EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 12 MIN
2.8. Ukrainian Foods & Drinks (B1–B2)
from Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning Ukrainian · host Tutor Larissa
In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy answer real listener questions about Ukrainian food — from borshch and varenyky to salo, bread culture, and that legendary honey cake medovyk. Oleksiy reads the questions, Halyna explains in clear Ukrainian, and they both add quick, human comments (because food is never “just food” in Ukraine). Each section is repeated twice for easier listening. Cozy, funny, and super useful for mid-level learners.You’ll pick up new lines:«Борщ — український. І крапка.» — “Borshch is Ukrainian. Period.”«Вареники можуть бути солоними чи солодкими.» — “Varenyky can be sweet or savory.”«Сало їдять тонкими шматочками.» — “Lard is eaten in thin slices.”Follow Ukrainian Up Club on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks on buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙
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In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy answer real listener questions about Ukrainian food — from borshch and varenyky to salo, bread culture, and that legendary honey cake medovyk. Oleksiy reads the questions, Halyna explains in clear Ukrainian, and they both add quick, human comments (because food is never “just food” in Ukraine). Each section is repeated twice for easier listening. Cozy, funny, and super useful for mid-level learners.You’ll pick up new lines:«Борщ — український. І крапка.» — “Borshch is Ukrainian. Period.”«Вареники можуть бути солоними чи солодкими.» — “Varenyky can be sweet or savory.”«Сало їдять тонкими шматочками.» — “Lard is eaten in thin slices.”Follow Ukrainian Up Club on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks on buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙
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