N
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.

25 minutes on Google Meet. Free, no card needed. Taught in English, adult learners only. 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.

★★★★★
"After 10 lessons with Nataliia, I can say with complete confidence and certainty that she is a very good teacher. The content of the lessons is entirely tailored to my needs, covering grammar and vocabulary whilst placing particular emphasis on pronunciation, etc. I'm certainly very glad to have found her and I hope to continue learning in this way; I'd highly recommend her to beginners and anyone at a more advanced level."
— Jose 🇪🇸, November 2026
★★★★★
"Amazing tutor! Always prepared, has the structure, uplifting, gives fun exercises and makes her lessons very engaging. Been only one month and I already understand so much more. Would recommend 100% :))"
— Vanesa, October 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is great."
— Kamila 🇵🇱, October 2026
★★★★★
"The lessons take place in a great and comfortable atmosphere. Natalia adapts the topics and teaching style to the individual student, which I really appreciate. I've only had a few lessons so far, but I already know I'll definitely be staying for longer. I highly recommend her!"
— Natalia 🇵🇱, September 2026
★★★★★
"She is a wonderful teacher. Her lessons are very well structured and organized, but at the same time, she brings a lot of passion and energy to every lesson. With her, I've finally found a way to actually memorize vocabulary and grammar rules through practice and repetition. She explains things clearly, adapts the lessons to my needs, and makes learning Ukrainian both effective and enjoyable. I'm very happy that i found such a good teacher. I highly recommend her :)"
— Seong 🇩🇪, September 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is an amazing teacher. She is very patient, encouraging, and makes every lesson fun. I have really enjoyed learning Ukrainian with her and feel more confident with each lesson. I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Ukrainian!"
— Lilly 🇨🇦, September 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is an amazing teacher! I've had weekly lessons with her for a month now, and I always look forward to the next one. She's incredibly patient, makes every class engaging and consistently corrects my pronunciation so I can improve. On top of that, she always prepares homework so I can keep practicing throughout the week. Highly recommend her to anyone learning Ukrainian! Дякую"
— Barbara 🇬🇧, September 2026
★★★★★
"Nataliia is an amazing and kind teacher. I would definately recommend her. She understands your needs and is always happy to explain every question you have."
— Olena 🇬🇷, September 2026
★★★★★
"I've been really enjoying my Ukrainian lessons and feel like I'm learning so much each week. The lessons are engaging, well structured and make learning the language feel approachable and enjoyable. I can really notice my vocabulary and understanding improving, and I always look forward to the next lesson. Highly recommend!"
— Cameron 🇦🇺, September 2026
★★★★★
"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

Start free, then pick your pace

The first lesson is a free trial. After it, you buy lessons in your cabinet, in packages of four or eight. No subscriptions.

Free trial
Free25 minutes
  • You tell me about your Ukrainian connection, I show you how I teach
  • You say your first Ukrainian words in this call
  • Your first lesson plan appears in your cabinet right after
  • One per person, no card needed
Book a free trial
4 lessons
$60$15 per lesson
  • Four 50-minute lessons, one payment
  • Individual plan built before every lesson
  • Personal workbook after every class
  • Book each lesson at your own pace, valid for 3 months
8 lessons Most popular
$104$13 per lesson, you save $16
  • Eight 50-minute lessons, one payment
  • Progress dashboard, watch your vocabulary grow
  • Reschedule free up to 12 hours before, cancel free up to 24 hours before
  • Valid for 3 months

Packages are bought after your free trial, right in your cabinet. Stop early and the lessons you took count at $15 each, the rest comes back.

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?

The first lesson is a free trial: 25 minutes on Google Meet, one per person. A full lesson is 50 minutes. After the trial you buy lessons in your cabinet: 4 lessons for $60 ($15 per lesson) or 8 lessons for $104 ($13 per lesson). You book each lesson at your own pace, and a package is valid for 3 months. If you stop early, the lessons you took count at $15 each and I refund the rest. No subscriptions.

What happens in the free trial?

We meet for 25 minutes on Google Meet. You tell me about your Ukrainian connection, I show you how I teach, and you say your first words in Ukrainian. Right after, your first lesson plan appears in your cabinet. No card and no obligation.

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

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