Good basic book, February 14, 2002
Reviewer: A software user
Book is very good, maybe a little bit too easy for me because of working in Russia couple of years, but very good book to learn basic Ukrainian. Not enough exercicies and not enough grammatics.

Worth buying!, September 24, 2001
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I had monopolized this book from the local library all summer, then finally purchased my own copy. It is a good way to learn some basic Ukrainian. I found it more relevant than some of the other books I had borrowed. The pronunciation guide was very helpful, as was showing the cursive alphabet. I also ordered the tape, not received yet, because it will be useful to hear the oral portion instead of bothering relatives all the time.

excellent book for the beginning ukrainian student, September 28, 1999
Reviewer: A software user
from the beginning, this book easily guides the novice learner through the alphabetic pronunciations, including a brief history of the language. also provided are block & cursive writing styles with simple word comparisons to make the learning easier. ample examples & reading text abound, lots of material to use but without the intimidation factor. a good read, this book is a definite must-have for the ukrainian student's bookshelf. the only thing missing is a person to talk to!

Not a basic primer, lacks basic conversation skills, September 18, 1999
Reviewer: A software user
Good introduction to pronunciation of alphabet. However, lacking in basic conversational skills, for example, expressing simple things such as "I'm sorry, I don't speak your language"; "do you speak English". Of course, by the end of the book and a couple of tapes, you can figure out how to say these things.