the programs we recommend are fully in English. For daily life, a basic vocabulary of 50–100 words makes a significant difference.
English is increasingly understood in major cities, especially by younger Ukrainians. In large cities you can manage entirely in English for shopping, restaurants and transport. In smaller cities, some basic Ukrainian or Russian helps.
Ukrainian and Russian are closely related Slavic languages — if you speak one, you can understand much of the other. Most Ukrainians speak both, though Ukrainian is increasingly preferred. Learning 20 survival phrases before arrival will earn you genuine goodwill from locals.
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