{"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":"Kyiv's Silent Bonds: A Daughter's Heartfelt Journey","slug":"kyiv-s-silent-bonds-a-daughter-s-heartfelt-journey","published_at":"2026-05-07T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/kyiv-s-silent-bonds-a-daughter-s-heartfelt-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-20-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71902998/2026_05_07_07_38_20_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Kyiv's Silent Bonds: A Daughter's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-20-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Весна приносить світло вулицям Києва. En: Spring brings light to the streets of Kyiv. Uk: Повітря наповнене ароматом квітучих каштанів та бадьорими голосами людей, які святкують День Перемоги. En: The air is filled with the aroma of blooming chestnuts and the cheerful voices of people celebrating Victory Day. Uk: Але в коридорах Київської Центральної лікарні панує інший настрій. En: But in the corridors of Kyiv Central Hospital, a different mood prevails. Uk: Там тихо і стерильно. En: It's quiet and sterile there. Uk: Оксана входить до лікарні. En: Oksana enters the hospital. Uk: Вона зупиняється на мить, вдихаючи гіркий запах дезінфектантів. En: She pauses for a moment, inhaling the bitter smell of disinfectants. Uk: Її серце б'ється швидше. En: Her heart beats faster. Uk: Сьогодні вона має побачити батька — людину, з якою в неї стільки нерозмовлених слів. En: Today, she is to see her father — a man with whom she has so many unspoken words. Uk: Вона обережно прямує до палати. En: She carefully makes her way to the ward. Uk: У дверях зустрічає Диму, старого друга родини, який завжди намагається бути на позитиві. En: At the door, she meets Dyma, an old family friend who always tries to stay positive. Uk: Він киває головою і, трохи нервово усміхаючись, говорить:\"О, Оксано, я знав, що ти прийдеш. En: He nods his head and, smiling a bit nervously, says: \"Oh, Oksana, I knew you'd come. Uk: Він чекає на тебе. En: He's waiting for you.\" Uk: \"Увійшовши в палату, Оксана бачить, як її батько, слабкий, але усміхнений, лежить на ліжку. 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