{"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":"Under the Dinosaur's Gaze: A Story of Connection in Kyiv","slug":"under-the-dinosaur-s-gaze-a-story-of-connection-in-kyiv","published_at":"2026-07-11T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/under-the-dinosaur-s-gaze-a-story-of-connection-in-kyiv","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-07-11-22-34-02-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72933623/2026_07_11_22_34_02_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Under the Dinosaur's Gaze: A Story of Connection in Kyiv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-07-11-22-34-02-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Літній день у Києві був теплим, а сонце пекло яскраво на вулицях міста. En: The summer day in Kyiv was warm, and the sun shone brightly on the city's streets. Uk: У цьому буянні тепла, одна будівля навпроти парку тішила прохолодою своїх просторих залів. En: Amidst this abundance of warmth, one building opposite the park offered the coolness of its spacious halls. Uk: Це був Музей природної історії. En: It was the Museum of Natural History. Uk: Величезні скелети динозаврів витягалися до високих стель, а блискучі мінерали відбивали світло, створюючи чарівну атмосферу. En: Enormous dinosaur skeletons stretched towards the high ceilings, and shiny minerals reflected the light, creating a magical atmosphere. Uk: Оксана, студентка історії мистецтв, уважно роздивлялася експонати. En: Oksana, a student of art history, was carefully examining the exhibits. Uk: Її завдання було відшукати натхнення для своєї наступної курсової роботи. En: Her task was to find inspiration for her next course paper. Uk: Сьогодні в музеї проводилися екскурсії, одну з яких вів Дмітро, енергійний гід з широкою усмішкою. En: Today, tours were being conducted in the museum, one of which was led by Dmytro, an energetic guide with a broad smile. Uk: Завдяки його захопленим розповідям навіть похмурий день міг заграти барвами. En: Thanks to his enthusiastic stories, even a gloomy day could come alive with colors. Uk: У цей же час, у сусідньому залі, Бористо вивчав колекцію мінералів. En: At the same time, in a neighboring hall, Borys was studying the mineral collection. 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