Learn Ukrainian Through Stories

Intermediate Level

Story 6.2: Free Time

Practice your Ukrainian with this engaging story for intermediate learners! In this episode, you’ll learn useful vocabulary and phrases on the topic of free time – how to talk about hobbies, winter and summer activities, family time, and more.

🧠 Ideal for learners at the A2–B1 level
🎧 Great for listening comprehension and vocabulary building
📚 Accompanied by natural pronunciation and clear pacing

Vocabulary For This Video:

  • у вільний час – in spare time
  • проводити час з рідними – to spend time with relatives
  • улюблене заняття – hobby, favorite activity
  • кататися на санях – ride a sleigh
  • Недалеко від – not far from
  • круті схили – steep slopes
  • випадає сніг – it is snowing
  • грати в сніжки – to play snowballs
  • ліпити снігову бабу – to make a snowman
  • грітися біля каміну – to bask near the fireplace
  • смажити зефір на вогні – roast marshmallows on fire
  • затишний, найзатишніший – cozy, the coziest
  • бронювати / забронювати номер в готелі – to book a hotel room
  • узбережжя – coast пляж – beach
  • радіти – to joy водити / вести – to lead
  • молодша сестра – younger sister
  • приєднуватися / приєднатися – to join
  • я з радістю приєднаюсь – I will gladly join

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