Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning Ukrainian

In this episode, Alex finally breaks down why Ukrainian words change so much — and why one verb can suddenly look like five different words. He explains, in clear American English, how prefixes, roots, suffixes, and endings work together (just like LEGO blocks!), and Larissa gives short Ukrainian examples to help you hear the patterns. Easy, visual, and surprisingly fun.You’ll pick up useful patterns:• how prefixes like pry-, pere-, po- change meaning • what the root is and why it carries the core sense• how suffixes create new words (student → studentskyi)• what endings show gender, number, and case.Follow Ukrainian Up Club on Facebook, or find the full script, English explanations, and practice tasks on buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa teaches you how to hear and build tricky Ukrainian numbers like 13, 30, and 300 — all through a fun, catchy song. Beginner-friendly, melodic, and super practical. Each line of the song is repeated and explained step by step.You’ll pick up useful patterns:«Meni vsioho trynadtsiat.» — “I'm only thirteen.”«Trydtsiat — try i nul.» — “Thirty — three and zero.”«Trysta — tse try sotni.» — “Three hundred — three hundreds.”Perfect for anyone who still mixes up -nadtsiat' and -dtsiat' (don’t worry — everyone does at first!)Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, Number chart, full song, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy bring you a challenging and real yet learner-friendly Ukrainian news briefing. Each story is repeated twice, followed by short comments to help you catch meaning and hear natural conversation. Clear, warm, and practical for B1-B2 learners.You’ll pick up new lines:«На місцях працюють екстрені служби.» — “Emergency services are on the scene.”«Подати заявку можна буде у застосунку "Дія".» — “You will be able to submit an application in Diia mobile app.”«Найважливіша гра ще попереду.» — “The most important match is still ahead.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

This is a video fragment with subtitles — made for listening, reading, and repeating Ukrainian at the same time. It’s a fun and easy way to train your ears, eyes, and voice together.Watch, read, repeat — and feel your progress grow!Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or get a full video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa and Oggi talk about Ukrainian TV — news, dramas, comedies, and even football. Oggi shares what he watched and what he understood, while Larissa gives friendly tips on how to learn language through TV. Beginner-friendly, fun, and cozy.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Ya tebe kokhayu.» — “I love you.”«Komediyne shou» — “Comedy show”«Tak, ya hlyadach!» — “Yes, I’m a viewer!”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

This is a video fragment with subtitles — made for listening, reading, and repeating Ukrainian at the same time. It’s a fun and easy way to train your ears, eyes, and voice together.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or get the full video on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Halyna shares the story of an ancient Ukrainian holiday that feels a bit like Halloween — but warmer, cozier, and full of family memories. She explains what Didy is, how Ukrainians celebrate it, and how you can bring these traditions into your own home. Each section of the episode is repeated twice for easier listening. Gentle, festive, and full of magic.You’ll pick up new lines:«Українське свято Дідів святкують у ніч з тридцять першого жовтня на перше листопада.» — “The Ukrainian holiday Didy is celebrated on the night of October 31 to November 1.”«Можна приготувати ваші улюблені страви української кухні.» — “You can cook your favorite Ukrainian dishes.”«Я рада ділитися з вами теплом!» — “I’m happy to share warmth with you.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Alex finally explains what the mysterious letter “Y” really means in Ukrainian words. Why does it sound different in ty, Yulia, or Zelenskyy? You’ll hear clear English explanations from Alex and simple Ukrainian drills from Larissa. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and made for real learners.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Ty, vy» — “you, informal or formal”«Sim’ya» — “family”«Yulia, Yevhen, Zelenskyy» — given names and surnames.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, Sound chart, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

Learn Ukrainian family members with Larissa's catchy, feel-good song. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical. Sing along and tell a friend about your parents, siblings and children easily.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Mama i tato — tse bat'ky.» — “Mom and dad are parents.”«My z nymy — odna rodyna.» — “We are one family with them.”«Moya sim'ya — liubov moya.» — “My family is my love.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, song lyrics, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy discuss what to do with a pause in your progress and offer advice from their own experience. Each section of the episode is repeated twice for easier listening. Live, challenging, and practical.You’ll pick up new lines:«Найкращий спосіб зростати — чути більше живої мови.» — “The best way to grow is to hear more live language.”«Щоб перейти на рівень вище, важливо обрати одну конкретну річ.» — “To move to the next level, it is important to choose one specific thing.”«Ще одна проблема — люди вчать усе підряд.» — “Another problem is that people learn everything at once.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa and Oggi speak about Kyiv bazaar—and useful tips how to buy food there. Oggi shares his impressions and gives compliments. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You’ll pick up simple survival lines:«Ya kupyv smetanu.» — “I bought sour cream”«Ovochi dlia borshchu.» — “Vegetables for borshch.”«Skilky tse koshtuye?» — “How much is this?”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Alex tells us what Ukrainian cases are and how to use them smartly and easily. He explains in English, Larissa gives examples in Ukrainian. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Slava Ukrayini!» — “Glory to Ukraine!”«Meni borshch zi smetanoyu.» — “I'll have borshch with sour cream.”«Ya liubliu Ukrayinu.» — “I love Ukraine.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa turns the Ukrainian days of the week into a catchy, feel-good song. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical. Sing along and learn the days, and even the numbers hiding inside the words.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Sereda — try» — “Wednesday — three.”«U ponedilok ya idu na robotu.» — “On Monday I go to work.”«U chetver ya p’yu kavu vrantsi.» — “On Thursday I drink coffee in the morning."Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, song lyrics, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

Tonight we meet Zoryana, a brave kozachka, and the mysterious Molfar she first spots among enemies—until his secret changes everything and he saves the Cossacks. This narrated episode coaches you through appearance & clothing vocab (colors, styles, features).Today’s handy lines:«U nioho syni ochi.» — He has blue eyes.«Ya odiahla svoyu bilu sorochku» — I put on my white shirt.«Vin buv vysokym i strunkym.» — he was tall and slender.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, Anki cards, and practice tasks on ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙Читає Світлана Соколовa @svitsokolova

In this episode, Larissa and Oggi look back on the day they met at Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti—and share the tiny comic they made to remember it. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You’ll pick up simple survival lines:«Laskavo prosymo!» — “Welcome!”«Yak tebe zvaty? — Mene zvaty…» — “What’s your name? — My name is…”«Vybachte, bud' laska, de metro?» — “Excuse me, please, where is the metro?”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, a comic, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

Meet Ogirobot—the cucumber robot who flew to Kyiv to learn Ukrainian. Larissa asks why he chose Ukraine, and he shares first shocks: marshrutky, domofon, and tricky addresses. A light, hopeful mini-episode for beginners.You’ll pick up simple survival lines:“I’m at your entrance now.”“Please pass this along.""Help me please, I'm lost."Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, mini-word video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙 Get 40% off with code KYIV25.

In this episode, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day with a simple song full of hope and love. Together, we’ll learn the meaning of the lyrics line by line, practice Ukrainian in an easy way, and feel the spirit of freedom that connects us across borders.You’ll pick up natural lines:«Моя країна буде вільною завжди.» — “My country will always be free.”«У слові — оберіг, у серці — щастя.» — “In the word is a talisman, in the heart is happiness.”«Кохані всі повернуться живими.» — “The beloved will all return alive.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, a full song video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Alex walks you through 50 essential Ukrainian travel words and phrases — the ones you’ll actually use on your trip. From greetings to hotels, markets, cafés, and emergencies, you’ll hear clear English explanations from Alex and slow, simple Ukrainian from Larissa. Beginner-friendly, practical, and made for real-life travel.You’ll pick up useful lines like:«Skil'ky tse koshtuye?» — “How much does it cost?”«Ya zahubylasia.» — “I’m lost.” (feminine form)«Rakhunok, bud' laska.» — “The bill, please.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa and Alex decode why your feed keeps saying “varenyky floor,” “loud cotton,” or “go to Kobzon’s concert”—and how bad auto-translate + dark humor turn into Ukrainian memes. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You’ll pick up simple lines (and meme keys):«Pidloha varenyka» — really “varenyky floor.”«Bavovna» — “cotton” → cheeky “boom.”«Swan Lake» — TV shorthand for “the end is near.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, explainer, mini-word video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

Mom takes a vacation day… and Dad spends all day with their toddler daughter. Chaos, snacks, tears, triumph—this narrated episode walks you through daily-routine & clock-time vocab (wake-up, meals, naps, errands, bedtime).Today’s handy lines:«Ya tykho vmylasya, posnidala, pochustyla zuby...» — I quietly washed my face, had breakfast, brushed my teeth...«O chotyrnadtsyatiy vin tantsyuvav...» — He was dancing at 2 PM...«My razom podyvylysya serial pro kokhannya...» — We watched a series about love together...Follow ⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, Anki cards, and practice tasks on ⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙Читає Світлана Соколовa @svitsokolova

In this episode, Alex and Larissa tackle the #1 hidden reason learners “can read Ukrainian… but can’t understand Ukrainians”: pronunciation. Alex explains in clear American English why sound matters. Larissa helps you train the key basics: clear syllables, vowel-to-vowel pronunciation (no “swallowing” sounds), the apostrophe and soft sign, and the famous Ukrainian rolled R. Practical, encouraging, and made for learners who want real listening progress.You’ll pick up essential terms:ApostropheSoft signHard and soft consonantsRolling RFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or get the full Podcast Pack (script + English translation + tasks + tongue twisters on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

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 💛💙

Larisa and Alex talk about old and modern Ukrainian films that are definitely worth watching. From a tragic mountain love story to a modern smuggling thriller, this list isn’t your average “cinema classics” roundup. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You’ll pick up simple lines:«Smishna narodna komediya.» — “A funny folk comedy.”«Pochnemo z p'yatoho mistsia…» — “We’ll start at number five…”«Tse kultovyi film.» — “This is a cult film.”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, links, mini-word video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

An old shelter dog wanders into the life of a disheartened woman—and quietly leads her back to hope, friendship, and a chance at love. This narrated episode guides you through feelings vocabulary (sadness, gratitude, fear, affection).Today’s handy lines:«Mene tse vzhe ne khvylyuvalo.» — I didn't care anymore.«Ty zalyshayesh mene zarady...» — You're leaving me for...«Vin usmikhnuvsya i potsiluvav mene.» — He smiled and kissed me.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, Anki cards, and practice tasks on ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙Читає Світлана Соколовa @svitsokolova

In this episode, Alex untangles two easy ways to say “have” in Ukrainian—natural «U mene ye…» and the verb form «Ya mayu…»—so you know when each shines. Larissa coaches your pronunciation line by line, moving from slow to natural speed. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.You'll pick up handy lines:«U nas ye vilnyi stolyk.» — "We have a free table."«Ty mayesh brata?» — "Do you have a brother?"«Ya mayu kvytok.» — "I have a ticket."Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, explainer, mini-word video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Larissa and a guest host Olexandr talk about everyday activities. Oleksandr shares his habits and little secrets, and Larisa talks about her favorite breakfasts. A live, simple episode for beginners.You’ll pick up new lines:“Ya liubliu yayeshniu.“Kava - nache vse.""Ty chasto pratsuiyesh na vykhidnyh?"Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, mini-word video, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian your way.

In this episode, Halyna takes you through Easter in Ukraine — Великдень — as a warm, lively mix of traditions, family rituals, and small “magic” moments. You’ll hear how Ukrainians prepare during the week, what goes into the Easter basket, how eggs are decorated, and what the holiday table usually looks like. She also shares a simple at-home way to bring Ukrainian Easter vibes into your own space. Each section of the episode is repeated twice for easier listening. Cozy, cultural, and very Ukrainian.You’ll pick up new lines:«Великдень відчувається у теплому повітрі.» — “Easter is felt in the warm air.”«Малювання писанок — дуже давня традиція.» — “Painting Easter eggs is a very old tradition.”«Христос Воскрес! — Воістину Воскрес!» — “Christ is Risen! — Truly He is Risen!”Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, control tasks, and Anki deck on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙

In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy share a listener-picked Top 5 of Ukrainian places that foreign visitors truly loved—plus the exact details that made them say: “You have to go.” From Kyiv’s Sofia Cathedral and the Lavra (history you can feel), to Lviv’s cozy streets and skyline views, to Odesa’s sea vibe, Kamianets-Podilskyi’s fortress drama, and the peaceful park Sofiivka in Uman. Each spot comes with a real mini-story from a traveler—and a quick, human reaction from Halyna and Oleksiy. Mid-level listening, warm, and super practical for trip planning.You’ll pick up new lines:«Туди точно варто поїхати.» — “It’s definitely worth going there.”«Мені сподобалось, що там тихо і спокійно.» — “I liked that it’s quiet and calm there.”«Найкращий вид на місто — зверху.» — “The best view of the city is from above.”Get the Podcast Pack (audio + script + English translation + extras) on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian with real stories, not boring drills 💛💙

On her birthday, a woman gets an unexpected call—and everything flips. Red heels, a vanished plan, and a clue she didn’t see coming. This narrated episode coaches you through past-tense verbs (I got, I went, I saw, I understood).Today’s handy lines:«Ya vidkryla dveri i pobachyla korobku.» — I opened the door and saw a box.«Meni treba bulo hotuvatysya do vechirky.» — I had to get ready for the party.«Uchora vony kupuvaly tsi tufli.» — Yesterday they were buying the shoes.Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Club⁠⁠⁠ on Facebook, or find the full script, English translations, Anki cards, and practice tasks on ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠⁠⁠ — learn Ukrainian smartly 💛💙Читає Світлана Соколовa @svitsokolova

Meet Ukrainian Up — your new graded podcast for learning real Ukrainian step by step. In this trailer, Halyna and Alex introduce the show, explain how it works, and help you start speaking from day one. Slow pace, simple vocabulary, warm energy.You’ll hear natural lines like:«Pohovorymo ukrayinskoyu?» — “Shall we speak Ukrainian?”«Ya zhurnalistka z Kyyeva.» — “I'm a journalist from Kyiv.”«Diakuyemo i do pobachennia!» — “Thankyou, and goodbye!”Join Ukrainian Up Club on Facebook, or get scripts, English translations, Anki decks, videos on ⁠buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup⁠.Perfect for beginners, returners, and anyone who wants Ukrainian to finally click. 💛💙