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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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  • From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey

    From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey
    Jan 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Split je bio hladan tog zimskog jutra, ali unutar zgrade Međunarodne zračne luke vladala je užurbanost.En: Split was cold that winter morning, but inside the building of the International Airport, there was a bustle.Hr: Marin je stajao u redu za ukrcaj, osjećajući laganu nervozu.En: Marin stood in line for boarding, feeling slightly nervous.Hr: Bio je mlad arhitekt, odlazio je na važan poslovni sastanak sa stranim klijentom.En: He was a young architect, going for an important business meeting with a foreign client.Hr: Trebao je napraviti dobar dojam.En: He needed to make a good impression.Hr: Pazeći na svaki detalj, Marin je još jednom provjerio svoje dokumente i laptop s prezentacijom.En: Paying attention to every detail, Marin checked his documents and presentation laptop once more.Hr: Kad je konačno ušao u avion, Marin je osjetio olakšanje.En: When he finally boarded the plane, Marin felt relieved.Hr: Avion je bio topao, za razliku od hladnoće vani.En: The plane was warm, unlike the cold outside.Hr: Sjedeći pored njega, bila je Ivana, iskusna putnica.En: Sitting next to him was Ivana, an experienced traveler.Hr: "Prvi put letiš u ovo doba godine?En: "Is this your first time flying at this time of year?"Hr: ", pitala je s osmijehom.En: she asked with a smile.Hr: Marin je kimnuo, pokušavajući ne pokazati nervozu.En: Marin nodded, trying not to show his nervousness.Hr: Pitala ga je nešto o njegovom putovanju, i dok su razgovarali, zvuk aviona pripremao ga je za polijetanje.En: She asked him something about his trip, and as they talked, the sound of the plane prepared him for takeoff.Hr: Ana, stjuardesa, srdačno je pozdravila sve putnike.En: Ana, the flight attendant, warmly greeted all the passengers.Hr: Svi su se udobno smjestili, a Marin je uzbuđeno gledao u ekran ispred sebe.En: Everyone settled in comfortably, and Marin excitedly looked at the screen in front of him.Hr: Bio je to važan trenutak za njega.En: It was a significant moment for him.Hr: No, ubrzo nakon polijetanja, dogodilo se nešto neočekivano.En: But, shortly after takeoff, something unexpected happened.Hr: Par sati u letu, iz kabine se prolomio poziv za pomoć.En: A few hours into the flight, a call for help echoed from the cabin.Hr: Putnik nekoliko redova ispred je kolabirao.En: A passenger a few rows ahead had collapsed.Hr: Ana je odmah požurila prema njemu, dok su se putnici zabrinuto okretali.En: Ana immediately rushed to him, while the passengers turned around concerned.Hr: Marin se na tren borio sa sobom.En: Marin struggled with himself for a moment.Hr: Znao je da je svaka minuta važna za njegov sastanak, ali gledajući kaotičnu situaciju, odlučio je pomoći.En: He knew every minute was crucial for his meeting, but looking at the chaotic situation, he decided to help.Hr: Zajedno s Anom, Marin je pokušao smiriti situaciju.En: Together with Ana, Marin tried to calm the situation.Hr: Ivana, koja je sjedila pored njega, ponudila je svoju prvu pomoć.En: Ivana, who was sitting next to him, offered her first aid.Hr: U nestabilnim okolnostima, odlučili su skratiti let i vratiti se u Split.En: In unstable circumstances, they decided to shorten the flight and return to Split.Hr: Marin je znao što to znači za njega - propušten sastanak.En: Marin knew what that meant for him - a missed meeting.Hr: Ipak, osjećao je da je pripomogao u ključnom trenutku.En: Still, he felt he contributed in a crucial moment.Hr: Kad su sletjeli, hitna pomoć je već čekala na pisti.En: When they landed, an ambulance was already waiting on the runway.Hr: Bolničari su brzo preuzeli pacijenta, a putnici su odahnuli.En: Paramedics quickly took over the passenger, and the passengers breathed a sigh of relief.Hr: Ana je zahvalno pogledala Marina i Ivanu.En: Ana gratefully looked at Marin and Ivana.Hr: "Bez vas, ne bih to uspjela," rekla je srdačno.En: "Without you, I couldn't have done it," she said warmly.Hr: Iako je Marin propustio svoj let, dobio je podršku od putnika i posade.En: Although Marin missed his flight, he gained the support of the passengers and crew.Hr: Pomogli su mu rezervirati novi let.En: They helped him book a new flight.Hr: U tom trenutku, shvatio je da je postigao nešto važnije od jednog poslovnog sastanka.En: At that moment, he realized he had achieved something more important than a business meeting.Hr: Njegov čin nesebičnosti ostavio je traga.En: His act of selflessness left a mark.Hr: Na kraju dana, Marin je sjedio u zračnoj luci, gledajući kako sunce zalazi iza mora.En: At the end of the day, Marin sat in the airport, watching the sun set behind the sea.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju - iako su poslovni ciljevi bitni, pomaganje drugima donosi istinsku radost.En: He learned an ...
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  • Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport

    Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport
    Jan 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-13-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Franjo Tuđman Airport bio je prepun ljudi unatoč hladnoj zimskoj atmosferi.En: Franjo Tuđman Airport was crowded with people despite the chilly winter atmosphere.Hr: Terminali su bili osvijetljeni svjetlima, a zrakom su odjekivale najave za letove.En: The terminals were lit up with lights, and flight announcements echoed through the air.Hr: Putnici su hodali u zimskim kaputima, vukući kofere po sjajnom podu.En: Travelers walked in winter coats, dragging suitcases across the shiny floor.Hr: Ivan je žurio, izvodeći gotovo maratonske korake.En: Ivan was rushing, taking almost marathon-like steps.Hr: Bio je poslovni čovjek koji je često putovao.En: He was a businessman who traveled often.Hr: Danas je imao važan sastanak u inozemstvu.En: Today he had an important meeting abroad.Hr: Srce mu je ubrzano kucalo, ali to je pripisivao žurbi.En: His heart was racing, but he attributed it to the rush.Hr: Nikada nije volio kasniti.En: He never liked being late.Hr: Marija je radila kao osoblje u zračnoj luci.En: Marija worked as airport staff.Hr: Osim što je pomagala putnicima, imala je obrazovanje iz medicinske sestre.En: In addition to helping passengers, she had a nursing education.Hr: Dan joj je bio uobičajen, sve dok nije primijetila Ivana kako se oslanja na stup.En: Her day was typical until she noticed Ivan leaning against a column.Hr: Njegovo lice bilo je blijedt i izgledao je kao da mu nije dobro.En: His face was pale, and he looked like he was not well.Hr: Ivan je zastao da uhvati dah.En: Ivan paused to catch his breath.Hr: Prsa su ga boljela.En: His chest hurt.Hr: Posumnjao je da je to samo nervoza, ali bol se pogoršavala.En: He suspected it was just nerves, but the pain was worsening.Hr: Znao je da nešto nije u redu, ali nije mogao propustiti sastanak.En: He knew something was wrong, but he couldn't miss the meeting.Hr: Marija se približila s toplim osmijehom, ali s brigom u očima.En: Marija approached with a warm smile but with concern in her eyes.Hr: "Izgledaš loše, treba li ti pomoć?" pitala ga je.En: "You look unwell, do you need help?" she asked him.Hr: Ivan ju je odbijao, pokušavajući izgledati kao da je sve u redu.En: Ivan refused, trying to appear as if everything was fine.Hr: "Malo se samo moram odmoriti... ali ipak hvala," rekao je kroz zube.En: "I just need to rest a little... but thanks anyway," he said through gritted teeth.Hr: Marija nije bila uvjerena.En: Marija wasn't convinced.Hr: Vidjela je kako njegovo lice postaje sve bljeđe.En: She saw his face growing paler.Hr: "Mislim da bi to trebali provjeriti," nastavila je nježno.En: "I think you should have it checked," she continued gently.Hr: "Ne želim biti naporna, ali zdravlje je najvažnije."En: "I don't mean to be pushy, but health is the most important thing."Hr: Iznenada, Ivan se srušio.En: Suddenly, Ivan collapsed.Hr: Ljudi oko njega su se razmaknuli, gledajući sa zabrinutošću.En: People around him stepped back, watching with concern.Hr: Marija je brzo reagirala, kleknuvši do njega i započevši mjere prve pomoći.En: Marija quickly reacted, kneeling beside him and starting first aid measures.Hr: Brzo je pozvala hitnu pomoć.En: She promptly called an ambulance.Hr: Dok je čekala dolazak medicinskog tima, Marija je držala Ivana za ruku i uvjeravala ga da će sve biti u redu.En: While waiting for the medical team to arrive, Marija held Ivan's hand, assuring him that everything would be okay.Hr: Ivan ju je slabo pogledao, shvaćajući ozbiljnost situacije.En: Ivan looked at her weakly, realizing the seriousness of the situation.Hr: "Hvala ti," šapnuo je jedva čujno.En: "Thank you," he whispered faintly.Hr: Ubrzo je stigla hitna pomoć i odvezli su Ivana u bolnicu.En: Soon the ambulance arrived and took Ivan to the hospital.Hr: Iako je propustio let, bio je zahvalan Mariji što je intervenirala.En: Although he missed his flight, he was grateful to Marija for intervening.Hr: Dok je ležao u bolničkom krevetu, Ivan je razmišljao o svom životu.En: As he lay in the hospital bed, Ivan reflected on his life.Hr: Shvatio je da mora bolje brinuti o sebi.En: He realized he needed to take better care of himself.Hr: Kontaktirao je Mariju, rekavši joj: "Želim ti zahvaliti iz srca.En: He contacted Marija, telling her, "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.Hr: Ne bih bio ovdje bez tebe."En: I wouldn't be here without you."Hr: Marija se nasmijala s druge strane linije.En: Marija laughed on the other end of the line.Hr: "Uvijek ću pomoći kad mogu.En: "I'll always help whenever I can.Hr: Samo čuvaj sebe."En: Just take care of yourself."Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je naučio važnu lekciju.En: In the end, Ivan learned an important lesson.Hr: Zdravlje je uvijek na prvom mjestu.En: Health always comes ...
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  • Homecoming: Ivana's Reunion of Hearts in Split

    Homecoming: Ivana's Reunion of Hearts in Split
    Jan 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Homecoming: Ivana's Reunion of Hearts in Split Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-12-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Kad zimski vjetar zapuše ulicama Splita, prošlost se vraća i šapće stare priče.En: When the winter wind blows through the streets of Split, the past returns and whispers old stories.Hr: Bila je večer prije Nove godine, a Ivana je stajala na Rivi, gledajući kako valovi ljube obalu.En: It was the evening before New Year's, and Ivana stood on the Riva, watching the waves kiss the shore.Hr: U gradu koji nikada ne spava, palača cara Dioklecijana svijetlila je u noći, podsjećajući na vrijeme kad se sve činilo jednostavnijim.En: In a city that never sleeps, the palace of Emperor Diocletian glowed in the night, reminding of a time when everything seemed simpler.Hr: Ivana je prije mnogo godina otišla u inozemstvo.En: Ivana had left for abroad many years ago.Hr: Posao je bio zahtjevan, ali uspješan.En: The job was demanding but successful.Hr: Ipak, osjećaj praznine pratio ju je cijelo vrijeme.En: Yet, the feeling of emptiness followed her the whole time.Hr: Obitelj joj je nedostajala.En: She missed her family.Hr: Luka, njezin brat, i Marin, rođak, ostali su u Splitu, gradeći život ovdje.En: Luka, her brother, and Marin, her cousin, had stayed in Split, building their lives here.Hr: Sada je Ivana ponovno u gradu.En: Now Ivana was back in the city.Hr: Ali koliko je zapravo prošlo vremena?En: But how much time had really passed?Hr: "Sestre mila!", glas je prekinuo njezine misli.En: "Dear sister!" a voice interrupted her thoughts.Hr: Luka je prilazio, raširenih ruku.En: Luka approached, arms wide open.Hr: Marin je koračao odmah iza njega, dok im je osmijeh grijao srca usprkos zimi.En: Marin walked right behind him, their smiles warming their hearts despite the winter.Hr: Bilo je toplo okupljanje na površini, ali ispod toga su postojale riječi koje nisu bile rečene.En: It was a warm gathering on the surface, but beneath it lay words unspoken.Hr: Ivana se pitala kako započeti razgovor koji bi mogao obnoviti davno izgubljene veze.En: Ivana wondered how to start a conversation that could renew long-lost connections.Hr: Njihov zajednički smijeh bio je isprepleten s pitanjima koja su visjela u zraku.En: Their shared laughter was intertwined with questions hanging in the air.Hr: Potraga za omotnicama koje bi poklonili jedni drugima bila je ispunjena tišinom koja nije postala ništa lakša.En: The quest for envelopes to gift each other was filled with silence that grew no easier.Hr: U podnevu, na trgu sv. Dujma, zvona su zazvonila, odvlačeći njihovu pažnju s osjećaja koji su se borili za izlazak.En: At noon, in Saint Domnius Square, the bells tolled, diverting their attention from emotions struggling to surface.Hr: Bilo je večer kad su sjele na večeru u omiljenom restoranu nedaleko od palače.En: It was evening when they sat down for dinner at a favorite restaurant near the palace.Hr: "Zaplimo prošlost," rekao je Marin veselo, dižući čašu.En: "Let's toast to the past," said Marin cheerfully, raising his glass.Hr: "Samo je sadašnjost važna."En: "Only the present matters."Hr: Uvjeti su se nakratko otpustili, ali Ivana je osjetila težinu onoga što se prije nije reklo.En: The barriers briefly loosened, but Ivana felt the weight of words left unsaid.Hr: Konačno, na molu, dok su satovi označili ponoć, a živopisni vatromet obasjao nebo, Ivana i Luka stajali su ukočeni u promatranju svjetla.En: Finally, on the pier, as the clocks struck midnight and vibrant fireworks lit up the sky, Ivana and Luka stood still, watching the lights.Hr: "Luka," počela je Ivana, "Znam da je bilo trenutaka kad nismo bili bliski."En: "Luka," Ivana began, "I know there were times when we weren't close."Hr: Mirnoća luka okruženog svjetlima brodova bila je gotovo utješna.En: The tranquility of the port surrounded by ship lights was almost comforting.Hr: "Ali, obitelj je sve."En: "But family is everything."Hr: Luka je klimnuo, gledajući je ozbiljno.En: Luka nodded, looking at her seriously.Hr: "Prošlo je puno vremena, ali važno je da smo ovdje sada."En: "A lot of time has passed, but what matters is that we're here now."Hr: Na kraju, udaljenošću koja se osjećala kao ocean, premoštena ljubavlju i razumijevanjem, Ivana je pronašla svoje mjesto.En: In the end, a distance that felt like an ocean was bridged with love and understanding, and Ivana found her place.Hr: I tako, u noći koja je bila svjedok za novi početak, ledeni plamen pucketao je novim obećanjima.En: And so, on a night that witnessed a new beginning, the icy flame crackled with new promises.Hr: Nije svaka priča imala završetak bez žaljenja, ali okretanje prema naprijed, među onima koji su joj najdraži, dalo joj je novi smisao.En: Not every story ended without regrets, but moving forward, among those dearest to her, gave her new ...
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