{"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":"High Stakes in Kyiv: A Night of Poker and Redemption","slug":"high-stakes-in-kyiv-a-night-of-poker-and-redemption","published_at":"2026-09-04T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/high-stakes-in-kyiv-a-night-of-poker-and-redemption","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-04-22-34-02-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74912384/2026_09_04_22_34_02_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : High Stakes in Kyiv: A Night of Poker and Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-04-22-34-02-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Під жовтими листями осіннього Києва стояв маленький, прихований клуб. En: Under the golden leaves of autumn in Kyiv, stood a small, hidden club. Uk: У його темній залі, заполоненій димом і напругою, проводилась важлива покерна гра. En: In its dark room, filled with smoke and tension, an important poker game was taking place. Uk: Чіпси тихо дзеленчали, а гравці концентровано обмірковували свої ходи. En: Chips clinked softly, and the players were deeply focused on their moves. Uk: Серед них була Олена, жінка, яка на вигляд завжди зберігала контроль, але в душі боролася з фінансовими труднощами. En: Among them was Olena, a woman who always appeared in control but was inwardly struggling with financial difficulties. Uk: Її мета була проста — виграти, щоб покрити борги і захистити свою родину. En: Her goal was simple — to win, to cover her debts, and to protect her family. Uk: Того вечора до клубу повернувся Тарас. En: That evening, Taras returned to the club. Uk: Після довгої бізнес-поїздки, він шукав перепочинку і можливості відновити старі зв’язки. En: After a long business trip, he was looking for rest and an opportunity to rekindle old connections. Uk: Його шарм і харизма виділялися серед гравців, і незабаром стало зрозуміло, що він майстер покеру. En: His charm and charisma stood out among the players, and it soon became clear that he was a master of poker. Uk: Гра почалась, і Олена вирішила ризикнути. En: The game began, and Olena decided to take a risk. Uk: Вона грала більш агресивно, ніж зазвичай, сподіваючись обдурити суперників. 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