Hanna Sytar

I believe that everyone should do things in life that are meaningful and bring joy. Helping students learn Ukrainian is important and interesting work for me. I find it very inspiring that there are so many people who not only want to speak Ukrainian but also want to learn about Ukraine’s history and culture.
I strive to create a pleasant and informal atmosphere in class so that students enjoy the lessons and get answers to their questions. 
In class, we combine various teaching methods: not only do we learn new words and grammar rules, but we also speak a lot, play games, work in groups, listen to audio recordings, and watch videos. We practice writing most often as part of homework assignments.
If you’re just starting out with Ukrainian, we can also communicate in Czech.

Education

2000 Faculty of Philology, Donetsk State University, major in Ukrainian Language and Literature (Donetsk, Ukraine). Qualifications: philologist, teacher of Ukrainian language and literature.
2004 Doctoral studies, major in Ukrainian (CSc degree)
Faculty of Philology, Donetsk National University (Donetsk, Ukraine)
2018 Postdoctoral studies, specializations: Ukrainian Language and Structural, Applied, and Mathematical Linguistics (DrSc degree) 
Faculty of Philology, Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University (temporarily based in Vinnytsia, Ukraine)

Professional Experience

Since 2026 Teacher of Ukrainian as a Foreign Language for Adults
Faculty of Arts, Charles University
Since 2026 Teacher of Ukrainian as a Foreign Language for Adults
ALKESTIS Language School, s.r.o. 
2022–2026 Researcher
Department of Slavic Linguistics, Institute of Slavic Studies, Czech Academy of Sciences
2002–2022 Lecturer in Ukrainian and Applied Linguistics 
Faculty of Philology, Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University (Ukraine)