Deze auteur richt zich voornamelijk op de Oekraïense taal, cultuur en identiteit, met bijzondere nadruk op de Oekraïense cinema. Hij doceert Oekraïens aan vooraanstaande Amerikaanse universiteiten, waar hij studenten kennis laat maken met zowel de taal als de culturele context van het land. Zijn eigen geschriften en publieke optredens gaan vaak over de complexe taalsituatie en postkoloniale ontwikkelingen. Door het oprichten en leiden van de Oekraïense Filmclub aan de Columbia University, promoot hij actief Oekraïense films en pleit hij voor bredere internationale erkenning.
Focusing on the unique combinations of Ukrainian words, this groundbreaking work offers a modern approach to language learning. It features fluid, accurate English translations that enhance understanding and usage, making it an essential resource for both learners and speakers of Ukrainian. The book stands out for its innovative presentation, bridging cultural and linguistic gaps effectively.
This popular language textbook with an interactive website offers an easy, effective, and fun way for beginners to learn how to read, write, speak and understand Ukrainian. The Third Integrated edition is integrated with the Ukrainian-English Collocation Dictionary (2021) via a set of specially designed lexical and syntactic exercises in each of its 15 lessons. Beginner's Ukrainian covers such common conversational topics as meeting people, traveling, shopping, hobbies, family relations, vacationing, meals, weather, and much more. Priority is given to developing learners' conversational skills while providing them with a solid grammar foundation. The book's companion website offers a wealth of interactive conversational, grammar, and phonetic drills designed for use by both independent and instructor-led learners. The book includes 15 useful lessons, covering everyday situations such as introductions, family, and shopping. An interactive website featuring audio dialogues and exercises recorded using native speakers is also available to users. The guide also includes: Useful cultural and grammatical notes Appendices of critical information, including declension tables, noun endings, common Ukrainian names, numbers, verb conjugations and more. A Ukrainian-English/ English-Ukrainian dictionary of words used in the book