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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.

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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  • Frozen Trails & New Beginnings: Ivana's Journey to Self-Discovery

    Frozen Trails & New Beginnings: Ivana's Journey to Self-Discovery
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Trails & New Beginnings: Ivana's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je padao gustim pahuljicama, prekrivajući Plitvička jezera bijelim pokrivačem.En: Snow was falling in thick flakes, covering the Plitvička jezera with a white blanket.Hr: Ivana, Miro i Jakov krenuli su na planinarenje u ovom čarobnom zimskom krajoliku.En: Ivana, Miro, and Jakov set out for a hike in this magical winter landscape.Hr: Ivana je hodala ispred, odlučna pronaći mir u sebi.En: Ivana walked ahead, determined to find peace within herself.Hr: Bila je trudna mislima o svojoj karijeri.En: She was preoccupied with thoughts about her career.Hr: Željela je osjetiti povezanost s prirodom, možda pronaći odgovore koje traži.En: She wished to feel connected to nature, maybe find the answers she was searching for.Hr: Drveće je bilo pokriveno snijegom, a tišina parka bila je prekrasna.En: The trees were covered in snow, and the silence of the park was breathtaking.Hr: Samo su zvuci koraka po snijegu prekidali tu tišinu.En: Only the sound of footsteps on the snow disrupted that silence.Hr: Miro i Jakov su razgovarali o planovima za proljeće, no Ivana je bila zarobljena u svojim mislima.En: Miro and Jakov talked about plans for spring, but Ivana was trapped in her thoughts.Hr: Pitala se jesu li njezine odluke ispravne.En: She wondered if her decisions were right.Hr: Osjećala je pritisak.En: She felt the pressure.Hr: Kako su hodali sve dalje, staze su postajale klizave.En: As they walked further, the paths became slippery.Hr: Led je bio posvuda.En: Ice was everywhere.Hr: Miro je predložio da možda treba stati.En: Miro suggested they might need to stop.Hr: "Ivana, put je postao opasan", rekao je zabrinuto.En: "Ivana, the path has become dangerous," he said worriedly.Hr: Ivana je stala kraj mosta, gledajući zaleđeni vodopad.En: Ivana stopped near a bridge, looking at the frozen waterfall.Hr: Znala je da mora donijeti odluku.En: She knew she had to make a decision.Hr: Biti oprezna ili riskirati dalje.En: To be cautious or to risk going further.Hr: Srce joj je brzo kucalo od straha, ali isto tako i od želje da pronađe mir.En: Her heart was pounding from fear, but also from the desire to find peace.Hr: Nakon trenutka dubokog razmišljanja, Ivana je uzdahnula.En: After a moment of deep contemplation, Ivana sighed.Hr: Pogledala je preko ramena prema prijateljima i nasmiješila se.En: She looked back at her friends and smiled.Hr: "Moram ići dalje", rekla je.En: "I have to keep going," she said.Hr: Polaganim, sigurnim korakom, krenula je preko snježnog mosta.En: With slow, steady steps, she began to cross the snowy bridge.Hr: Osjećala se slobodnom.En: She felt free.Hr: Led pukne pod njenim nogama, ali osjećala se sigurno.En: The ice cracked under her feet, but she felt secure.Hr: Na drugoj strani mosta, kao da je pronašla novi dio sebe.En: On the other side of the bridge, it was as if she had found a new part of herself.Hr: Vidjela je snijeg koji je svjetlucao na suncu i osjetila kako se teret sa srca polako topi.En: She saw the snow sparkling in the sun and felt the burden in her heart slowly melting away.Hr: Ivana je shvatila da je u redu ne imati sve odgovore.En: Ivana realized it was okay not to have all the answers.Hr: Naučila je prihvatiti nesigurnosti.En: She learned to embrace uncertainties.Hr: Kada se okrenula prijateljima, imala je novi sjaj u očima.En: When she turned to her friends, there was a new sparkle in her eyes.Hr: "Ivana, jesi li dobro?En: "Ivana, are you okay?"Hr: " upitao je Jakov dok su je sustizali.En: asked Jakov as they caught up to her.Hr: "Jesam", odgovorila je s osmijehom.En: "I am," she replied with a smile.Hr: "Spremna sam za nove mogućnosti.En: "I'm ready for new opportunities."Hr: "S obnovljenom energijom, trio se lagano vraćao po stazi, uživajući u prirodnoj ljepoti oko sebe.En: With renewed energy, the trio slowly made their way back along the path, enjoying the natural beauty around them.Hr: Ivana je znala da je pred njom izazovan put, ali bila je odlučna i hrabra.En: Ivana knew that a challenging road lay ahead, but she was determined and brave.Hr: Kada su napustili park, snijeg je nastavio padati, ali Ivana je osjećala toplinu i mir.En: As they left the park, the snow continued to fall, but Ivana felt warmth and peace.Hr: To je bila njezina priča, njezin put.En: This was her story, her path.Hr: I nije se više bojala.En: And she was no longer afraid. Vocabulary Words:flourished: čarobnomblanket: pokrivačemdetermined: odlučnapreoccupied: trudnabreathtaking: prekrasnadisrupted: prekidalitrapped: zarobljenapressure: pritisakslippery: klizavecontemplation: razmišljanjapounding: kucalocautious: opreznarisk: riskiratisecure: sigurnosparkle: sjajopportunities: mogućnostirenewed: obnovljenomembrace: ...
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  • A Squirrel's Steal: How Nature's Mischief Made Magic

    A Squirrel's Steal: How Nature's Mischief Made Magic
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Squirrel's Steal: How Nature's Mischief Made Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Pod krošnjama smrznutih stabala u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera ležao je snijeg.En: Under the canopy of frozen trees in the Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, snow blanketed the ground.Hr: Tišina je obavijala led koji je prekrivao slapove i jezera.En: Silence enveloped the ice covering the waterfalls and lakes.Hr: Sve se činilo kao iz bajke.En: Everything seemed like it was straight out of a fairytale.Hr: Luka, strastveni ljubitelj prirode, uživao je u ovom zimskom spektaklu.En: Luka, a passionate nature lover, enjoyed this winter spectacle.Hr: Bio je tu sa svojim fotoaparatom, u nadi da će uhvatiti savršen prizor za svoj blog.En: He was there with his camera, hoping to capture the perfect scene for his blog.Hr: S njim su bili Ivana i Branimir, njegovi najbolji prijatelji.En: With him were Ivana and Branimir, his best friends.Hr: Dok se Ivana divila ljepoti okoliša, Branimir je pratio vjesti o vremenskim prilikama na svom mobitelu.En: While Ivana admired the beauty of the surroundings, Branimir was tracking the weather updates on his mobile.Hr: "Luka, vidi ovu prognozu, snijeg bi mogao pojačati kasnije", rekao je Branimir, ali Luka ga nije slušao.En: "Luka, check out this forecast, the snow might intensify later," said Branimir, but Luka wasn't listening.Hr: Bio je zauzet traženjem divljih životinja.En: He was busy looking for wildlife.Hr: Upravo kad mu je želudac počeo kruliti, Luka je izvadio sendvič iz ruksaka.En: Just when his stomach began to rumble, Luka pulled a sandwich out of his backpack.Hr: Namjeravao je pojesti nešto prije nego što nastavi s fotografiranjem.En: He intended to eat something before continuing with his photography.Hr: Ali, nepoznat mučenika, mala vjeverica promatrala je iz sjene.En: Unbeknownst to him, a little squirrel was watching from the shadows.Hr: Dok je Luka promatrao krajolik, pojavila se rijetka ptica sjajnih boja.En: As Luka was observing the landscape, a rare bird of brilliant colors appeared.Hr: Luka nije mogao vjerovati svojoj sreći.En: Luka couldn't believe his luck.Hr: Prilika je bila savršena!En: The opportunity was perfect!Hr: Podigao je fotoaparat da snimi pticu, no u tom trenutku vjeverica je skočila i ugrabila njegov sendvič.En: He raised his camera to capture the bird, but at that moment the squirrel jumped and snatched his sandwich.Hr: Luka je ostao zatečen.En: Luka was taken aback.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala promatrajući scenu.En: Ivana laughed as she watched the scene.Hr: “Vidi, vjeverica je pobjegla s tvojim ručkom!”En: “Look, the squirrel has run off with your lunch!”Hr: Branimir je dodao: “Izgleda da voli tvoje sendviče više od tebe!”En: Branimir added: “Looks like it loves your sandwiches more than you!”Hr: Luka je brzo morao odlučiti.En: Luka had to make a quick decision.Hr: Želja za sendvičem bila je velika, ali prilika da zabilježi rijetku pticu bila je nezamjenjiva.En: The craving for the sandwich was strong, but the chance to capture the rare bird was irreplaceable.Hr: Odlučio je pustiti vjevericu s plijenom i usredotočio se na pticu.En: He decided to let the squirrel keep the loot and focused on the bird.Hr: Upravo kada je uspio uhvatiti savršen kadar, vjeverica je, u duhu nestašnosti, uskočila u kadar.En: Just as he managed to get the perfect shot, the squirrel, in a spirit of mischief, jumped into the frame.Hr: Jedna brzinska slika.En: One quick shot.Hr: Klik! Fotografija je ispala komična.En: Click! The photograph turned out comical.Hr: Rijetka ptica u pozadini, a u prednjem planu vjeverica koja drži sendvič u šapama.En: The rare bird in the background, and in the foreground, the squirrel holding the sandwich in its paws.Hr: Luka nije mogao vjerovati svojim očima.En: Luka couldn't believe his eyes.Hr: Ivana i Branimir nisu prestajali smijati se.En: Ivana and Branimir couldn't stop laughing.Hr: Po povratku kući, Luka je odlučio podijeliti fotografiju na svom blogu.En: Upon returning home, Luka decided to share the photograph on his blog.Hr: Neočekivana kombinacija privukla je pažnju.En: The unexpected combination caught attention.Hr: Fotografija je postala viralna, a Luka je stekao nove pratitelje. Više nego što je ikada sanjao.En: The photo went viral, and Luka gained more followers than he had ever dreamed of.Hr: Ova spontanost naučila je Luku važnu lekciju.En: This spontaneity taught Luka an important lesson.Hr: Ponekad je najbolje prepustiti se trenutku i prihvatiti neočekivane događaje.En: Sometimes it's best to surrender to the moment and embrace unexpected events.Hr: Uz osmijeh, zaključio je da bi ponekad priroda bila znatno živopisnija od bilo koje pažljivo planirane fotografije.En: With a smile, he concluded that sometimes nature would be far more vivid...
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  • Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure

    Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Discovering Winter Wonders: A Plitvice Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je hodala ispred grupe turista kroz zimski krajolik Nacionalnog parka Plitvička jezera.En: Ivana was walking in front of a group of tourists through the winter landscape of Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Hladni zimski povjetarac širio se dolinom.En: The cold winter breeze spread through the valley.Hr: Bijele pahulje snijega još su padale, stvarajući prekrasan prizor.En: White snowflakes were still falling, creating a beautiful scene.Hr: Ivana je voljela prirodu i bila je sretna što je mogla dijeliti ljepotu parka sa svima.En: Ivana loved nature and was happy to share the beauty of the park with everyone.Hr: Petar i Ana su hodali uz nju, uživajući u svježem zraku.En: Petar and Ana walked beside her, enjoying the fresh air.Hr: Petar je bio zapanjen koliko prekrasnih prizora postoji, unatoč hladnoći.En: Petar was amazed by how many beautiful sights there were, despite the cold.Hr: Ana je nosila debelu zimski jaknu i poskakivala od uzbuđenja.En: Ana wore a thick winter jacket and was bouncing with excitement.Hr: Međutim, neki turisti iza njih nisu bili tako oduševljeni.En: However, some tourists behind them were not as enthusiastic.Hr: Hladnoća je bila jaka, a nekoliko njih se žalilo na hladne prste i mukotrpni hod po snijegu.En: The cold was strong, and a few of them complained about cold fingers and the arduous walk through the snow.Hr: Ivana je osjećala pritisak.En: Ivana felt the pressure.Hr: Htjela je inspirirati sve prisutne i pokazati im čaroliju snježnog krajolika.En: She wanted to inspire everyone present and show them the magic of the snowy landscape.Hr: No, nedostatak interesa nekih turista činio je zadatak težim.En: But the lack of interest from some tourists made the task more difficult.Hr: "Imam bolji plan," rekla je Ivana, pokušavajući povratiti pozornost grupe.En: "I have a better plan," said Ivana, trying to regain the group's attention.Hr: "Idemo malo riskirati i otkriti predivan prizor.En: "Let's take a little risk and discover a beautiful scene.Hr: Kako vam to zvuči?En: How does that sound to you?"Hr: " S mrmljanim odobravanjem, krenula je prema alternativnom putu.En: With murmured approval, she headed toward an alternative path.Hr: Staza je bila malo složenija.En: The trail was a bit more complex.Hr: Snježni putovi bili su klizavi i zahtijevali su dodatnu pažnju.En: The snowy paths were slippery and required extra care.Hr: No, Ivana je bila uvjerena u svoj odabir.En: However, Ivana was confident in her choice.Hr: Grupa je polako pratila kroz gustu šumu prekrivenom bjelinom.En: The group slowly followed through the dense forest covered in white.Hr: Na kraju, stigli su na prostrano vidikovce.En: In the end, they arrived at a spacious viewpoint.Hr: Pogled je bio nevjerojatan.En: The view was incredible.Hr: Zaleđena jezera i slapovi sjajili su na zimskoj sunčevoj svjetlosti.En: Frozen lakes and waterfalls gleamed in the winter sunlight.Hr: Voda je ledila u sredini pada, stvarajući predivne ledene skulpture.En: The water froze mid-fall, creating beautiful ice sculptures.Hr: Tišina i ljepota krajolika oduzeli su dah svim turistima.En: The silence and beauty of the landscape took the breath away from all the tourists.Hr: "Prekrasno," rekla je Ana, ushićeno gledajući prizor.En: "Beautiful," said Ana, gazing at the scene excitedly.Hr: Čak su i oni najmanje zainteresirani turisti bili osupnuti.En: Even the least interested tourists were stunned.Hr: Petar je fotografirao, želeći zabilježiti ove divne trenutke.En: Petar took photographs, wanting to capture these wonderful moments.Hr: Ivana je osjetila olakšanje i sreću gledajući zadovoljne turiste.En: Ivana felt relief and happiness watching the satisfied tourists.Hr: Razveselilo ju je što su svi ostavili svoje brige iza sebe i uživali.En: It delighted her that everyone left their worries behind and enjoyed themselves.Hr: Kad je vožnja završila, turisti su se okupili oko Ivane kako bi joj zahvalili.En: When the tour ended, the tourists gathered around Ivana to thank her.Hr: "Hvala vam, Ivana," rekao je Petar.En: "Thank you, Ivana," said Petar.Hr: "Ovo je bilo nevjerojatno iskustvo.En: "This was an incredible experience."Hr: "Ivana je sa zahvalnošću prihvatila njihove riječi.En: Ivana gratefully accepted their words.Hr: Osjetila je kako se njezina strast vraća s novom snagom.En: She felt her passion returning with new strength.Hr: Uspjela je suočiti se s izazovom i riješiti ga.En: She managed to face the challenge and resolve it.Hr: Nasmijala se, uzvraćajući pozdrave i uživajući u toplini osjećaja uspjeha dok su turisti polako odlazili, držeći uspomene na prekrasnu zimu na Plitvicama.En: She smiled, exchanging farewells and enjoying the warmth of success as the tourists ...
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