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.

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/ukrainianuppodcast

Come for the song, stay for the community. Let’s keep Ukrainian language and culture alive, one word, one melody, and one heart at a time. 💙💛

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.

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.

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).

Full transcript & word list are ⁠on Patreon⁠.

Читає: Світлана Соколовa. Telegram: @svitsokolova

You’ll learn why long Ukrainian words are delicious like borshch (not scary), how to tame the beastly “И”, and finally roll your Rs like a Ukrainian tractor. Warning: tongue twisters ahead. But don’t worry — we’ve got your back (and your mouth).

Reading Text: Привіт, час для граматики — і цього разу ми тренуємо язик. Ми говоримо про дикі українські звуки — ті самі, що розтягують рот, випробовують терпіння і змушують відчути себе мовною зіркою. Ви дізнаєтесь, чому довгі українські слова такі ж смачні, як борщ.

Full transcript & word list are ⁠on Patreon⁠.

This episode is all about Ukrainian food and drinks — the real stuff. No clichés, no propaganda, just honest answers to your spicy questions. Let’s go:

- Is borscht Russian or Ukrainian?
- Do we really eat only meat and potatoes? ...

- And yes… do Ukrainians cry over bread?

This one’s cozy, cultural, and a little chaotic. Like grandma’s kitchen after a wedding.

Enjoy the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ (it's free).

Hey there, fans of Ukrainian learning! 🔥 We just dropped a fresh podcast episode where we talk about 5 powerful, weird, and unforgettable Ukrainian films packed with drama, dark humor, and a whole lot of heart.

From a tragic mountain love story to a modern smuggling thriller, this list isn’t your average “cinema classics” roundup. Nope. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s so Ukrainian! Listen now, take notes if you feel like it, or just vibe with the language.

Enjoy the full episode on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ (it's free).

Once upon a time, a woman brought home an old, sick dog.
Her husband said, “It’s me or the dog.” So she chose the dog. This story has heartbreak, healing, and one happy tail. And yes, there’s love in the end — just not the way she expected.

Now tell us: What would you do if someone made you choose like that?

Enjoy the transcript and vocab on ⁠Patreon⁠.

Читає: Світлана Соколовa. Telegram: @svitsokolova

Let’s get weird with Ukrainian grammar — your brain will thank you later. In this episode, we say "I have" in Ukrainian — and no, it’s not as boring as it sounds. You’ll learn“I have a brother”, “They have sisters”, and why Ukrainians don’t just copy the English way. (Spoiler: They’ve got their own cool system.) We’ll play with endings, talk about cases (don’t panic), and even meet the verb мати face to face.

Enjoy the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ (it's free).