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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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  • Finding Confidence Under the Sea: A Team's Journey in Aquarium

    Finding Confidence Under the Sea: A Team's Journey in Aquarium
    Sep 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Confidence Under the Sea: A Team's Journey in Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-09-26-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na jesenje jutro u Splitu, sunce je već obasjalo poznati akvarij.En: On an autumn morning in Split, the sun had already illuminated the well-known aquarium.Hr: Akvarij je bio pun posjetitelja koji su uživali u pogledu na šaroliku morsku faunu.En: The aquarium was full of visitors enjoying the view of the colorful marine fauna.Hr: Zvukovi mjehurića i miris soli ispunjavali su zrak, donoseći mirnoću i znatiželju.En: The sounds of bubbles and the scent of salt filled the air, bringing calmness and curiosity.Hr: Za Ivanu, Josipa i Mateu, tek će početi dan ispunjen izazovima i prilikama.En: For Ivana, Josip, and Matea, a day filled with challenges and opportunities was just beginning.Hr: Ivana, iskusna morska biologinja, osjećala se pomalo potisnuto pored svojih glasnijih kolega.En: Ivana, an experienced marine biologist, felt somewhat overshadowed by her louder colleagues.Hr: Josip, energični vođa tima, trudila se potaknuti sve na zajedništvo.En: Josip, the energetic team leader, was striving to encourage everyone toward unity.Hr: Matea, nova u timu, željela se uklopiti, ali je osjećala nervozu dok je koračala akvarijem.En: Matea, new to the team, wanted to fit in, but she felt nervous as she walked through the aquarium.Hr: "Dobro jutro, ekipa!En: "Good morning, team!"Hr: ", veselo je rekao Josip.En: Josip said cheerfully.Hr: "Danas imamo team-building.En: "Today we have a team-building event.Hr: Natjecat ćemo se u timovima.En: We'll compete in teams.Hr: Pokažimo što znamo o morskom životu.En: Let's show what we know about marine life."Hr: "Ivana je stajala na rubu grupe, pomalo skeptična.En: Ivana stood on the edge of the group, somewhat skeptical.Hr: "Ovi izazovi su često besmisleni", mislila je, no nije ništa rekla.En: "These challenges are often pointless," she thought, but she said nothing.Hr: S druge strane, Matea je željno slušala, iako ju je strah od stajanja pred grupom hvatao za srce.En: On the other hand, Matea was eagerly listening, though the fear of standing in front of the group gripped her heart.Hr: Prvi zadatak bio je osmisliti kako povećati svijest o morskoj ekologiji.En: The first task was to come up with ways to raise awareness about marine ecology.Hr: Ivana je slušala ideje drugih, pokušavajući se uvjeriti da joj nitko neće priznati njezinih znanja.En: Ivana listened to other people's ideas, trying to convince herself that no one would recognize her knowledge.Hr: Ipak, u srcu ju je žuljala želja da pokaže što može.En: Still, in her heart, she felt an urge to show what she could do.Hr: Dok je skupina raspravljala, problemi su izlazili na vidjelo, a Ivana je sve teže zadržavala jezik za zubima.En: As the group discussed, problems surfaced, and Ivana found it increasingly hard to hold her tongue.Hr: Matea je pokušavala izgovoriti svoje misli, ali je strah od sramote vezao njezina usta.En: Matea tried to voice her thoughts, but the fear of embarrassment kept her silent.Hr: Napetost je rasla, a vrijeme je isticalo.En: Tension rose, and time was running out.Hr: Prije nego su vremena nestale, Ivana je iznenada progovorila.En: Just before time ran out, Ivana suddenly spoke up.Hr: "Imam ideju!En: "I have an idea!Hr: Možemo organizirati interaktivan dan otvorenih vrata za posjetitelje.En: We could organize an interactive open house for visitors.Hr: Oni bi mogli nešto naučiti, a mi predstaviti rezultate naših istraživanja," izjavila je, preuzimajući vodstvo.En: They could learn something, and we could present the results of our research," she declared, taking the lead.Hr: Kolege su se složile, prepoznajući Ivanu kao ključ za rješenje.En: Colleagues agreed, recognizing Ivana as the key to the solution.Hr: Sa svakim korakom projekta, Ivana je sticala novu dozu samopouzdanja.En: With each step of the project, Ivana gained a new dose of confidence.Hr: Vidjevši Ivanu kako se snašla, Matea je skupila hrabrost.En: Seeing Ivana handling things well, Matea gathered her courage.Hr: "I, možda bismo mogli uključiti i radne listove za djecu," Matea je izgovorila, gotovo šapatom, ali dovoljno glasno da su je svi čuli.En: "And maybe we could include worksheets for children," Matea said, almost in a whisper, but loud enough for everyone to hear.Hr: Svi su je pogledali iznenađeno, a zatim odobravali kao grupa.En: Everyone looked at her in surprise, then approved as a group.Hr: Kako je dan završio, Ivana je dobila priznanje koje je dugo priželjkivala.En: As the day ended, Ivana received the recognition she had long desired.Hr: Kolege su je pohvalile za genijalnu ideju.En: Colleagues praised her for the brilliant idea.Hr: Matea je također osjetila zadovoljstvo dok su je hvalili za dodatan doprinos.En: Matea also felt satisfaction as she ...
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  • Blending Beans and Dreams: A Legacy and a Lens

    Blending Beans and Dreams: A Legacy and a Lens
    Sep 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Blending Beans and Dreams: A Legacy and a Lens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-09-25-22-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U srcu Zagreba, usred maglovite jeseni, mala pržionica kave pršti životom.En: In the heart of Zagreb, amidst the foggy autumn, a small coffee roastery bursts with life.Hr: Miris svježe mljevene kave ispunjava zrak, a stari crno-bijeli fotografije grada krase zidove, pričajući priču dugogodišnje obiteljske tradicije.En: The aroma of freshly ground coffee fills the air, and the old black-and-white photographs of the city adorn the walls, telling the story of a long-standing family tradition.Hr: Ivan stoji iza pulta s maglom u očima dok miješa zrna kave u starom metalnom mlinu.En: Ivan stands behind the counter with a haze in his eyes as he mixes coffee beans in an old metal grinder.Hr: Njegova sestra Ana, sada uspješna u inozemstvu, često mu šalje poruke podrške, ali ipak osjeća težinu očekivanja oca Luke, čiji se zdravlje polako narušava.En: His sister Ana, now successful abroad, often sends him messages of support, yet he feels the weight of their father Luka's expectations, whose health is slowly deteriorating.Hr: Luka je uvijek vjerovao da će Ivan, najmlađi u obitelji, preuzeti posao koji je desetljećima održavao njihovu obitelj.En: Luka always believed that Ivan, the youngest in the family, would take over the business that for decades sustained their family.Hr: "Ivane, sine," rekao je Luka jednog dana, "ovaj posao nije samo naš posao.En: "Ivane, my son," Luka said one day, "this business isn't just our job.Hr: To je tradicija.En: It's a tradition.Hr: Nasljeđe.En: A legacy.Hr: Ne bih želio da sve to propadne.En: I wouldn't want all of that to fail."Hr: "Ivan shvaća važnost očevih riječi, ali u srcu ga vuče želja za putovanjima i fotografijom.En: Ivan understands the importance of his father's words, but in his heart, he is drawn to travel and photography.Hr: Njegove oči sanjaju o UNESCO-ovim svjetskim baštinama i egzotičnim krajolicima, dok osjeća kako ga svakodnevno vodi miris pečene kave.En: His eyes dream of UNESCO's world heritages and exotic landscapes, while he feels guided daily by the scent of roasted coffee.Hr: Uzbuđenje rujanskog zraka i raščlanjena lišća na cesti, otkriva Ivan strah od neuspjeha, ali sigurno vodi posao dok Luka provodi vrijeme na oporavku.En: With the excitement of the September air and the scattered leaves on the road, Ivan discovers a fear of failure but confidently runs the business while Luka spends time recovering.Hr: Kupci dolaze i odlaze, uživajući u poznatom okusu i atmosferi.En: Customers come and go, enjoying the familiar taste and atmosphere.Hr: Jedne večeri, nakon napornog radnog dana, Ivan sjeda nasuprot oca.En: One evening, after a long day of work, Ivan sits across from his father.Hr: "Tata, volim našu pržionicu, to znaš.En: "Dad, I love our roastery, you know that.Hr: Ali, isto tako, želim vidjeti svijet kroz svoj objektiv.En: But I also want to see the world through my lens.Hr: Osjećam se rastrgano.En: I feel torn."Hr: "Luka se nasmiješi, pogledom punim razumijevanja.En: Luka smiles, his gaze full of understanding.Hr: "Znam, sine.En: "I know, son.Hr: Njeguj svoju strast.En: Nurture your passion.Hr: No, i obitelj je samo jedna, i tradicija koju imamo ona je koja nas veže.En: But remember, family is one of a kind, and the tradition we have is what binds us.Hr: Možda možeš pronaći način da spojiš oboje.En: Maybe you can find a way to combine both."Hr: "S tim riječima, Ivan shvaća da može privremeno ostati u pržionici, ali i dalje planirati svoj bijeg u svijet fotografije.En: With those words, Ivan realizes he can temporarily stay at the roastery while still planning his escape into the world of photography.Hr: S vremenom, Ivan odluči uvijek cijeniti tradiciju, ali i slijediti svoje snove.En: Over time, Ivan decides to always appreciate the tradition but also follow his dreams.Hr: Otvara mali kutak u pržionici gdje izlaže svoje fotografije različitih kultura, spajajući tako strast s obiteljskom tradicijom.En: He opens a small corner in the roastery where he displays his photographs of different cultures, thus blending his passion with the family tradition.Hr: Rastao je Ivan u sebi, razumjevši da može cijeniti prošlost, ali ipak slijediti ono što mu srcem najviše odgovara.En: Ivan grows within himself, understanding that he can appreciate the past but still follow what his heart desires most.Hr: Luka, premda tradicionalan, u sebi ponosno vidi nasljednika koji poštuje obiteljsku ostavštinu, ali i oblikuje vlastiti put.En: Luka, though traditional, proudly sees an heir who respects the family legacy but also carves his own path. Vocabulary Words:roastery: pržionicabursts: prštiaroma: mirisadorn: krasehaze: magladeteriorating: narušavalegacy: nasljeđeexotic: egzotičnimscatter: ...
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  • From Foamy Fiasco to Barista Dreams: Ivana's Coffee Odyssey

    From Foamy Fiasco to Barista Dreams: Ivana's Coffee Odyssey
    Sep 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Foamy Fiasco to Barista Dreams: Ivana's Coffee Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-09-25-07-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Miris svježe prženih zrna kave širio se kroz zrak dok je sunce milovalo velike staklene prozore male pržionice u Zagrebu.En: The smell of freshly roasted coffee beans filled the air as the sun caressed the large glass windows of the small roastery in Zagreb.Hr: Ivana je stajala na ulazu, očiju razrogačenih od iznenađenja i pomalo nervoznog osmijeha.En: Ivana stood at the entrance, eyes wide with surprise and a somewhat nervous smile.Hr: Sve je počelo sasvim nevino.En: It all started quite innocently.Hr: Našla se ovdje zbog pozivnice koju je pogrešno razumjela, uvjerena da je riječ o zabavnom druženju s prijateljima iz kafića.En: She found herself here because of an invitation she misunderstood, convinced it was a fun gathering with friends from the café.Hr: Umjesto toga, našla se usred lokalnog natjecanja za bariste.En: Instead, she found herself in the middle of a local barista competition.Hr: „Ivana!En: "Ivana!Hr: Drago mi je što si ovdje,“ Luka, organizator natjecanja, pozdravio ju je s velikim osmijehom.En: I'm glad you're here," Luka, the organizer of the competition, greeted her with a big smile.Hr: Ivanino srce je preskočilo.En: Ivana's heart skipped a beat.Hr: Kako će sada priznati da ne zna razlikovati capuccino od caffe latte?En: How was she supposed to admit now that she couldn't tell the difference between a cappuccino and a café latte?Hr: Marko, njezin prijatelj i strastveni poznavatelj kave, stajao je malo dalje, zaintrigiran i nestrpljiv da vidi kakve će se vještine pokazati.En: Marko, her friend and a passionate coffee enthusiast, stood a little further away, intrigued and eager to see what skills would be showcased.Hr: „Hej Ivana, nisi mi rekla da se natječeš!En: "Hey Ivana, you didn't tell me you were competing!"Hr: “ uskliknuo je s iskrom u očima.En: he exclaimed with a spark in his eyes.Hr: Ivana je promrmljala nešto o tome kako želi isprobati nešto novo.En: Ivana mumbled something about wanting to try something new.Hr: „Bit će sjajno!En: "It'll be great!"Hr: “ Luka je rekao, blago poguravši Ivanu prema uređajima.En: Luka said, gently nudging Ivana toward the equipment.Hr: Tako se našla ispred sjajnog aparata za espresso, priborom koji je izgledao kao da je iz budućnosti.En: And so, she found herself in front of a shiny espresso machine, with tools that looked like they were from the future.Hr: Dok je natjecanje započelo, Ivana je odlučila slijediti stari životni savjet: „Pretvaraj se dok ne uspiješ.En: As the competition began, Ivana decided to follow an old piece of life advice: "Fake it until you make it."Hr: “ Nježno je dotaknula aparat i nasmiješila se svima, kao da zna što radi.En: She gently touched the machine and smiled at everyone as if she knew what she was doing.Hr: Ali, u trenutku kad je namjestila parnu mlaznicu, začula se glasna tutnjava, i odjednom je svugdje bilo mlijeko i pjena, kao da je samoborski fašnik stigao u rujnu.En: But the moment she adjusted the steam wand, there was a loud rumble, and suddenly there was milk and foam everywhere, as if Samobor's carnival had arrived in September.Hr: Smijeh je ispunio prostoriju, a Ivana, s pjenom na nosu i smiješkom punim samoprjekora, podigla je ruke u znak predaje.En: Laughter filled the room, and Ivana, with foam on her nose and a smile full of self-reproach, raised her hands in surrender.Hr: Marko i Luka žestoko su pljeskali, a Marko je ponudio: „Što kažeš, da te naučim praviti pravi cappuccino nakon svega ovoga?En: Marko and Luka applauded enthusiastically, and Marko offered, "What do you say, I teach you how to make a real cappuccino after all this?"Hr: “Ivana je prihvatila ponudu s osmijehom.En: Ivana accepted the offer with a smile.Hr: U tom trenutku, shvatila je da je u redu pogriješiti i da se čak i put do katastrofe može pretvoriti u nezaboravnu priču, ako je dovoljno hrabar da se smiješ zajedno s drugima.En: In that moment, she realized that it was okay to make mistakes and that even a road to disaster could turn into an unforgettable story if you were brave enough to laugh along with others.Hr: I tako je, u toplini male pržionice, naučila ne samo umjetnost kave već i dragocjenu životnu lekciju o tome koliko je važno pokušavati nove stvari, čak i kada se plašiš neuspjeha.En: And so, in the warmth of the small roastery, she learned not only the art of coffee but also a valuable life lesson about the importance of trying new things, even when you're afraid of failure.Hr: Kraj dana došao je s prijateljskim čavrljanjem i mirisom svježe skuhane kave – osjećajem pripadnosti i veze.En: The end of the day came with friendly chatter and the scent of freshly brewed coffee—a feeling of belonging and connection.Hr: ...
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