Krymchak (TL) heritage learner looking to reconnect—is there any actual full course in English? (No Russian/Ukrainian)
Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to reconnect with my heritage and learn Krymchak (TL), but I’ve hit a pretty massive roadblock. My family has Krymchak roots, but I don't speak Russian or Ukrainian, and I’m definitely not an academic—just a regular person trying to learn my heritage language from scratch.
Whenever I search for resources, all I seem to find are scattered vocab lists that look AI generated or super dense linguistic papers written in Russian. I’m looking for an actual, structured full course—something with clear modules, grammar explanations made for regular people, and step-by-step lessons. A bit more than Duolingo, but not super complex.
Does a comprehensive online course, interactive platform, or full textbook in English actually exist for Krymchak? If not, how have other heritage learners in similar situations managed to build a real study plan without knowing the regional bridge languages?
Any advice or direction would mean the world to me. Thanks!