This week:
– There are threats of terrorist attacks on Easter — but our people stay safe.
– The National Guard got a big THANK YOU for protecting everyone.
– Kyiv is building tiny houses… for bugs! (Yeah, really)
– And the weather next Sunday? Get ready for clouds and warm sunshine.

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 party.

• «Uchora vony kupuvaly tsi tufli.» — Yesterday they were buying the shoes.

Find the full past-tense list in our Facebook group ⁠⁠Ukrainian Up Podcast⁠⁠. Listen, repeat, save—and enjoy the little shiver of a good mystery while your Ukrainian gets stronger 💛💙

Читає Світлана Соколовa, Телеграм: @svitsokolova

Hi, and Happy New Year, pals! This holiday is both an ending and a beginning, so in this New Year’s episode, Larissa shares the festive mood, talks about favorite traditions and gifts, and reveals her plans for 2025. What wish did she make as the clock struck midnight? Is Ukrainian New Year really all about borscht and vodka? Join our host and get inspired for new achievements. Don’t miss our secrets!

Hey, let's speak Ukrainian? My name is Larissa. Today, I’d like to wish you a wonderful holiday — Merry Christmas!

May your home always be filled with warmth and love. May all your dreams come true, and may your loved ones always be by your side. And may every day of the new year bring you inspiration, happiness, and success!

Let the upcoming year be the best one yet. Merry Christmas!

Hello, wonderful listeners, and welcome to a new episode of Ukrainian Up! Even though the holiday season is just around the corner, we’re still hard at work. Today, Larissa and Yevhen talk about jobs and education in Ukraine: what careers Ukrainian youth are choosing, who the real heroes of our time are, and how our hosts found their own dream professions. Join the conversation and rest assured that in this super slow-paced episode, you’ll understand EVERY SINGLE WORD.

Hi, ready to speak Ukrainian? Despite hours-long power outages, Larissa and Yevhen keep chatting about their lives and others’, like true heroes… although we know the real heroes are our soldiers on the front lines. Thanks to them, today we can talk about Yevhen’s travel agency and the magic of the Ukrainian language that changed Larissa’s life. Join our conversation, and don’t forget to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine!

Hi, here’s a brand-new episode! In this fourth chapter, Larissa and Yevhen lift the curtain on their personal lives: what they do, how they spend their free time, and what ambitious dreams they have. Maybe you share the same hobby as Larissa? Or perhaps you’ll feel an instant connection with Yevhen because you also live in the suburbs? Either way, this episode will surely inspire you to learn Ukrainian with excitement!

Hi there! Missed us? We’re back with the third episode of our podcast for lovers of all things Ukrainian! Today, Larissa and Yevhen dive into childhood memories and explore the world of Ukrainian family celebrations and traditions. Along the way, Yevhen discovers that Larissa’s family only spoke russian at home. So, how did she become a Ukrainian language teacher? But it turns out Yevhen has some "dark" secrets of his own! Tune in and who knows — you might even get inspired for your own celebrations!

Hi, and welcome to second episode, where Larissa and Yevhen dive into stories about their many Ukrainian relatives. Who’s the most beautiful? Who’s the smartest? Who performs in a fire theater, and who is defending Ukraine on the frontlines? And, of course, the ultimate existential question: whose grandmother made the best cherry dumplings? Tune in and find out now!

In this episode, Larissa and Yevhen dive into the exciting things they want to do in this podcast. They share their plans for the near future and dreams that, with your support, could become reality — from a new book club to their own series. Spoiler: Elon Musk might even be a little jealous!