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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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  • Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual

    Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing Coffee Chaos: Ivan's Morning Ritual Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dok svakim korakom Ivan osjeti hladni dah zimskog vjetra, veselo zvono nad vratima kafića najavi njegov dolazak.En: As each step brought Ivan the cold breath of the winter wind, the cheerful bell above the café door announced his arrival.Hr: Kafić, smješten uz Dubrovnikove impozantne zidine, bio je oaza topline i ugodnosti.En: The café, nestled next to Dubrovnik's imposing walls, was an oasis of warmth and comfort.Hr: U zraku se širio miris svježe pripremljene kave i domaćih kolača.En: The air was filled with the aroma of freshly made coffee and homemade cakes.Hr: Na policama su stajali kroasani i štrukli, kao da čekaju da ih netko izabere.En: On the shelves stood croissants and štrukli, as if waiting to be chosen by someone.Hr: Ivan, inače točan poput satnog mehanizma, dolazio je svaki dan u isto vrijeme, točno u osam.En: Ivan, as punctual as clockwork, arrived every day at the same time, precisely at eight.Hr: Sjeo bi kraj velikog prozora i promatrao kako sunčeve zrake ljube zidine.En: He would sit by the big window and watch as the sun's rays kissed the walls.Hr: Marina, brbljava konobarica, uvijek je bila spremna na šalu.En: Marina, the chatty waitress, was always ready for a joke.Hr: "Dobro jutro, Ivane!En: "Good morning, Ivan!Hr: Jesi li spreman za svoju savršenu kavu?En: Are you ready for your perfect coffee?"Hr: ""Uvijek, Marina.En: "Always, Marina.Hr: Molim te, bijela kava, dva šećera, bez pjene," odgovorio bi Ivan s osmijehom koji je sugerirao strpljenje iz ljubaznosti.En: Please, white coffee, two sugars, no foam," Ivan would reply with a smile that suggested patience out of courtesy.Hr: No, bilo je to daleko od svakodnevne stvarnosti.En: Yet, it was far from everyday reality.Hr: Svakog jutra nešto bi pošlo po zlu.En: Every morning something would go wrong.Hr: Jedan dan nestalo bi šećera, drugi dan bi umjesto bijele kave dobio crni espresso s duplom pjenom.En: One day, there would be no sugar; another day, instead of white coffee, he would get a black espresso with double foam.Hr: Marina bi se ispričavala, ali čini se da je kaos jednostavno način na koji je kava u kafiću radila.En: Marina would apologize, but it seemed that chaos was simply the way coffee functioned in the café.Hr: Ivan, koji nikad nije volio nered, jednog je jutra odlučio: "Marina, danas ćemo zajedno napraviti kavu!En: Ivan, who never liked disorder, one morning decided: "Marina, today we're going to make the coffee together!"Hr: " Iznenađena, ali oduševljena, Marina prihvati njegov prijedlog.En: Surprised but delighted, Marina accepted his proposal.Hr: Dok su se zajedno motali oko aparata, Ivan je naučio nešto o improvizaciji, a Marina je pazila na točan omjer sastojaka.En: As they fumbled together around the machine, Ivan learned something about improvisation, and Marina kept an eye on the exact proportions of ingredients.Hr: Konačno, savršena bijela kava stajala je pred Ivanom kao nagrada za njihov timski rad.En: Finally, the perfect white coffee stood before Ivan as a reward for their teamwork.Hr: Baš kad je Ivan posegnuo za šalicom, Luka, šaljivdžija koji bi često svratio na svoju jutarnju dozu kofeina, slučajno ju prevrne prolazeći.En: Just as Ivan reached for the cup, Luka, the jokester who often came by for his morning caffeine fix, accidentally knocked it over as he passed.Hr: Kava se prolije po stolu, baš kao i svaki put do sada.En: The coffee spilled over the table, just like every time before.Hr: Umjesto da se naljuti, Ivan se nasmije.En: Instead of getting angry, Ivan laughed.Hr: Prepoznao je da je tog dana, na neobičan način, doživio nešto dragocjeno.En: He realized that on that day, in an unusual way, he experienced something precious.Hr: "Nema veze, Luka," reče kroz smijeh, "Mogli bismo reći da si ti naš tjedni iznenadni trenutak.En: "No worries, Luka," he said with a laugh, "We could say you're our weekly surprise moment."Hr: "Marina se nasmije, Luki je bilo pomalo neugodno, ali i on se nasmije.En: Marina laughed, Luka felt a bit embarrassed, but he laughed too.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je ponekad bolje pustiti stvari da teku svojim tijekom.En: Ivan realized that sometimes it's better to let things take their course.Hr: Nered kafića postao je dio njegove jutarnje rutine, a prijateljstvo s Marinom i Lukom njegova svakodnevna radost.En: The café's chaos became part of his morning routine, and his friendship with Marina and Luka his daily joy.Hr: I tako su zimsko jutro i smijeh postali dio neobičnog rituala kojeg je Ivan počeo cijeniti više od savršeno pripremljene kave.En: And so, the winter morning and laughter became part of an unusual ritual that Ivan began to appreciate more than a perfectly made coffee. Vocabulary Words:imposing: impozantneoasis:...
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  • Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation

    Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Sweets of the Season: A Carnival Tale of Love and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski zrak ispunjen je mirisom cimeta i karanfila.En: The winter air is filled with the scent of cinnamon and cloves.Hr: Dolac tržnica vrvi ljudima.En: Dolac market is bustling with people.Hr: Ana, Ivan i Mia šetaju među štandovima.En: Ana, Ivan, and Mia are walking among the stalls.Hr: Ana nosi debeli kaput i vuneni šal.En: Ana is wearing a thick coat and a woolen scarf.Hr: Nasmijana je i uzbuđena.En: She is smiling and excited.Hr: Blizu je Korizmeni karneval.En: The Lenten carnival is near.Hr: "Ivan, trebamo dobar kvasac i svježe voće za fritule," kaže Ana odlučno.En: "Ivan, we need good yeast and fresh fruit for fritters," says Ana decisively.Hr: Ivan klima glavom i gleda oko sebe.En: Ivan nods and looks around.Hr: "Vidimo ima li raspucala kora od naranče.En: "Let's see if they have cracked orange peels.Hr: To daje najbolji okus," doda on.En: They give the best flavor," he adds.Hr: Mia se zaustavi kod štanda sa začinima.En: Mia stops at the spice stall.Hr: "Pogledajte ovaj cimet!En: "Look at this cinnamon!Hr: Mogli bismo dodati i malo mrvljene čokolade.En: We could also add a bit of crumbled chocolate.Hr: Bio bi to zanimljiv dodatak," predlaže ona veselo.En: That would be an interesting addition," she suggests cheerfully.Hr: Ana se nasmije.En: Ana laughs.Hr: "Mia, uvijek imaš lude ideje.En: "Mia, you always have crazy ideas.Hr: Ali fokusirajmo se.En: But let's stay focused."Hr: "Tržnica je prepuna.En: The market is crowded.Hr: Ljudi nose košare pune svježeg povrća i voća, sve pokriveno snijegom.En: People carry baskets full of fresh vegetables and fruit, all covered in snow.Hr: Blagdan je sutra.En: The holiday is tomorrow.Hr: Ana mora biti brza.En: Ana must be quick.Hr: No, mnogi sastojci su već prodani.En: But many ingredients are already sold out.Hr: Usred gužve, Ana primjećuje da je ponestalo najvažnijeg: svježeg limuna za fritule.En: In the middle of the crowd, Ana notices that the most important thing is missing: fresh lemons for the fritters.Hr: "O, ne!En: "Oh, no!Hr: Što ćemo sada?En: What will we do now?"Hr: " uzdahne Ana zabrinuto.En: sighs Ana worriedly.Hr: Ivan joj stavi ruku na rame.En: Ivan puts a hand on her shoulder.Hr: "Možemo pokušati s nečim drugim.En: "We can try something else.Hr: Što misliš?En: What do you think?"Hr: "Ana pogleda u Mia.En: Ana looks at Mia.Hr: "Možda stvarno trebamo isprobati tvoj prijedlog s čokoladom.En: "Maybe we really should try your chocolate suggestion."Hr: "Dok vrijeme prolazi, oblaci se zadebljavaju, a snijeg počinje padati sve jače.En: As time passes, the clouds thicken, and the snow begins to fall more heavily.Hr: Tri prijatelja požure prema izlazu sa tržnice, puni vrećica s onim što su našli.En: The three friends hurry towards the market exit, their bags filled with what they found.Hr: Kod kuće, Ana počinje kuhati.En: At home, Ana starts cooking.Hr: Miješa tijesto za fritule, dodaje cimet, čokoladu i suhe narančine kore.En: She mixes the dough for the fritters, adding cinnamon, chocolate, and dried orange peels.Hr: Čokolada se topi, stvarajući mješavinu bogatog okusa.En: The chocolate melts, creating a blend of rich flavor.Hr: Kuhinja miriše božanstveno.En: The kitchen smells divine.Hr: Poslužuje nove fritule svojoj obitelji.En: She serves the new fritters to her family.Hr: Svi su sumnjičavi, ali nakon prvog zalogaja, lica im se razvuku u osmijeh.En: They are all skeptical, but after the first bite, their faces light up with smiles.Hr: "Ovo je odlično, Ana!En: "This is great, Ana!Hr: Njami," kaže Ivan.En: Yummy," says Ivan.Hr: Ana zadovoljno sjedi, shvativši da tradicija nije u receptu, već u osjećaju dijeljenja i radosti.En: Ana sits contentedly, realizing that tradition is not in the recipe but in the feeling of sharing and joy.Hr: Ovo će biti karneval koji će pamtiti, ne po savršenstvu, već po inovaciji i ljubavi.En: This will be a carnival to remember, not for perfection but for innovation and love.Hr: Dok su se lampice treptale u daljini, Ana zna da su prave vrijednosti u zajedništvu i kreativnosti.En: As the lights twinkle in the distance, Ana knows that true values lie in togetherness and creativity.Hr: Karneval je pravi tren za slavlje života, uz stare i nove okuse.En: The carnival is the perfect time to celebrate life, with old and new flavors.Hr: I tako uz osmijehe i puno smijeha, zima na Dolcu ta večer završava u toplini i veselju.En: And so, with smiles and lots of laughter, winter at Dolac ends that evening in warmth and joy. Vocabulary Words:cinnamon: cimetcloves: karanfilabustling: vrvistall: štandwoolen: vuneniscarf: šalLenten: Korizmeniyeast: kvasacdecisively: odlučnocracked: raspucalapeel: korafritter: fritulacheerfully: veselosighs: ...
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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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