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Are you ready to supercharge your Croatian listening comprehension?

Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Croatian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Croatian and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.

Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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Our podcast provides in-depth cultural and linguistic insights, preparing you for full immersion in the regions where Croatian is predominantly spoken, including Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Sledding to Unity: Friendship Wins at Plitvice Lakes

    Sledding to Unity: Friendship Wins at Plitvice Lakes
    Feb 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sledding to Unity: Friendship Wins at Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-28-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala na ulazu Plitvičkih jezera.En: Ivana stood at the entrance of Plitvička jezera.Hr: Zima je slikala krajolik bijelim tonovima.En: Winter had painted the landscape in white tones.Hr: Planirala je sve.En: She had planned everything.Hr: Njezin piknik košara bila je puna delicija.En: Her picnic basket was full of delicacies.Hr: Sanjala je pobjedu.En: She dreamed of victory.Hr: Marko i Ana već su stigli.En: Marko and Ana had already arrived.Hr: Svaki s vlastitom košarom, sjajnim osmjesima i sigurnošću u pobjedu.En: Each with their own basket, bright smiles, and confidence in victory.Hr: "Ivana, sigurni smo da nemaš šanse," zadirkivao je Marko, pokazujući na svoju košaru.En: "Ivana, we're sure you don't stand a chance," teased Marko, pointing to his basket.Hr: Ana je dodala, "Moje sendviče ne možeš nadmašiti.En: Ana added, "You can't surpass my sandwiches."Hr: "Snijeg je bliještao dok su tražili savršeno mjesto.En: The snow glistened as they searched for the perfect spot.Hr: Staze su bile sklizave.En: The paths were slippery.Hr: Jezera su zaleđena.En: The lakes were frozen.Hr: Odlučnost ih nije napuštala.En: Their determination did not waver.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala i brzo smislila plan.En: Ivana laughed and quickly devised a plan.Hr: Uzela je saonice koje je ponijela.En: She took the sled she had brought.Hr: "Vidimo se kod vodopada!En: "See you at the waterfall!"Hr: " viknula je veselo.En: she shouted cheerfully.Hr: Svi su krenuli do sledovanja.En: Everyone headed towards the sledding area.Hr: Osjećaj natjecanja jačao je uz smijeh i povike.En: The sense of competition grew stronger with laughter and shouts.Hr: Ivana je dala sve od sebe da prva stigne.En: Ivana gave her all to be the first to arrive.Hr: No, staza je bila zafrkana, a brzina velika.En: But the track was tricky, and the speed was high.Hr: U jednom trenutku, saonice su se sudarile.En: At one moment, the sleds collided.Hr: Tri korpe su se preokrenule, hrana rasipala.En: All three baskets overturned, spilling food everywhere.Hr: Ledeni vjetar zviždao je između stabala dok su se svi smijali, pokriveni snijegom.En: The icy wind whistled between the trees as everyone laughed, covered in snow.Hr: Shvatili su komičnu situaciju.En: They realized the comedic situation.Hr: Htjeli su pobijediti, ali sada je sve miješano.En: They wanted to win, but now everything was mixed up.Hr: Ivana je ustala iz snijega, trepćući.En: Ivana stood up from the snow, blinking.Hr: Na trenutak, svijet se zaustavio.En: For a moment, the world stopped.Hr: U tom zamrznutom trenutku, shvatila je.En: In that frozen moment, she understood.Hr: "Možda nas nije briga čija je korpa najbolja?En: "Maybe it doesn't matter whose basket is the best?"Hr: " rekla je promišljeno.En: she said thoughtfully.Hr: Ana i Marko klimnuli su, pomireni.En: Ana and Marko nodded, reconciled.Hr: Na pikniku su sjeli i svi zajedno jeli.En: At the picnic, they sat and ate together.Hr: Spojili su okuse i priče, dijelili smijeh i zajedništvo.En: They combined flavors and stories, sharing laughter and togetherness.Hr: Šuštanje snijega pod nogama, tišina prirode i društvo koje grije - sve je to stvaralo toplinu.En: The rustling of snow underfoot, the silence of nature, and the company that warms – all this created a sense of warmth.Hr: Ivana je razumjela da su važniji trenuci koju dijele od neumoljive težnje za pobjedom.En: Ivana realized that the moments they shared were more important than the relentless pursuit of victory.Hr: Svi zajedno gledali su veličanstvene zaleđene vodopade.En: Together, they all gazed at the magnificent frozen waterfalls.Hr: Ivana je, promatrajući ljepotu zimskog krajolika, spoznala da priznanje ne dolazi iz trofeja, već iz smijeha koji odzvanja kroz šumu.En: Observing the beauty of the winter landscape, Ivana realized that recognition doesn't come from trophies, but from the laughter echoing through the forest.Hr: Oduševljenjem su više bili pogođeni jedinstvom.En: They were more moved by the unity.Hr: Taj dan na Plitvicama zapečaćen je osmjesima i srećom.En: That day at Plitvice was sealed with smiles and happiness.Hr: Dan kada su svi pobijedili.En: A day when everyone won. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazlandscape: krajolikdelicacies: delicijavictory: pobjedateased: zadirkivaosurpass: nadmašitiglistened: bliještaoslippery: sklizavedetermination: odlučnostdevised: smislilacheerfully: veselocompetition: natjecanjacollided: sudarileoverturned: preokrenulespilling: rasipalawhistled: zviždaocomedic: komičnureconciled: pomireniflavors: okusetogetherness: zajedništvorustling: šuštanjepursuit: težnjegazed: gledalimagnificent: veličanstvenerecognition: priznanjetrophies: trofejalaughter: smijehaechoing: ...
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  • Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium

    Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Courage Amidst Crisis: A Riveting Day at Rijeka Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski dan u Rijeci bio je hladan, ali sunčan.En: A winter day in Rijeka was cold but sunny.Hr: Rijeka Aquarium, smješten uz obalu Jadrana, pun je posjetitelja.En: The Rijeka Aquarium, located along the Adriatic coast, was full of visitors.Hr: Obitelji i morski entuzijasti dolaze u velikom broju, uživajući u bojama akvarija i morskom životu u njima.En: Families and marine enthusiasts came in large numbers, enjoying the colors of the aquarium and the sea life within.Hr: Ivana je stajala blizu velikog bazena s dupinima.En: Ivana stood near the large dolphin pool.Hr: Kao veterinar za vodene životinje, njezin fokus bio je na zdravlju i sigurnosti životinja.En: As a veterinarian for aquatic animals, her focus was on the health and safety of the animals.Hr: Bila je uzbuđena, ali i nervozna.En: She was excited, but also nervous.Hr: Dupini su pripremani za zabavan nastup.En: The dolphins were being prepared for a fun show.Hr: Publika se smiješila, a djeca su uzbuđeno pokazivala prstima prema okretima i skokovima u vodi.En: The audience smiled, and children excitedly pointed at the turns and jumps in the water.Hr: Iznenada, među mirisima mora i povicima djece, dolazi vrisak.En: Suddenly, amidst the scent of the sea and the shouts of children, a scream rang out.Hr: Neki posjetitelj, stariji gospodin, srušio se u gomili.En: Some visitor, an elderly gentleman, collapsed in the crowd.Hr: Panika je zavladala.En: Panic ensued.Hr: Ljudi su se počeli gurati i nervozno šaptati, neki su izvlačili mobitele, tražeći pomoć.En: People began to jostle and whisper nervously, some taking out their phones, seeking help.Hr: Ivana je znala da mora brzo djelovati.En: Ivana knew she had to act fast.Hr: Skupila je hrabrost i duboko udahnula, premda je govor pred publikom bio njezin strah.En: She gathered her courage and took a deep breath, even though speaking to a crowd was her fear.Hr: “Molim vas, smirite se i povucite se!En: "Please, calm down and step back!"Hr: ”, viknula je, glasne riječi odjekivale su zrakom.En: she shouted, her loud words echoing in the air.Hr: Međutim, jedna ruka već se spuštala prema čovjeku na tlu.En: However, a hand was already reaching toward the man on the ground.Hr: Bila je to Tanja, prijateljica Mira, koja je također došla u akvarij tog dana.En: It was Tanja, a friend of Miro, who had also come to the aquarium that day.Hr: Njeno iskustvo medicinske sestre odmah je došlo do izražaja.En: Her experience as a nurse immediately became evident.Hr: Počela je pružati prvu pomoć.En: She began administering first aid.Hr: “Pomažem Tanja!En: "I'm helping, Tanja!"Hr: ”, Miro je uzviknuo, unatoč tjeskobi koja se valjala u njemu.En: Miro shouted, despite the anxiety churning within him.Hr: "Svi korak nazad, dajući prostor Tanjinim stručnim rukama.En: "Everyone, step back, giving space for Tanja's skilled hands."Hr: " Pokušavao je održati mir među posjetiteljima, iako je stezanje u njegovom grudima bilo teško zanemariti.En: He tried to maintain calm among the visitors, even though the tightness in his chest was hard to ignore.Hr: Tanjin vježbani pokreti donijeli su kratki trenutak tišine.En: Tanja's practiced movements brought a brief moment of silence.Hr: Ivana je kleknula pored nje, nudeći dodatnu podršku i upute.En: Ivana knelt beside her, offering additional support and guidance.Hr: “Dobro si, drži ovako,” šaptala je, koristeći svoje znanje da olakša Tanjin zadatak.En: "You're doing well, hold it like that," she whispered, using her knowledge to ease Tanja's task.Hr: Nakon napete minute, uznemirenost je popuštala.En: After a tense minute, the agitation eased.Hr: Tanja je uspješno stabilizirala čovjeka, a nekoliko trenutaka kasnije stigla je hitna pomoć.En: Tanja successfully stabilized the man, and a few moments later, the ambulance arrived.Hr: U tom trenu mir se počeo vraćati u akvarij.En: In that moment, peace began to return to the aquarium.Hr: Publika je s olakšanjem promatrala kako se čovjek prenosi na nosilima, dok je pljesak ispunio zrak.En: The audience watched with relief as the man was carried out on a stretcher, while applause filled the air.Hr: Ivana je osjećala olakšanje i ponos.En: Ivana felt relief and pride.Hr: Prebrodila je svoj strah i odradila važan posao.En: She had overcome her fear and done an important job.Hr: Dok su posjetitelji ponovno sjedali, dupini su krenuli u nastavak predstave.En: As the visitors sat back down, the dolphins resumed their performance.Hr: Njihovo veselo skakutanje smirilo je napete živce.En: Their cheerful leaping calmed the frayed nerves.Hr: Ivana je osjetila novi val samopouzdanja, a Tanja je odlučno pomislila da bi mogla iskoristiti svoju medicinsku vještinu u marinskoj ...
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  • A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma

    A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Little Fish Tale: Luka's Heartfelt Gift of Joy to Grandma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Luka je sanjao o svojoj baki Ani.En: Luka dreamed about his grandmother Ana.Hr: Ona je živjela u maloj kućici uz more.En: She lived in a small house by the sea.Hr: U posljednje vrijeme bila je tužna.En: Lately, she had been sad.Hr: Njezina tuga počela je nakon što je djed Ivan preminuo.En: Her sadness began after Grandpa Ivan passed away.Hr: Luka je želio vidjeti baku sretnu.En: Luka wanted to see his grandma happy.Hr: Htio je učiniti nešto posebno za nju.En: He wanted to do something special for her.Hr: Zima je bila hladna i more nemirno.En: Winter was cold, and the sea was restless.Hr: Luka je znao da baka voli ribe iz Jadrana.En: Luka knew that grandma loved Adriatic fish.Hr: Njezina omiljena bila je škarpina.En: Her favorite was škarpina.Hr: Zamišljao je kako bi krasila njenu malu dnevnu sobu, donoseći djelić mora unutra.En: He imagined how it would adorn her small living room, bringing a piece of the sea inside.Hr: Jednog dana, Luka odluči posjetiti Akvarij u Splitu.En: One day, Luka decided to visit the Aquarium in Split.Hr: Proveo je sate tamo, diveći se šarenom svijetu podvodnog života.En: He spent hours there, admiring the colorful world of underwater life.Hr: Akvarij je bio tiho mjesto, s dimnim svjetlom.En: The aquarium was a quiet place, with dim lighting.Hr: Veliki spremnici metalno su zrcalili, stvarajući plavičaste sjene po zidovima.En: Large tanks mirrored metallically, creating bluish shadows on the walls.Hr: Plan mu je bio jednostavan.En: His plan was simple.Hr: Uzet će malu škarpinu i donijeti je baki.En: He would take a small škarpina and bring it to his grandma.Hr: Luka nije znao da su pravila za rukovanje životinjama u akvariju stroga.En: Luka didn't know that the rules for handling animals in the aquarium were strict.Hr: Dok je hodao hodnikom, ugledao je malu škarpinu.En: As he walked down the hallway, he spotted a small škarpina.Hr: Bila je divna, baš kao što je baka voljela.En: It was lovely, just as grandma liked.Hr: Luka ju je stavio u mali tank.En: Luka placed it in a small tank.Hr: Planirao je brzo i tiho izaći.En: He planned to leave quickly and quietly.Hr: No, upravo kad je bio na izlazu, čuvar ga je zaustavio.En: But just as he reached the exit, a guard stopped him.Hr: "Što radiš?En: "What are you doing?"Hr: " upitao je čuvar strogo.En: the guard asked sternly.Hr: Luka je pocrvenio.En: Luka blushed.Hr: Objavio je priču o baki.En: He told the story about his grandma.Hr: Ispričao se, shvativši svoja pogrešna razmišljanja.En: He apologized, realizing his mistaken thinking.Hr: Čuvarev pogled omekša.En: The guard's gaze softened.Hr: "Znaš, ne možeš ju odnijeti", rekao je, "ali možemo dogovoriti nešto posebno.En: "You know, you can't take it," he said, "but we can arrange something special."Hr: "Tako su napravili plan.En: So, they made a plan.Hr: Sljedeći vikend, baka Ana je došla u Akvarij.En: The following weekend, Grandma Ana came to the Aquarium.Hr: Zaposlenici su ju proveli kroz poseban obilazak.En: The staff gave her a special tour.Hr: Vidjela je škarpinu izbliza.En: She saw the škarpina up close.Hr: Baka se smiješila, ispunjena srećom.En: Grandma smiled, filled with happiness.Hr: Luka je stajao sa strane, sretan da je pronašao drugi način da donese radost.En: Luka stood to the side, happy to have found another way to bring joy.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju: ljubav i briga nalaze put, čak i kada planovi krenu drugačijim putem.En: He learned an important lesson: love and care find a way, even when plans go differently.Hr: Kad su se vraćali kući, baka je ponovno bila sretna.En: As they were returning home, grandma was happy again.Hr: Zahvaljivala je Luki, a on je znao da svojim jelon jasno kako male geste mogu donijeti veliku utjehu.En: She thanked Luka, and he knew that his actions showed clearly how small gestures can bring great comfort. Vocabulary Words:restless: nemirnoadorn: krasitiunderwater: podvodnogdim: dimnimmetallically: metalnoshadows: sjenespotted: ugledaosternly: strogoblushed: pocrvenioapologized: ispričaogaze: pogledsoftened: omekšaoarrange: dogovorititour: obilazakhappiness: srećomgesture: gestecomfort: utjehusadness: tugapassed away: preminuoimagined: zamišljaotank: spremnikhandling: rukovanjequietly: tihomistaken: pogrešnastaff: zaposlenicilesson: lekcijucare: brigareturning: vraćaliactions: djelafilled: ispunjena
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