Study
After three weeks, I'm halfway through the course, so I can review my progress. I'm also saying goodbye to participants, (and teachers and tutors) who joined for only three weeks. And Monday I'll be saying hello to a new batch of participants! Course progress
Travel
The language course itself offers a great many friends and excursions, but I also do fun stuff with friends not from the SOUL language course. One friend living in Lviv I've known for years and she is introducing me to her country, culture and other friends. Playing squash
Study
All the Ukrainians I've met are incredibly hospitable and easy to talk to. My fellow language students are just as friendly. All in all, the vibes are good β helped along by a bit of stroopwafel-diplomacy. Let me explain... Not just nerds This summer's language course starts
War
The war directly impacts Ukrainians in many ways I cannot fathom as a foreigner β I will elaborate on that in another post. The war does impact me still, though. In this post I'll elaborate what it means to study in a country at war. Shelters and air raids
Travel
Lviv radiates history and culture. The city center mostly radiates liveliness and culture, whereas the cemeteries nearby invite us to learn the price to get here. Going to Lviv on foot Some language course participants and I decided to walk to the city center through the park someday. Because why
Study
In ancient Ukrainian history, a well-educated noble could entertain guests with poetry and musical accompaniment ad hoc. Poetry is particular important to the foundation of Ukraine as a nation. Poetry creates nations To the Ukrainian people, poetry is very important. Famous poets from history such as Shevchenko, Franko and Lesya
Travel
Lviv is an old city, but it's growing and developing. This juxtaposition between old and new is visible everywhere β also at the university. The language school/faculty that offers the language course was officially established in 2002. And yet, the university's predecessor goes back to 1928
Study
Monday's placement tests would result in a division of students in groups on Tuesday. Groups had two or three students with similar skills and needs, one dedicated teacher and one dedicated practice tutor. The schedule The program for Tuesday and all future workdays is (in principle): * 08:00
Study
Monday was really dedicated to introducing the course, each other, the university campus, and Lviv. In this post, I'll focus on the course. The second air raid The day (Monday 9 June) kicks off with a relevant reminder of the current Ukrainian experience. The night before (my first
Travel
There are no planes to Lviv due to the war, so the logistics around the summer school are a bit more involved. The recommended route is to take one of the trains from Poland to Lviv. I chose to go by car on a two-day journey. A roadtrip! I never
Announcement
On The Lvivy Section you will hear all the latest gossip, news and happenings from a bunch of students learning about Ukrainian language and culture in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog's title and domain name may still change! The authors of this blog are all students of the Summer