Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning Ukrainian

In this episode, Larissa and a guest host Olexandr talk about everyday activities. Oleksandr shares his habits and little secrets, and Larisa talks about her favorite breakfasts. A live, simple episode for beginners. You’ll pick up new lines: “Ya liubliu yayeshniu. “Kava - nache vse." "Ty chasto pratsuiyesh na vykhidnyh?" Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ukrainian Up Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Faceb...

In this episode, Halyna takes you through Easter in Ukraine — Великдень — as a warm, lively mix of traditions, family rituals, and small “magic” moments. You’ll hear how Ukrainians prepare during the week, what goes into the Easter basket, how eggs are decorated, and what the holiday table usually looks like. She also shares a simple at-home way to bring Ukrainian Easter vibes into your own space....

In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy share a listener-picked Top 5 of Ukrainian places that foreign visitors truly loved—plus the exact details that made them say: “You have to go.” From Kyiv’s Sofia Cathedral and the Lavra (history you can feel), to Lviv’s cozy streets and skyline views, to Odesa’s sea vibe, Kamianets-Podilskyi’s fortress drama, and the peaceful park Sofiivka in Uman. Each spot co...

On her birthday, a woman gets an unexpected call—and everything flips. Red heels, a vanished plan, and a clue she didn’t see coming. This narrated episode coaches you through past-tense verbs (I got, I went, I saw, I understood). Today’s handy lines: «Ya vidkryla dveri i pobachyla korobku.» — I opened the door and saw a box. «Meni treba bulo hotuvatysya do vechirky.» — I had to get ready for the p...

Meet Ukrainian Up — your new graded podcast for learning real Ukrainian step by step. In this trailer, Halyna and Alex introduce the show, explain how it works, and help you start speaking from day one. Slow pace, simple vocabulary, warm energy. You’ll hear natural lines like: «Pohovorymo ukrayinskoyu?» — “Shall we speak Ukrainian?” «Ya zhurnalistka z Kyyeva.» — “I'm a journalist from Kyiv.” «...