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

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.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 table: using the structures with хай / нехай;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: using якби vs як би, щоб vs що б;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: numbers + nouns; Genitive plural of nounsBonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: що, як + вищий ступінь порівняння;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: comparative degree in Ukrainian; the use of дедалі;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: table of б + не + verb structure;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: table of forming and using the genitive case in Ukrainian (in negative sentences);Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: table of using так і такий;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: table of interjections (таки, навіть etc);Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: table of pronouns хто(сь) & що(сь) conjugation and examples;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: using negative nouns in UkrainianBonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: using negative nouns in UkrainianBonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: using один одного / одне одного in UkrainianBonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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 table: repeated conjunctions in UkrainianBonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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);Table of Ukrainian regions names;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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: table of Ukrainian complex adjectives;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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: table of Ukrainian verb aspect (third group of nouns);Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.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: table of phrases: ходити + в, у, на, по;Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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!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: table of Ukrainian verb aspect (change of suffixes);Bonus Exercises to practice idioms and grammar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.

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.

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.

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).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: 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.

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.

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).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 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.

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!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 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.

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.

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.