{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:23:08.047493+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284"},"episode":{"title":"Elections and New Horizons: A Tale of Hope and Dialogue","slug":"elections-and-new-horizons-a-tale-of-hope-and-dialogue","published_at":"2026-09-05T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/elections-and-new-horizons-a-tale-of-hope-and-dialogue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-02-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928857/2026_09_05_22_34_02_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Elections and New Horizons: A Tale of Hope and Dialogue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-02-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Осінній вітер розвіває листя по двору, а сонце лагідно сяє на невелике українське містечко. En: The autumn wind scatters leaves across the yard, and the sun gently shines on the small Ukrainian town. Uk: Навколо виборчого центру людей багато, усі збуджені. En: Around the polling center, there are many people, all excited. Uk: Біла будівля прикрашена жовтогарячими і червоними прапорами. En: The white building is adorned with orange and red flags. Uk: На порозі журяться люди, обговорюють великий день — Вибори. En: On the doorstep, people are gathered, discussing the big day — the Elections. Uk: Серед них стоять Олексій та Ярина. En: Among them stand Oleksii and Yaryna. Uk: Вони старі друзі, але сьогодні між ними відчувається напруга. En: They are old friends, but today there is tension between them. Uk: Олексій — вчитель у місцевій школі, активіст. En: Oleksii is a teacher at the local school, an activist. Uk: Він мріє про зміни для своєї громади. En: He dreams of changes for his community. Uk: Ярина — власниця невеликого магазину. En: Yaryna is the owner of a small store. Uk: Вона обережна, пам’ятає минулі вибори, де обіцянки не стали реальністю. En: She is cautious, remembering past elections where promises did not become reality. Uk: «Ярино, тобі треба підтримати нового кандидата», — каже Олексій, в очах його надія. En: \"Yaryno, you need to support the new candidate,\" says Oleksii, hope in his eyes. Uk: Ярина зітхає. En: Yaryna sighs. Uk: «Олексію, я втомилася від обіцянок без результату. En: \"Oleksii, I'm tired of promises without results. 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