Ukrainian for Professionals
Why would an Italian-British journalist learn Ukrainian?
What does reporting from the front lines teach you about Ukrainians?
And where can you find the best coffee?
In this episode, Federica De Caria from The Times and The Sunday Times answers these questions and many more. Click to watch the full conversation.
About
Our Platform
Бесіда [besida]
noun, feminine
A conversation; dialogue; a thoughtful exchange of ideas.
Language is more than grammar and vocabulary.
It is how professionals build trust, journalists ask better questions, diplomats negotiate, researchers share discoveries, entrepreneurs create opportunities, and communities understand one another.
Besida brings these real conversations into the Ukrainian classroom.
Every interview features people shaping Ukraine today- journalists, scientists, entrepreneurs, diplomats, artists, educators, innovators, and many others. Alongside them, you will also meet learners who have chosen Ukrainian as part of their own professional journey.
Our materials are built from authentic language, not textbook dialogues.
You will hear how Ukrainian is spoken in real professional settings, explore current issues, and develop the language needed to participate confidently in meaningful conversations.
Because learning a language is not simply about understanding words.
It is about understanding people.
What you will find here
Professional
conversations
Besida brings together conversations with Ukrainian professionals across different fields – from diplomacy and journalism to education, research, and beyond.
Each interview is accompanied by learning materials and interactive exercises that help you develop vocabulary, listening comprehension, grammar, and professional communication skills.
Conversations with people from different professional backgrounds who are learning Ukrainian.
They share why they chose the language, how it supports their work, and what learning Ukrainian means to them.
Our Team
Olia Lupuliak
Besida Founder, Ukrainian Language Expert, Material Developer
Denys Vasyliev
YouTube Producer, Content Strategist, Video Editor
Iryna Shchur
Ukrainian Language Expert, Material Developer, Educator
A word from the
Founder
I’m Olia Lupuliak, a Ukrainian language educator and founder of Besida.
After years of teaching Ukrainian to professionals working with Ukraine, I realised that learners need more than grammar-they need access to real people, stories, and authentic professional conversations.
Besida was created to meet that need.
Olia Lupuliak
Besida Founder
"Exchange creates change"
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