{"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":"Healing the Family Ties: A Dmytrenko Reunion","slug":"healing-the-family-ties-a-dmytrenko-reunion","published_at":"2026-05-16T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/healing-the-family-ties-a-dmytrenko-reunion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72036121/2026_05_16_22_34_01_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Healing the Family Ties: A Dmytrenko Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-01-uk Story Transcript: Uk: На вулиці весняний ранок тільки-но починав розквітати, але у старій їдальні будинку родини Дмитренків вже панувало напружене повітря. En: On the street, the spring morning was just beginning to blossom, but in the old dining room of the Dmytrenko family's house, a tense atmosphere already prevailed. Uk: Завішані стіни з потьмянілими сімейними фотографіями та запах свіжозвареної кави наповнювали приміщення, додавали йому затишку, але не заспокоювали атмосферу. En: The draped walls adorned with faded family photographs and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room, adding coziness but not calming the atmosphere. Uk: Оксана сиділа за столом, намагаючись сконцентрувать свої думки. En: Oksana sat at the table, trying to focus her thoughts. Uk: Вона знала, що організація щорічної зустрічі родини була місією складною, особливо коли всі проблеми та старі конфлікти знову піднімались на поверхню. En: She knew that organizing the annual family gathering was a difficult mission, especially when old issues and conflicts resurfaced. Uk: Вона аж ніяк не могла дозволити, щоб цього року все пішло не так. En: She couldn't allow everything to go wrong this year. Uk: — Ми повинні вирішити, де проведемо зустріч, — почала Оксана, стискуючи олівець у руці. En: \"We need to decide where we'll hold the meeting,\" Oksana began, clutching a pencil in her hand. Uk: Юрій, середній із трійні, порушив мовчання, подрум'янівши: — Можливо, цього року треба просто поїхати на відпочинок і не перейматись сварками. 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