Episodes
  🥗 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...
Published 02/21/24
⭐️ 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.  ❗️ 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...
Published 02/14/24
🔍 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...
Published 02/07/24
🇺🇦 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...
Published 01/31/24
💡 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...
Published 01/24/24
😱 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:...
Published 01/17/24
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...
Published 12/22/23
🎵 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...
Published 12/20/23
🔎 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...
Published 12/13/23
💡 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...
Published 12/06/23
🎧 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...
Published 11/29/23
🤔 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...
Published 11/22/23
🤗 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...
Published 11/15/23
🇺🇦 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...
Published 11/08/23
⚖️🇺🇦 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...
Published 11/01/23
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...
Published 10/25/23
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...
Published 10/18/23