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Revision as of 14:53, 12 March 2023
Hi Ukrainian learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn Ukrainian vocabulary related to education. Education is very important in Ukrainian culture, and Ukrainians are very proud of their educational system. We will cover everything from elementary school to higher education. So, let's get started!
Ukrainian Education System
Ukraine has a centralized education system. The Ministry of Education and Science is responsible for all aspects of education, from developing curricula to accrediting higher education institutions.
Elementary School (початкова школа)
Elementary school in Ukraine is known as початкова школа and typically lasts for four years.
Here are some important Ukrainian words related to elementary school:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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початкова школа | poh-chat-KO-va shko-LA | elementary school |
учень | OO-chen | pupil |
вчитель | VCHI-tyel' | teacher |
кабінет | ka-BI-net | classroom |
Here's an example dialogue to practice using these words:
- Person 1: Я йду до початкової школи. (I'm going to elementary school.)
- Person 2: Ти станеш учнем. (You'll become a pupil.)
- Person 1: Якщо ти хочеш бути вчителем, то ти повинен знати всі предмети. (If you want to be a teacher, you should know all the subjects.)
- Person 2: Так, я знаю. Я маю усі необхідні навички. (Yes, I know. I have all the necessary skills.)
High School (середня школа)
After elementary school, Ukrainian students attend a four-year high school (середня школа). Sometimes, students attend a specialized school instead.
Here are some important Ukrainian words related to high school:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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середня школа | SER-ed-nya SHKO-la | high school |
стипендія | sti-PEN-dI-ya | scholarship |
програма | pro-HRA-ma | program |
перерва | pe-re-RVA | break |
Here's an example dialogue to practice using these words:
- Person 1: Я вчитися в середній школі. (I study at a high school.)
- Person 2: Ти можеш отримати стипендію якщо ти будеш навчатися добре. (You can get a scholarship if you study well.)
- Person 1: Треба ретельно вивчити усі програми. (We need to thoroughly study all the programs.)
- Person 2: Після кожної пари є перерва. Це дозволяє учням відпочити. (There's a break after every class. It allows students to take a rest.)
Vocational School (професійно-технічне училище)
After high school, some students choose to attend a vocational school (професійно-технічне училище) instead of a university.
Here are some important Ukrainian words related to vocational school:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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професійно-технічне училище | pro-fes-IYON-no tekh-NIChne uchy-LYSH-che | vocational school |
професія | pro-fe-SI-ya | profession |
майстерня | ma-I-stern'-ya | workshop |
диплом | dip-LOM | diploma |
Here's an example dialogue to practice using these words:
- Person 1: Я закінчила професійно-технічне училище. (I graduated from a vocational school.)
- Person 2: Я думаю, що професія механіка тобі підходить. (I think the mechanic profession suits you.)
- Person 1: Ми часто проводили час у майстерні. (We spent a lot of time in the workshop.)
- Person 2: Ти отримала диплом? (Did you get a diploma?)
University (університет)
Most Ukrainian students attend universities after high school, and university education is highly regarded in Ukrainian culture.
Here are some important Ukrainian words related to universities:
Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English |
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університет | OO-nee-ver-SY-teht | university |
викладач | vy-KLA-dach | professor |
студент | STOO-dent | student |
бакалавр | ba-ka-LAVR | bachelor's degree |
магістратура | ma-HIS-tra-tu-ra | master's program |
дисертація | dy-ser-ta-TSI-ya | dissertation |
Here's an example dialogue to practice using these words:
- Person 1: Я навчаюся в університеті. (I study at a university.)
- Person 2: Які предмети викладає твій викладач? (What subjects does your professor teach?)
- Person 1: Є багато студентів в моєму курсі. (There are many students in my course.)
- Person 2: Ти закінчиш з бакалаврським дипломом? (Will you graduate with a bachelor's degree?)
- Person 1: Потім я хочу піти до магістратури. (After that, I want to go to a master's program.)
- Person 2: Там тобі доведеться написати дисертацію. (You'll have to write a dissertation there.)
Cultural Information
Education holds a special place in Ukrainian culture. Ukrainians are known for their love of literature and poetry, and have produced many famous writers and poets like Taras Shevchenko and Lesya Ukrainka. Education also played an important role in Ukrainian national identity, especially during the Soviet period. During this time, Ukrainian language and culture were suppressed, but Ukrainians took great pride in their educational system and maintained their culture through education.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we've covered the most important Ukrainian vocabulary related to education, from elementary school to university. Don't forget to practice the new words and phrases you've learned! To improve your Ukrainian vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources
- Ukrainian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Tobo: Ukrainian Vocabulary on the App Store
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