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Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning Ukrainian

⭐ Beginner (A1–A2) — simple dialogues with Oggi: slow speech, basic phrases, and friendly real-life situations. 📖 Intermediate (A2–B1) — short narrated stories to help you grow your vocabulary naturally. 🎙️ Advanced (B1–B2) — news, culture, and real conversations; every episode repeats key parts twice. 🧩 Grammar Time — English explanations + Ukrainian drills to finally understand how the language works. Facebook: Ukrainian Up. Shop: buymeacoffee/ukrainianup.

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00:11:14

2.28. Grammar Time: Why Do the Words Differ? (Eng & Ukr)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, Alex finally breaks down why Ukrainian words change so much — and why one verb can suddenly look like five different words. He explains, in clear American English, how prefixes, roots, suffixes, and endings work together (just like LEGO blocks!), and Larissa gives short Ukrainian examples to help you hear the patterns. Easy, visual, and surprisingly fun.You’ll pick up useful patterns:• how prefixes like pry-, pere-, po- change meaning • what the root is and why it carries the core

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00:11:01

2.27. Song about Numbers (A1–A2)

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2025/11/21

In this episode, Larissa teaches you how to hear and build tricky Ukrainian numbers like 13, 30, and 300 — all through a fun, catchy song. Beginner-friendly, melodic, and super practical. Each line of the song is repeated and explained step by step.You’ll pick up useful patterns:«Meni vsioho trynadtsiat.» — “I'm only thirteen.”«Trydtsiat — try i nul.» — “Thirty — three and zero.”«Trysta — tse try sotni.» — “Three hundred — three hundreds.”Perfect for anyone who still mixes up -nadtsiat' and

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00:14:48

2.26. Latest News (B1–B2)

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2025/11/14

In this episode, Halyna and Oleksiy bring you a challenging and real yet learner-friendly Ukrainian news briefing. Each story is repeated twice, followed by short comments to help you catch meaning and hear natural conversation. Clear, warm, and practical for B1-B2 learners.You’ll pick up new lines:«На місцях працюють екстрені служби.» — “Emergency services are on the scene.”«Подати заявку можна буде у застосунку "Дія".» — “You will be able to submit an application in Diia mobile

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00:01:01

2.25. Bonus: Oggi Watches TV

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/11/09

This is a video fragment with subtitles — made for listening, reading, and repeating Ukrainian at the same time. It’s a fun and easy way to train your ears, eyes, and voice together.Watch, read, repeat — and feel your progress grow!You can get the full video in our store: buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup.Perfect for learners who want to speak naturally and confidently 💛💙

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00:08:17

2.25. Oggi Watches TV (A1–A2)

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2025/11/07

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

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00:01:36

2.24. Bonus: Slow Video Sample (85% speed) —...

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/10/31

Here’s a brand-new format we’re adding to Ukrainian Up: slow videos at 85% speed 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, these slow videos will be included in the $5 Podcast Packs on buymeacoffee.com/ukrainianup (replacing the old vocabulary videos). If you like this format, keep an eye on our shop for new drops. Try it, follow the show, and tell us if you want more like

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00:15:43

2.24. Halloween, Ukrainian Style (B1–B2)

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2025/10/31

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

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00:10:18

2.23. Grammar Time: The Trickiest Sound (Eng & Ukr)

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2025/10/24

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

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00:08:58

2.22. My Family Song (A1–A2)

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2025/10/17

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.”Grab family words in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say

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00:14:07

2.21. Learn Ukrainian Smartly (B1–B2)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/10/10

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

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00:08:06

2.20. Oggi Goes to the Market (A1–A2)

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2025/10/03

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:«Ya kupyv smetanu.» — “I bought sour cream”«Ovochi dlia borshchu.» — “Vegetables for borshch.”«Skilky tse koshtuye?» — “How much is this?”Grab veg words in our Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠⁠ — practice with kind humans and say your first hello in 💛💙

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00:09:54

2.19. Grammar Time: Why Do We Need Cases? (Eng & Ukr)

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2025/09/26

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

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00:08:53

2.18. Days of the Week Song (A1–A2)

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2025/09/19

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

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00:14:25

2.17. Zoryana & the Molfar (A2–B1)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/09/12

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

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00:09:28

2.16. Ogirobot Meets Larissa (A1–A2)

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2025/09/05

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

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00:07:26

2.15. Знайомимося з Оггі (А1)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/08/29

Meet Ogirobot—the cucumber robot who flew to Kyiv to learn Ukrainian. Larysa asks why he chose Ukraine, and he shares first shocks: маршрутки, домофон, and tricky addresses.You’ll pick up simple survival lines like “Я зараз біля твого під'їзду” and “Передайте, будь ласка". A light, hopeful mini-episode for beginners.Join our Facebook group Ukrainian Up Podcast for free lessons and easy practice.

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00:07:47

2.14. Ukraine's Independence Day (A1–A2)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/08/22

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.Special news: the music video premiere for this song will happen on August 23rd — Ukraine’s Flag Day — inside our Facebook community Ukrainian Up!Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainianuppodcastCome for the song, stay for the

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00:21:23

2.13. Grammar Time: Fifty Essential Words for Travel...

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/06/27

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.

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00:25:26

2.11. Jokes 🤡 Google Can’t Translate (A1–A2)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/06/13

In this episode, we dive into the weirdest, sassiest, and most confusing corners of Ukrainian meme culture — where mistranslations, military slang, and political nicknames collide to create something beautiful (and slightly unhinged).No spoilers, but let’s just say:⚡️ cotton isn’t just cotton⚡️ mackerel isn’t just fish⚡️ and ballet? It’s a very dark omen.Full transcript & word list are on Patreon.

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00:13:27

2.10. Mama Needs a Break (A2–B1)

Ukrainian Up — your graded podcast for learning... ·

2025/06/06

What happens when a sleep-deprived mom of a 10-month-old quietly walks out the door on a Saturday morning... and doesn’t come back until evening?Let’s just say: There were diapers.There were screams.There was pizza.This episode isn’t just about parenting. Whether you're a mom, a dad, or just someone who’s ever felt taken for granted—this one’s for you. And yeah, there’s a happy ending 😆 (but only after a little bit of fire).Taster Pass members get the full transcript + word list to learn all

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