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

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 present...

 🎶 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...

 🎨 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...

⭐️ 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...

 ✊ 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. T...

 🎭 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...

 💘 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...

 📝 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. F...

 ⚔️ 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 Sea...

💫 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...

 🗣 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 ( dictio...

💪 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 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 Ukrain...

👤 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 U...

 💓 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 t...

🌳 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...

 🦅 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 o...

💫 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...

 ✊ 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.  ❗️ Season 6 of the podcast is entirely in slow, simpl...

 📝 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.  ❗️ Se...

  🥗 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 ур...

⭐️ 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...

🔍 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 incl...

🇺🇦 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 fo...

💡 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 includ...