{"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":"Finding Harmony: A Sibling Easter in the Karpaty","slug":"finding-harmony-a-sibling-easter-in-the-karpaty","published_at":"2026-05-10T07:51:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/finding-harmony-a-sibling-easter-in-the-karpaty","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-10-07-38-19-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71944854/2026_05_10_07_38_19_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Finding Harmony: A Sibling Easter in the Karpaty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-10-07-38-19-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Весняний вітер грався з гілками дерев, коли Оксана і Тарас прибули до родинної хати в Карпатах. En: The spring wind played with the tree branches as Оксана and Тарас arrived at the family house in the Karpaty. Uk: Хата стояла, мов зачарована, в оточенні квітучих нарцисів та первоцвітів. En: The house stood, as if enchanted, surrounded by blooming daffodils and primroses. Uk: Цей вигляд навколо пробуджував у пам’яті дітей спогади про веселі дні з батьками. En: This sight awakened memories of joyful days with their parents in the children's minds. Uk: Оксана була старшою з двох — завжди відповідальна й практична. En: Оксана was the older of the two—always responsible and practical. Uk: Відколи батьків не стало, вона почувалася відповідальною за збереження родинних традицій. En: Since their parents were gone, she felt responsible for preserving family traditions. Uk: Зараз її увага була зосереджена на підготовках до Великодня. En: Her attention was now focused on preparations for Velykden (Easter). Uk: Вона намалювала розклад: пекти паски, фарбувати яйця, прикрашати стіл. En: She drew up a schedule: baking pasky, dyeing eggs, decorating the table. Uk: Тарас, навпаки, відомий своєю легковажністю, волів згадувати безтурботне дитинство. En: Тарас, on the other hand, known for his carefreeness, preferred to recall the carefree childhood. Uk: Він хотів бігати по галявині, ловити вітра, як колись. En: He wanted to run across the meadow, catching the wind, as he once did. Uk: \"До чого ці плани й розклад, сестро? 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