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Grammar:
Personal pronouns. Negative sentences. Introducing yourself using the verb “зва́ти” (to call, to name) and pronouns in the accusative case.
Vocabulary:
Greetings and farewells. Self-introductions.
Grammar:
Gender of nouns. Possessive pronouns.
Vocabulary:
Introducing others. Names and surnames.
Grammar:
Plural nouns. Adjective endings. The verb “жи́ти” (to live). Using the locative case to express where you live.
Vocabulary:
Family members. Places and cities.
Grammar:
Verbs “працюва́ти” (to work) and “вчи́тися” (to study). Locative case with workplaces. Adjective endings. Usage of hyphens in Ukrainian.
Vocabulary:
Professions and workplaces.
Grammar:
The verbs “говори́ти” (to speak), “чита́ти” (to read), “розуміти” (to understand), “писа́ти” (to write), and “вивча́ти” (to study something). The accusative and instrumental cases when speaking about language skills. Use of the accusative case for direct objects.
Vocabulary:
Languages and language skills.
Grammar:
The verbs “роби́ти” (to do), “люби́ти” (to like), and “каза́ти” (to say). The past tense in Ukrainian. The preposition “з” (from) and the genitive case with countries. The question word “яки́й” (which, what) and its endings.
Vocabulary:
Nationalities and origin.
Grammar:
Numbers 0-10. The construction “У ме́не є...” (I have). The verbs “відпочива́ти” (to rest), “готува́ти” (to cook), “слу́хати” (to listen), “диви́тися” (to watch), and “гуля́ти” (to walk). The verb “бу́ти” (to be) in the past tense.
Vocabulary:
Hobbies and free time.
Grammar:
Days of the week and parts of the day. Accusative case to express direction of movement. The verbs “снідати” (to have breakfast), “обідати” (to have lunch), “вече́ряти” (to have dinner), “хотіти” (to want), “йти́” (to go), and “спа́ти” (to sleep).
Vocabulary:
Days of the week and daily activities.
Grammar:
The construction “Мені подо́бається...” (I like). The verbs “їсти” (to eat), “пи́ти” (to drink), “купува́ти” (to buy), “зна́ти” (to know), “ду́мати” (to think), and “могти́” (can). The words “це” and “цей” (this/these). Use of the accusative case for direct objects.
Vocabulary:
Food and drinks.
Grammar:
Numbers 11-100. The expression “Мені ... ро́ків” (I am... years old). The verbs “співа́ти” (to sing), “танцюва́ти” (to dance), “гра́ти” (to play), “шука́ти” (to look for), and “ката́тися” (to ride). The preposition “для” (for) with pronouns.
Vocabulary:
Age and celebrations. Colours.
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