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 No...

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 ep...

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....

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...

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...

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: Ful...

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; Voca...

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...

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...

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 episo...

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 t...

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 in...

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...

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 episod...

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 si...

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 Not...

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...

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 epis...

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; Vocabul...

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 usef...

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 s...

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 Ukraini...

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 wedd...

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 organizi...

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 so...