Ukraine Travel by Women: Expatriate advice on fine living

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On this page:

• LANGUAGES IN UKRAINE
• EMERGENCY SPEAK, "ON YOUR FEET", 'OFF THE CUFF SPEAKING"
• PRACTICAL SECURITY
• NO-NONSENSE En - Ua/Rus SHOPPER’S DICTIONARY AND PHRASE BOOK

LANGUAGES IN UKRAINE

• Ukrainian and Russian Languages are interchangeably spoken in Ukraine
  • WHY? Ukraine had long been a part of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union where utmost proficiency of Russian language by its population was strongly encouraged by the State.
• PRESENT STATUS
  • Russian language has an official status of a “minority language”, while Ukrainian language has a status of the “state language”, whereby e.g. all official correspondence by State officials should be maintained in Ukrainian.
• EVERYDAY SITUATION
  • Most Ukrainians know both Ukrainian and Russian languages well.
  • You could speak to a person in either language, and he/she would, most probably, reply in the same language you spoke to them.
• CYRILLIC ALPHABET
  • Ukrainians use Cyrillic but your computer may not show Cyrillic characters. For most essential words and phrases for Emergencies, Shopping, Booking, Restaurants, and everything in Ukraine written with English letters, exactly as they are pronounced in Ukrainian or Russian languages buy ENGLISH – UKRAINIAN & Russian SHOPPER’S/Tourist’s DICTIONARY and PHRASE BOOK: How to say it in Ukrainian or Russian languages? at the bottom of this page or at our Products page.
• FUTURE TRENDS

  • October 1, 2012 - Ukrainska Pravda – Poll: “53.8% of Ukrainians are against granting official status to the Russian language, 38.4% support such move. The poll was conducted by Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and Razumkov Centre on August 10 - 15; a total of 2,009 people were interviewed.” Ukraine: a good free report that explains much… see this site’s page: FREE Report/Updates

• SPECIFIC language usage EAST – WEST of UKRAINE
  • Mostly Ukrainian language in Western and Central Ukraine
  • Mostly Russian language in Eastern and Southern Ukraine
• For more information and everyday phrases buy ENGLISH – UKRAINIAN & Russian SHOPPER’S/Tourist’s DICTIONARY and PHRASE BOOK: How to say it in Ukrainian or Russian languages? at the bottom of this page or at our Products page. 

 WHY DO I NEED TO PRACTICE OFF THE CUFF / IMPROMPTU SPEAKING?

• The answer: "because we do it all the time." Impromptu speaking – whey you have a very little or no preparation time - is one of the most important yet least practiced skills of verbal communicating. A few situations in which we speak in an impromptu manner are:

1. Speaking in a meeting at work

2. Speaking on the telephone

3. Introducing yourself to a new acquaintance

4. Being asked for your opinion on a topic

5. Unexpectedly being asked to 'say a few words' at a dinner.

How to prepare for a speech in less than 20 sec?

Listen, Pause, Repeat, Focus, Summarize (LPRFS)

1. LISTEN to the question
2. PAUSE
3. REPEAT/REPHRASE the question
4. FOCUS on 1 Point and support it with 1 Idea
5. SUMMARIZE

How to focus on 1 point and support it with 1 idea?

PREP (my Point, Reason, Example, the Point was):

1. My Point is…
2. The Reason is…
3. Example…
4. The Point was… 

PAR (Problem, Action, Result)

1. Problem: that was a problem…
2. Action taken: I did that…
3. Results

I-FOCUS (express in opinion): in my opinion…and this is why…

PAST, PRESENT/NOW, AND FUTURE In the past… Now… I'm sure that in the future…

HIJACK A SUBJECT: enough talking about chocolate, let's talk about beers

Source: Ed Tate, World Champion of Public Speaking at www.edtate.com, Craig Strachan, Public Speaker at www.craigstrachan.com    Interested in improving your presentation skills? CLICK HERE!

PRACTICAL SECURITY advice is at "DANGERS/MENTAL" page (click here) and "WOMEN TRAVEL TIPS" (click here)

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Take a look at the ENGLISH - UKRAINIAN/RUSSIAN DICTIONARY and PHRASE BOOK brochure's Table of Contents right below:

Ukraine Travel Guides: “Fast and Furious” English – Ukrainian / Russian languages SHOPPER's and TOURIST's Dictionary and Phrase book. How to say it in Ukrainian or Russian?

INSTRUCTIONS. 4

LANGUAGE SITUATION IN UKRAINE.. 4

UKRAINIAN AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGES are interchangeably spoken in Ukraine. 4

o PRESENT STATUS. 4

o EVERYDAY SITUATION.. 4

o FUTURE TRENDS. 4

SPECIFIC language usage EAST – WEST of UKRAINE.. 4

1. DANGERS, EMERGENCY.. 4

 EMERGENCY: WHAT TO SAY in Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages?. 4

o POSSIBLE REPLIES: EMERGENCY.. 5

o HOW TO ASK FOR LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE in Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages  5

2. SHOPPING in UKRAINE.. 5

HOW TO SHOP IN UKRAINE? What to Say in Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 5

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 5

BABY/CHILDREN CLOTHES, TOYS, STROLLERS, CAR SEATS. 6

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 6

o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 6

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 7

SOUVENIRS: AMBER.. 7

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 7

o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 7

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 7

SOUVENIRS: WOODCRAFT. 8

SOUVENIRS: EMBROIDERY.. 8

ICONS, ARTS AND ANTIQUES. 9

SOVIET/NATIONALIST/WWII MEMORABILIA.. 10

EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL FOOD.. 11

EXCLUSIVE TRADITIONAL DRINKS. 11

3. CUSTOMER PROTECTION.. 14

MANUFACTURING and EXPIRY DATES. 14

o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 14

CASH REGISTER’S RECEIPT/“FISCAL CHECK” or “MERCHANDISE CHECK”. 14

o HOW IS IT CALLED? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 14

o WHAT TO SAY TO DEMAND RECEIPTS/CHECKS? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 14

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 14

4. BEAUTY + HOUSEHOLD.. 14

HAIR, NAILS, MAKEUP, PERFUMES, HYGIENE.. 14

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 14

o  WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 15

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 15

HOSPITALS: FIRST AID/AMBULANCE.. 15

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 15

o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 15

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 16

5. BOOK BEFORE COMING: DENTAL, CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR PLANT VISIT.. 16

A DENTAL APPOINTMENT/VISIT. 16

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 16

o  HOW TO BOOK? WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 16

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 17

CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR CATASTROPHE SITE VISIT. 17

o HOW TO BOOK? WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 17

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 17

6. GETTING IN and AROUND UKRAINE: HOTEL; CAR/BUS, TAXI. 18

 HOW TO BOOK A HOTEL ROOM: What to start with? What to say in UA or RU?. 18

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 18

o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 18

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 18

GETTING AROUND UKRAINE: CAR/BUS, TAXI. 19

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 19

o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 19

7. FOOD, DRINKS. 20

BUYING FOOD, DRINKS. 20

o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 20

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 20

FOOD: VEGETARIAN, ORGANIC.. 20

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 20

o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 20

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 21

BABY FOOD and DRINKS. 21

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 21

o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 21

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 21

8. WATER. 22

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 22

o WHAT TO SAY WHEN BUYING? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 22

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 22

FOR OTHER FOOD/DRINKS check Ukraine Travel Guide: FOOD, DRINKS, Restaurants, LOCAL “MUST EAT”, Tipping, Food Safety. 22

8. RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, BEER GARDENS, EXPAT RESTO/PUBS, TIPPING.. 23

o HOW TO ORDER? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 23

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 23

COFFEE SHOPS/CAFES. 23

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 23

BEER GARDENS, PUBS, BARS. 23

o HOW TO FIND, WHEN IN UKRAINE? Generic names, Ukraine-wide. 23

TIPPING AND SERVICES: How much? What to do in case of a bad service?. 23

o WHAT TO SAY TO DEMAND BETTER SERVICE/YOUR MONEY BACK? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 23

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 24

9. TRAVEL AND TOURISM, THINGS TO DO, PERMISSIONS. 24

BUYING A TOUR.. 24

o WHAT TO SAY? In Ukrainian (UA) or Russian (RU) languages. 24

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 24

PERMISSIONS: What to say?. 25

o PERMISSION TO COME/PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO: WHAT TO SAY?. 25

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 25

o PERMISSION TO COME/PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO: WHAT TO SAY?. 25

o POSSIBLE REPLIES. 25

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