{"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":"Unexpected Yodel Surprises at a Serene Spiritual Retreat","slug":"unexpected-yodel-surprises-at-a-serene-spiritual-retreat","published_at":"2026-05-13T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284/unexpected-yodel-surprises-at-a-serene-spiritual-retreat","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-ukrainian-6642284","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-uk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71996991/2026_05_13_22_34_01_uk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian : Unexpected Yodel Surprises at a Serene Spiritual Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-uk Story Transcript: Uk: Сонце лагідно підіймалося над Карпатами, процвітаючи в царстві весняних квітів. En: The sun gently rose over the Karpaty Mountains, thriving in a realm of spring flowers. Uk: Оксана і Богдан повільно крокували до головного залу, де мала відбутися ще одна сесія цього духовного ретриту. En: Oksana and Bohdan walked slowly towards the main hall where another session of this spiritual retreat was about to take place. Uk: Оксана потай зітхала, шкодуючи, що вмовилась на цей похід. En: Oksana secretly sighed, regretting that she had agreed to this trip. Uk: Богдан, навпаки, сяяв енергією, готовий до нових вражень. En: Bohdan, on the contrary, was radiating energy, ready for new experiences. Uk: Коли друзі підійшли до залу, Богдан з ентузіазмом потягнув її всередину, не подивившись на табличку біля входу. En: As the friends approached the hall, Bohdan enthusiastically pulled her inside, without looking at the sign by the entrance. Uk: За мить вони вже сиділи на м'яких подушках, чекаючи початку занять. En: In a moment, they were already sitting on soft cushions, waiting for the session to begin. Uk: Несподівано, на сцену вийшов інструктор з довгим волоссям і в зеленому наметовому костюмі. En: Unexpectedly, an instructor with long hair and wearing a green tent-like suit came on stage. Uk: Він привітав усіх \"у класі йодлення\". En: He greeted everyone \"to the yodeling class.\" Uk: Оксана застигла, її очі розширилися від здивування. En: Oksana was stunned, her eyes widened in surprise. Uk: \"Це точно не наша сесія,\" прошепотіла вона, намагаючись тихенько встати. 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