{"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":"Finding Strength: Family Truths at the Harvest Festival","slug":"finding-strength-family-truths-at-the-harvest-festival","published_at":"2026-09-11T07:53:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/finding-strength-family-truths-at-the-harvest-festival","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-19-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75065200/2026_09_11_07_38_19_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Finding Strength: Family Truths at the Harvest Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-19-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Сонце плавно спадало за старовинні стіни Кам'янець-Подільської фортеці. En: The sun was gently setting behind the ancient walls of the Кам'янець-Подільська Fortress. Uk: В осінній імлі замок виглядав як зі старої казки — затишний і величний, обрамлений золотистим листям. En: In the autumn mist, the castle looked like it was straight out of an old fairy tale—cozy and majestic, framed by golden leaves. Uk: Всі були зайняті підготовкою до Свята врожаю. En: Everyone was busy preparing for the Harvest Festival. Uk: Повітря насичувала музика та аромати солодощів і свіжоспеченого хліба. En: The air was filled with music and the aromas of sweets and freshly baked bread. Uk: Оксана, жінка в тридцяти, стояла неподалік, глибоко зітхаючи. En: Oksana, a woman in her thirties, stood nearby, sighing deeply. Uk: Її очі бігли по горизонту, ніби шукали відповіді. En: Her eyes scanned the horizon, as if searching for answers. Uk: Ще трохи — і почнеться велика сімейна зустріч. En: Just a little longer—and the big family gathering would begin. Uk: Оксана відчувала, що тягар сімейних зобов’язань знову нависає над нею. En: Oksana felt the burden of family obligations hovering over her once again. Uk: Вона завжди цінувала сім’ю, але іноді відчувала, як її власні мрії тьмяніють. En: She always valued family, but sometimes she felt her own dreams fading. Uk: \"Сестро! En: \"Sister!\" Uk: \" — почула вона знайомий голос. En: she heard a familiar voice. Uk: Це Ярослав, її старший брат. En: It was Yaroslav, her older brother. 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