Ukrainian Lessons Podcast — for everyone who learns and loves the Ukrainian language

ULP 6-240 | Квітка Цісик — голос України за океаном | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0300

The final episode of ULP Season 6 is here 🎊 Concluding the series, we celebrate Квітка Цісик (Kvitka Cisyk) and her incredible legacy as a Ukrainian-American singer.

Discover how she promoted Ukrainian culture abroad, learn which of her songs captivated millions of listeners, and enjoy excerpts from her interviews with Anna's insightful commentaries and vocabulary explanations, all presented in slow Ukrainian.

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❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

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ULP 6-239 | Володимир Івасюк — легенда української музики | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🎶 In the penultimate episode of ULP Season 6, meet Володимир Івасюк (Volodymyr Ivasiuk), the legend of Ukrainian music.

Discover his song heritage, beloved by Ukrainians of all generations, his rise to fame, and his sudden death, all narrated in slow Ukrainian. Bonus for listeners: you will hear Anna singing and learn which instrument she plays to his melodies.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-238 | Марія Примаченко — дивовижна художниця Полісся | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🎨 This episode explores the miraculous art world of Марія Примаченко (Mariia Prymachenko), a talented Ukrainian self-taught artist.

Discover her artistic imagery, life’s tragedies, and the impact of her paintings during russia's invasion, all in slow, simple Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-237 | Михайло Грушевський — великий історик України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0300

⭐️ In this ULP episode, meet Михайло Грушевський (Mykhailo Hryshevskyi), a historian, politician, and key figure of the 1917-1921 Ukrainian revolution.

Explore his academic and political activities with Anna's narration, a vocabulary list, and comprehension questions.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-236 | Наталія Кобринська — мама українського фемінізму | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0300

✊ In this episode, discover Наталія Кобринська (Nataliia Kobrynska), a pioneering Ukrainian feminist.

Learn about her remarkable life and deeds through Anna's narration in slow Ukrainian, and practice with our dictionary and comprehension questions.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-235 | Марко Кропивницький і театр корифеїв | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🎭 In this episode, meet Марко Кропивницький (Marko Kropyvnytskyi) and the revolutionary Theatre of Coryphaei.

Explore his impact on Ukrainian theater and national identity through Anna's slow Ukrainian narration, complete with comprehension questions and key vocabulary explanations.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-234 | Марко Вовчок — фатальна жінка української літератури | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0300

💘 This episode features Марко Вовчок (Marko Vovchok), the femme fatale of Ukrainian literature, admired in Ukraine and abroad.

Discover her literary talents, personal dramas, and more, all in slow Ukrainian narration.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-233 | Іван Котляревський — зачинатель нової української літератури | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0300

📝 In this episode, meet Іван Котляревський (Ivan Kotliarevskyi), the founder of modern Ukrainian literature and language who inspired many Ukrainian writers including Taras Shevchenko.

Listen to his biography in slow Ukrainian, learn new words with a carefully selected dictionary, and practice answering Anna's questions!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-232 | Богдан Хмельницький — творець української держави | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 +0300

⚔️ In this episode, delve into the life and achievements of Богдан Хмельницький (Bohdan Khmelnytskyi), the founder of the Ukrainian Cossack state. Enjoy Anna's narration in slow Ukrainian and enhance your language skills with a vocabulary list and comprehension questions.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-231 | Княгиня Ольга — хитра правителька Русі | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 +0300

💫 ULP episodes about famous Ukrainians in slow Ukrainian are back! This time, let's begin with княгиня Ольга (Princess Olha) and see why she is considered a clever ruler of Kyivan Rus, all explained in easy Ukrainian with a vocabulary list and comprehension questions.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-230 | Українська поезія. Ліна Костенко «Страшні слова, коли вони мовчать» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🗣 In the final episode of our short series, the poetry itself takes center stage. "Страшні слова, коли вони мовчать" ("Words are scary when they are silent") ― this poem by brilliant Lina Kostenko is a perfect and symbolic ending to our Ukrainian Poetry series.

Together with the podcast host Anna, dive deep into the poem, enhance your vocabulary with the словничок (dictionary), and learn to masterfully recite the verses.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-229 | Українська поезія. Василь Стус «Господи, гніву пречистого…» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0300

💪 Listen to our penultimate episode of our Ukrainian Poetry mini-series, featuring the resilience and endurance in the poem "Господи, гніву пречистого..." ("Lord, pure rage...") by Vasyl Stus.

Join Anna, as she highlights the power behind the poem and how the poet's life and beliefs have become deeply symbolic for Ukrainians.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-228 | Українська поезія. Дмитро Павличко «Два кольори» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 +0300

❤️🖤 In the eighth episode of our Ukrainian Poetry series, enjoy the beauty of Dmytro Pavlychko's poem "Два кольори" ("Two colors"), a piece that’s also a beloved song among Ukrainians.

Recite the poem and uncover the symbolic meaning behind червоне (red) and чорне (black) with the podcast host Anna.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-227 | Українська поезія. Василь Симоненко «Ти знаєш, що ти — людина» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0300

👤 In episode seven of our Ukrainian Poetry Series, dive into Vasyl Symonenko's powerful poem "Ти знаєш, що ти — людина" ("You know that you're human"), exploring humanism and the value of human life for Ukrainians.

Explore each line's depth of this beautiful poem with Anna's engaging explanations.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-226 | Українська поезія. Володимир Сосюра «Так ніхто не кохав» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0300

💓 In the fifth episode of the Ukrainian Poetry mini-series, enjoy the intricate universe of romantic love in the poem "Так ніхто не кохав" ("No one has ever loved like that") by Volodymyr Sosiura.

Podcast host Anna offers a detailed analysis, providing insights into the poem's meaning and the nuances of the Ukrainian language used in slow narration.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-225 | Українська поезія. Павло Тичина «Гаї шумлять» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🌳 Join us for the fifth episode of our Ukrainian Poetry Series, where we explore the beauty of Ukrainian nature with Pavlo Tychyna's poem "Гаї шумлять" ("Groves Murmur").

Enjoy the poem's recitation and analysis, and learn advanced Ukrainian vocabulary in a simple, engaging way.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-224 | Українська поезія. Олександр Олесь «О слово рідне! Орле скутий!..» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0300

🦅 The fourth episode of the Ukrainian Poetry series delves into the importance of preserving and cherishing the native language and homeland in a powerful poem by Oleksandr Oles, titled "О слово рідне! Орле скутий!..." ("Oh native word! Chained eagle...").

Immerse yourself in the world of Ukrainian poetry with language insights from Anna in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-223 | Українська поезія. Леся Українка «Contra spem spero!» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0200

💫 In the third episode of the Ukrainian Poetry series, explore the essence of Ukrainian resilience (незламність) through one of the most celebrated Ukrainian poems — "Contra spem spero!" by Lesia Ukrainka.

Tailored for Ukrainian learners, this episode features a vocabulary list of challenging words and provides an in-depth analysis in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-222 | Українська поезія. Тарас Шевченко «Заповіт» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0200

✊ In the second episode of the ULP's Ukrainian Poetry series, we delve into Taras Shevchenko's "Testament" ("Заповіт"), his powerful call to fight for freedom. Learn new vocabulary, read the poem line by line, and explore the important role of Taras Shevchenko's inspirational poetry in Ukrainian history.

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-221 | Українська поезія. Григорій Сковорода «De libertate» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0200

📝 Welcome to the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast's new series: Українська поезія (Ukrainian Poetry)! Join Anna as she delves into the richness of Ukrainian poetry, exploring its language, themes, and ties to key Ukrainian virtues. Our opening episode features Hryhorii Skovoroda's "De libertate" (1757), exploring the vital role of свобода (freedom) in Ukrainian identity.

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-220 | Про Крим. Частина 4: Гастрономічні традиції | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0200

🥗 In this episode in slow Ukrainian and the final part of our series about Crimea, we invite you for a special treat! Discover common Crimean dishes and culinary traditions that define its unique gastronomic heritage.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-219 | Про Крим. Частина 3: Відомі особистості | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0200

⭐️ In Part 3 of our series "Про Крим", we spotlight the legacies of Crimea's most eminent figures — artists, political and cultural activists — who have contributed to the unique identity of the peninsula.

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-218 | Про Крим. Частина 2: Коротка історія Криму | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0200

🔍 Welcome to Part 2 of our Про Крим series, where we explore the main aspects of the history of Crimea, from its earliest settlers to recent developments, all in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-217 | Про Крим. Частина 1: Географія та корінні народи | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0200

🇺🇦 ULP Season 6 introduces a special short series Про Крим — About Crimea! Delve into the first part as we explore Crimea's diverse geography and indigenous peoples in easy-to-follow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-216 | Декомунізація, деколонізація, дерусифікація | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0200

💡 Dive into the main aspects of decommunization and decolonization in Ukraine, covering laws, monument demolitions, and other key practices, all explained in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-215 | Емоції під час війни | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0200

😱 This episode focuses on how to name and express emotions like anger, helplessness, and despair, experienced during a war, in easy-to-follow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-214 | Символи Різдва в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0200

In this festive edition, discover traditional Ukrainian symbols that give Christmas its distinctive charm. Explore the unusual history and meaning behind кутя (kutia), дідух (didukh), вертеп (vertep), and more, presented in easy-to-follow Ukrainian!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

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ULP 6-213 | Милозвучність української мови | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🎵 This episode offers an in-depth exploration of euphony rules — правила милозвучності — helping master the art of blending sounds, like у-в, з-із-зі, and other combinations!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

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ULP 6-212 | Про літеру ґ | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🔎 Explore the adventures of a Ukrainian letter Ґ through its history. Why is it so rare and seldom used? Why did the Soviets ban Ґ and compare it with the gallows? Uncover these insights in our ULP episode.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-211 | Наголос в українській мові | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0200

💡 In response to popular demand, this episode focuses on one of the most complex aspects of our language — stress or emphasis in Ukrainian. Explore the main principles of accentuation and the meanings of words that vary with their stress, all presented in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-210 | Питання-відповіді: частина друга | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🎧 In this episode, Anna continues answering your intriguing questions, now centered on language learning. Discover her journey in learning (and dropping) various languages, get a useful tip for watching Ukrainian shows with Ukrainian subtitles, and learn whether Anna prefers teaching or learning languages more.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-209 | Питання-відповіді: частина перша | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🤔 What is the most widespread misconception about Ukraine? What are the educational rights of minorities in Ukraine? Which Ukrainian novel is one of Anna's favorites? Discover answers to these and more intriguing listener questions in this special edition.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-208 | Про моє життя у Швеції: частина друга | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🤗 Discover the pros and cons of living in a small village in Sweden from the perspective of podcast host Anna, all in slow Ukrainian (with vocabulary explanations and illustrative examples)!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-207 | Бавовна, паляниця, 4.5.0 та інші слова війни | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0200

🇺🇦 In ULP Episode 207, find out which new words emerged or changed their meaning in the Ukrainian language as a result of Russia's invasion, illustrated with many examples in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-206 | Мовний закон 2019 року | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0200

⚖️🇺🇦 Episode 206 of ULP explores the historic 2019 language law of Ukraine and how policies supporting the Ukrainian language reshaped the nation in slow Ukrainian.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-205 | День української писемності та мови | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0300

In this episode, we celebrate День української писемності та мови — the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language 🇺🇦🗣! Why do we celebrate this holiday on October 27? What contests are common on this occasion? Join podcast host Anna as she unravels the details in slow Ukrainian!

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-204 | Як змінилася мовна ситуація в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0300

In ULP Episode 204, delve into the evolution of the Ukrainian language situation since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Discover the shift from Russian to Ukrainian and the public's views on it, all presented in slow Ukrainian with a vocabulary list, figures, and quotes 🔤📝

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-203 | Інтерв’ю з Катериною Олійник про медичний батальйон «Госпітальєри» | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0300

Meet Kateryna Oliinyk, Anna's good friend and a representative of the medical battalion 'Hospitallers' — to which we are donating all our income from Season 6 premium membership this October. Katia will discuss the battalion's history, mission, achievements, and needs. Listen to this interview in normal-speed Ukrainian, with comprehension questions and vocabulary introduced by Anna at the start.

❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-202 | Наша подорож в Україну влітку 2023 року | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0300

In this episode, podcast host Anna shares her insights from traveling to Ukraine from Sweden in the summer of 2023. ULP 6-202 explores traveling with an infant, crossing borders, impressions of life in a country at war, and much more — all presented in slow Ukrainian.

! Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

To receive lesson notes, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become our premium member here.

ULP 6-201 | Про шостий сезон подкасту | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 6 is here! 🎉 In the opening episode, your teacher Anna warmly welcomes you back after a long break. She shares a bit about her recent life and introduces the season’s new structure and charity goal.

! Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our Season #1 or Season #2.

Transcript and Exercises! 😍

Конспект уроку – Lesson notes for this episode include:

Transcript of the entire episode in Ukrainian;
Translation of challenging vocabulary in the margin;
Питання-відповіді: Comprehension questions with suggested answers;
Словничок: This episode's focus vocabulary with additional examples in various forms;
Three exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and phrases. Answers included.

You can get lesson notes for this episodes for free here!

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ULP 5-200 | Повідомлення слухачів подкасту та плани Ukrainian Lessons | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0300

Ось і все! This is the final episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast... It's time for Anna to share with you some personal news and UL's plans for the future. In this truly special episode #200, listen to the learners from all around the world talking about their experience with Ukrainian Lessons and asking Anna some interesting questions...

Celebrate the last episode with us! 🎉 This week we offer 15% off all our digital materials, including the podcast memberships. Use the code ULP200 and choose from our variety of materials for Ukrainian learners here.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-199 | Українці в Канаді: розмова з Оксаною Грициною | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0300

In the final episode of the interview series with Ukrainians abroad, meet Оксана Грицина from Toronto!

She is an exemplary representative of Ukrainian Canadians, being involved in multiple Ukraine-related projects and activities. Born and raised in Canada, Oksana speaks fluent Ukrainian!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice the lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-198 | Українці в Австралії: розмова з Богуславом Когутом | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0300

In this episode from Ukrainians abroad series, Anna had a pleasure to talk to Bohuslav Kohut – the president of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, Australia.

Make sure to listen to the second part of the episode in which Anna compares the Ukrainian language of diaspora with modern Ukrainian from Ukraine, with 10 examples right from the conversation!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-197 | Українці в Новій Зеландії: розмова з Ольгою Вязенко | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0300

Another interview in the Ukrainians abroad series! Today we travel to New Zealand and meet Ольга Вязенко who has recently moved there and already takes active part in spreading Ukrainian culture (and food!) on the both islands.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-196 | Українці в США: розмова з Андрієм Бойчуком | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0300

New interview in our Ukrainian abroad series! Today we travel to NY, USA and talk to Andriy Boychuk who moved there as a teenager.

Andriy is the person who managed to connect thousands of Ukrainians in the US in one friendly place online: he is the founder of Immigrant Porada - a web portal of useful information for Ukrainian immigrants.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-195 | Українці в Південно-Африканській Республіці: розмова з Олесею Лобшер | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0300

In the next interview in the Ukrainians abroad series, meet Олеся Лобшер - a very active member of the Ukrainian community in South Africa. Anna talks to her about adapting to life in the new country, Olesya's numerous projects related to Ukraine and some emotional memories.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-194 | Українці в Шотландії: розмова з Олексою Курилюком | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:00:00 +0300

This is the third interview in the series of Ukrainians abroad. Today Anna talks to Олекса Курилюк - a second generation Ukrainian born and raised in Scotland. Find out more about his family story, his Ukrainian language learning experience and life of Ukrainian community in Scotland.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-193 | Українці в Японії: розмова з Наталею Ковальовою | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 19 May 2021 22:00:00 +0300

In the next second of Ukrainians abroad series, Anna talks to Наталя Ковальова - an active member of Ukrainian community in Japan. Listen to their real speed conversation and practice some useful sentences from it!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-192 | Українці в Аргентині: розмова з Антоніною Чембарович | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 +0300

Let's start a new series of interviews with Ukrainians living in different countries! In the first conversation, Anna talks to Антоніна - a Ukrainian living in Argentina.

This is a normal speed fluent conversation, but you can practice some useful sentences and phrases in the second half.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-191 | Хвилі еміграції з України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 +0300

New series on Ukrainian Lessons Podcast! Starting next week, Anna will be interviewing Ukrainians from different countries on the podcast!

In this introductory episode, learn more about emigration from Ukraine which has been happening in so-called хвилі еміграції - waves of emigration.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-190 | Великодній кошик | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0300

Великдень - Easter in coming to Ukraine! One of the main Easter traditions in Ukraine is to prepare Великодній кошик - Easter basket. Learn more about it and the traditional Ukrainian Easter food in this episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-189 | Вища освіта в Україні та США | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0300

Would you like to learn more about university level education in Ukraine - вища освіта в Україні? In this episode, Anna will compare studying at the university in Ukraine and United States.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-188 | Шкільна освіта в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0300

In this episode in slow Ukrainian, you can learn about школи в Україні - schools in Ukraine (elementary, secondary and high schools). Your host Anna also shares some memories of her school times in Ukraine in the late 90s - 2000s.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-187 | Дитинство 90-х | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0300

In this nostalgic episode, Anna will share with you some of the memories she has about her дитинство - childhood in the 90s, in a typical Ukrainian small town.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-186 | Інтерв’ю з Наталією Пендюр ― авторкою книги простою українською мовою

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0200

Знайомтесь: Наталія Пендюр - авторка нашої нової книги "Як іноземці козака рятували".

Meet the author of our brand new Easy Ukrainian Book - Natalia Pendiur. In this interview for Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, she tells about herself, her creative journeys and real-life stories that gave her ideas for the book.

Click here to find out more about the Easy Ukrainian Book

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-185 | Як іноземці козака рятували — нова книга від Ukrainian Lessons

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0200

У нас великі новини! We’ve got some big news!

Ukrainian Lessons collaborated with a Ukrainian author Natalia Pendiur to create an easy Ukrainian book designed specifically for Ukrainian learners.

In the episode in slow Ukrainian, Anna will tell you all about нова книга – new book. You will also also listen to some parts of its audio version (narrated by the author).

Click here to find out more about the Easy Ukrainian Book

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-184 | Кавова культура України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Україна - це рай для кавоманів! Ukraine is heaven for coffee lovers! Listen to this episode in simple Ukrainian to find out about our кавова культура - coffee culture and modern coffee trends in Ukraine.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-183 | Сучасна гастрономічна культура України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0200

How did the restaurant culture and eating habits change in Ukraine? What is new Ukrainian cuisine? Discover сучасна гастрономічна культура України - modern gastronomy culture in Ukraine - in slow and simple Ukrainian!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-182 | Місцеві кухні України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Have you tried Carpathian, Odesa, Lviv or Poltava cuisine? In this simple Ukrainian episode, learn more about the tasty specialties of the local Ukrainian cuisines - місцеві кухні України!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-181 | Українська кухня в радянські часи | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Anna explains briefly (and in simple Ukrainian) the impact of the Soviet Union on such an important part of Ukrainian culture as gastronomy and eating habits.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-180 | Про борщ | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0200

Do you like борщ? Then you must listen to this episode in slow Ukrainian about the history of borsch and its role in Ukrainian culture and cuisine.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-179 | Інтерв’ю з Кортні про те, як вона вивчила українську мову | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200

First interview with a Ukrainian learner on the podcast! Cortney Copeland spent two years in Ukraine as a Peace Corps volunteer. She mastered Ukrainian and speaks it fluently. Moreover, she keeps actively practicing even now, when she is back to the United States. Listen to this conversation with Cortney about her experience of living in Ukraine and learning Ukrainian.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-178 | Як ефективніше вчитися | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Anna will share with you some of the tips about how to learn more effectively - як ефективніше вчитися. It can be Ukrainian language or just anything you need to learn. What works best for you?

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-177 | День соборності України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0200

On January 22, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day - День соборності України. Learn more about the history behind this day as well as our path to East+West=<3 Схід і Захід разом!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-176 | Українські стартапи | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0200

We are back with Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5! In the first episode of 2021, let's talk about progress and innovations. Anna will tell you about some of the most successful and interesting Ukrainian startups - українські стартапи.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-175 | З Новим роком і Різдвом! - Пісня Скрябіна | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0200

Нехай залишаться в старому році сльози, хвороби і біди... The lyrics of this Ukrainian song are perfect for the New Year wishes this year. Listen to this song from Скрябін in chunks with Anna's explanations in slow Ukrainian in this final Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode in 2020!

З Новим роком!!!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-174 | Україна в 2020 році: головні новини | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0200

This special episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast sums up all the major news of 2020 in Ukraine. Get the main news of the year, main events in Ukrainian politics, culture, and sport - all in slow Ukrainian.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-173 | Зимовий цикл свят | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0200

We love зимові свята - winter holidays - in Ukraine! And not just New Year and Christmas... Learn about the whole зимовий цикл свят - winter holiday cycle with Anna in slow Ukrainian!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-172 | Українськомовні подкасти | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0200

Are you ready to try and listen to Ukrainian podcasts apart from Ukrainian Lessons? Here is top-5 Anna recommends to start with + some bonus ones!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-171 | Інтерв’ю з Міленою про навчання в музичному коледжі | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0200

Another interview on the podcast! Today we talk with Мілена about her studies at the music college and a special traditional instrument she plays. Stick to the end to listen to Milena playing!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-170 | 15 фразеологізмів з частинами тіла | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0200

In this advanced Ukrainian lesson, you will learn 15 common Ukrainian idioms that include body parts, like голова, ніс, and even печінка!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-169 | Етнографічні регіони України. Частина 2: Південь і Схід України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0200

This is the second and final episode about етнографічні регіони України - ethnographic regions of Ukraine. This time you will learn about Наддніпрянщина, Приазов’я and other regions in the Eastern and Southern Ukraine.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-168 | Етнографічні регіони України. Частина 1: Захід і Північ України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0200

What regions of Ukraine do you know? Київська область, Львівська область? What about Буковина, Волинь, Полісся? These are some examples of historic and ethnographic regions of Ukraine that represent Ukrainian culture and history. Listen to this episode in slow Ukrainian to find out more!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-167 | Україномовні ютуб-канали | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Anna will share with you улюблені україномовні ютуб-канали - 5 favorite Youtube channels in Ukrainian! Which one will you subscribe to? First things first though, subscribe to Ukrainian Lessons on Youtube - new videos every week!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-166 | Український інтернет-сленг | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0200

Would you like to learn some new cool Ukrainian slang? Заціни - check out a new advanced podcast episode with plenty of examples of український інтернет-сленг - Ukrainian internet slang!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-165 | Як використовувати смартфон для вивчення мов | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0300

In this new advanced Ukrainian lesson, Anna will share with you some practical tips about you can use смартфон для вивчення мов - your smartphone for language learning. Which one will you try?

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 5-164 | Інтерв’ю з Євгеном про життя в Америці | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0300

Друге інтерв’ю на подкасті 🎉 In this episode, Anna will (slowly 🤫) talk to her friend Євген (or Женя) about his life in the United States where he has been living for two years now.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-163 | Про моє життя у Швеції | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0300

Anna has been living in Sweden for a year now. In this episode in slow Ukrainian, she will tell you about життя у Швеції - life in Sweden: its pros, cons, and some differences with life in Ukraine.

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

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ULP 5-162 | Інтерв’ю з Іванкою (про життя на карантині) | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0300

Перше інтерв’ю на подкасті!

Listen to the first casual interview in ULP - Season 5. Our first guest is Anna's friend and Ukrainian Lessons team member Іванка Войцехович. Ivanka will tell us how her life in Ukraine changed during the strange times of коронавірус and карантин.

After the interview, Anna will pick 10 корисних речень (10 useful sentences) from the interview and analyze them for you.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode are free and include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive full lesson notes for free, go to ukrainianlessons.com/episode162

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Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

ULP 5-161 | Як у мене справи і що нового в Ukrainian Lessons | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 5 is ON!

In its first episode, get updates from your teacher Anna about her life and наполеонівські плани - big plans of Ukrainian Lessons for the season. Make sure to stick until the end to discover a new section - 10 корисних речень!

Season 5 of the podcast is entirely in slow simple Ukrainian. For easier episodes with English, check out our earlier episodes (#01-#80).

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
10 useful sentences: table of sentences with English translation;
4 bonus exercises to practice lesson’s vocabulary and structures.

To receive Lesson Notes to this and other episodes of ULP, as well as flashcards and mp3 files every 10 episodes, become a premium member (find out more here).

ULP 4-160 | Василь Стус, шістдесятники та дисиденти | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:40:50 +0300

This is the finale episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast – Season 4! One more time, Anna will tell you about a famous Ukrainian in slow and simple language. Discover the life of Ukrainian poet and dissident Василь Стус and find out more about the 1960-70s in in the Soviet Ukraine.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: word order in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice grammar and idioms.

ULP 4-159 | Олександр Довженко ― новатор кіно | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:56:28 +0300

Have you heard of the greatest Ukrainian режисер – movie director? His name is Олександр Довженко, he was an innovative Ukrainian movie maker and writer. Learn all about him in this podcast episode in slow Ukrainian!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: forming and using збірні числівники (двоє, троє, десятеро);
Bonus Exercises to practice grammar and idioms.

ULP 4-158 | Іван Франко ― Великий Каменяр | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:07:02 +0300

In this episode in slow and simple Ukrainian, you will learn about another Ukrainian genius – Іван Франко – a writer and intellectual who has the whole city named after him.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using and conjugating numbers in dates in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice grammar and idioms.

ULP 4-157 | Леся Українка ― письменниця сильної волі | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:00:12 +0300

Discover the life of Леся Українка — one of the greatest Ukrainian writers and translators, as well as one of the first feminist artists in Ukraine.

In this episode, you will also learn about фемінітиви – female gender marked nouns in Ukrainian (like авторка, письменниця, продавчиня, etc.)

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: фемінітиви – female gender marked nouns in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice grammar and idioms.

ULP 4-156 | Тарас Шевченко ― Великий Кобзар | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 13 May 2020 15:16:22 +0300

Would you like to get to know life of probably the most famous and respected Ukrainian – Тарас Шевченко (Taras Shevchenko)? Listen to this episode in slow Ukrainian to find out more about his life, his work, and his crucial role in the Ukrainian history.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: forming по батькові – patronymic in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-155 | Григорій Сковорода ― мандрівний філософ | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:14:11 +0300

Григорій Сковорода is often called the traveling philosopher or the Ukrainian Socrates.

He is one of the first and most important Ukrainian philosophers with quite an unusual life. Find out all about Григорій Сковорода in slow Ukrainian in this ULP episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: different meanings and use of the word та;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-154 | Олекса Довбуш ― Карпатський Робін Гуд | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:54:47 +0300

In this episode, you will learn about Олекса Довбуш — a famous hero from the Carpathian mountains who was a leader of опришки movement.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: different uses and meanings of the word ще in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-153 | Маруся Чурай ― Дівчина з легенди | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:18:01 +0300

Discover the life of Маруся Чурай – a legendary Ukrainian singer and songwriter from the 17th century. Listen to her song in the episode as well!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes.

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using бути + дієприкметник to express passive statements in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-152 | Роксолана ― La Sultana Rossa | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:24:45 +0300

Practice your Ukrainian comprehension while discovering life of Роксолана or Hurrem Sultan, one of the most powerful women in the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using бути and стати + орудний відмінок;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-151 | Ярослав Мудрий – Тесть Європи | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:47:21 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4 starts a series of episodes about famous Ukrainians! The first one is about Ярослав Мудрий – one of the wisest kings in medieval history of Europe.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using the word чи;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-150 | Коронавірус в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:08:25 +0200

Так, this is more coronavirus content… But this time in slow Ukrainian! Find out about коронавірус в Україні while learning some useful Ukrainian vocabulary and idioms.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using багато що, мало що…;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-149 | Трипільська культура | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:31:19 +0200

Have you heard about Cucuteni-Trypillia culture? It was an – an ancient civilization on the Ukrainian territory. It dates 5500 to 2700 BC! Learn more about Трипільська культура in slow Ukrainian in this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Transcript, Vocabulary, and Exercises!

Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: using numbers in genitive case (with близько & біля)
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

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ULP 4-148 | Українські фразеологізми про тварин | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:15:19 +0200

Idioms (фразеологізми, ідіоми) are one of the most interesting parts in learning a language. Practice Ukrainian comprehension while learning 10 Ukrainian idioms with animals (+ Premium members will find extra 10 idioms in their notes).

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
10 BONUS Ukrainian idioms with animals!
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms.

ULP 4-147 | Піст і українські веганські страви | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:56:26 +0200

Піст (lent) is an important part of Ukrainian culture. Find out more about the concept and discover some ideas of traditional Ukrainian vegetarian & vegan dishes.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: punctuation with пряма мова;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-146 | Масниця в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:15:53 +0200

End of February is traditionally time for festivities in many countries. In Ukraine, we celebrate Масниця or Масляна – find our all about it in this podcast episode in slow Ukrainian!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using щоб;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-145 | Українські народні музичні інструменти | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:15:50 +0200

In this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, discover the Ukrainian traditional musical instruments and, звичайно, listen to their sounds!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using наскільки / настільки;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-144 | Діалекти української мови | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:08:12 +0200

Ukrainian language is not homogeneous – it has many dialects and is historically based on them. In this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, you can discover the world of діалекти української мови within Ukraine and listen to some examples in songs!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using який і що в означальних реченнях;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-143 | 4 нові українські фільми на всі смаки | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:06:30 +0200

Have you watched any українські фільми – Ukrainian movies? In this episode, Anna will give you 4 personal recommendations of great Ukrainian films from 2019!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: допустові речення;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-142 | Виставка “Ukraine WOW” | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:13:35 +0200

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is back from the winter holidays! In the first episode of 2020, Anna tells about her favorite exhibition ever. “Ukraine WOW” is an amazing interactive installation that will make you travel around the country, discover plenty of fascinating facts and fall even more in love with Ukraine.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using мало не;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-141 | Україна в 2019 році: головні новини | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 11:12:55 +0200

This final episode of the year is about Україна в 2019 році – Ukraine in 2019. Listen to Anna presenting the main news in Ukrainian politics, economics, culture, and sport in 2019!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using the passive verbs ending with -но, -то;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-140 | Легенда про Святого Миколая | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:31:07 +0200

On the eve of December 19th, children in Ukraine are waiting for their presents… Do you know the Legend about Saint Nicholas – Легенда про Святого Миколая? Listen to the original legend in Ukrainian in this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using the structures with хай / нехай;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-139 | Андріївські вечорниці | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:04:33 +0200

Have you heard of Андріївські вечорниці? It’s an old Ukrainian tradition, a sort of a party for young people in December. Learn more about the St. Andrew’s Day in Ukraine in this podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using якби vs як би, щоб vs що б;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-138 | Як пережити зиму в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:28:46 +0200

Як пережити зиму в Україні? – How to survive winter in Ukraine?! No, Ukrainian winter is not bad at all! It might be a bit too cold and a bit too long, but you will definitely enjoy it if you follow some of Anna’s advice in this episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: numbers + nouns; Genitive plural of nouns
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-137 | 5 порад для покращення української мови | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:42:54 +0200

Are you ready to improve your Ukrainian? In this episode Anna shares five pieces of advice about how to get from intermediate to advanced level of Ukrainian.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: що, як + вищий ступінь порівняння;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-136 | Екологічні тренди та екологічні традиції в Україні | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:03:48 +0200

In this episode, you can learn some useful vocabulary and phrases to talk about environment and climate change in Ukrainian. Then, Anna will share some thoughts about the current екологічні тренди (ecological trends) as well as екологічні традиції (ecological traditions) that we have in Ukraine for years.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: comparative degree in Ukrainian; the use of дедалі;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-135 | Що таке суржик? | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:00:45 +0200

Суржик is s a blend of Ukrainian and Russian languages which is common all around Ukraine. Learn more about surzhyk with some examples in this advanced Ukrainian podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: table of б + не + verb structure;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-134 | Сленг в українській мові | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:46:49 +0200

Зацініть цей епізод подкасту про український сленг! Check out this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode about slang in Ukrainian!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: table of forming and using the genitive case in Ukrainian (in negative sentences);
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-133 | Прислів’я та приказки – Частина 2 | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:11:21 +0200

Are you ready to learn more useful Ukrainian proverbs – прислів’я і приказки? Also, meet Peter – our listener who has some amazing news to share in Ukrainian!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: table of using так і такий;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-132 | Прислів’я та приказки | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:45:22 +0300

Do you know any Ukrainian proverbs and sayings – прислів’я і приказки? Discover some of the most popular ones in this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: table of interjections (таки, навіть etc);
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-131 | Козаки: ким вони були? | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:13:40 +0300

In this episode, discover the brief history of українські козаки – Ukrainian Cossacks 100% in slow Ukrainian! Plus, listen to the popular Cossack songs and improve your Ukrainian comprehension.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: table of pronouns хто(сь) & що(сь) conjugation and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-130 | Які сувеніри привезти з України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:52:18 +0300

If you have been to Ukraine, which souvenirs did you bring back home? In this episode, Anna will share some ideas of сувеніри з України and tell you about the importance of bringing presents in Ukraine.

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using negative nouns in Ukrainian
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-129 | Тварини – символи України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:17:03 +0300

In this episode, you will learn about the animal symbols of Ukraine – birds, mammals and insects that are important in Ukrainian culture. You can check out their names with pictures below!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using negative nouns in Ukrainian
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-128 | Рослини – символи України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:35:56 +0300

Have you heard of барвінок, калина, верба, чорнобривці? These and other plants and trees are extremely important in the Ukrainian culture. Find out more about the floral symbols of Ukraine in the new advanced podcast episode!

Remember, this episode is entirely in Ukrainian. For episodes with English, check out Season 1 or Season 2.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: using один одного / одне одного in Ukrainian
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-127 | Державні символи України: Герб України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 06:55:30 +0300

In this episode, we finish off the series about the national symbols of Ukraine with a story behind the Ukrainian coat of arms (Герб України – Тризуб). In the beginning, listen to the voice message from your fellow Ukrainian learner – Rolf from Germany.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar table: repeated conjunctions in Ukrainian
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-126 | Державні символи України: Гімн України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:55:24 +0300

We continue our series about the national symbols of Ukraine. This time, find out more about Ukrainian anthem “Ще не вмерла України” and enjoy listening to different versions of it.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Table of Ukrainian regions names;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-125 | Державні символи України: Прапор України| Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:42:11 +0300

Національна символіка України – national symbols of Ukraine include the Ukrainian flag (прапор), anthem (гімн), and coat of arms (герб). In this podcast episode, find out everything you have ever wanted to know about the Ukrainian flag! Also, in the episode, listen to the voice message from our old-time podcast listener, Cortney from the USA.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: table of Ukrainian complex adjectives;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-124 | Як це було: незалежність України | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:42:15 +0300

24 серпня – August 24 is a special day for Ukrainians. It’s the day when our country was born; the Independence day of Ukraine. In this advanced Ukrainian language & history lesson, discover the detailed story from the late 80’s about how and why незалежність України (independence of Ukraine) happened.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: table of Ukrainian verb aspect (third group of nouns);
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-123 | Похід у Карпати: як підготуватися | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:26:18 +0300

Похід у Карпати (camping trip to the Carpathians) – is one of Ukraine’s favorite summer activities. In the latest Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, Anna explains how to prepare for a unique Carpathian experience. Along the way, learn plenty of specific Ukrainian vocabulary about camping and mountains.

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: table of phrases: ходити + в, у, на, по;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-122 | Як я вивчала і вивчила англійську мову | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 03:51:27 +0300

In this advanced Ukrainian lesson, find out how Anna вивчала-вивчала – was learning – і нарешті вивчила англійську мову – and has finally learned English. This is Season 4 of the podcast, so the episode is fully in Ukrainian. Enjoy!

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Конспект уроку – lesson notes for this episode include:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: table of Ukrainian verb aspect (change of suffixes);
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 4-121 | 10 цікавих фактів про моє життя | Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:42:19 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast season 4 is on!!! From now on, the episodes are entirely in Ukrainian – на всі сто! Listen to the first lesson in the new format about your teacher Anna’s life.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction to Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 4 (only in Ukrainian);
discover 10 цікавих фактів про моє життя – 10 interesting facts about my life;
learn 8 useful idioms and expressions in the context of Anna’s story;
discover неозначено-особові речення – one of the ways to express passive voice in Ukrainian;
practice your Ukrainian listening stills throughout all 29 minutes of the episode!

Transcript, Vocabulary, and Exercises!

You can receive the Lesson Notes of this epidode for free!
The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript of the whole episode in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary: translation of more difficult words on the side;
Idioms & expressions: table of the idioms mentioned in the episode (with English translation);
Grammar: table about неозначено-особові речення;
Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

ULP 3-120 Голосове повідомлення для… – Voice message to…

Wed, 29 May 2019 05:18:21 +0300

This is the last episode of the third season. Listen to this final voice message from Khrystyna and answer the questions to review the complex sentence structures. After, fill in the form to tell us about your experience with ULP!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the final voice message of Khrystyna;
answer 7 questions using the complex structures in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: втілювати;
discover the idiom of the day: гріти душу;
find out why Ukraine is located in the center of Europe!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including the blanks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 4 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-119 Остання розмова – The last conversation + Conditional mood in Ukrainian

Wed, 22 May 2019 05:18:12 +0300

Це остання розмова Христини на подкаcті… This is the last conversation with Khrystyna, the heroine of the 3rd ULP season. She will be talking to her boyfriend Yurko about their future plans… Along with practicing your listening skills, find out how we form and use the conditional mood in Ukrainian and learn a new idiom.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation between a couple;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary and expressions;
discover a Ukrainian colloquial word for Shoot! in English;
learn how to form and use the conditional mood in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: прощатися;
discover the idiom of the day: хоч на край світу;
learn about Ukrainian passport index and visa issues Ukrainians face in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: two tables describing the conditional mood in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-118 Весілля в Україні – Wedding in Ukraine + Using “щоб” with the past tense in Ukrainian

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:18:12 +0300

Would you like to learn some Ukrainian wedding traditions, customs, and забобони – superstitions? Listen to this advanced level conversation between two friends discussing a traditional Ukrainian wedding. Then learn how щоб should be used in Ukrainian complex sentences.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about wedding in Ukraine;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary;
learn about complex sentences with щоб + the past tense;
conjugate the verb of the day: одружуватися;
discover the idiom of the day: побачити на власні очі;
learn about some забобони – superstitions about wedding Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of using щоб + past tense in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-117 Травневий пікнік – May picnic in Ukraine + Complex Sentences with Attributive Clauses

Wed, 08 May 2019 05:18:07 +0300

Ukrainians like to get together with friends and family for picnics in May. Listen to the informal conversation about Khrystyna and Yurko preparing a shopping list and choosing a place for a picnic. Then, learn about another type of complex sentences in Ukrainian.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about organizing a May picnic in Ukraine;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary;
discover складнопідрядні означальні речення – complex sentences with attributive clauses;
conjugate the verb of the day: відпочивати;
discover the idiom of the day: схожі як дві краплі води;
learn more about маївка and May picnic tradition in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main text;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of the complex sentences with attributive clauses in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-116 Великдень в Україні – Easter in Ukraine + Complex sentences with Adverbial Clauses

Wed, 01 May 2019 05:18:01 +0300

Discover more interesting facts about Easter in Ukraine in a 4-minute conversation between Khrystyna and Lesya Expand your advanced vocabulary and learn about some types of complex sentences in Ukrainian!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to a 4-minute conversation in Ukrainian about Easter in Ukraine;
get your teacher’s explanations about some new vocabulary;
discover складнопідрядні обтавинні речення – complex sentences with adverbial clauses;
conjugate the verb of the day: прибирати;
discover the idiom of the day: вкладати душу;
learn more about traditional Ukrainian Easter dishes in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: 2-page table about the complex sentences with adverbial clauses in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-115 Мої нові захоплення (Голосове повідомлення №7) – My new hobbies (Voice message №7)

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:39:45 +0300

Час повторення! Listen to another voice message from Khrystyna to her mom in which she talks about her experience cooking вареники and making писанки and вишивання. Practice your comprehension and review vocabulary answering to 10 questions.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna to her mom to practice your Ukrainian comprehension;
answer the multiple choice questions about the text you have listened;
conjugate the verb of the day: передавати;
discover the idiom of the day: виходити на зв’язок;
learn about popular Ukrainian hobbies in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main text;
Questions & Answers: Ukrainian comprehension questions about the text;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice words and grammar of the previous 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-114 Майстер-клас з писанкарства – How to make pysanky + Imperative mood of the verbs in the first person plural (Let’s…)

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:39:40 +0300

Вам подобаються писанки? Do you like Ukrainian Easter eggs – “pysanky“? Learn how to paint them just in time for Easter in this advanced Ukrainian lesson!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the master class about how to make pysanky in Ukrainian;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary;
learn how to use the imperative mood in Ukrainian in the first person plural;
conjugate the verb of the day: ділитися;
discover the idiom of the day: бити байдики;
learn more about pysanky and other types of Easter eggs in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main text;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of the imperative mood in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-113 Майстер-клас з вишивання – Ukrainian traditional embroidery masterclass + More about the Imperative mood in Ukrainian

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:39:36 +0300

Умієте вишивати? Can you embroider? Listen to another master class in advanced Ukrainian to find out how to do it. Master the imperative mood and expand your vocabulary at the same time. Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the master class about Ukrainian traditional embroidery;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary;
practice using the imperative mood in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: майстер свого діла;
discover the idiom of the day: вишивати;
learn more about the Ukrainian traditional embroidery in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main text;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of the verbs from the text in the imperative mood (imperfective and perfective pairs);
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-112 Майстер-клас з приготування вареників – How to cook varenyky + Imperative mood of the second person plural

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:19:46 +0300

Любите вареники? Learn how to cook varenyky together with Khrystyna in a workshop from Olena Bilous. If you try cooking Ukrainian dishes at home, send us pictures in the comments below!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the master class about how to cook varenyky in Ukrainian;
get your teacher’s explanations about the new vocabulary;
learn how to use the imperative mood in Ukrainian in the second person plural;
conjugate the verb of the day: готувати;
discover the idiom of the day: голодний як вовк;
learn more about origin and types of varenyky in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the main text;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of the imperative mood in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-111 Подарунки на День народження – Birthday presents + Imperative mood in Ukrainian

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:42:28 +0200

It’s Khrystyna’s birthday! Listen to her roommate greeting her and find out what presents she gets. Then, in the grammar section, start studying the imperative mood in Ukrainian. З Днем народження, Христино!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the birthday vocabulary in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation between two roommates on the birthday morning;
discover the imperative mood in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: дарувати;
discover the idiom of the day: нерозлийвода;
learn how Ukrainians congratulate people on their birthdays in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: tables of the imperative mood in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-110 Мій український хлопець (Голосове повідомлення №6) – My Ukrainian boyfriend (Voice message №6)

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:21:41 +0200

In this episode, review the material of the previous 4 episodes by listening to Khrystyna’s voice message where she tells her mom about her Ukrainian boyfriend. Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna to her mom about her український хлопець – Ukrainian boyfriend;
challenge your listening comprehension with 10 questions you have to respond;
conjugate the verb of the day: насолоджуватися;
discover the idiom of the day: тягнути кота за хвоста;
discover Ukrainian music about love!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including the blanks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
6 Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 4 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-109 На побаченні – On a date in Ukrainian + Reflexive verbs

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:21:25 +0200

This is a романтичний (romantic) Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode! Listen to the conversation they have while on a date, learn new words and improve your knowledge of Ukrainian verbs ending with -сь / -ся. Насолоджуйтесь! – Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn some phrases to invite someone on a date in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation during a romantic date in Ukrainian;
discover the groups of Ukrainian verbs finishing with -cя, -сь;
conjugate the verb of the day: підкоряти;
discover the idiom of the day: закохатися по самі вуха;
learn about three Ukrainian classic fiction books about love in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: verbs finishing with -ся table;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the reflexive verbs and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-108 Екскурсія Києвом – Kyiv tour + Participle in Ukrainian

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:21:29 +0200

Take a tour (екскурсія) in Kyiv with Khrystyna and learn more about Podil and other neighborhoods in the capital of Ukraine. Then learn about дієприкметник – adjectival participle and learn more fun things with your Ukrainian teacher!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the difference between тур and екскурсія in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation during the tour in Kyiv;
learn about дієприкметник – adjectival participle in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: кататися;
discover the idiom of the day: знати як свої п’ять пальців;
learn more about райони Києва – districts in Kyiv in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: about participle in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice new vocabulary, using participles, and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-107 У барі – At the bar in Ukraine + Дієприслівник – Adverbial participle in Ukrainian

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:21:22 +0200

In this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, you will hear what happened at the concert, at the bar in Ukraine (plus, some Ukrainian music!). Also learn a part of speech called дієприслівник, and discover the verb and idiom of the day!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation between three people at the bar in Ukraine;
discover дієприслівник – adverbial participle in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: додавати;
discover the idiom of the day: підбивати клинці;
learn if you have to tip at the restaurants and bars in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: Adverbial participle in Ukrainian with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the adverbs and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-106 Події на вихідних – Weekend events in Ukrainian + Negative adverbs and pronouns in Ukrainian

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:21:18 +0200

Listen to the conversation between two roommates discussing their plans and weekend events in Ukrainian. Then, learn more about the double negation and «negative» words (ніколи, ніщо, ніяк, etc.) Enjoy your ULP episode!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn weekend events vocabulary in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about planning the weekend in the city;
discover the negative adverbs and pronouns in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: сидіти;
discover the idiom of the day: ніколи в житті;
learn more about the opera scene in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: a chart of the negative adverbs and pronouns in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-105 Захворіла… (Голосове повідомлення №5) – I got sick… (Voice message №5)

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:09:50 +0200

Час повторення! Listen to another voice message from Khrystyna to her mom in which she talks about how she got sick. Answer the comprehension questions using adverbs, then find out at what age Ukrainians typically get married.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna about як вона захворіла – how she got sick in Ukrainian;
challenge your listening comprehension with questions you have to respond;
conjugate the verb of the day: минати;
discover the idiom of the day: запропонувати руку і серце;
find out at what age Ukrainians typically get married.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including the blanks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-104 Здоровий спосіб життя – Healthy lifestyle + Degrees of comparison in Ukrainian

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:52:40 +0200

Let’s talk about the healthy lifestyle in Ukrainian! Listen to the conversation between two friends about eating healthy and exercising. Then, master the degrees of comparison in Ukrainian, learn a motivating Ukrainian proverb, and discover the most popular kinds of sport in Ukraine.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn healthy lifestyle vocabulary in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about healthy habits;
discover the degrees of comparison in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: займатися;
discover the idiom of the day: краще пізно ніж ніколи;
learn more about the most popular kinds of sport in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: a chart of degrees of comparison in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and grammar;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-103 У лікаря – At the doctor’s + Ukrainian adverbs derived from the numerals

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:53:55 +0200

In this ULP episode, listen to a typical winter conversation at the doctor’s in Ukraine, discover the adverbs derived from numerals (удвічі, вдвоє, по-друге...) and learn more about the flu in Ukraine!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn more medical vocabulary in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation at the doctor’s in Ukraine;
discover the Ukrainian adverbs derived from the numerals;
conjugate the verb of the day: хворіти;
discover the idiom of the day: ніби вдруге на світ народитися;
learn more about the flu outbreaks in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: Ukrainian adverbs derived from numerals with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the adverbs and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-102 Запис до лікаря – Making a doctor’s appointment in Ukrainian + Indefinite adverbs and pronouns

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:28:36 +0200

Христина захворіла… Khrystyna got sick and she is making a doctor’s appointment in Ukrainian. Learn more medical vocabulary, discover the indefinite adverbs and pronouns, and the learn more about healthcare in Ukraine in this new ULP episode!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the vocabulary of the types of doctors in Ukrainian;
listen to the phone conversation about making a doctor’s appointment in Ukrainian;
discover about the indefinite adverbs and pronouns in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: записуватися;
discover the idiom of the day: п’яте через десяте;
learn more about healthcare in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: indefinite adverbs and pronouns in Ukrainian table;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the indefinite adverbs, pronouns, and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-101 Мені погано – I don’t feel good + Forming and using adverbs in Ukrainian

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:32:45 +0200

We are back with the second half of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season #3! Listen to the informal conversation between two roommates about one of them being sick, learn about using adverbs in Ukrainian, and more! Готові до нового уроку української?

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the vocabulary about being sick in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about catching a cold;
learn about forming and using adverbs in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: боліти;
discover the idiom of the day: падати з ніг;
learn more about Ukrainians’ favorite teas and infusions in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: forming and using adverbs in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice new vocabulary, adverbs, and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

Епізод №100! Повідомлення від слухачів подкасту – Messages from the podcast listeners

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:54:12 +0200

Це епізод №100!!! In this special episode, listen to voice messages from Ukrainian Lessons Podcast listeners from six countries, beautiful Christmas music performed with бандура, and a special exercise… З Новим роком, друзі!

In this special episode you will:

listen to the voice messages in Ukrainian from the Ukrainian Podcast listeners;
practice your Ukrainian listening comprehension by listening to Anna speaking Ukrainian;
listen to the beautiful Christmas music played with bandura by Yaroslav Dzhus (see below).

Lesson Notes for free!

>> Download the Lesson Notes #100 here (transcript and crossword inside!)

ULP 3-99 План подорожі (Голосове повідомлення №4) – Travel plan (Voice message №4)

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:06:17 +0200

In this review episode, listen to Khrystyna’s voice message to her mom about their travel plan in Ukraine! Challenge yourself with 11 comprehension questions (answer ONLY in the future tense) and discover the delicious food of the Ukrainian Карпати!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna to her mom about their план подорожі – travel plan in Ukraine;
challenge your listening comprehension with 11 questions you have to respond;
conjugate the verb of the day: гуглити;
discover the idiom of the day: не могти дочекатися, чекати з нетерпінням на;
discover the tasty food of the Ukrainian Carpathians!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including the blanks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
6 Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 4 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-98 Бронювання кімнати в Карпатах – Booking a room in the Carpathians – One-word synthetic future tense in Ukrainian

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:11:57 +0200

This time on the podcast, you can learn about different types of accommodation in Ukrainian and listen to Христина booking a room in Шешори village in Карпати – Carpathians. Then discover the synthetic future tense in Ukrainian. Готові?

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the vocabulary of the types of accommodation in Ukrainian;
listen to the phone conversation about booking a room in the Carpathians;
discover about the synthetic future tense in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: домовлятися;
discover the idiom of the day: про всяк випадок;
learn more about booking accommodation in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: synthetic future tense in Ukrainian table;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the future tense of the verbs of motion and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-97 Плани на зимові канікули – Plans for winter holidays + Future tense of the verbs of motion

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:25:03 +0200

Скоро зимові канікули! Winter holidays and vacations are coming. In this lesson, listen to the informal conversation about planning the trips for the festive season in Ukraine. Also, learn more about the future tense of the verbs of motion in Ukrainian.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation about planning winter vacation in Ukraine;
learn more about the future tense of the verbs of motion in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: іти;
discover the idiom of the day: розходитись як гарячі пиріжки;
learn more about booking your train and bus tickets in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: future tense of the verbs of motion in Ukrainian table;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the future tense of the verbs of motion and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-96 Новорічні свята в школі – New Year’s celebrations at school + Perfective future tense in Ukrainian

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:56:39 +0200

In this episode, learn about the events that are happening at Ukrainian schools around Christmas and New Year. Then, Anna will explain an important grammar point for you – the perfective future tense. Готові?

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation about the New Year’s celebrations at school in Ukraine;
discover майбутній час докононого виду – perfective future tense in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: фотографуватися;
discover the idiom of the day: не забирати багато часу;
learn more about Christmas time celebration at Ukrainian schools in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

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Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: formation of future perfective tense in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the future perfective tense in Ukrainian and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-95 Моє життя в Києві (Голосове повідомлення №3) – My life in Kyiv (Voice message №3)

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:12:55 +0200

Час повторення! Listen to another voice message from Khrystyna to her mom where she describes her life in Kyiv. Also, be sure to review the vocabulary from the previous episodes, practice your listening comprehension and get more practice with the imperfective and perfective verb aspects.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna about її життя в Києві – her life in Kyiv;
challenge your listening comprehension with questions you have to respond;
conjugate the verb of the day: вгадувати;
discover the idiom of the day: не мати сил;
find out if you should bargain in Ukraine.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including the blanks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-94 У піцерії – At the pizzeria + Sound changes between imperfective and perfective verbs in Ukrainian

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:43:20 +0200

It’s pizza time! Learn the vocabulary to talk about піца, listen to the Ukrainian conversation at the pizzeria, and even find out Anna’s favorite pizza place in Kyiv. Also, discover чергування – sound alternations between imperfective and perfective verbs. Enjoy your Ukrainian lesson!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation at the pizzeria in Ukrainian;
discover чергування – sound alternations / sound changes between verb aspects in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: пригощати;
discover the idiom of the day: ловити на слові;
find out Anna’s favorite pizza restaurant in Kyiv, in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

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Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of sound alternations between imperfective and perfective verbs in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the alternations in Ukrainian and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-93 На продуктовому ярмарку – At the food fair in Ukraine + Diminutive words in Ukrainian

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:39:43 +0200

In this episode, follow Khrystyna to ярмарок, a fair, where she will buy plenty of fresh fruits and veggies! Then, discover those cute зменшувально-пестиливі слова – diminutive words. Go ahead and tell us: which diminutive word is your favorite?

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation at the food fair in Kyiv;
discover the diminutive words in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: розрізати;
discover the idiom of the day: очі розбігаються;
learn more about ярмарки – fairs in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of forming the diminutive words in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the diminutive words in Ukrainian and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-92 На блошиному ринку – At the flea market in Ukraine + Forming perfective aspect in Ukrainian

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:14:39 +0200

In this lesson, we get a chance to visit a flea market in Kyiv and learn how to bargain in Ukrainian! Then, learn the ways to form the perfective aspect in Ukrainian, learn the verb of the day, idiom of the day, etc… Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation at the flea market in Ukraine;
learn how to bargain in Ukrainian;
learn more about forming the perfective aspect in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: торгуватися;
discover the idiom of the day: не по кишені;
learn more about блошині ринки – flea markets in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of ways of forming the perfective aspect in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice forming the perfective aspect in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-91 Рекомендації – Asking for advice in Ukrainian + Using imperfective and perfective verb aspects in Ukrainian

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:37:45 +0200

In this episode, our American character Khrystyna asks her roommate for different pieces of advice: Where can she send a postcard? Where can she find an old camera? And so on. Listen to their conversation and then review the differences in using the imperfective and perfective verb aspects in Ukrainian.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about different recommendations for Kyiv;
review using imperfective and perfective verb aspects in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: знаходити;
discover the idiom of the day: знайти спільну мову;
learn more about пошта – post office in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: table of differences between imperfective and perfective verb aspects in Ukrainian;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
5 Bonus Exercises to practice the verb aspects and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-90 Освіта в Україні – Education in Ukraine (Голосове повідомлення №2 – Voice message №2)

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:45:12 +0300

Review or learn more about education in Ukraine by listening to another voice message from Khrystyna. Challenge yourself with the listening comprehension questions, learn the verb of the day, the idiom of the day, and so on in this ULP review episode!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message of Khrystyna about освіта в Україні – education in Ukraine;
challenge your listening comprehension with questions you have to respond;
conjugate the verb of the day: вивчати;
discover the idiom of the day: бути в захваті від;
learn more about ЗНО – Зовнішнє Незалежне Оцінювання – a final high school test in Ukraine.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and the voice message;
Questions & Answers: including banks which you can fill in with the answers to the questions;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the previous 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-89 Навчання в аспірантурі – Postgraduate education in Ukraine + Prefixes на-, за-

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:36:07 +0300

What do you know about аспірантура – postgraduate education in Ukraine? The system of education in Ukraine is special because it is a post-Soviet country. But it is still changing. Learn more about this and practice your Ukrainian with this new Ukrainian Lesson from us!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn useful vocabulary about аспірантура в Україні – postgraduate education in Ukraine;
listen to the informal conversation with Орест;
discover the verbs with prefixes за- and на- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: навчати(ся);
discover the idiom of the day: з’їсти зуби на;
learn more about the postgraduate education in Ukraine in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of the prefixes за-, на- with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the verbs with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-88 Вища освіта – Higher education in Ukraine + Prefixes з-, с-

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:31:44 +0300

In this episode of ULP, you can learn useful vocabulary and interesting facts about вища освіта – higher education in Ukraine. Listen to another conversation of Khrystyna with her roommate and improve your Ukrainian with us!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn useful vocabulary about вища освіта в Україні – higher education in Ukraine;
listen to the conversation with a Ukrainian student;
discover the verbs with prefixes з-, с-, зі- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: вчити(ся);
discover the idiom of the day: з’їхати з глузду;
learn more about higher education in Ukrainian in the Cultural Fact section (in English).

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of the prefix з- (с-, зі-) with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the verbs with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-87 День вчителя – Teacher’s Day in Ukraine + Prefixes роз-, про-

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:01:23 +0300

Another conversation with Христина в Україні! This time it’s День вчителя – The Teacher’s Day in Ukraine. Learn more about this holiday and improve your Ukrainian in this ULP episode.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian with the last episodes’ review;
listen to the conversation about the Teacher’s Day in Ukraine;
discover the verbs with prefixes про- and роз- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: проводити;
discover the idiom of the day: розкласти по поличках;
learn more about корпортиви – corporate parties in Ukraine!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of prefixes про- and роз- with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
3 Bonus Exercises to practice the verb with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-86 Знайомство з директором школи – Meeting the headmaster of the school in Ukraine + Prefixes в-, у-

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 01:01:33 +0300

Khrystyna is all settled and ready to meet her boss – директор школи – the headmaster of the school where she will be teaching. Listen to their first conversation and learn some useful vocabulary & facts about school in Ukraine!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn useful vocabulary about школа в Україні – school in Ukraine;
listen to the conversation with the headmaster in the school in Ukraine;
discover the verbs with prefixes в- and у- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: брати;
discover the idiom of the day: ввести в курс справи;
learn about Нова Українська Школа – the movement of changing the school in Ukraine.

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of the prefix в- with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the verb with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-85 Голосове повідомлення №1 (Повторення) – Voice message №1 (Review episode)

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:00:58 +0300

Готові до повторення? This is the first review episode of Season 3. Listen to голосове повідомлення – a voice message from Khrystyna to her mom filled with vocabulary and idioms from the previous four episodes.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the voice message from Khrystyna;
answer the question about the text you’ve heard;
conjugate the verb of the day: запрошувати;
discover the idiom of the day: отакої!
learn more about українська гостинність – Ukrainian hospitality.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main text;
Questions and answers: worksheet to fill in with the answers to the questions + suggested answers;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the new words and idioms from the previous 4 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-84 В банку – At the bank in Ukraine + Prefixes об- and від-

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:52:58 +0300

This time, follow our character Khrystyna to the bank in Ukraine and learn how she (and you!) can exchange money and open a bank account. Discover new words, idioms, and all kinds of things about Ukraine in Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian with the last episode’s review;
listen to the conversation in the bank in Ukraine;
discover the verbs with prefixes об- and від- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: відкривати;
discover the idiom of the day: пальчики оближеш;
learn how to open an account in the bank in Ukraine.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of prefixes об- and від- with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the verb with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-83 Знайомство з сусідкою – Meeting a roommate in Ukrainian + Prefixes до- and під-

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:28:18 +0300

In this episode, Khrystyna continues her Ukrainian adventure by moving into her new квартира. Listen to this lesson about meeting a roommate in Ukrainian, improve your vocabulary, train your conjugation skills, and learn more about tasty Ukrainian desserts!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian with the last episode’s review;
listen to the conversation about meeting a roommate in Ukrainian;
discover the verbs with prefixes до- and під- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: підніматися;
discover the idiom of the day: підняти настрій;
learn more about Київський торт and other Ukrainian desserts!

Become a premium member to receive the Lesson Notes. The PDF for this episode includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of prefixes до- and під- with examples;
The verb of the day: the conjugation chart of the verb of the day;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
3 Bonus Exercises to practice the verb with prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-82 Таксі з аеропорту – Taking a taxi at the airport in Ukrainian + Prefixes при- and по-

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:04:49 +0300

Are you flying to Ukraine? Then you will probably have to take таксі з аеропорту. Listen to the second part of Khrystyna’s adventures in Ukraine – her first experience of taking a taxi at the airport in Ukraine. Do you think it will be good or bad?

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian with the last episode’s review;
listen to the conversation about taking a taxi at the airport in Ukrainian;
discover the verbs with prefixes по- and при- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: їхати;
discover the idiom of the day: пошити(ся) в дурні;
learn more about таксі в Україні – how to avoid scams and pay a fair price!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of prefixes по- and при- with examples;
The verb of the day: conjugation chart of the verb їхати;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 3-81 Знайомство в літаку – Meeting on a plane in Ukrainian + Prefixes ви- and пере-

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:55:35 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is back!!! We are very excited to start третій сезон and have special news for you about its format… Find out all about it in this episode about meeting on a plane in Ukrainian.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian about третій сезон – the third season;
listen to the conversation of meeting in the plane in Ukrainian;
discover the verbs with prefixes пере- and ви- in Ukrainian;
conjugate the verb of the day: летіти – to fly;
discover the idiom of the day: переступити поріг;
learn more about коломийки – folk songs from the Carpathians!

Sign up to get these Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and main dialogue;
Grammar / Vocabulary: charts with all the meanings of prefixes пере- and ви- with examples;
The verb of the day: conjugation chart of the verb літати;
The idiom of the day: this episode’s idiom definition and examples;
Bonus Exercises to practice the prefixes and the verb of the day;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 2-80 | Тест з історії України | Ukrainian History Test – Review 71-79

Wed, 23 May 2018 13:07:20 +0300

Take a Ukrainian history test to find out how much you know about the history of Ukraine after our episodes 71-79 (Short course in Ukrainian history), review some vocabulary and historical terms in this last episode of the second season.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about the meetup ideas in Kyiv and Lviv!
test yourself with 12 questions of the Ukrainian history course with some extra Anna’s explanations;
learn more about how important history is in Ukrainian school;
find out about the future of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast…

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction;
The test: all questions and answers of the Ukrainian history test;
! 5 Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary from the Ukrainian history course.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;

Also! As a premium member, you get a great set of flashcards for the lessons 71-80…

ULP 2-79 | Курс з історії України Ч. 9 “Незалежність” | Ukrainian History Course Part 9 – Independent Ukraine

Wed, 16 May 2018 19:16:09 +0300

Last part of the Ukrainian History Mini-Course on the Podcast! This time, we finally talk about Independent Ukraine. Learn about the first Ukrainian presidents, big revolutions and current events improving your Ukrainian at the same time.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about курс історії;
listen the chapter #9 about the history of Independent Ukraine;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz;
learn more about сотні during the Euromaidan revolution.

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, multiple choice comprehension test, vocabulary exercise to practice the new vocabulary;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-78 | Курс з історії України Ч. 8 “Радянська Україна після війни” | Ukrainian History Course Part 8 – History of Soviet Ukraine

Wed, 09 May 2018 17:42:31 +0300

In this Ukrainian lesson, we continue to talk about the history of Soviet Ukraine – from the end of the Second World War till the Chornobyl disaster. Learn about Ukrainian history and practice your Ukrainian language with ULP!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about День перемоги;
listen the chapter #8 about the history of Soviet Ukraine;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz;
learn more about Chornobyl nowadays.

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, multiple choice comprehension test, vocabulary exercise to practice the new vocabulary;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-77 | Курс з історії України Ч. 7 “Друга світова війна” | Ukrainian History Course Part 7 Second World War in Ukraine

Wed, 02 May 2018 17:15:57 +0300

In the next lesson of the Brief History Course for Ukrainian learners, learn about the difficult and controversial times of Друга світова війна – Second World War in Ukraine.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about короткий курс історії;
listen the chapter #7 about the Second World War in Ukraine;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz;
discover what Great Patriotic War is (Велика вітчизняна війна).

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, multiple choice comprehension test, vocabulary exercise to practice the new vocabulary;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-76 | Курс з історії України Ч. 6 “Українська соціалістична радянська республіка” | Ukrainian History Course Part 6

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:59:24 +0300

One more lesson from our series Короткий курс з історії України. This time we will talk about the beginning of the Ukrainian Socialist Soviet Republic – УСРР (later УРСР) and probably the most tragic times in the Ukrainian history.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about попередні уроки історії;
listen the chapter #6 of Коротки курс з історії україни;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short True or false quiz;
discover “Розстріляне Відродження” – the generation of talented Ukrainian artists and writers who had a tragic destiny…

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, multiple choice comprehension test, vocabulary exercise to practice the new vocabulary;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-75 | Курс з історії України Ч. 5 “Визвольні змагання 1917-1921 років” | Ukrainian History Course Part 5

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:05:11 +0300

This lesson of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is dedicated to the very intense times in the Ukrainian history – the liberation movement of 1917-1922. Listen to the new chapter, get more explanations from your teacher and try to do a quiz!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about мій шалений тиждень;
listen the 5th part of the Ukrainian History Course;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz;
discover Бій під Крутами – an important heroic battle in the history of Ukraine.

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, true or false, new vocabulary practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

As a premium member, you also get access to:

The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-74 | Курс з історії України Ч. 4 “Україна в складі двох імперій” | History of Ukraine Course Part 4

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:07:49 +0300

Learn about the 19th-century history of Ukraine, improve your Ukrainian vocabulary and listening skills in the next history lesson from Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about попередні уроки історії;
listen the 4th part of the Ukrainian History Course;
relisten by smaller parts with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz;
learn more about “Енеїда” – the first book published in the modern Ukrainian language.

Become a premium member to get access to all the useful lesson notes! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, true or false, new vocabulary practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-73 | Курс з історії України Ч. 3 “Українське козацтво” | Ukrainian History Course Part 3 “Ukrainian Cossacks”

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:07:45 +0300

In this Ukrainian language and history lesson, discover українське козацтво – Ukrainian Cossacks. Learn new words and phrases, improve your listening skills, and discover Ukrainian culture with our Short Ukrainian History Course from Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction and review the previous урок історії;
listen to the third part of the Short Ukrainian History Course about the Ukrainian Cossacks;
relisten to this chapter in smaller chunks with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz to test your understanding;
find out about the oldest universities in Ukraine!

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Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, comprehension quiz, vocabulary practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-72 | Курс з історії України Ч. 2 “XIII-XVI століття” | Ukrainian History Course Part 2

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:07:07 +0200

Частина 2 курсу історії України – Part 2 of the Ukrainian History Course! Discover the Ukrainian history of the 13th – 16th centuries and learn Ukrainian at the same time. Before listening, don’t forget to check the important historical vocabulary below. Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction and review the previous урок історії;
listen to the second part of the Ukrainian History Course ebook about the XIII-XVI centuries;
relisten to this chapter in five chunks with my explanations and comprehension questions;
try to solve a short quiz to test your understanding;
discover some interesting statistics about religion in Ukraine.

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Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, comprehension quiz, vocabulary practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-71 | Курс з історії України Ч. 1 “Київська Русь” | Ukrainian History Course Part 1

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:16:08 +0200

Ви готові до курсу історії України? Are you ready for a Ukrainian History Course? Have a look at some important historical expressions below before listening to this episode.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about курс історії України;
learn some vocabulary to talk about history and time;
listen the first part of the Ukrainian History Course in 3 chunks with my explanations;
try to solve a short quiz;
learn more about the fine line between facts and legends in the early history.

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Full transcript & translation of all the introduction and the lecture in history;
Encyclopedia: important historical terms explained;
Exercises: fill-in the blanks, true or false, new vocabulary practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-70 | Електронний лист | Writing an email in Ukrainian – Review 66-69

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:12:15 +0200

Learn more about writing an email in Ukrainian with the examples of a formal and informal лист (letter or email). Discover the phrases Ukrainians use to start and finish a letter or an email and the kinds of смайлики we use!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian and then in English about the exciting plans for the new episodes;
listen to two examples of emails in Ukrainian: formal and informal;
learn about writing an email in Ukrainian, discover useful phrases of how to begin and end your letter;
do the vocab drill of the words from the last 4 episodes;
learn more about using the smileys when writing in Ukrainian!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
The story, questions & answers: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to the listening comprehension questions;
2 bonus Exercises to practice the Genitive case and verbs from the last 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Also! As a premium member, you get a great set of flashcards for the lessons 41-50…

ULP 2-69 | “Білі мухи” | Ukrainian Children’s Poem + Vocative case in Ukrainian

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:36:39 +0200

In this lesson, discover the Vocative case in Ukrainian by listening to the popular Ukrainian children’s poem “Білі мухи”. Learn new vocabulary and maybe even try to memorize the poem with Віталій (9 years old) and your teacher Анна.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about вірші;
listen to the Ukrainian children’s poem “Білі мухи” recited by Vitaliy;
learn new vocabulary and structures from the poem;
learn about using and forming the Vocative case in Ukrainian;
practice using the Vocative case in Ukrainian;
discover some great Ukrainian poets and the role of the poetry in Ukrainian schools.

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Full transcript & translation of the introduction and poem;
Grammar charts: Vocative case in Ukrainian: endings and examples;
Bonus Exercise: practice forming the Vocative case;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-68 | Запис до перукарні | Making a hair appointment + Dates & Locative case with months in Ukrainian

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:45:35 +0200

In this episode, listen to the formal phone conversation about making an appointment in Ukrainian! Kateryna wants to have her hair and nails done and she calls her салон краси… Listen to the dialogue, check your understanding, and learn more about using the Locative case with the names of months in Ukrainian with our Podcast!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction to the lesson in Ukrainian, then in English;
learn some vocabulary and phrases related to the beauty salons and hairdresser’s in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation about making an appointment in Ukrainian;
learn or reviews using the names of the months with the Locative case and using dates;
practice making an appointment in Ukrainian in the improv dialogue with me!
learn more about the beauty salons in Ukraine in the cultural info section in English

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: Months in locative case & Months as dates;
Bonus Exercise: practice using names of the months in cases;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-67 | О котрій годині? | Telling time in Ukrainian + Ordinal numbers & Locative case

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 18:32:58 +0200

This episode is about asking for and telling time in Ukrainian, making an appointment with a friend and going to the movies! Also, learn or review the Ukrainian ordinal numbers and how to use the Locative case with time in Ukrainian.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my general introduction in Ukrainian, then in English;
learn or review the ordinal numbers and how to use them for telling time in Ukrainian;
listen to the informal conversation about agreeing on the time and place to meet;
learn how to ask and answer the question “At what time?” in Ukrainian;
practice asking the time related questions in Ukrainian;
discover surzhyk – broken Ukrainian – and why it exists.

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to the question before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: ordinal numbers and telling the time Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercise: practice giving the time in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-66 | Спогади + Місцевий відмінок з місцями | Sharing memories + Locative case with places

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:27:18 +0200

In this episode, learn or review the Locative case in Ukrainian in the context of sharing memories – спогади – about the trips in the past. Listen to the dialogues in Ukrainian, learn new words and grammar, discover the Ukrainian culture every week with Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about погода і пори року;
review the names of the cases in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation in Ukrainian about two friends sharing memories showing pictures;
learn or review the forms and uses of the Locative case in Ukrainian;
learn the difference between using the prepositions у, в, на for location and destination;
practice using the Locative case in Ukrainian during the interactive exercise;
discover the Transcarpathian food specialties!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: a complete one-page Locative case chart (endings, examples, exceptions);
Bonus Exercise: practice using the Locative and Accusative cases with the prepositions у, в, на;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-65 | Повторення + Моя американська мандрівка | Review + My American (road) trip

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:40:59 +0200

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is back! Listen to this first episode of 2018 to learn Anna’s мандрівка – trip in the Western USA. Challenge yourself with the comprehension questions and review forming the Instrumental case. Enjoy!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction to this first episode in 2018;
learn the difference between подорож, поїздка, мандрівка in Ukrainian;
listen to my story about my American toad trip;
challenge yourself with some listening comprehension questions;
review the Instrumental case in Ukrainian.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Questions and answers: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to my questions before the story;
Bonus Exercises: practice forming the Instrumental case and translate using the words you have learned;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-64 | Нова радість стала | Ukrainian Christmas Carol

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 07:17:43 +0200

Learn and sing a Ukrainian Christmas carol with your teacher on Ukrainian Lessons Podcast! Нова радість стала is one of the most popular Christmas songs in Ukraine, so you could impress Ukrainians by performing it. З Новим Роком і Різдвом Христовим!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction to this святковий урок;
learn a popular Ukrainian Christmas carol Нова радість стала with your teacher’s explanations and singing!
listen to this Ukrainian Christmas carol performed by a group of children (you can watch it below too!)
discover the difference between колядки і щедрівки – kinds of Christmas songs in Ukraine.

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the introduction and Christmas carol;
Bonus Exercise: practice identifying the cases we’ve learned on the podcast in Нова радість стала!
Vocabulary List: important words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-63 | Вітання зі святами | Ukrainian Holiday Greetings

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:50:56 +0200

Are you looking for the words and phrases to write or tell your Christmas holiday greetings in Ukrainian? Listen to this episode to learn how Ukrainians greet with holidays and what they wish. Also, get to know more about the St. Nicholas Day – favorite kid’s holiday in Ukraine!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about свята;
learn different holiday greetings in Ukrainian (with the Instrumental case);
learn how to wish things to people in Ukrainian (using the Genitive case);
listen to the text message with a New Year’s wish in Ukrainian;
practice greeting people with holidays and wishing;
discover the Saint Nicolas Day in Ukraine.

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson;
Greetings and wishes: a table of the holidays with greetings;
Bonus Exercise: get more practice filling in a postcard in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-62 | Новий рік! | New Year’s Eve in Ukraine + Instrumental case of Pronouns

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:21:03 +0200

Learn & practice the Instrumental case of pronouns in Ukrainian in the context of the informal conversation about the New Year’s Eve plans! Discover how Ukrainians “meet” the New Year.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction;
listen to the informal conversation about making New Year’s Eve plans in Ukraine;
learn in context how to form and use the Instrumental case of pronouns in Ukrainian;
learn how the pronoun Z is used in Ukrainian in different cases;
practice using the Instrumental case of pronouns;
discover what Ukrainians do for the New Year’s Eve!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: Instrumental case of pronouns & different meaning of “З”;
Bonus Exercise: practice using the Instrumental case of pronouns along with other cases;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-61 | Різдвяна вечеря | Christmas dinner in Ukraine + Instrumental case

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:56:17 +0200

We are inviting you to the Christmas dinner in Ukraine! Listen to Anna’s mom telling you what she cooks for Christmas and discover the Instrumental case and practice it with the types of varenyky! Смакота! 🙂

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about зима;
listen to my Mom’s special message to you about the Christmas dinner in Ukraine;
learn the names of the most popular Ukrainian Christmas meals;
learn about forming the Instrumental case in Ukrainian;
practice using the Instrumental case with the types of varenyky!
discover the Christmas food madness in Ukraine :p

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the story;
Grammar charts: Instrumental case endings in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercise: practice forming the Instrumental case;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-60 | Повторення: 56-60 – Мій тиждень | Review: 56-60 – My week in Ukrainian

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:10:59 +0200

It’s the review time! In this episode, Anna will tell you about her week in Ukrainian and challenge you with the comprehension questions. Also, practice Accusative more before moving to the next case. Enjoy this last episode of the first part of the 2nd season!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the introduction in Ukrainian recalling what we’ve learned during the first part of the second season;
listen to Anna’s story about her week in Ukrainian;
try to answer 7 listening comprehension questions making nice and full Ukrainian sentences;
practice forming the Accusative case with the words from the last 4 episodes;
learn more about the universities in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
The story, questions & answers: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to the listening comprehension questions;
2 bonus Exercises to practice the Accusative case and the verbs from the last 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;

Also! As a premium member, you get a great set of flashcards for the lessons 51-60…

ULP 2-59 | Відпустка | Vacation plans & the verbs of movement in Ukrainian

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:10:34 +0200

Listen to the conversation between two colleagues and learn the difference between the verbs of movement in Ukrainian, like їздити and їхати in context!

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about the winter holidays season;
listen to the formal conversation between two colleagues about the vacation plans in Ukrainian;
learn more about using the Accusative case with the verbs of movement in Ukrainian;
discover the difference between їхати і їздити and other verbs of movement in Ukrainian;
practice using the verbs of movement;
learn about the foreign passport and European visa situation in Ukraine now.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: Verbs of movement in Ukrainian with examples;
Bonus Exercise: practice using the verbs of movement;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-58 | Запрошення на вечірку | Inviting to a party in Ukrainian + Accusative case of pronouns

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:00:05 +0200

In this Ukrainian Lesson, listen to the phone conversation about inviting over to вечірка – a party in Ukrainian. In this context, you will learn some peculiar rules about using the Ukrainian pronouns in Accusative and Genitive cases.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about the reasons to learn Ukrainian of our listeners;
listen to the informal phone conversation of inviting to a party;
learn about forming and using Ukrainian pronouns in Accusative and Genitive;
practice stressing the Ukrainian pronouns in Accusative and Genitive;
discover what’s a party in Ukraine like!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: Ukrainian pronouns in Accusative and Genitive with the difference of stress;
Bonus Exercise: practice using pronouns in different cases;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-57 | Розклад на тиждень | Your schedule in Ukrainian + Accusative case with prepositions

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:39:23 +0200

This week I invite you to become a student at the Ukrainian Lessons School in Kyiv! Listen to your first-week schedule in Ukrainian and learn a ton about using the Accusative case with prepositions.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about милозвучність – euphony in the Ukrainian language;
listen to your schedule in Ukrainian as a Ukrainian language school student;
learn how to use days of the week with the preposition у/в;
learn the prepositions used with the Accusative case with plenty of examples;
practice using the Accusative case with prepositions;
discover the Ukrainian Language Day!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: Dative plural endings & Ukrainian last names declension;
Bonus Exercise: 10 sentences to practice your Dative;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-56 | Порада | Asking for advice + Accusative case in Ukrainian

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:06:26 +0200

Learn & practice the Accusative case in Ukrainian in context during the next 5 episodes of the Ukrainian Lesson Podcast. Start with understanding and mastering all the Accusative endings of the nouns and adjectives. Also, learn about asking advice!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about the cases in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation at work where man is asking advice in Ukrainian;
master the Accusative case in Ukrainian with the examples straight from the dialogue;
practice forming the Accusative case in Ukrainian;
discover what Ukrainian patronymic (по-батькові) is and when it is used.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: All the endings and examples of the Accusative case in Ukrainian on one page!
Bonus Exercise: Accusative case practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-55 | Повторення: 51-54 – Що на моєму телефоні | Review: 51-54 – What’s on my phone

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:24:09 +0300

Put your knowledge and skills of talking about the technology in Ukrainian together with this review lesson! Are you eager to know what’s on my phone in Ukrainian? Go ahead and listen now!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

get to know Anna’s typical Saturday morning in Ukrainian as an introduction;
What’s on my phone in Ukrainian? – listen to Anna’s story about her favorite додатки – apps;
check your understanding with seven questions and answers;
get Anna’s recommendations of 3 must-have apps for when you travel to Ukraine;
discover 3 must-have apps for when you travel to Ukraine.

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Questions and answers: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to my questions;
Bonus Exercise: Translation exercise to practice the vocabulary and grammar of the past five episodes.
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-54 | Вдячність | 10 ways to express gratitude in Ukrainian

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:24:09 +0300

This Ukrainian Lesson is special. It is about how to express gratitude in Ukrainian, both verbally and non-verbally… And instead of a dialogue this time we have a beautiful song… Щиро дякую, що слухаєте! Sincere thanks for listening!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to the part of Diakuyu by Okean Elzy (more Ukrainian songs translated by us here);
get to know 10 great ways to express gratitude in Ukrainian (this part entirely in Ukrainian language!);
See below the full list of expressions.
discover some non-verbal ways to be grateful in Ukraine! (in English)

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of the whole episode (except the cultural info which was in English);
Grammar chart: using Dative with the words of gratitude in Ukrainian;
Bonus Exercise: Dative case practice with the expressions of gratitude in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-53 | Соціальні мережі + Давальний відмінок | Social Media in Ukrainian + Dative Case

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:22:53 +0300

Let’s talk about social media in Ukrainian! As they have become an important part of our lives. Listen to the conversation carefully to catch the Ukrainian pronunciation of your favorite social networks names.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction about my work in Philadelphia;
learn the words related to the social media in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation between two old friends;
learn about forming the Dative plural in Ukrainian;
learn the specifics of using Ukrainian last names in cases;
practice using the Dative case;
discover the role of the social media in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: Dative plural endings & Ukrainian last names declension;
Bonus Exercise: 10 sentences to practice your Dative;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-52 | Купівля телефона + Давальний відмінок | Buying a phone in Ukraine + Dative case

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:22:50 +0300

In this episode, you will learn in the context of buying a phone in Ukrainian. This lesson is important for you if you want to learn about forming and using Ukrainian nouns in the Dative case.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about жовтень і осінь;
listen to the formal conversation in the shop while buying a phone in Ukraine;
learn about all the singular noun forms of the Dative case in Ukrainian;
practice using the nouns in Dative case;
discover more about buying a phone in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: Dative case endings with examples (nouns and adjectives);
Bonus Exercise: Forming and using nouns in Dative practice;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-51 | Техніка і технології + Давальний відмінок | Electronics and technology + Dative Case

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:21:39 +0300

What is the difference between техніка і технології in Ukrainian? Listen to this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode about the technology in Ukrainian to learn new words, discover Dative case uses and practice!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about the new topic for the next episodes;
learn the words to talk about the technology in Ukrainian;
listen to the conversation about the phones, tablets, and computers;
discover the main uses of Dative case in Ukrainian;
learn the forms of the Ukrainian pronouns in Dative and practice;
learn more about buying a phone in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my questions before the dialogue;
Grammar charts: a chart of pronouns in Dative & a table of the Dative cases uses;
Bonus Exercise: fill in the blanks in another dialogue on the topic;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-50 | Повторення: 46-49 + Що я їм за день | Review: 46-49 + What I eat in a day in Ukrainian

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:33:44 +0300

It’s the review time! In this episode, listen to Anna telling about what she eats in a day and challenge yourself with the listening comprehension questions. Then, get more practice, do the exercises and use the flashcards to learn every new word from the lessons 41-50.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian and find out about the new language I learn!
review some words of the meals of the day in Ukrainian;
listen to What I eat in a day story from your teacher Anna;
answer the listening comprehension questions trying to make the full sentences;
do the vocab drill of the words from the last 4 episodes;
learn more about the breakfast and vegetarians in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
The story, questions & answers: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to the listening comprehension questions;
2 bonus Exercises to practice the Genitive case and verbs from the last 5 episodes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;

Also! As a premium member, you get a great set of flashcards for the lessons 41-50…

ULP 2-49 | Рецепт сирників + Родовий відмінок | Syrnyky recipe + Genitive case

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:33:23 +0300

In this Ukrainian lesson, Anna’s mom will teach you! She will give you the recipe of сирники – Ukrainian traditional dessert and breakfast. Also, you will learn more about the use of the Genitive case in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about cooking;
learn the words to talk about the quantities of food in Ukrainian;
listen to the Syrnyky recipe from Anna’s Mom;
learn about the use of Genitive case with quantities in Ukrainian;
practice using the Genitive with quantities;
discover more about passing the recipes tradition in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the recipe;
Grammar chart: a chart of using the Genitive with quantities;
Bonus Exercise: Borshch recipe to practice using the Genitive with recipes;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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ULP 2-48 | Харчові звички + Родовий відмінок | Eating habits + Genitive case

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:16:48 +0300

Let’s talk about the eating habits in Ukraine! Listen to the interview with українка – a Ukrainian woman about what she eats in a day. Then learn how to form the Genitive plural and how to use the Genitive with the prepositions. Смачного!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about the ways to answer How are you? in Ukrainian;
learn the words related to food and nutrition in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation with the survey about the eating habits in Ukraine;
learn how to form the Genitive plural case in Ukrainian;
learn how to use the Genitive with prepositions;
practice forming the Genitive plural;
discover more about the eating habits in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: a single page and easy to use chart of the Genitive endings of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns;
Bonus Exercise to practice forming the Genitive;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-47 | Гастрономічні фестивалі + Родовий відмінок | Food festivals + Genitive case

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 03:07:24 +0300

In this lesson, we are going to explore гастрономічні фестивалі – food festivals – learning and practicing the Genitive case in Ukrainian at the same time. До роботи! Let’s get to work!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about the Knowledge Day in Ukraine;
listen to the informal conversation about the food festivals in Ukraine;
learn more about how to use the Genitive case in Ukrainian and get the comprehensive examples straight from the dialogue;
practice using the expressions of time in the Genitive case;
discover more food festivals in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Download this Lesson’s Notes for free! The PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: a single page and easy to use chart of the Genitive endings of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns;
Bonus Exercise to practice forming the Genitive;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-46 | У продуктовому магазині + Родовий відмінок | At the grocery store + Genitive case

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:12:11 +0300

With this lesson, we start a new chapter of the podcast – for the next five episodes, we are going to explore Родовий відмінок – Genitive case in Ukrainian in the context of їжа – food! Ви готові? Буде весело!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my introduction in Ukrainian about the Independence Day and Flag Day in Ukraine;
learn some new food-related vocabulary in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation at the grocery store in Ukraine;
meet the Ukrainian Genitive in Ukrainian and listen to the examples of its use from the dialogue;
learn how Genitive case in Ukrainian is formed;
practice your Genitive with the words of food;
learn more about types of bread on Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

Today’s lesson PDF includes:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: a single page and easy to use chart of the Genitive endings of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns;
Bonus Exercise to practice forming the Genitive;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-45 | Повторення: 41-44 + Мій дім | Review: 41-44 + My home

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:16:01 +0300

It’s the 5th episode of the 2nd season. Are you ready to review? Ви готові повторювати? Listen to Anna’s stories, answer the questions, drill the vocab, and discover Ukraine with Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to Anna’s exciting news in her brief introduction in Ukrainian;
listen to Anna’s story about її дім – her home in Ukraine, full of the vocabulary from the last 3 lessons;
check your understanding with six questions and answers;
drill your vocabulary and grammar (plural forms) of the previous episodes;
learn about the old but common way of getting drinking water in many Ukrainian villages and small towns!

Lesson Notes, Flashcards, and Community!

This episode’s PDF Lesson notes include:

Full transcript & translation of the brief introduction and My home story;
Text and questions: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to the understanding checking questions;
Bonus Exercise: translate the sentences to Ukrainian using the words from the episodes 41-45 ;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-44 | Мої домашні тваринки + Особливі форми множини | My pets + Special plural forms

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:06:16 +0300

У вас є собака чи кіт? А пес чи кішка? Get to know the names of pets in Ukrainian and learn some special plural forms of the little ones in the ULP Episode #44.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian;
learn the Ukrainian words for the common pets;
listen to the informal conversation about the pets in Ukrainian;
get to know the specific plural forms of the little animals;
practice the Ukrainian words for pets and their plural forms;
discover the most popular pets in Ukraine!

You can also learn the sounds animals make in Ukrainian with our article here!

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This episode’s PDF Lesson notes include:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the brief introduction);
Dialogue and questions: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to my questions before the dialogue;
Pets chart: a single page chart of the Ukrainian words for pets, plural forms, and pictures!
Bonus Exercise to practice the words for pets;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-43 | Шукаю квартиру – Особливі форми множини | Looking for an apartment + Special plural forms

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:50:39 +0300

Шукаєте квартиру в Україні? In this episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, learn and practice talking about renting a place in Ukrainian! Plus, get Anna’s Top-3 tips for choosing the right apartment in Ukraine.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian about the weather;
learn the basic vocabulary related to renting an apartment in Ukrainian;
listen to the formal conversation on the phone about the inquiry about an apartment to rent;
get to know some of the specific plural forms of the nouns in Ukrainian;
practice the expressions of renting an apartment in Ukrainian;
get my 3 tips for renting an apartment in Ukraine!

Lesson Notes, Flashcards, and Community!

This episode’s PDF Lesson notes include:

Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the brief introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: a single page chart of the special plural forms of nouns;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the special plural forms in the context;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

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The lesson notes of the episodes you subscribe to;
Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian;
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 2-42 | Моя кімната – Множина іменників | My Room – Plural nouns in Ukrainian

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:45:33 +0300

In this Ukrainian lesson, we begin the topic of житло (accommodation) with probably the first independent accommodation many Ukrainians have. It’s about a room in гуртожиток (dormitory). Listen to the dialogue, learn new words, and practice the plural of nouns and more with Ukrainian Lessons Podcast!

listen to my brief introduction in Ukrainian about summer and the theme for the next lessons;
learn the Ukrainian vocabulary of the things in your room;
listen to the informal conversation about the student’s new room in the dormitory;
discover the basic rules of forming the plural of nouns in Ukrainian;
drill the vocabulary of the things in the room in singular and then in the plural;
learn more about thestudents’ dormitories in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the brief introduction);
Dialogue and question: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answer to my question before the dialogue;
Grammar chart: a single page chart of the plural of nouns rules for all genders;
Bonus Exercise to drill forming the plural of nouns;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a chart with English translation.

ULP 2-41 | Повторення: Сезон 1 | Review: Season 1

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:26:56 +0300

Let the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Season 2 begin! In its first episode, start getting used to more Ukrainian language on the show, review the previous material, and learn about birthdays in Ukraine! Ви готові? Вперед!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

get your ear used to listen more Ukrainian in the new Brief Introduction section;
challenge yourself with five questions that go with five short dialogues from the previous episodes;
review the main grammar points from the Season 1;
have fun with a fast translation Vocabulary Drill;
learn more about the birthdays in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary List, and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of all the Ukrainian parts of the lesson (including the brief introduction);
Dialogues and questions: use the PDF as a worksheet to write down the answers to the questions;
Bonus Exercise to drill more Ukrainian words;
Vocabulary List: new words from the episode in a one-page chart with English translation.

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Private Community on Facebook for the free practice of Ukrainian!
Digital flashcards with all the new words every 10 episodes!

ULP 1-40 | Q&A – Запитання та відповіді

Wed, 10 May 2017 21:13:59 +0300

And here it comes, the last episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast series for Beginners. This special lesson is a Q&A – Запитання та відповіді with your вчителька української Анна. You asked запитання about Ukraine, Ukrainian language and culture, here are the answers – відповіді!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

first, listen to the question asked by the ULP listeners from different countries;
second, get Anna’s answer in simple Ukrainian;
third, listen to the answers for the second time with more explanations of the new vocabulary in English;
discover some interesting facts about Ukrainian food, music, culture, and language;
get to know the exciting news about Anna!

Become Ukrainian Lessons Premium member and get access to this lesson’s PDF Notes which include:

Full transcript & translation of both questions and answers;
Bonus Exercises to practice the vocabulary and grammar featured in the last 10 episodes;
Vocabulary List: all the new words and phrases from the Q&A session.

ULP 1-39 | Interview 4: Ви давно живете в Україні?

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:00:48 +0300

It’s the episode #39, the penultimate lesson of our Podcast for the beginners. As before, it features a conversation in Ukrainian with simple questions and a bit more challenging answers. Get prepared to meet Ukrainians with us!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the last conversation in Ukrainian with one more member of the same family;
challenge yourself with 6 questions to understand the conversation;
get your teacher Anna’s explanations about the new words, phrases, and some grammar points used;
practice making full answers to the questions;
learn more about the Soviet past of Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the interview;
Listening & writing task: answer to the questions about Natalya (with answers);
Bonus Exercise to practice translating to Ukrainian using the words from this interview;
Vocabulary List: all the new words and phrases from the lesson and interview.

ULP 1-38 | Interview 3: Ого! Це цікавий факт…

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:00:39 +0300

This third interview with Ukrainian has similar questions to the previous two. However, this time the conversation is formal, so you can practice talking to Ukrainians who are much older than you or who you meet for the first time.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to one more real interview with Ukrainian;
challenge yourself with 6 questions to understand the conversation;
get your teacher Anna’s explanations about the new words, phrases, and some grammar points used;
practice making full answers to the questions;
learn more about the administrative division of Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the interview;
Listening & writing task: answer to the questions about Oleksandr (with answers);
Bonus Exercise to practice translating to Ukrainian using the words from this interview;
Vocabulary List: all the new words and phrases from the lesson and interview.

ULP 1-37 | Interview 2: Ти зараз вчишся чи працюєш?..

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:00:40 +0300

This is the second episode of the series of the ULP interviews – simple Ukrainian conversations. In this lesson, meet with a young girl Dasha giving us some facts about her life. Listen and answer: Даша вчиться чи працює?

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to one more interview from the series of simple Ukrainian conversations;
challenge yourself with 6 questions about understanding the dialogue;
get your teacher Anna’s explanations about the new words, phrases, and some grammar points used;
practice making full answers to the questions;
learn more about the celebrations of Easter in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the interview;
Listening & writing task: answer to the questions about Dasha (with answers);
Bonus Exercise to practice putting the words together in the correct order;
Vocabulary List: all the new words and phrases from the lesson and interview.

ULP 1-36 | Interview 1: У тебе є улюблений предмет?..

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:00:47 +0300

With this ULP episode, we start a special series of interviews – real dialogues in Ukrainian!

Step 1. Listen to Anna’s conversation with Bogdana and challenge yourself with the understanding questions.

Step 2. Your teacher will explain to you the new words and grammar points.

Step 3. Listen again to check if you get everything!

Finally, don’t forget to let us know if you like this style in the comments below.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to one of the real dialogues in Ukrainian;
challenge yourself with 6 questions about understanding the dialogue;
get your teacher Anna’s explanations about the new words, phrases, and some grammar points used;
practice making full answers to the questions;
learn more about the school system in Ukraine!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Full transcript & translation of the interview;
Listening & writing task: answer to the questions about Bogdana (with answers);
Bonus Exercise to practice translating to Ukrainian using the words from the lesson;
Vocabulary List: all the new words and phrases from the interview.

ULP 1-35 | Question words in Ukrainian + Pronunciation Trainer (Intonation in Ukrainian)

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:00:25 +0300

This is one of our Pronunciation Trainer Episodes! Learn and practice different types of intonation in Ukrainian, specifically the question intonation. Then, learn or review with Anna all the question words in Ukrainian with the simple examples to get ready for the next special episodes of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast…

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

learn more about the intonation in Ukrainian;
practice distinguish narrative and question intonation with a short exercise;
learn all the question words in Ukrainian and listen to the example of their use;
practice making up questions for the given answers;
discover top 5 questions Ukrainians look up in Google!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Examples of using the verb ‘to ask’ as imperfective and perfective;
A full table of all question words in Ukrainian with common examples;
Bonus Exercise to practice using different kinds of questions in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more question-answer related words.

ULP 1-34 | Going to the movies in Ukraine – Perfective verbs in Ukrainian

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:59:47 +0200

In this episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, learn the difference between imperfective and perfective verbs in Ukrainian. Listen to the conversation about the movies in Ukraine to put it in context!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the phone conversation between Anna and her friend Zhenya;
get some great basic phrases to discuss movies in Ukrainian;
learn about the perfective verbs in Ukrainian and how to use them;
discover the preposition to use to say in 30 min, in 1 week, etc.;
get Anna’s opinion about Ukrainian movies.

Here is our list of 7 great Ukrainian movies and watch them online.

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the perfective verbs in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: 8 more common Ukrainian verbs with their perfective forms.

ULP 1-33 | Talking about books in Ukrainian – Accusative case of people

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:00:54 +0200

Listen to the phone conversation about books in Ukrainian, discover the forms of the Accusative case of people and some facts about the Ukrainian literature. All this and more in the new episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast. Enjoy!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the phone conversation between Anna and her friend Ivanka;
learn new basic phrases to discuss books in Ukrainian;
get to know more about the usage of the Accusative case in Ukrainian with the preposition про;
learn how to form and use the Accusative case of people in Ukrainian;
learn about Тарас Шевченко – Ukrainian #1 writer and poet!

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice the Accusative case in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more literature related vocabulary in Ukrainian.

ULP 1-32 | Shopping for clothes – Accusative case in Ukrainian

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:00:00 +0200

We go shopping again! This time Olesia is looking for some clothes to buy. Listen to the dialogue and then learn in context how to form and use the Accusative case in Ukrainian – Знахідний відмінок.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation between a shop assistant and Olesia as a customer;
learn the names of different kinds of clothes Ukrainian;
discover more great phrases for clothes shopping in Ukrainian;
learn how to form and use the Accusative case in Ukrainian (objects);
discover the authentic ways Ukrainians shop for clothes!

For more shopping vocabulary, check out our infographics with the clothes in Ukrainian.

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists and Flashcards!

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice the Accusative case in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of clothes in Ukrainian.

ULP 1-31 | Shopping in Ukrainian – At the shoe shop

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 03:56:16 +0200

In this lesson, get ready for some shoes shopping in Ukrainian! Listen to the dialogue in a store in Ukraine, then learn & practice the essential phrases for shopping in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation between a shop assistant and Anna as a customer;
learn the names of different kinds of shoes in Ukrainian;
discover the important phrases for doing shopping in Ukrainian;
practice with an improvised dialogue! (Anna is a shop assistant, you are a customer);
get to know a special kind of shopping mall in the post Soviet countries
learn the place to find best Ukrainian brands in Kyiv!

For more shopping vocabulary, check out our infographics with the clothes in Ukrainian.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice doing shopping in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of shoes in Ukrainian.

ULP 1-30 | Review 21-29 – My travels in Ukrainian

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:00:10 +0200

It’s time for the review! In this 30th episode, listen to your teacher’s Anna’s story about her travels in Ukrainian. Answer some questions about the understanding and practice recognizing and using the vocabulary and grammar points you’ve learned over the last 10 Ukrainian Lessons.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to Anna’s story about her подорожі – travels last year;
challenge yourself with some questions about the story you listened;
learn some new words and phrases to talk about your trips in Ukrainian;
get 3 ideas of Anna’s favorite places to travel in Ukraine and learn why you should go there

Transcript, Vocabulary Lists, and Flashcards!

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Transcript and translation of the text;
Questions about the text with answers;
3 Test Exercises to practice and review what you’ve learned during the lessons 21-29;
Vocabulary List: all new Ukrainian words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words to talk about the time.

ULP 1-29 | St. Valentine’s Special – Валентинка

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:00:51 +0200

This is a special episode for the special occasion! People also celebrate St. Valentine’s day in Ukraine, so in this lesson learn how to greet your loved ones з Днем святого Валентина, what to write in a валентинки – St. Valentine’s card and how to talk about love in Ukrainian. <3

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to me read a Ukrainian St. Valentine’s card I’ve received from an anonymous…;
learn and practice some useful love phrases in Ukrainian;
discover the difference between любов і кохання in Ukrainian;
learn how to say I miss you in Ukrainian;
get to know if we celebrate the St. Valentine’s day in Ukraine!

Check out also my article with 50+ love phrases and vocabulary in Ukrainian.

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Transcript and translation of the St. Valentine’s card;
Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice making a St. Valentine’s card in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more love phrases and vocabulary.

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ULP 1-28 | Making plans – Future tense in Ukrainian

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:00:44 +0200

It’s time for the future tense in Ukrainian! Listen to two friends in a coffee house talking about their plans for the weekend. Learn how to form and use the future and get more useful vocabulary and phrases!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the informal conversation in Ukrainian;
discover the future tense in Ukrainian – how it is formed and used;
learn more verbs of actions you can do during your free time;
practice using the future tense with different subjects;
learn how to express the agreement in Ukrainian;
get to know the typical weekend of the Ukrainians!

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Bonus Exercise to practice using the future tense in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more common verbs of the things you like to do in your free time.

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ULP 1-27 | Winter traveling in Ukraine – More past tense

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:20:52 +0200

Ready for some winter traveling in Ukraine? In this Ukrainian lesson, learn more and practice the past tense in Ukrainian, while listening to the informal conversation about winter trips, Карпати mountains and winter sports. Enjoy!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation between two Ukrainians about winter traveling in Ukraine;
learn and practice using verbs in the past tense in Ukrainian;
discover how to say last month/week/year in Ukrainian;
learn the vocabulary of some winter sports in Ukrainian;
get to know more about Карпати – the Carpathian mountains in Ukraine!

Check out also our infographics about the past tense in Ukrainian.

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Bonus Exercise to practice using various verbs in the past tense;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more vocabulary of the winter sports and activities.

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ULP 1-26 | Talking about traveling – Past tense in Ukrainian

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:00:48 +0200

In this episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, listen to the conversation about traveling in different countries, learn and practice how to use the nouns in Locative case and the verb ‘to be’ in the past tense in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation between two Ukrainians about their traveling experience;
learn the basics about the past tense in Ukrainian;
learn the adverbs to talk about the seasons of the year;
review and learn more about the Locative case in Ukrainian (both singular and plural);
practice responding the question “Have you been to… ?” in Ukrainian
discover the Ukrainians’ most popular countries to visit!

Check out also our infographics about the past tense in Ukrainian.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
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Bonus Exercise to practice using the past tense with the locative case;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more vocabulary related to traveling.

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ULP 1-25 | Colors in Ukrainian + Pronunciation Trainer (Р – rolled R in Ukrainian)

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:00:39 +0200

In this special episode of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, relax and have some rest from verbs and grammar, by learning and practicing using the colors in Ukrainian and mastering your Р – the rolled R in Ukrainian! Насолоджуйтесь – Enjoy!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

learn the names of the colors in Ukrainian;
practice using the colors in different gender forms;
get 3 tips on how to roll you R (Р) for Slavic and other languages;
practice rolling R in Ukrainian with a tongue twister;
discover the most important colors in Ukrainian culture and their symbolism!

Here is our collection of the tongue twisters mentioned in the lesson.

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Detailed explanations of the points covered;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the colors in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of colors in Ukrainian (like light green, turquoise, or khaki).

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ULP 1-24 | What a surprise! Second conjugation in Ukrainian

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:00:27 +0200

Learn the verbs of the second conjugation in Ukrainian in the context of a phone conversation between two native Ukrainian speakers. Have something to say about the podcast or have a special request? Leave a comment below!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to a phone conversation in Ukrainian;
discover practically everything you need to know about the second conjugation in Ukrainian;
practice using the second conjugation most common verbs in the present tense;
discover the concept of double negation in Ukrainian language;
learn how to express your surprise in Ukrainian!

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9 tables of the 2nd conjugation verbs;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the second conjugation in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more common second conjugation verbs.

As a great example of the flashcards we’ve got 100 most common words in Ukrainian for free in the same format.

ULP 1-23 | Happy New Year and Merry Christmas in Ukrainian

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:00:34 +0200

З Новим роком і Різдвом! Learn how to wish people the Happy New Year and Merry Christmas in this episode, and receive the best greetings from a young Ukrainian in a traditional form of колядка.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

learn how to say Happy New Year and Merry Christmas in Ukrainian;
listen to the special greetings from a young Ukrainian;
learn about the diminutive noun forms in Ukrainian;
practice some 1st conjugation verbs in the present tense;
discover when Ukrainians celebrate Christmas, New Year, and other winter holidays;
learn what kolyadka is and listen to some!

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Transcript and translation of the special greeting;
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Bonus Exercise to practice using the first verb conjugation in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words for the festive season.

As a great example of the flashcards we’ve got 100 most common words in Ukrainian for free in the same format.

ULP 1-22 | Are you going to the party? – First verb conjugation in Ukrainian

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 08:00:53 +0200

In this lesson, you will learn more about the first verb conjugation in Ukrainian. As always, we present it in context. Listen to two friends discussing a party and learn more Ukrainian with our Podcast!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation between two friends at the bus stop in Ukraine;
learn the difference between іти, йти and їхати in Ukrainian;
learn the details about the first verb conjugation in Ukrainian;
practice using the 1st conjugation verbs in the present tense;
discover if Ukrainians are punctual people.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations and the 1st conjugation tables;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the first verb conjugation in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: 10 more common verbs of the First conjugation.

As a great example of the flashcards we’ve got 100 most common words in Ukrainian for free in the same format.

ULP 1-21 | What languages do you speak?

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:00:50 +0200

Ви розмовляєте англійською, французькою, іспанською? In this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, learn how to talk about languages you speak and discover the basic difference between 2 present tense conjugations in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation about the language skills in Ukrainian;
learn and practice saying that you speak a language fluently, well, or a little;
learn if there is a difference between “говорити” і “розмовляти“;
have the introduction to the verb conjugations in Ukrainian;
learn the main difference between two conjugations in Ukrainian.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of all points covered in the episode;
Bonus Exercise to practice using the verbs of different conjugations in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of languages in Ukrainian.

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ULP 1-20 | Review 11-19 – My favorite city in Ukrainian

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:10:30 +0200

This is an episode 20 of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast! In this lesson, you can review what you’ve learned during the last 10 lessons and… learn much more as Anna is telling about her favorite place and her favorite city in Ukrainian!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to Anna’s story about her улюблене місто – favorite city in Ukrainian;
challenge yourself with some questions about the text you listened;
get great tips for traveling to Kyiv;
learn what’s better – Kyiv or Kiev – and why.

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Tell us:

Яке ваше улюблене місто?
Що ви любите робити там, коли тепла погода?
Що ви любите робити там, коли тепло?
Як називається центральна вулиця?
Яке ваше улюблене місце?
Яке ваше улюблене кафе?

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3 Great Bonus Exercises to practice and review what you’ve learned during the lessons 11-20;
Vocabulary List: all new Ukrainian words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words to talk about a city or town in Ukrainian.

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The ULP Flashcards!

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ULP 1-19 | Asking for a phone number in Ukrainian

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:21:09 +0200

In this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode, learn and practice the situation when you need to ask for a phone number in Ukrainian or when someone has asked you! Get the necessary phrases and practice your Ukrainian numbers 100-1000 in this lesson.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation about номер телефону – phone number;
review the numbers in Ukrainian & learn the Ukrainian numbers 100-1000;
discover the basic phrases to ask for something, on the example of a phone number in Ukrainian;
learn more about the mobile operators in Ukraine – which operator to get and how to buy a SIM card in Ukraine.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
Detailed explanations of all points covered in the episode;
Bonus Exercise to practice the big numbers in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words about the phone communication in Ukrainian.

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ULP 1-18 | Directions in Ukrainian

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:43:21 +0200

If you are lost in a city in Ukraine, ask a stranger for the directions in Ukrainian! In this episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast learn and practice asking for the directions in Ukrainian and understanding them. Праворуч чи ліворуч? Right or left?

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation on the street of Kyiv;
learn and practice the directions in Ukrainian (right, left, go, turn, etc.);
discover the words for two types of stations in Ukrainian;
learn two way to say Good luck! in Ukrainian;
learn more about вокзал – railway station in Ukraine!

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
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Bonus Exercise to practice the directions in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words of places in Ukrainian.

As a great example of the flashcards we’ve got 100 most common words in Ukrainian for free in the same format.

ULP 1-17 | Where is the town center in Ukrainian

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:40:59 +0200

A stranger asked Anna in Kyiv: Де центр? – where is the town center in Ukrainian. Listen to this conversation in town in Ukrainian and learn the most useful Ukrainian phrases you need to speak with locals to get prepared for your trip to Ukraine!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation on the street of Kyiv;
learn and practice how to use “Excuse me“, “Where is?“, “Could you tell me please” in Ukrainian;
discover the words far and close in Ukrainian;
learn more about the subway – метро – in Kyiv!

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
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Bonus Exercise to practice the phrases you have learned;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more useful words to get around in a Ukrainian town.

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ULP 1-16 | Talking about weather in Ukrainian

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:12:00 +0200

Let’s talk about weather in Ukrainian! Listen to this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast episode and learn the words and phrases you need for this simple conversation. Then, practice and tell us in the comments: Яка погода у вашому місті чи селі зараз?

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the Skype conversation of two Ukrainians who are in different parts of the world;
learn and practice words and phrases to talk about weather in Ukrainian;
discover the adverbs in Ukrainian, how they are used and formed;
learn about the best time to come to Ukraine!

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Bonus Exercise to practice talking about the weather in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more great words and phrases to talk about the weather (fog, cloudy, hot etc.)

As a great example of the flashcards we’ve got 100 most common words in Ukrainian for free in the same format.

ULP 1-15 | Days of the week and months in Ukrainian + Pronunciation Trainer (how to pronounce soft consonants)

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:09:56 +0300

Learn and practice days of the weeks and months Ukrainian with the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast. This episode also contains the pronunciation trainer of the very important and challenging aspect of the Ukrainian sounds – soft consonants.

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ULP 1-14 | Likes and dislikes – common verbs in Ukrainian

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:13:09 +0300

Do you want to learn how to talk about your hobbies or just things you like in Ukrainian? Go ahead and listen to the episode 14 of the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast. This lesson is very informative as we learn some very common verbs in Ukrainian. А вам подобається наш подкаст?

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation about hobbies in Ukrainian;
learn and practice the names of seasons in Ukrainian;
discover two common ways to say ‘I like’ in Ukrainian;
get acquainted with some common verbs in Ukrainian;
discover the word why in Ukrainian;
get to know some of the best parks in Kyiv.

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Transcript and translation of the dialogue;
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Bonus Exercise to practice using “I like” with different common verbs in Ukrainian;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: 10 other common verbs in Ukrainian.

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ULP 1-13 | More about food in Ukrainian

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:46 +0300

In this episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast we are talking about genders and more food in Ukrainian! This time you will hear a typical conversation in the Ukrainian house. Що на обід? What’s for lunch?

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

feel yourself in a Ukrainian house listening to the converstion at lunch time;
learn the names of different meals of the day in Ukrainian;
learn more Ukrainian dishes and even different kinds of borsch;
discover the gender forms of adjectives in Ukrainians and practice using them;
learn 3 ways to express your delight about tasty food in Ukrainian!

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Bonus Exercise to practice the adjectives and genders in Ukrainian
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson
Bonus Vocabulary List: more Ukrainian dishes to get prepared for the food experience in Ukraine!

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ULP 1-12 | Ordering food in Ukrainian

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:28:07 +0300

Are you hungry for some Ukrainian food? Learn the names of the most popular traditional dishes in Ukraine with Ukrainian Lessons Podcast! Also, discover how to order food in Ukrainian and where to find the best and cheapest places to try Ukrainian food. Enjoy!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation in a cafeteria in Ukraine;
discover some of the most popular Ukrainian dishes;
learn how to order food in Ukrainian;
learn and practice using different names of dishes with the word “one” (один – одна – одне – одні);
learn how to say “Enjoy your meal!” in Ukrainian;
get some tips about where to eat good Ukrainian food for cheap.

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Bonus Exercise to practice using “one” with different genders;
Vocabulary List: all the words and phrases from the lesson;
Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of the popular (and tasty!) Ukrainian dishes.

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ULP 1-11 | Ordering drinks in Ukrainian

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:53:17 +0300

Привіт! With the 11th ULP episode we start a yummy series of podcasts about food & drinks – їжа і напої. You will listen to Anna ordering coffee in her favorite кав’ярня – coffee house, then learn and practice how to order drinks in Ukrainian!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

listen to the conversation in кав’ярня – coffee house in Kyiv;
learn the names of the most popular drinks in Ukrainian;
discover the concept of gender in Ukrainian language;
put your knowledge of genders to practice while ordering drinks in Ukrainian;
get to know some interesting facts about the coffee culture in Ukraine.

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Bonus Exercise to practice the genders in Ukrainian
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Bonus Vocabulary List: more names of drinks and phrases for a café in Ukraine

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ULP 1-10 | About me in Ukrainian – Review 01-09

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:24:03 +0300

This episode is important for everyone who has listened to the past 9 lessons and wants to get everything together! Your teacher Anna will tell you a little about her and her family in Ukrainian. Then, you will be able to check your understanding and review the main points of the last weeks.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will:

check your understanding of the words and phrases from the first 9 lessons listening to Anna talking about her family in Ukrainian
learn more about your вчителька української
answer the questions to check your understanding of the text
review the basic words and phrases you’ve learned in the previous 9 episodes
get to know the name for the administrative regions of Ukraine

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Transcript and translation of the Anna’s speech
All the questions and answers;
2 great exercises to practice the material of the lessons 1-10
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ULP 1-09 | How much does it cost? At the market in Ukraine

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:51:43 +0300

Anna went to the ринок (market) in Kyiv and came back with a new dialogue! Learn and practice more numbers, “How much is it?” in Ukrainian and much more in this episode.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will learn and practice:

Ukrainian numbers from 20 to 100
how to ask about how much does it cost in Ukrainian
some names of the vegetables in Ukrainian
the word разом
what is the food market in Ukraine about

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Bonus vocabulary list with more shopping phrases
An exercise for practice

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ULP 1-08 | Jobs and professions in Ukrainian

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:55:22 +0300

In this episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast, you will listen to the last part of the dialogue with Ivanka where she talks about her relatives’ jobs and professions in Ukrainian. You will learn how to use the verb to work and how Ukrainians celebrate their Independence day!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will learn and practice:

how to talk about a job in Ukrainian
the verb ‘to work’ – працювати
names of professions in Ukrainian
how to use the word ще
what Ukrainians usually do on the Independence day (August, 24)

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Extended vocabulary list of professions in Ukrainian
Bonus exercise for practice

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ULP 1-07 | More about family in Ukrainian + Possessive pronouns

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:00:44 +0300

By the end of the episode 7 of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast you will learn how to introduce your family members and use the possessive pronouns in Ukrainian (like my, your, or his).

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will learn and practice:

saying this is in Ukrainian and presenting people
more family vocabulary in Ukrainian
all forms of possessive pronouns in Ukrainian
one cool Ukrainian word
how rich in words Ukrainian language is

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Possessive pronouns table
Bonus exercise for practice
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Bonus vocabulary with more family-related words

ULP 1-06 | Talking about family in Ukrainian + I have

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:00:34 +0300

In this episode we will start to learn how to talk about family in Ukrainian. Also, we will cover using один and два, I have and… WOW in Ukrainian!

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will learn and practice:

names of family members in Ukrainian
how to say I have in Ukrainian and other person’s forms
how to use один and два with different genders
how to express surprise in Ukrainian (WOW in Ukrainian)
why Ukrainian parents might get angry at their adult children

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Bonus exercise for practice
Vocabulary list with all the words and phrases from the episode
Bonus vocabulary with more family-related words

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ULP 1-05 | Numbers in Ukrainian + И Pronunciation trainer

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:50:26 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Episode 5 is a special lesson. You won’t listen to a dialog, but instead, you will have a lot of practice. We will learn the numbers in Ukrainian and count in Ukrainian in rhythm with some Ukrainian traditional music! Then, we will cover one of the most challenging Ukrainian vowel – you will learn how to pronounce и in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you will learn and practice:

Ukrainian numbers 1-20
how to to count in Ukrainian
how to pronounce the vowel sound и in Ukrainian
a tongue twister with и sound in Ukrainian
Ukrainain children’s poem with numbers

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numbers, tongue twister and a children’s poem in Ukrainain and English
detailed explanations of numbers and И pronunciation
bonus exercise for practice
vocabulary list with all the words and phrases from the episode
bonus vocabulary with the words and phrases on the same topic

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ULP 1-04 | Talking about where you live and where you are from in Ukrainian

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:00:06 +0300

This lesson of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast is about telling and asking where you are from in Ukrainian. Also, we will hear 2 people telling where they live in Ukrainian.

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In this Ukrainian Lesson you get the answers to these questions:

how to ask a person if it is okay to say informal “ти” to him or her
how to ask for permission in Ukrainian in a very simple way
how ask Where are you from? in Ukrainian
basics about the cases in Ukrainian
how to say Excuse me in Ukrainian
what are 5 best cities in Ukraine (by the recent polls)

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ULP 1-03 | How to Introduce Yourself in Ukrainian

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:00:09 +0300

In the third episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast you are going to learn and practice how to introduce yourself in Ukrainian, say your name and talk about your nationality in Ukrainian. You will listen to українка Олена and американець Джон as they get acquainted in Ukrainian.

In Ukrainian Lessons Podcast #3 you will learn:

how to ask about someone’s name in Ukrainian
how to introduce yourself in Ukrainian formally and informally
how to say Nice to meet you in Ukrainian
main patterns in saying different nationalities in Ukrainian
the most popular names in modern Ukraine

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ULP 1-02 | Formal Greetings and Saying Goodbye + Ukrainian pronouns

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:59:07 +0300

In this episode, your teacher Anna is getting formal. It is about greetings and saying goodbye in Ukrainian in such situations as in a hotel, in a shop, with your boss or professor. Also, we cover the informal ways to say goodbye and learn Ukrainian pronouns with a song! Subscribe not to miss your free weekly Ukrainian lessons.

In this Ukrainian Lesson you get the answers to these questions:

How to say hello in Ukrainian depending on the time of the day in formal situation?
What is the difference between formal and informal language in Ukrainian?
How to say goodbye in Ukrainian to your boss and your friend?
How to say thank you in Ukrainian?
What are the personal pronouns in Ukrainian?
Are people polite in Ukraine?

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ULP 1-01 | Informal Greetings in Ukrainian – Podcast

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:00:34 +0300

Ukrainian Lessons Podcast Episode #1 is online! It’s an introduction to this series of podcasts and it’s about greetings in Ukrainian. Are you excited to get more episodes of this Ukrainian Lessons Podcast course for beginners? Subscribe not to miss your free weekly Ukrainian lessons.

In this first episode of Ukrainian Lessons Podcast you will learn:

about the Ukrainian Lessons Podcast goals;
greetings in Ukrainian in the informal situation;
first words Ukrainian friends say when they meet;
different ways to say “also”, “too”;
how do Ukrainians really respond to the “How are you?” question.

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