{"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":"Rekindling Old Friendships on the Banks of the Dnipro","slug":"rekindling-old-friendships-on-the-banks-of-the-dnipro","published_at":"2026-09-04T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/rekindling-old-friendships-on-the-banks-of-the-dnipro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-04-07-38-20-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74892225/2026_09_04_07_38_20_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Rekindling Old Friendships on the Banks of the Dnipro Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-09-04-07-38-20-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Золоте листя тихо падає на берег Дніпра, утворюючи м'який килим під ногами. En: The golden leaves quietly fall on the banks of the Dnipro, forming a soft carpet underfoot. Uk: Олеся стоїть, занурившись у думки, дивлячись на блискучу поверхню води, що бавиться у променях осіннього сонця. En: Olesya stands, immersed in thoughts, gazing at the shimmering surface of the water, which plays in the rays of the autumn sun. Uk: Вітер ніжно гладить її волосся, коли до неї підходить Дмитро. En: The wind gently strokes her hair as Dmytro approaches her. Uk: «Привіт, Олесю», — каже він обережно, намагаючись зачепити поглядом її очі. En: \"Hello, Olesya,\" he says cautiously, trying to catch her eyes with his gaze. Uk: Олеся посміхається, хоча в куточках її устрів лишається невеликий тінь смутку. En: Olesya smiles, although a small shadow of sadness remains in the corners of her lips. Uk: «Привіт, Дмитре», — відповідає вона, і відразу згадуються всі ті роки, які вони втратили один для одного. En: \"Hello, Dmytro,\" she replies, and all the years they lost to each other immediately come to mind. Uk: Вони починають йти вздовж ріки, слухаючи шелест листя під ногами. En: They begin to walk along the river, listening to the rustle of leaves underfoot. Uk: Раніше їх дружба була як великий корабель на відкритому морі, але життя кинуло їх у різні сторони. En: Their friendship used to be like a great ship on the open sea, but life threw them in different directions. Uk: «Як ти? En: \"How are you?\" Uk: » — питає Дмитро з надією, що ця проста розмова може привести їх до чогось більшо…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Rekindling Old Friendships on the Banks of the Dnipro Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1101,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/episodes/rekindling-old-friendships-on-the-banks-of-the-dnipro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/rekindling-old-friendships-on-the-banks-of-the-dnipro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}