{"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":"Healing Old Wounds: A Family's Journey to Trust Again","slug":"healing-old-wounds-a-family-s-journey-to-trust-again","published_at":"2026-07-25T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/healing-old-wounds-a-family-s-journey-to-trust-again","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-07-25-22-34-01-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73169769/2026_07_25_22_34_01_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Healing Old Wounds: A Family's Journey to Trust Again Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-07-25-22-34-01-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Літній день в Одесі, місті, яке живе на березі Чорного моря. En: A summer day in Odesa, a city that thrives on the shores of the Black Sea. Uk: Сонце гріє пісок, чайки кружляють у небі, а хвилі ніжно лоскочуть берег. En: The sun warms the sand, seagulls circle in the sky, and waves gently tickle the shore. Uk: У маленькому затишному будиночку з видом на море, родина зібралася, аби провести час разом. En: In a small cozy house with a sea view, a family gathered to spend time together. Uk: Катерина, Олег і дядько Михайло сиділи за великим столом, накритим традиційними українськими стравами. En: Kateryna, Oleh, and Uncle Mykhailo sat at a large table laid with traditional Ukrainian dishes. Uk: Вареники, борщ і квашена капуста наповнювали повітря ароматом дому. En: Varenyky, borshch, and pickled cabbage filled the air with the scent of home. Uk: Катерина уважно дивилася на родичів. En: Kateryna watched her relatives closely. Uk: Вона завжди вважала, що чесність може допомогти зцілити старі рани. En: She always believed that honesty could help heal old wounds. Uk: Але чи зможе вона сказати правду цього вечора? En: But would she be able to tell the truth this evening? Uk: Її брат, Олег, був суворий і недовірливий, все ще ображений на те, що сталося раніше. En: Her brother, Oleh, was stern and distrustful, still hurt by what had happened earlier. Uk: Він завжди хотів захистити сім'ю, і це робило його підозрілим. En: He always wanted to protect the family, and this made him suspicious. Uk: Дядько Михайло спокійно, наче мудрий суддя, дивився на них. 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