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NATALIE'S
UKRAINIAN TUTORING
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Speak Ukrainian from your first lesson

For people with a Ukrainian partner, parent, or roots. Lessons feel like a warm conversation with a friend. You speak from the very first one.

Taught in English. Adult learners only. If you are unhappy for any reason, I refund the $8. By booking you accept the Terms.

On Preply
Super Tutor · 5.0 ★
Language
Fluent English
Format
1-on-1 · online
Lesson
50 minutes
Is this for you

People come to me for different reasons

Whatever brought you here, the lessons are built around it. I work with adult learners only.

Heritage

Reconnect with your roots

You understand a little but can't speak. We build from what's already inside you — so you can talk with the people who matter.

From zero

Start from zero, without fear

You've never learned a language, or you tried and quit. We start with small wins.

Culture

Travel, culture, curiosity

A trip, the culture, or support for Ukraine. Lessons are tied to your interests.

Student reviews

What my students say

Real reviews, every one of them 5 stars. Preply named me a Super Tutor.

★★★★★
"Nataliia is an awesome teacher. I learned Ukrainian from scratch to a basic travel-ready level. Tailored approach, clearly structured, and she is very empathetic throughout the usual challenges of learning a new language. Wholeheartedly recommended!"
— Michael, August 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is patient and comforting and I really feel like I'm on the right track with her! She's already given me more 'lightbulb' moments during lessons than months of work of Duolingo! Thank you Nataliia ☺️🇺🇦"
— Craig, August 2026
★★★★★
"she is absolutely phenomenal. she caters the lessons so what your needs are. she completely changed the learning coarse for me to help me better understand the pronunciations of the words. I highly recommend Nataliia for new beginners to the ukrainian language"
— Nate, July 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is a great, patient teacher with lots of positive energy and lessons tailored to the student. I really appreciate her feedback and suggestions to help me improve every time I make mistakes. I can absolutely recommend taking classes with her if you want to start learning or improve your Ukrainian. :)"
— Niko, July 2026
★★★★★
"Not enough good things to say!! Nataliia is very approachable and never makes you feel embarrassed about your mistakes while still being very precise in her material 🌟 Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach she has customized my lessons based on my interests and level. My confidence has improved greatly in little time as a result. She very friendly and seems just as excited for my growth as I am. Her classes are stress-free and I always look forward to my lessons."
— Savannah, July 2026
★★★★★
"I love working with Natalia! She is so supportive and encouraging, and tailors the lessons to my learning style and interests. I would definitely recommend classes with her to anyone, and I'm very excited to keep learning with her!"
— Sofia, July 2026
★★★★★
"Highly recommended for anyone who wants to start their journey to learn Ukrainian language. She has an excellent preparation and can make the most difficult subject to become simple."
— Harod, July 2026
★★★★★
"Natalie is an adaptable teacher who tailors each lesson to your individual goals and learning style. She has always made me feel supported while allowing me to learn in a way that works best for me. She's a skilled, patient, and practical teacher who will have you speaking Ukrainian with confidence in no time!"
— Trey, June 2026
★★★★★
"Highly recommend Nataliia! She is incredibly sweet, super friendly, and made me feel comfortable from day one. She went out of her way to completely tailor our classes to help me prepare for my travels. I'm so thankful I found her. She is the absolute best choice if you want to learn Ukrainian!"
— Bash, June 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is kind, sincere, welcoming, and very encouraging. She is excited for you to learn and she meets you at your point in your language learning journey to support you the best she can. She has interesting and hands-on materials to help you understand the language and I am looking forward to continuing learning with her!"
— Katya, June 2026
★★★★★
"Couldn't recommend her more! She's very prepared, encouraging, and excited for you to learn. An excellent tutor!"
— Derek, June 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is a fantastic Ukrainian teacher. She is kind and patient and thoughtful and always attentive and responsive to the individual requirements of each student. Her classes are conducted in a fun and relaxed environment, yet she constantly challenges her students to improve in every class. Her unique teaching method and diligent preparation for every class ensures that students progress with every class. Nataliia is completely fluent in the English language and a resident of the United States. So for those native English speakers looking to learn Ukrainian she would be a great help. She is able to explain basic and advanced concepts in the Ukrainian language to students of all levels, both beginner and advanced, in a clear and simple way. She is very passionate about her language and culture and very dedicated towards her students and I would strongly recommend taking her classes."
— Roh, June 2026
How I teach

The Connection Method

Words connect to your life. You connect to your family and roots. Association beats memorization.

Your life is the material
New words come from your people and your real situations, never from lists. That's why they stick.
A game you win by speaking
My own techniques turn learning into a game. You produce real Ukrainian from lesson one.
Corrected kindly, right away
Mistakes are corrected gently, right away, with the why — until they stick. No embarrassment, ever.
Why I built it

If a language didn't stick before, it wasn't your fault. School-style courses evaporate. It happened to me with English. So I built a way of teaching where your effort doesn't disappear.

How it works

You'll never wonder "am I even making progress"

Behind every lesson is a system no other tutor has.

1

Your plan is built before we meet

An individual plan around your goals, your level, and your life. Before every lesson, starting from the first.

2

Your personal workbook after class

After class the plan comes back as your workbook — notes, highlights, your own sentences.

3

Your progress, measured

Your vocabulary grows on your own dashboard. You always see how far you've come.

About me
Natalie, Ukrainian tutor

Hi, I'm Natalie

I'm a native Ukrainian speaker, based in Florida. I grew up switching between Ukrainian and Russian before I knew what grammar was.

I spent 8 years in tech. That's why every lesson is prepared and measured like a product built for you. I teach in fluent English, so nothing gets lost.

Pricing

Simple and flexible

Pay per lesson, or save with a package of eight. No subscriptions.

Introduction
$825 minutes
  • You tell me your goals and where you're starting from
  • I show you how I teach and what your lessons would look like
  • A conversation, not a test
  • Unhappy for any reason? I refund the $8
Book an introduction
Full lesson
$1550 minutes
  • Individual plan built before every lesson
  • Personal workbook after every class
  • Progress dashboard — watch your vocabulary grow
  • Flexible scheduling, cancel or pause anytime
Book a lesson
Package · 8 lessons
$13per lesson
  • Eight full 50-minute lessons — one payment of $104
  • You save $16 compared to paying per lesson
  • Book each lesson at your own pace, valid for 3 months
  • Stop early? Taken lessons count at $15, the rest comes back
Buy 8 lessons — $104
Common questions

Before you ask

Do I need to know any Ukrainian to start?

No. Most of my students start from zero. Lessons are taught in fluent English, and you will say something real in Ukrainian in your very first lesson.

What if I tried learning a language before and quit?

Lessons are built on small, achievable wins with no overload. There are no grammar tables and no tests. We start by talking, and grammar comes gently later.

Why a tutor instead of an app?

Apps give you drills. A tutor gives you real conversation, human feedback, and lessons personalised to your life and your family — that's what makes words stick.

My family speaks Ukrainian but I never learned. Can you help?

Yes. Heritage learners are a large part of my students. You likely know more than you think — we build from what's already inside you, so you can speak with the people who matter.

How long is a lesson and what does it cost?

A full lesson is 50 minutes and costs $15, paid per lesson — you can pause or stop anytime. If you want to commit, buy eight lessons upfront for $104, which is $13 per lesson. Package lessons are booked at your own pace and are valid for 3 months. If you stop early, the lessons you took count at the full $15 and I refund the rest. You can also start with a 25-minute introduction for $8 — we talk about your goals and I show you how I teach. If you are unhappy with the introduction for any reason, I refund it.

Do you teach children or teenagers?

No. I work with adult learners only, 19 and older. If you are looking for lessons for a child or a teenager, I am not the right fit.
Lesson

Ready to say your first words in Ukrainian?

One of the people I work with told me: "I thought it would be harder — it's actually not as hard as I expected." Start with 25 minutes for $8. If you are unhappy for any reason, I refund it.

Start with a 25-minute intro — $8