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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.

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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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  • Reviving Folklore: A Librarian's Festive Triumph in Zagreb

    Reviving Folklore: A Librarian's Festive Triumph in Zagreb
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Reviving Folklore: A Librarian's Festive Triumph in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je lagano prekrivao trg ispred komunalne knjižnice u Zagrebu.En: Snow was gently covering the square in front of the municipal library in Zagreb.Hr: Hladni zrak bio je kao šiljci, ali unutar knjižnice bilo je toplo i ugodno.En: The cold air was sharp like spikes, but inside the library, it was warm and cozy.Hr: Drvene police bile su krcate knjigama, a kutak posvećen hrvatskim legendama i folkloru blistao je u toplom svjetlu.En: The wooden shelves were packed with books, and a corner dedicated to Croatian legends and folklore glowed in the warm light.Hr: Jakov je bio među policama, pažljivo pregledavajući naslove.En: Jakov was among the shelves, carefully browsing the titles.Hr: Jakov je bio knjižničar, poznat po svom redoslijedu i tajnoj strasti prema hrvatskom folkloru.En: Jakov was a librarian, known for his organization and secret passion for Croatian folklore.Hr: Njegova misija bila je organizirati književni festival koji je promovirao ovaj dio bogate kulturne baštine.En: His mission was to organize a literary festival that promoted this part of a rich cultural heritage.Hr: Bilo je teško; uprava knjižnice sumnjala je u uspjeh zbog mališnog budžeta i niskog interesa zajednice.En: It was challenging; the library management doubted the success due to the small budget and low community interest.Hr: Tog dana, dok je stajao među knjigama, razmišljao je.En: That day, as he stood among the books, he was deep in thought.Hr: „Treba mi pomoć,“ rekao je sam sebi.En: "I need help," he said to himself.Hr: Odjednom, poznato lice ušlo je kroz vrata.En: Suddenly, a familiar face walked through the door.Hr: Nina, studentica književnosti s velikim osmijehom, često je dolazila potražiti inspiraciju za svoje studije.En: Nina, a literature student with a big smile, often came to seek inspiration for her studies.Hr: „Dobar dan, Jakove!“ povikala je veselo.En: "Good day, Jakov!" she called cheerfully.Hr: Jakov ju je pozdravio, zahvalan na njenom dolasku.En: Jakov greeted her, grateful for her arrival.Hr: Prijateljski razgovor ubrzo se pretvorio u uzbudljivi plan.En: A friendly conversation soon turned into an exciting plan.Hr: „Nina, možeš li mi pomoći s festivalom?“ upitao je.En: "Nina, can you help me with the festival?" he asked.Hr: Nina je bila oduševljena.En: Nina was thrilled.Hr: „Naravno! Imamo toliko sjajnih ideja. Možemo donijeti mlade pripovjedače, lokalne umjetnike i tradicionalne priče!“En: "Of course! We have so many great ideas. We can bring young storytellers, local artists, and traditional stories!"Hr: Zajedno su osmislili plan koji je uključivao pripovijedanje, radionice i izložbe umjetnina inspirirane folklorom.En: Together, they devised a plan that included storytelling, workshops, and art exhibitions inspired by folklore.Hr: Bilo je sve jednostavno, a opet očaravajuće.En: It was all simple yet enchanting.Hr: Nekoliko dana kasnije, sastanak s upravom bio je napet.En: A few days later, the meeting with the management was tense.Hr: Jakov je predstavio njihove ideje.En: Jakov presented their ideas.Hr: „Zajednica će obožavati ove priče. Trebamo slaviti našu kulturu!“ rekao je s velikim žarom.En: "The community will love these stories. We need to celebrate our culture!" he said with great fervor.Hr: Uz Ninu kraj sebe, argumentima i posvećenošću uvjerio je skeptike.En: With Nina by his side, his arguments and dedication convinced the skeptics.Hr: Ubrzo je došao dan festivala.En: The day of the festival arrived soon enough.Hr: Unatoč hladnom vremenu, knjižnica je bila puna.En: Despite the cold weather, the library was full.Hr: Ljudi su se okupljali, slušajući fascinantne priče o vilama, vješticama i junacima iz starih legendi.En: People gathered, listening to fascinating stories of fairies, witches, and heroes from old legends.Hr: Djeca su uživala u radionicama, a odrasli su se divili umjetninama.En: Children enjoyed the workshops, and adults admired the artworks.Hr: Do kraja dana, bilo je jasno – festival je bio uspjeh.En: By the end of the day, it was clear—the festival was a success.Hr: Jakov je stekao novo povjerenje u sebe, vidići nasmiješena lica sudionika i oživljeno zanimanje za folklor.En: Jakov gained new confidence, seeing the smiling faces of the participants and the revived interest in folklore.Hr: Dok je promatrao knjižnicu ispunjenu životom, osjetio je kako je postao važan dio zajednice.En: As he observed the library filled with life, he felt he had become an important part of the community.Hr: S osmijehom je stajao kraj Nine, znajući da je njegova ljubav prema folkloru sada dijeljena među mnogima.En: With a smile, he stood next to Nina, knowing that his love of folklore was now shared by ...
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  • Winter Harmony: A School Performance in Dubrovnik

    Winter Harmony: A School Performance in Dubrovnik
    Jan 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Harmony: A School Performance in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zima je u Dubrovniku.En: It's winter in Dubrovnik.Hr: Snijeg prekriva krovove i dvorišta.En: Snow covers the roofs and yards.Hr: U staroj zgradi pored Jadranskog mora nalazi se internat.En: In an old building by the Adriatic Sea, there is a boarding school.Hr: U njemu učenici pripremaju zimski nastup.En: Inside it, students are preparing for the winter performance.Hr: Stara kamena zgrada odiše poviješću, ali unutra vlada mladenačka energija.En: The old stone building exudes history, but inside it is filled with youthful energy.Hr: Josip sjedi u knjižnici.En: Josip is sitting in the library.Hr: Zabrinut je.En: He is worried.Hr: Uskoro je zimski nastup škole.En: The school's winter performance is soon.Hr: Htio bi impresionirati sve, posebno Anu.En: He wants to impress everyone, especially Ana.Hr: Često razmišlja o njoj.En: He often thinks about her.Hr: S druge strane, Luka je uvijek najbolji.En: On the other hand, Luka is always the best.Hr: Josip se boji da neće biti dovoljno dobar.En: Josip fears he won't be good enough.Hr: Dok vježba pjesmu, ruke mu drhte.En: While practicing the song, his hands are trembling.Hr: Strah ga je nastupa.En: He is afraid of the performance.Hr: "Što ako pogriješim?En: "What if I make a mistake?"Hr: " pita se.En: he asks himself.Hr: Zna da mora razgovarati s Anom.En: He knows he needs to talk to Ana.Hr: Ona uvijek zna što treba reći.En: She always knows what to say.Hr: Ana je u kantini.En: Ana is in the cafeteria.Hr: Josip skuplja hrabrost i prilazi joj.En: Josip gathers courage and approaches her.Hr: "Ana, mogu li te na trenutak?En: "Ana, can I talk to you for a moment?"Hr: " pita.En: he asks.Hr: Ana se smiješi.En: Ana smiles.Hr: "Naravno, Josipe," kaže ona.En: "Of course, Josip," she replies.Hr: "Brine me nastup," prizna Josip.En: "I'm worried about the performance," Josip admits.Hr: "Bojiš se?En: "Are you afraid?"Hr: " pita Ana sa suosjećanjem.En: Ana asks with compassion.Hr: Josip klima glavom.En: Josip nods.Hr: "I ja sam nekad bila.En: "I was once too.Hr: Mogu ti pomoći," predlaže Ana.En: I can help you," Ana suggests.Hr: Josip pristaje uz Aninu pomoć.En: Josip agrees to Ana's help.Hr: Zajedno provode sate vježbajući.En: They spend hours practicing together.Hr: Ana ga hrabri.En: Ana encourages him.Hr: "Vjeruj u sebe.En: "Believe in yourself.Hr: To je najvažnije," kaže ona.En: That's the most important thing," she says.Hr: Došao je dan generalne probe.En: The day of the dress rehearsal has arrived.Hr: Nervozan Josip izlazi na pozornicu.En: Nervous, Josip steps onto the stage.Hr: Zaboravio je riječi, ali Ana mu šapće iz publike, podsjeća ga na savjete.En: He forgets the words, but Ana whispers to him from the audience, reminding him of the advice.Hr: Josip duboko udahne.En: Josip takes a deep breath.Hr: Sledeću pjesmu pjeva s osjećajem.En: He sings the next song with feeling.Hr: Na pravi nastup Josip izlazi s više samopouzdanja.En: For the actual performance, Josip walks out with more confidence.Hr: Kad zapjeva, publika šuti.En: When he sings, the audience is silent.Hr: Glas mu je snažan, a riječi jasne.En: His voice is strong, and the words are clear.Hr: Završi s aplauzom i osmijehom.En: He finishes with applause and a smile.Hr: Svi su impresionirani, čak i Luka.En: Everyone is impressed, even Luka.Hr: Nakon nastupa Ana prilazi Josipu.En: After the performance, Ana approaches Josip.Hr: "Bila si mi velika podrška," kaže Josip s osmijehom.En: "You were a great support to me," Josip says with a smile.Hr: "Uvijek ću biti tu," odgovara Ana, gledajući ga prijateljski.En: "I will always be here," Ana replies, looking at him friendly.Hr: Josip je ponosan na svoj uspjeh.En: Josip is proud of his success.Hr: Naučio je surađivati i vjerovati u vlastite sposobnosti.En: He learned to collaborate and believe in his own abilities.Hr: Postao je dio školske zajednice i postavio temelje za novo prijateljstvo s Anom.En: He became part of the school community and laid the foundation for a new friendship with Ana.Hr: I dok zimska noć nadvija školu, Josip zna da je ovo samo početak.En: And as the winter night looms over the school, Josip knows that this is just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:snow: snijegcovers: prekrivaroof: krovboard: internatexudes: odišeyouthful: mladenačkaworried: zabrinutimpress: impresioniratitrembling: drhtemistake: pogriješimcourage: hrabrostapproaches: prilazicompassion: suosjećanjemrehearsal: generalne probenervous: nervozanaudience: publikawhispers: šapćereminding: podsjećaadvice: savjeticonfidence: samopouzdanjeapplause: aplauzproud: ponosansuccess: uspjehcollaborate: surađivatiabilities: sposobnosticommunity: zajednicefoundation: temeljefriendship: prijateljstvolooms: nadvijabeginning: početak
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  • Braving the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Growth

    Braving the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Growth
    Jan 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Braving the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je lagano padao na brda oko internata, bijele pahulje su prekrivale crvenu ciglu zgrada.En: Snow was gently falling on the hills around the boarding school, white flakes covering the red brick buildings.Hr: U hodniku škole, Mateo je stajao kraj prozora, gledajući van kroz mrazom prekriveno staklo.En: In the school hallway, Mateo stood by the window, looking outside through the frost-covered glass.Hr: Unutra je bilo toplo, ali Mateo je osjećao hladnoću u trbuhu.En: Inside, it was warm, but Mateo felt a chill in his stomach.Hr: Danas je dan prezentacije za povijest.En: Today was the day of the history presentation.Hr: Mateo, Ivana i Katarina radili su na projektu tjednima.En: Mateo, Ivana, and Katarina had been working on the project for weeks.Hr: Ivana je često bila ta koja je sve zabavljala, ali sada se i Mateo morao nasmiješiti čuvši njezin glas dok je pričala šalu.En: Ivana was often the one who entertained everyone, but now Mateo had to smile, hearing her voice as she told a joke.Hr: "Mateo, ne brini, ja ću govoriti. Ti sjajno pripremaš, ali priča... priča je moj teren!", rekla je Ivana i namignula.En: "Mateo, don't worry, I’ll do the talking. You prepare wonderfully, but talking... that's my domain!" Ivana said with a wink.Hr: Mateo je odmahnuo glavom, ali se ipak zahvalno nasmiješio.En: Mateo shook his head but smiled with gratitude nonetheless.Hr: U učionici, Katarina je tiho postavljala projektor.En: In the classroom, Katarina was quietly setting up the projector.Hr: Bila je zadužena za vizualne pomagala.En: She was in charge of the visual aids.Hr: Mateo je znao koliko joj je bilo teško progovoriti, ali njezine ideje su uvijek bile briljantne.En: Mateo knew how difficult it was for her to speak up, but her ideas were always brilliant.Hr: "Sve će biti u redu, Katarina," šapnuo je.En: "Everything will be fine, Katarina," he whispered.Hr: Sati su prošli, zima vani sve oštrija, ali unutra je atmosfera postajala sve toplija kako je sunce ulazilo kroz velike prozore učionice za povijest.En: Hours passed, the winter outside growing harsher, but inside, the atmosphere became warmer as the sun shone through the large history classroom windows.Hr: Učitelj je bio spreman.En: The teacher was ready.Hr: "Mateo, Ivana, Katarina, vaš red je," rekao je blago.En: "Mateo, Ivana, Katarina, it's your turn," he said gently.Hr: Ivana je stala pred razred, samopouzdanje joj je inače bilo zavidno, ali sada, s pogledima kolega uprtim u nju, Ivana je zastala.En: Ivana stood in front of the class, her usual confidence enviable, but now, with her classmates' eyes on her, she hesitated.Hr: Mateo je osjetio kako joj ruke podrhtavaju.En: Mateo noticed her hands trembling.Hr: Znao je da mora nešto učiniti.En: He knew he had to do something.Hr: Mateo je duboko udahnuo i stao kraj Ivane.En: Mateo took a deep breath and stood next to Ivana.Hr: Počeo je govoriti, riječi su same tekle, brže nego ikad.En: He began to speak, words flowing more easily than ever.Hr: Katarina je, potaknuta njegovom hrabrošću, projicirala slike na platno, svaka je točno pratila Mateoove riječi.En: Encouraged by his courage, Katarina projected the images onto the screen, each perfectly following Mateo's words.Hr: Mateo je primijetio kako su Ivana i Katarina gledale s divljenjem.En: Mateo noticed how Ivana and Katarina watched with admiration.Hr: Kad je prezentacija završila, učitelj je pljeskao, a s njim i cijeli razred.En: When the presentation ended, the teacher applauded, along with the entire class.Hr: Mateo, Ivana i Katarina sjeli su, srce im je brže kucalo, ali sada od radosti, ne od straha.En: Mateo, Ivana, and Katarina sat down, their hearts beating faster, but now from joy, not fear.Hr: "Bio si odličan, Mateo," rekla je Katarina tiho dok su izlazili.En: "You were excellent, Mateo," Katarina said quietly as they left.Hr: "Ivana, i ti," dodala je.En: "Ivana, you too," she added.Hr: Ivana je uhvatila Katarininu ruku.En: Ivana grabbed Katarina's hand.Hr: "Bez tebe ne bi bilo ovako dobro," kazala je.En: "It wouldn't have been this good without you," she said.Hr: Tada su sve troje osjetili kako se nešto promijenilo.En: Then all three felt that something had changed.Hr: Mateo je porazio svoj strah, Ivana je naučila važnost pripreme, a Katarina je shvatila koliko je vrijedna.En: Mateo had conquered his fear, Ivana learned the importance of preparation, and Katarina realized her worth.Hr: U okruženju starog internata, prijateljstvo je procvjetalo, toplina u srcu nadmašila je led zimske oluje.En: In the setting of the old boarding school, friendship bloomed, and the warmth in their hearts outshone the icy winter storm. Vocabulary Words:gently: laganoboarding school: internatflakes: pahuljefrost: ...
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