In this episode, Larissa and Oggi talk about Ukrainian TV — news, dramas, comedies, and even football. Oggi shares what he watched and what he understood, while Larissa gives friendly tips on how to learn language through TV. Beginner-friendly, fun, and cozy.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• «Ya tebe kokhayu.» — “I love you.”

• «Komediyne shou» — “Comedy show”

• «Tak, ya hliadach!» — “Yes, I’m a viewer!”

Listen, smile, and learn — Ukrainian-style. Grab TV words in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

Here’s a brand-new format we’re adding to Ukrainian Up: videos with on-screen subtitles and simple visuals to help you actually understand the story as you listen. Perfect for shadowing, pausing, and re-listening.

Starting November, you can get the videos on buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup. If you like this format, keep an eye on our shop for new drops.

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In this episode, Halyna shares the story of an ancient Ukrainian holiday that feels a bit like Halloween — but warmer, cozier, and full of family memories. She explains what Didy is, how Ukrainians celebrate it, and how you can bring these traditions into your own home. Each section of the episode is repeated twice for easier listening. Gentle, festive, and full of magic.

You’ll pick up new lines:

• «Українське свято Дідів святкують у ніч з тридцять першого жовтня на перше листопада.» — “The Ukrainian holiday Didy is celebrated on the night of October 31 to November 1.”
• «Можна приготувати ваші улюблені страви української кухні.» — “You can cook your favorite Ukrainian dishes.”
• «Я рада ділитися з вами теплом!» — “I’m happy to share warmth with you.”

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In this episode, Alex finally explains what the mysterious letter “Y” really means in Ukrainian words. Why does it sound different in ty, Yulia, or Zelenskyy? You’ll hear clear English explanations from Alex and simple Ukrainian drills from Larissa. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and made for real learners.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• «Ty, vy» — “you, informal or formal”

• «Sim’ya» — “family”
• «Yulia, Yevhen, Zelenskyy» — given names and surnames.

Find a word list + free phrase video in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ — learn how to recognize the sound behind every "Y" — and pronounce Ukrainian words confidently.

Learn Ukrainian family members with Larissa's catchy, feel-good song. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical. Sing along and tell a friend about your parents, siblings and children easily.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• • «Mama i tato — tse bat'ky.» — “Mom and dad are parents.”
  • «My z nymy — odna rodyna.» — “We are one family with them.”
  • «Moya sim'ya — liubov moya.» — “My family is my love.”
  
  

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In this episode, Halyna and Olexiy discuss what to do with a pause in your progress and offer advice from their own experience. Each section of the episode is repeated twice for your convenience. Live, challenging, and practical.

You’ll pick up new lines:

• «Найкращий спосіб зростати — чути більше живої мови.» — “The best way to grow is to hear more live language.”

• «Щоб перейти на рівень вище, важливо обрати одну конкретну річ.» — “To move to the next level, it is important to choose one specific thing.”
• «Ще одна проблема — люди вчать усе підряд.» — “Another problem is that people learn everything at once.”

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In this episode, Larissa and Oggi speak about Kyiv bazaar—and useful tips how to buy food there. Oggi shares his impressions and gives compliments. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.

You’ll pick up simple survival lines:

Grab veg words in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

In this episode, Alex tells us what Ukrainian cases are and how to use them smartly and easily. He explains in English, Larissa gives examples in Ukrainian. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• «Slava Ukrayini!» — “Glory to Ukraine!”

• «Meni borshch zi smetanoyu.» — “I'll have borshch with sour cream.”
• «Ya liubliu Ukrayinu.» — “I love Ukraine.”

Find a list of cases + free phrase video in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

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In this episode, Larissa turns the Ukrainian days of the week into a catchy, feel-good song. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical. Sing along and learn the days, and even the numbers hiding inside the words.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• «Sereda — try» — “Wednesday — three.”
• «U ponedilok ya idu na robotu.» — “On Monday I go to work.”
• «U chetver ya p’yu kavu vrantsi.» — “On Thursday I drink coffee in the morning."

Grab the full song video + a days of the week list in our Facebook group Ukrainian Up Podcast — talk to real humans and lock in the days of the week with heart 💛💙

Tonight we meet Zoryana, a brave kozachka, and the mysterious Molfar she first spots among enemies—until his secret changes everything and he saves the Cossacks. This narrated episode coaches you through appearance & clothing vocab (colors, styles, features).

Today’s handy lines:

• «U nioho syni ochi.» — He has blue eyes.

• «Ya odiahla svoyu bilu sorochku» — I put on my white shirt.

• «Vin buv vysokym i strunkym.» — he was tall and slender.

Reveal Molfar's secrets in our Facebook group Ukrainian Up Podcast. Listen, enjoy, save—and let this little love story carry your Ukrainian a step further💛💙Читає Світлана Соколовa, Телеграм: @svitsokolova

In this episode, Larissa and Oggi look back on the day they met at Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti—and share the tiny comic they made to remember it. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.

Try a few from today:• «Ласкаво просимо!» — “Welcome!”. «Як тебе звати? — Мене звати…» — “What’s your name? — My name is…”. «Вибачте, будь ласка, де метро?» — “Excuse me, please, where is the metro?”

Grab the mini-comic + free phrase video in our Facebook group Ukrainian Up Podcast — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

Meet Ogirobot—the cucumber robot who flew to Kyiv to learn Ukrainian. Larissa asks why he chose Ukraine, and he shares first shocks: marshrutky, domofon, and tricky addresses.

You’ll pick up simple survival lines like “I’m at your entrance now” and “Please pass this along". A light, hopeful mini-episode for beginners.

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In this episode, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day with a simple song full of hope and love. Together, we’ll learn the meaning of the lyrics line by line, practice Ukrainian in an easy way, and feel the spirit of freedom that connects us across borders.

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This week’s episode is your ultimate survival guide — 50 essential words and phrases that will help you in Ukraine:

- Find the bathroom (because, trust me, you’ll need it)
- Order food without accidentally getting something terrifying
- Ask directions without looking totally lost (ok, maybe just a little)
- And actually connect with locals!

But here’s the twist — it’s not just about words. It’s about sounding like you belong.

Full transcript & word list are ⁠on Patreon⁠.

In this episode, Larissa and Alex decode why your feed keeps saying “varenyky floor,” “loud cotton,” or “go to Kobzon’s concert”—and how bad auto-translate + dark humor turn into Ukrainian memes. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.

You’ll pick up simple lines (and meme keys):

• «Pidloha varenyka» — really “varenyky floor.”

• «Bavovna» — “cotton” → cheeky “boom.”
• «Swan Lake» — TV shorthand for “the end is near.”
  

Grab the word list + your free explainer video in our Facebook group Ukrainian Up Podcast — practice with kind humans and start decoding your feed in 💛💙

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Mom takes a vacation day… and Dad spends all day with their toddler daughter. Chaos, snacks, tears, triumph—this narrated episode walks you through daily-routine & clock-time vocab (wake-up, meals, naps, errands, bedtime).

Today’s handy lines:

• «Ya tykho vmylasya, posnidala, pochustyla zuby...» — I quietly washed my face, had breakfast, brushed my teeth...

• «O chotyrnadtsyatiy vin tantsyuvav...» — He was dancing at 2 PM...

• «My razom podyvylysya serial pro kokhannya...» — We watched a series about love together...

Find the full routine list in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen, repeat, save—and enjoy a funny, tender reminder that small wins count 💛💙

Читає Світлана Соколовa, Телеграм: @svitsokolova

Hey, there! This one’s for your tongue. We’re talking wild Ukrainian sounds — the kind that stretch your mouth, test your patience, and make you feel like a linguistic badass.
You’ll learn why long Ukrainian words are delicious like borshch (not scary), how to tame the beastly “И”, and finally roll your Rs like a Ukrainian tractor. Warning: tongue twisters ahead. But don’t worry — we’ve got your back (and your mouth).

Reading Text: Привіт, час для граматики — і цього разу ми тренуємо язик. Ми говоримо про дикі українські звуки — ті самі, що розтягують рот, випробовують терпіння і змушують відчути себе мовною зіркою. Ви дізнаєтесь, чому довгі українські слова такі ж смачні, як борщ.

Enjoy the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it's free).

This episode is all about Ukrainian food and drinks — the real stuff. No clichés, no propaganda, just honest answers to your spicy questions. Let’s go:

- Is borscht Russian or Ukrainian?
- Do we really eat only meat and potatoes? ...

- And yes… do Ukrainians cry over bread?

This one’s cozy, cultural, and a little chaotic. Like grandma’s kitchen after a wedding.

Enjoy the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ (it's free).

Larisa and Alex talk about old and modern Ukrainian films that are definitely worth watching. From a tragic mountain love story to a modern smuggling thriller, this list isn’t your average “cinema classics” roundup. Beginner-friendly, cozy, and practical.

You’ll pick up simple lines:

• • «Smishna narodna komediya.» — “A funny folk comedy.”
  • «Pochnemo z p'yatoho mistsia…» — “We’ll start at number five…”
  • «Tse kultovyi film.» — “This is a cult film.”

Grab the movie list + free phrase video in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

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An old shelter dog wanders into the life of a disheartened woman—and quietly leads her back to hope, friendship, and a chance at love. This narrated episode guides you through feelings vocabulary (sadness, gratitude, fear, affection).

Today’s handy lines:

• «Mene tse vzhe ne khvylyuvalo.» — I didn't care anymore.

• «Ty zalyshayesh mene zarady...» — You're leaving me for...

• «Vin usmikhnuvsya i potsiluvav mene.» — He smiled and kissed me.

Find the full feelings list and a mini-quiz in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠. Listen, enjoy, save—and let this gentle story soften your Ukrainian, one feeling at a time 💛💙

Читає Світлана Соколовa, Телеграм: @svitsokolova