{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian","slug":"fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","podcast_index_feed_id":6642284,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5818695/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian--5818695","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b78c58570faa43f46afdec7162914dc7.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Ukrainian listening comprehension? Our podcast, Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian, is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Ukrainian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Ukrainian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Kyiv, Lviv, or Odessa? Maybe you want to speak Ukrainian with your baba from Lviv? Our podcast w…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:21.681647+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284"},"episode":{"title":"A Jacket for Mykola: A Story of Kindness and Connection","slug":"a-jacket-for-mykola-a-story-of-kindness-and-connection","published_at":"2026-05-21T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/a-jacket-for-mykola-a-story-of-kindness-and-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-21-22-34-02-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72105051/2026_05_21_22_34_02_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : A Jacket for Mykola: A Story of Kindness and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-21-22-34-02-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Навесні сонце ніжно гріло землю, оживляючи садок біля дитячого будинку. En: In the spring, the sun gently warmed the earth, bringing to life the garden near the orphanage. Uk: Діти гралися, гомоніли, сміялися. En: The children played, chattered, and laughed. Uk: Серед них був Микола, хлопчик з великими, допитливими очима. En: Among them was Mykola, a boy with large, curious eyes. Uk: Він був допитливим, завжди хотів знати більше про світ. En: He was inquisitive, always wanting to know more about the world. Uk: Його улюблена людина — Оксана, вихователька в дитячому будинку. En: His favorite person was Oksana, a caregiver at the orphanage. Uk: Оксана була уважною, завжди дбала про дітей, але в душі мріяла про власну родину. En: Oksana was attentive, always caring for the children, but secretly she dreamed of having her own family. Uk: Оксана вирішила зробити Миколі приємне. En: Oksana decided to do something nice for Mykola. Uk: Вона мала відвести його в магазин, щоб купити новий одяг на літо. En: She planned to take him to a store to buy new clothes for summer. Uk: Магазин був великий, наповнений яскравими кольорами і запахом нових тканин. En: The store was large, filled with bright colors and the smell of new fabrics. Uk: Микола з радістю розглядав вітрини. En: Mykola joyfully browsed the displays. Uk: Він сподівався знайти щось особливе. En: He hoped to find something special. Uk: Але ось біда: ціни були зависокі. En: But, alas, the prices were too high. Uk: Все, що подобалося, було за межею їхнього бюджету. 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