{"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":"Oksana's Sunflower Seed Surprise: A Festival Tale","slug":"oksana-s-sunflower-seed-surprise-a-festival-tale","published_at":"2026-05-21T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/oksana-s-sunflower-seed-surprise-a-festival-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-19-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72094377/2026_05_21_07_38_19_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Oksana's Sunflower Seed Surprise: A Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-21-07-38-19-uk Story Transcript: Uk: У полях під селом Білосніжне, де соняшники тягнулися аж до горизонту, пригріло весняне сонце. En: In the fields near the village of Bilosnizhne, where sunflowers stretched all the way to the horizon, the spring sun shone warmly. Uk: Кожного року ці поля ставали серцем святкування Дня Вишиванки. En: Every year, these fields became the heart of the celebration of Vasylivanky's Day. Uk: Десятки людей збиралися, щоб разом відзначити чудове українське свято. En: Dozens of people gathered to celebrate the wonderful Ukrainian holiday together. Uk: Дмитро був місцевим мешканцем, котрий обожнював усі свята села. En: Dmytro was a local resident who adored all the village's festivals. Uk: Він навіть мріяв вразити свою кузину Оксану, яка приїхала з міста. En: He even dreamed of impressing his cousin Oksana, who came from the city. Uk: Оксана завжди знала, як розвеселити Дмитра. En: Oksana always knew how to cheer up Dmytro. Uk: Цього разу вона вирішила трохи піджартувати над ним. En: This time, she decided to play a little joke on him. Uk: Ярослав, завзятий організатор фестивалю, готував святковий захід з великою серйозністю. En: Yaroslav, the enthusiastic organizer of the festival, prepared for the festive event with great seriousness. Uk: Кожного року він очікував, що учасники чаруватимуть традиціями і обирали найгарнішу вишиванку. En: Each year, he expected participants to be enchanted by traditions and to choose the most beautiful vyshyvanka. Uk: Він також впровадив новинку — конкурс соняшникових зернят. En: He also introduced a novelty — a sunflower seed contest. 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