“Inspired by the Ukrainian Language” – Online Celebration at the Foreign Languages Department of TNMU

On October 28, 2024, the Foreign Languages Department faculty and Ternopil National Medical University students organized engaging and educational online sessions dedicated to the Day of Ukrainian Literature and Language.

Professor Tetyana Khvalyboha initiated a class for future doctors from groups MM-101 and MM-208. Students prepared English presentations highlighting the history and beauty of the Ukrainian language and its role in our nation’s cultural heritage. The topics covered the stages of printing development in Ukraine, unique aspects of the Ukrainian mentality, notable writers and poets, and national symbols that shape our identity. The students also created entertaining interactive crosswords and games that helped deepen their understanding of the Ukrainian language and culture. A special moment was the attempt to translate famous Ukrainian poems into English, allowing the participants to appreciate the beauty and melody of the native language. Discussing important issues such as using the Ukrainian language in the diaspora and preserving national identity abroad, students demonstrated an awareness of their cultural heritage and a responsibility to maintain it.

Students from group MM-207 and their teacher, Nataliia Hantimurova, prepared interesting quizzes and presentations in English about the pronunciation features of certain words in various regions of Ukraine. They also recalled famous Ukrainian figures in science and culture, writers, and poets who contributed to developing the Ukrainian language. The young participants also highlighted certain features of celebrating our country’s Day of Ukrainian Literature and Language.

Associate Professor Ivanna Humenna and students from groups MM-111 and MM-220 presented English-language presentations and interesting facts about the history of the Ukrainian language and practiced solving crosswords on this topic.

Latin language teachers also held fascinating and informative sessions for the Day of Ukrainian Literature and Language.

Associate Professor Tetyana Savaryn and students from group TR-105 discussed the uniqueness of Ukrainian writing and language and the importance of supporting the Ukrainian language during this challenging time for Ukraine.

Associate Professor Ivanna Vorona, with groups SS-107 and TR-104, discussed interesting facts about the Ukrainian language (early mentions of the language, grammar, and vocabulary features, feminine forms, palindromes, the longest word in Ukrainian, and decrees that banned the use of the language at various times in Ukrainian history). They listened to a modern version of the alphabet in rap style, analyzed thoughts from prominent individuals on the significance of one’s native language, and recited poems about the Ukrainian language.