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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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  • Zagreb's Brew: A Tale of Creativity and Precision

    Zagreb's Brew: A Tale of Creativity and Precision
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Zagreb's Brew: A Tale of Creativity and Precision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimsko jutro u Zagrebu bilo je magično.En: A winter morning in Zagreb was magical.Hr: Kroz prozore mali kafić zvan "Zagreb Roast" sjajio je posebnom toplinom.En: Through the windows, a small café called "Zagreb Roast" shone with a special warmth.Hr: Unutra, aroma svježe pržene kave ispunjavala je zrak dok su šareno okićene lampice visjele sa stropa.En: Inside, the aroma of freshly roasted coffee filled the air while colorfully adorned lights hung from the ceiling.Hr: Kafić je bio pun posjetitelja koji su tražili toplinu u hladnim zimskim danima.En: The café was full of visitors seeking warmth during the cold winter days.Hr: Zoran je stajao iza velikog aparata za prženje kave.En: Zoran stood behind the large coffee roasting machine.Hr: On je pržio zrna pažljivo, računajući svaku sekundu.En: He roasted the beans carefully, counting every second.Hr: Njegovo lice bilo je ozbiljno, očiju uprtih u boje i mirise koji dolaze iz bubnja za prženje.En: His face was serious, eyes focused on the colors and aromas coming from the roasting drum.Hr: Kava je bila njegova strast, a savršenstvo njegov cilj.En: Coffee was his passion, and perfection his goal.Hr: Mateja je bila na drugom kraju kafića, brzo i veselo pripremajući kavice za goste.En: Mateja was at the other end of the café, quickly and cheerfully preparing coffees for the guests.Hr: Njene praznične naušnice zveckale su dok se smijala i pričala s posjetiteljima.En: Her festive earrings jingled as she laughed and chatted with the visitors.Hr: Obožavala je stvarati veselu atmosferu, šireći blagdansko raspoloženje svojim entuzijazmom i toplim razgovorima.En: She loved creating a joyful atmosphere, spreading the holiday spirit with her enthusiasm and warm conversations.Hr: Kako su dani postajali sve hladniji, Zoran je imao ideju.En: As the days grew colder, Zoran had an idea.Hr: Htio je stvoriti poseban blagdanski blend kave koji bi spojio tradicionalne hrvatske okuse.En: He wanted to create a special holiday coffee blend that would combine traditional Croatian flavors.Hr: Ali, naravno, bio je vrlo precizan u svemu što je radio.En: But, of course, he was very precise in everything he did.Hr: Mateja je voljela eksperimentiranje, ali njezin entuzijazam ponekad je donosio kaos.En: Mateja loved experimenting, but her enthusiasm sometimes brought chaos.Hr: "Mateja," rekao je Zoran, "što misliš koje začine bismo trebali dodati da bi ova kava bila posebna?"En: "Mateja," said Zoran, "what do you think, which spices should we add to make this coffee special?"Hr: Mateja ga je gledala iznenađeno. "Zorane, pitaš mene? Pa, možda malo cimeta i oraščić? Možda kap meda da podsjeća na bakinu kuhinju?"En: Mateja looked at him surprised. "Zoran, you're asking me? Well, maybe a little cinnamon and nutmeg? Maybe a dash of honey to remind of grandma's kitchen?"Hr: Zoran je okrenuo oči, ali s osmijehom.En: Zoran rolled his eyes but smiled.Hr: Znao je da je Matejina kreativnost neiscrpna.En: He knew Mateja's creativity was inexhaustible.Hr: "U redu, probat ćemo," rekao je.En: "Alright, we'll try it," he said.Hr: Kako su dani prolazili, učili su raditi zajedno.En: As the days passed, they learned to work together.Hr: Mateja je naučila umiriti svoj tempo tijekom napornih sati, a Zoran je počeo cijeniti Matejine neočekivane ideje.En: Mateja learned to calm her pace during busy hours, and Zoran began to appreciate Mateja's unexpected ideas.Hr: Došao je dan velike prezentacije.En: The day of the big presentation came.Hr: Blagdanski blend bio je spreman.En: The holiday blend was ready.Hr: Kafić je bio pun ljudi, svi u iščekivanju.En: The café was full of people, all in anticipation.Hr: Zoran i Mateja poslužili su prvu kavu posebno najdražem gostu, starijem gospodinu koji je dolazio gotovo svaki dan.En: Zoran and Mateja served the first coffee to their favorite guest, an older gentleman who came almost every day.Hr: "Dakle, kako vam se čini?" upitala je Mateja s osmijehom.En: "So, what do you think?" Mateja asked with a smile.Hr: Gospodin je otpuhnuo paru s površine kave i uzeo gutljaj.En: The gentleman blew steam off the surface of the coffee and took a sip.Hr: Zatim se nasmiješio.En: Then he smiled.Hr: "Ovo me jako podsjeća na kuću za Božić.En: "This reminds me so much of home at Christmas.Hr: Miris drva, kolač od oraha... nevjerojatno je," rekao je.En: The smell of wood, walnut cake... it's incredible," he said.Hr: Zoran i Mateja razmijenili su poglede olakšanja i sreće.En: Zoran and Mateja exchanged looks of relief and happiness.Hr: Njihova suradnja, unatoč početnim razlikama, dovela je do uspjeha.En: Their collaboration, despite initial differences, led to success.Hr: Kroz ostatak božićne sezone, kafić je bio ...
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  • Finding Belonging: A New Start in Zagreb's Winter Magic

    Finding Belonging: A New Start in Zagreb's Winter Magic
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Belonging: A New Start in Zagreb's Winter Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U srcu Zagreba, zima je donijela magičnu atmosferu.En: In the heart of Zagreb, winter brought a magical atmosphere.Hr: Snijeg je pokrio ulice, a božićna svjetla su sjala na trgovima.En: Snow covered the streets, and Christmas lights shone in the squares.Hr: U malom pržionici kave, miris svježe mljevene kave grijao je zrak.En: In a small coffee roastery, the aroma of freshly ground coffee warmed the air.Hr: To je bilo mjesto gdje su se roditelji i učitelji iz lokalne škole sastali.En: This was the place where parents and teachers from the local school gathered.Hr: Ivana je sjedila za drvenim stolom, nervozno miješajući svoju šalicu kave.En: Ivana was sitting at a wooden table, nervously stirring her cup of coffee.Hr: Nedavno se preselila u Zagreb i brinula se kako će se njezin sin prilagoditi novoj školi.En: She had recently moved to Zagreb and was worried about how her son would adjust to the new school.Hr: Marko, učitelj njezinog sina, upravo je ušao u prostoriju.En: Marko, her son's teacher, had just entered the room.Hr: Bio je strastven i predan svojem poslu.En: He was passionate and dedicated to his work.Hr: "Zdravo, Ivana," rekao je Marko s osmijehom, sjedeći nasuprot nje.En: "Hello, Ivana," said Marko with a smile, sitting opposite her.Hr: "Kako ste danas?En: "How are you today?"Hr: "Ivana je uzdahnula, osjećajući blago olakšanje zbog Markovog prijateljskog tona.En: Ivana sighed, feeling slightly relieved by Marko's friendly tone.Hr: "Dobro sam, hvala.En: "I'm fine, thank you.Hr: Samo sam malo zabrinuta zbog mog sina.En: I'm just a little concerned about my son.Hr: Kako se snalazi?En: How is he managing?"Hr: "Marko je kimnuo.En: Marko nodded.Hr: "Razumijem vašu zabrinutost.En: "I understand your concern.Hr: Vaš sin prolazi kroz veliku promjenu, ali snažno se trudi.En: Your son is going through a big change, but he's trying hard.Hr: Učimo ga da se izražava i prilagođava novoj sredini.En: We're teaching him to express himself and adapt to the new environment."Hr: "Ivana se nasmiješila, osjećajući toplinu u srcu.En: Ivana smiled, feeling warmth in her heart.Hr: "Što mogu učiniti kod kuće da mu pomognem?En: "What can I do at home to help him?"Hr: ""Možda možete razgovarati s njim o školskom danu.En: "Maybe you can talk to him about his school day.Hr: Pomozite mu oko domaće zadaće, i ako vam treba, možemo vas povezati s učiteljem hrvatskog jezika kako bi se osjećali ugodnije u komunikaciji," predložio je Marko.En: Help him with homework, and if needed, we can connect you with a Croatian language teacher to make you feel more comfortable in communication," Marko suggested.Hr: Ivana je bila zahvalna na Markovom prijedlogu.En: Ivana was grateful for Marko's suggestion.Hr: Razgovor ju je umirio.En: The conversation calmed her.Hr: "Hvala vam, Marko.En: "Thank you, Marko.Hr: Puno mi znači vaša podrška.En: Your support means a lot to me."Hr: "Marko je također bio zadovoljan.En: Marko was also satisfied.Hr: "Mi smo ovdje da pomognemo.En: "We are here to help.Hr: Vaš sin je sjajan dječak.En: Your son is a great boy.Hr: Momčad smo i zajedno ćemo ovo proći.En: We're a team, and we'll get through this together."Hr: "Nakon razgovora, Ivana je ostavila pržionicu osjećajući se kao dio zajednice.En: After the conversation, Ivana left the roastery feeling like part of the community.Hr: Shvatila je da nije sama, te da uz pomoć može stvoriti dobar život za svoju obitelj u ovom novom gradu.En: She realized she was not alone and that with help, she could create a good life for her family in this new city.Hr: Pahulje su tiho padale dok je hrabro koračala kroz snijeg prema kući, s osmijehom i novim osjećajem pripadnosti.En: The snowflakes quietly fell as she bravely walked through the snow towards home, with a smile and a new sense of belonging. Vocabulary Words:magical: magičnuatmosphere: atmosferuroastery: pržioniciaroma: mirisnervously: nervoznoadjust: prilagoditigathered: sastalipassionate: strastvendedicated: predanexpress: izražavaadapt: prilagođavaenvironment: sredinirelieved: olaksanjeconcerned: zabrinutasuggested: predložiograteful: zahvalnasupport: podrškasatisfied: zadovoljanteam: momčadcommunity: zajednicebelonging: pripadnostisnowflakes: pahuljebravely: hrabrosquare: trgoviground: mljeveneconnect: povezaticonversation: razgovorrealized: shvatilacreate: stvoritihomework: domaće zadaće
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    14 mins
  • Snowflakes & Reconciliation: Ana's Journey to Peace

    Snowflakes & Reconciliation: Ana's Journey to Peace
    Dec 10 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowflakes & Reconciliation: Ana's Journey to Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Hladno zimsko sunce bacalo je svoje blede zrake na planinsko selo.En: The cold winter sun cast its pale rays on the mountain village.Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao krovove, a svježi miris borovine i kolačića širio se zrakom.En: Snow quietly covered the roofs, and the fresh scent of pine and cookies filled the air.Hr: Na duhovnom povlačenju, Ana je izašla iz svoje kabine, udahnuvši duboko.En: At the spiritual retreat, Ana stepped out of her cabin, taking a deep breath.Hr: Tražila je mir i bijeg od užurbanog gradskog života.En: She was seeking peace and an escape from the bustling city life.Hr: Uz nju je bio Luka, njezin dragi prijatelj, uvijek spreman pomoći.En: With her was Luka, her dear friend, always ready to help.Hr: "Ana, danas ćemo na tržnicu.En: "Ana, today we'll go to the market.Hr: Bit će to zabavno," rekao je ohrabrujući je.En: It'll be fun," he said, encouraging her.Hr: Ana je klimnula glavom, ali njezine misli bile su daleko.En: Ana nodded, but her thoughts were far away.Hr: Željela je pronaći savršen dar za majku, s kojom nije razgovarala dugo vremena.En: She wanted to find the perfect gift for her mother, with whom she hadn't spoken for a long time.Hr: Tržnica je bila na glavnom trgu.En: The market was in the main square.Hr: Drvene kućice ukrašene svjetlucavim lampicama blistale su kao zvijezde.En: Wooden stalls decorated with twinkling lights gleamed like stars.Hr: Iako je miris cimeta i klinčića bio privlačan, Ana nije mogla koncentrirati se na odabir poklona.En: Although the scent of cinnamon and cloves was enticing, Ana couldn't focus on choosing a present.Hr: Ljudi su razgovarali, smijali se, a buka je bila previše.En: People were talking, laughing, and the noise was too much.Hr: Dok su šetali između kućica, Ana je zaustavila Luku.En: As they walked between the stalls, Ana stopped Luka.Hr: "Mogu li ti nešto reći?En: "Can I tell you something?"Hr: " upitala je nervozno.En: she asked nervously.Hr: Luka je odmah stao.En: Luka stopped immediately.Hr: "Naravno, Ana.En: "Of course, Ana.Hr: Što god ti treba," odgovorio je mirno.En: Whatever you need," he replied calmly.Hr: "Strah me.En: "I'm scared.Hr: Ne želim da me mama odbaci.En: I don't want my mom to reject me.Hr: Ali, moram joj reći da mi je stalo," priznala je Ana, boreći se s emocijama.En: But I have to tell her that I care," Ana admitted, struggling with her emotions.Hr: Luka ju je pogledao suosjećajno.En: Luka looked at her sympathetically.Hr: "Ti si hrabra, Ana.En: "You're brave, Ana.Hr: Već si odlučila napraviti prvi korak.En: You've already decided to take the first step.Hr: To je važno.En: That's important."Hr: "Dok su razgovarali, Ivana, prodavačica s tople kućice, čula je njihov razgovor.En: As they talked, Ivana, a vendor from a warm stall, overheard their conversation.Hr: "Oprostite," rekla je pristupivši im.En: "Excuse me," she said, approaching them.Hr: "Imam nešto što bi moglo biti savršen poklon.En: "I have something that might be the perfect gift."Hr: "Ana ju je gledala sa zanimanjem.En: Ana looked at her with interest.Hr: Ivana je pokazala nježno izrađeni ukras od stakla, prepoznatljivo oblikovan kao snježna pahuljica.En: Ivana showed a delicately crafted glass ornament shaped like a snowflake.Hr: "Izgleda poznato," tiho je rekla Ana.En: "It looks familiar," Ana said quietly.Hr: Ivana joj se nasmiješila.En: Ivana smiled at her.Hr: "Možda ga pamtiš.En: "Maybe you remember it.Hr: Tvoj otac je radio s mojim ocem.En: Your father worked with my father.Hr: Ovaj dizajn je inspiriran onim koje su njih dvojica radili.En: This design is inspired by the ones they created together."Hr: "Ana je u šoku pogledala Ivanu.En: In shock, Ana looked at Ivana.Hr: Ovo nije bio samo dar, već most iz prošlosti.En: This wasn't just a gift but a bridge from the past.Hr: Sa suzama u očima, odlučila je uzeti ukras.En: With tears in her eyes, she decided to take the ornament.Hr: "Ovo je savršeno.En: "This is perfect.Hr: Hvala ti," rekla je Ivani.En: Thank you," she said to Ivana.Hr: Dok su odlazili s tržnice, Ana je osjećala olakšanje.En: As they left the market, Ana felt relief.Hr: Gledala je ukras držeći ga pažljivo.En: She looked at the ornament, holding it carefully.Hr: U sebi je osjetila kako se njezina srdžba topi, zamijenjena nadom.En: Inside, she felt her anger melt away, replaced by hope.Hr: "Ovo je moj znak za novi početak," rekla je Luki dok su koračali kroz svjetlucavi snijeg.En: "This is my sign for a new beginning," she told Luka as they walked through the sparkling snow.Hr: "Spremna sam za pomirenje.En: "I'm ready for reconciliation."Hr: "Snježne pahulje padale su oko njih, kao da plešu na svjetlu svijeća.En: Snowflakes fell around them, as if dancing in ...
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