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Are you ready to supercharge your Croatian listening comprehension?

Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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  • Bridging Broken Bonds: Ivan's Heartfelt Christmas Journey

    Bridging Broken Bonds: Ivan's Heartfelt Christmas Journey
    Dec 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Bridging Broken Bonds: Ivan's Heartfelt Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao na ulazu u šarenu zagrebačku tržnicu.En: Ivan stood at the entrance of the colorful Zagreb market.Hr: Bio je zimski dan, hladan, ali vedar.En: It was a winter day, cold but clear.Hr: Na nebu su treperile božićne lampice, a zrak je mirisao na kuhano vino i pečene kestene.En: Christmas lights twinkled in the sky, and the air smelled of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.Hr: U zraku se osjećala blaga užurbanost, svi su nešto kupovali, smijali se, razgovarali.En: There was a slight hustle and bustle in the air, everyone was buying something, laughing, talking.Hr: Osjećao je težinu u srcu i borio se s mislima dok je hodao između štandova prepunih darova.En: He felt a heaviness in his heart and fought with his thoughts as he walked among the stalls full of gifts.Hr: Mislio je na Martu i Nikolu, brata i sestru, s kojima nije bio blizak godinama.En: He thought of Marta and Nikola, his brother and sister, with whom he had not been close for years.Hr: Bili su tu, u Zagrebu, i on je osjetio hitnu potrebu da ove godine pokuša sagraditi most između njih.En: They were there, in Zagreb, and he felt an urgent need to try to build a bridge between them this year.Hr: Dok se probijao kroz gužvu, pogled mu je pao na mali štand prepun ukrasa.En: As he made his way through the crowd, his gaze fell upon a small stall full of decorations.Hr: "Možda ovo može biti simbol nade," pomislio je kada je ugledao maleni keramički anđeo s ispruženim rukama.En: "Maybe this can be a symbol of hope," he thought when he spotted a small ceramic angel with outstretched arms.Hr: Sjetio se svih onih Božića kada su se oni smijali i dijelili trenutke koji su im sada bili tako daleki i nedostižni.En: He remembered all those Christmases when they laughed and shared moments that now seemed so distant and unattainable.Hr: Ali onda, sumnje.En: But then, doubts.Hr: "Može li jedan poklon popraviti ono što je uništeno godinama?En: "Can one gift fix what has been broken for years?"Hr: " mrmljao je sebi u bradu.En: he murmured to himself.Hr: Njegove misli vratile su se na prošle Božiće, na stara neslaganja i razočaranja.En: His thoughts returned to past Christmases, to old disagreements and disappointments.Hr: Ipak, odlučio je uzeti anđela.En: Still, he decided to take the angel.Hr: "Treba više od ovoga," rekao je sebi dok je stajao na tramvajskoj stanici, zabijajući ruke u džepove.En: "It takes more than this," he told himself as he stood at the tram station, shoving his hands into his pockets.Hr: "Moram više napraviti.En: "I have to do more."Hr: "Kada je stigao kući, Ivan je sjedio za stolom prekrivenim bilješkama.En: When he got home, Ivan sat at a table covered with notes.Hr: Napravio je toplo piće i počeo pisati.En: He made a warm drink and started writing.Hr: Po jedno pismo za Martu i Nikolu.En: One letter each for Marta and Nikola.Hr: Iskreno.En: Sincere.Hr: Pričao im je o svom osjećaju krivnje, o tome kako mu nedostaju i kako želi da ponovno budu zajedno.En: He talked to them about his feelings of guilt, about how he missed them and how he wanted them to be together again.Hr: Potpisao je svako pismo s nadom da riječi mogu donijeti promjenu.En: He signed each letter with hope that words could bring change.Hr: Kad je stiglo vrijeme za obiteljski ručak, Ivan je imao kucajuće srce.En: When the time came for the family meal, Ivan had a pounding heart.Hr: Pokucao je na vrata kuće svojih roditelja, gdje su se svi okupili.En: He knocked on the door of his parents' house, where everyone had gathered.Hr: Unutrašnjost kuće mirisala je na božićne kolačiće, a veseli razgovori ispunili su zrak.En: The interior of the house smelled of Christmas cookies, and cheerful conversations filled the air.Hr: Svima je uručio svoje darove — anđela i pismo.En: He handed everyone his gifts — the angel and the letter.Hr: Sada su svi sjedili, čitajući njegovo priznanje i razumijevanje.En: Now they all sat, reading his confession and understanding.Hr: Marta je prva podigla pogled i nasmiješila se rukama obgrlivši poklon.En: Marta was the first to look up and smile, embracing the gift with her hands.Hr: "Drago mi je da si ovdje," rekla je nježno.En: "I'm glad you're here," she said gently.Hr: Nikola je kimnuo, pridružujući se u šutnji, ali s osmijehom odobravanja.En: Nikola nodded, joining in silence but with an approving smile.Hr: Te večeri, uz svijetleći bor i tople čajeve, Ivan je osjetio da je napravio prvi korak prema iscjeljenju.En: That evening, with the tree glowing and warm teas, Ivan felt he had made the first step towards healing.Hr: Shvatio je da darovi mogu pomoći, ali da su pravo pomirenje i ljubav počeli od njega samog.En: He realized that gifts can help, but true ...
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  • Luka's Lens: Finding Friendship in Advent's Glow

    Luka's Lens: Finding Friendship in Advent's Glow
    Dec 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Luka's Lens: Finding Friendship in Advent's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na zagrebačkom Adventu, blistava svetačka svjetla raspršuju šarene sjene po trgovima.En: At the Zagrebački Advent, sparkling saintly lights cast colorful shadows across the squares.Hr: U hladnom zimskom zraku, zvuk dječjeg smijeha i miris kuhanog vina stvaraju čarobnu atmosferu.En: In the cold winter air, the sound of children's laughter and the scent of mulled wine create a magical atmosphere.Hr: Luka, mladi fotograf, promatra svjetla kroz svoj objektiv.En: Luka, a young photographer, observes the lights through his lens.Hr: Njegov cilj je zabilježiti savršeni trenutak, sliku koja zrači toplinom praznika.En: His goal is to capture the perfect moment, a picture radiating with the warmth of the holidays.Hr: Ipak, nešto mu nedostaje.En: Yet, something is missing.Hr: Osjeća se usamljeno među ovim veselim mnoštvom.En: He feels lonely among the cheerful crowd.Hr: Odjednom, njegovu pažnju privlači Maja, djevojka s osmijehom toplim poput vatre.En: Suddenly, his attention is drawn to Maja, a girl with a smile warm as a fire.Hr: Maja je živahna i otvorena, ispunjene duše božićnim duhom.En: Maja is lively and open, her soul filled with the Christmas spirit.Hr: Conajla sam na taj sajam jer voli druženje i veselje.En: She attended this fair because she loves socializing and joy.Hr: I dok njezine oči sjaje od oduševljenja, Luka osjeti trenutak hrabrosti.En: As her eyes shine with delight, Luka feels a moment of bravery.Hr: "Bok," započne, osvrćući se na predivna svjetla.En: "Hi," he begins, referring to the beautiful lights.Hr: "Hoćeš li šalicu vruće čokolade?En: "Would you like a cup of hot chocolate?"Hr: "Maja prihvaća ponudu, a njihovi razgovori brzo prelaze sa svjetla na priče iz djetinjstva.En: Maja accepts the offer, and their conversations quickly shift from the lights to childhood stories.Hr: Topla čokolada zbližava ih, dok hladna zima raspršuje svoj veo oko njih.En: The hot chocolate brings them closer, while the cold winter spreads its veil around them.Hr: Među šarenim štandovima nađe se mjesta i za novu prijateljsku povezanost.En: Among the colorful stalls, there is room for a new friendly connection.Hr: Uskoro, pristupa im Ivan, Maja brat.En: Soon, they are approached by Ivan, Maja's brother.Hr: Luka se na trenutak skupi, očekujući kraj njihove tek pronađene bliskosti.En: Luka tenses for a moment, expecting the end of their newly found closeness.Hr: Međutim, Ivan je dobronamjeran.En: However, Ivan is good-natured.Hr: Njegov smiješak i srdačnost ubrzo ispruže most preko nepotrebnih strepnji.En: His smile and warmth soon bridge the gap of unnecessary anxieties.Hr: S Ivanom uz njih, priče postaju sve duže, ispunjene smijehom i planovima.En: With Ivan by their side, the stories become longer, filled with laughter and plans.Hr: "Možda bismo mogli organizirati foto šetnju prije Božića," predloži Maja.En: "Maybe we could organize a photo walk before Christmas," Maja suggests.Hr: Luka rado prihvaća ideju, osjećajući kako mu srce ispunjava novo otkrivena hrabrost i radost zajedništva.En: Luka eagerly accepts the idea, feeling his heart filled with newfound courage and the joy of togetherness.Hr: Na kraju večeri, dok se svjetla Adventa polako gase, Luka zna da je pronašao nešto više od savršenog kadra.En: At the end of the evening, as the Advent lights slowly dim, Luka knows he has found something more than the perfect frame.Hr: Našao je prijatelje, one koji mu zagrijavaju srce u hladnim zimskim noćima.En: He has found friends, those who warm his heart on cold winter nights.Hr: Pri povratku kući, lagani snijeg počinje padati.En: On the way home, a light snow begins to fall.Hr: Luka se osjeća pun nade i sreće.En: Luka feels full of hope and happiness.Hr: Vjerojatno neće biti sam ovih blagdana.En: He probably won't be alone this holiday season.Hr: Shvatio je da snaga blagdanskog duha nije samo u svjetlima i ukrasima, već i u dijeljenju tih trenutaka s drugima.En: He realized that the strength of the holiday spirit isn't just in the lights and decorations, but also in sharing those moments with others. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: blistavafaint: svetackashadows: sjenesquares: trgovimamulled wine: kuhano vinolens: objektivshadow: sjenaradiating: zračilonely: usamljenomirthful: veselimcheerful: veselimlively: živahnaspirit: duhsocializing: druženjebravery: hrabrostifellowship: zajedništvaaccepted: prihvaćastalls: štandovimaapproached: pristupatenses: skupigood-natured: dobronamjeranunnecessary: nepotrebnihanxieties: strepnjiveil: veogap: jazcourage: hrabrosttogetherness: zajedništvodim: gasehope: naderealized: shvatio
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  • Art & Strum: A Festival Transformation in Winter's Glow

    Art & Strum: A Festival Transformation in Winter's Glow
    Dec 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Art & Strum: A Festival Transformation in Winter's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U srpnju Dubrovnika, dok se zima spuštala na stari grad, sve je bilo spremno za Zimski festival.En: In the July of Dubrovnik, as winter descended upon the old town, everything was ready for the Winter Festival.Hr: U zrak se širio miris kuhanog vina i pečenih kestena, dok su praznične svjetiljke obasjavale uske kamene ulice.En: The scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filled the air, while festive lights illuminated the narrow stone streets.Hr: Ivana stajala je na ulazu u svoju malu galeriju.En: Ivana stood at the entrance of her small gallery.Hr: Promatrala je oštećena platna koja su preživjela olujno nevrijeme.En: She observed the damaged canvases that survived the stormy weather.Hr: “Kako ću ovo pokazati?” pomislila je.En: “How will I show this?” she thought.Hr: Svaka četka nosila je trag sumnje.En: Each brush carried a trace of doubt.Hr: Davor, stari prijatelj koji je nedavno stigao iz inozemstva, brzo je prepoznao Ivanu u gomili.En: Davor, an old friend who had recently arrived from abroad, quickly recognized Ivana in the crowd.Hr: “Ivana!” viknuo je, pozdravljajući je s osmijehom.En: “Ivana!” he shouted, greeting her with a smile.Hr: “Čuo sam za oluju. Žao mi je.”En: “I heard about the storm. I’m sorry.”Hr: “Bojim se, Davor. Nemam dovoljno slika koje su spremne za festival,” uzdahnula je Ivana.En: “I’m afraid, Davor. I don’t have enough paintings ready for the festival,” sighed Ivana.Hr: Luka, Davorov rođak, svirao je gitaru u kutu trga.En: Luka, Davor’s cousin, was playing the guitar in the corner of the square.Hr: “Zašto ne bismo učinili nešto zajedno?” predložio je Luka, izlazeći iz melodije.En: “Why don’t we do something together?” suggested Luka, stepping out of the melody.Hr: “Tvoja umjetnost i moja glazba - to može biti nešto posebno.”En: “Your art and my music - it could be something special.”Hr: Davor je kimnuo glavom.En: Davor nodded.Hr: “Mogu ti pomoći s prostorom.En: “I can help with the space.Hr: Napravit ćemo nešto inovativno.En: We’ll make something innovative.Hr: Učinit ćemo da ljudi zapamte ovaj trenutak.En: We’ll make people remember this moment."Hr: Ivana je razmišljala.En: Ivana thought about it.Hr: Mogla je iskoristiti što ima.En: She could make use of what she had.Hr: Odlučila je vjerovati instinktu.En: She decided to trust her instinct.Hr: Zajedno s Davorom i Lukom, prionula je poslu.En: Together with Davor and Luka, she got to work.Hr: Oni su pretvorili galeriju u interaktivan prostor, spajajući boje i note u jedinstveno iskustvo.En: They transformed the gallery into an interactive space, blending colors and notes into a unique experience.Hr: Festival je započeo.En: The festival began.Hr: Ljudi su ulazili, zaustavljali se, divili se.En: People were entering, stopping, admiring.Hr: Note Lukine gitare uskladile su se s Ivaninim slikama, stvarajući harmoničnu simfoniju.En: The notes of Luka's guitar harmonized with Ivana's paintings, creating a harmonious symphony.Hr: Davorova arhitektonska rješenja dala su svemu dodatnu dimenziju.En: Davor's architectural solutions added an extra dimension to everything.Hr: Ivana je gledala kroz oči drugih i vidjela ljepotu svojih djela.En: Ivana looked through the eyes of others and saw the beauty of her works.Hr: Sumnja je ustupila mjesto ponosu.En: Doubt gave way to pride.Hr: Ljudi su prilazili, hvalili, pitali za još.En: People approached, praised, and asked for more.Hr: Na kraju večeri, trojac je sjedio zajedno ispod zvjezdanog neba.En: At the end of the evening, the trio sat together under the starry sky.Hr: “Uspjeli smo,” reče Davor zadovoljno.En: “We did it,” said Davor contentedly.Hr: “I ne bih to mogla bez vas,” dodala je Ivana sa zahvalnošću.En: “And I couldn't have done it without you,” added Ivana with gratitude.Hr: Luka je nastavio svirati, tonovi su odjekivali starim gradskim zidinama dok su svi osjećali toplinu zajedništva i snagu suradnje.En: Luka continued to play, the tones resonating against the old city walls as everyone felt the warmth of togetherness and the power of collaboration.Hr: Ivana je naučila vidjeti svoju umjetnost kroz oči drugih, obnovljena i puna inspiracije za budućnost.En: Ivana learned to see her art through the eyes of others, renewed and full of inspiration for the future.Hr: Dubrovnik je blistao pod prazničnim svjetlima, a zima se doimala toplijom nego ikad prije.En: Dubrovnik glistened under the festive lights, and winter seemed warmer than ever before. Vocabulary Words:descended: spuštalamulled: kuhanogroasted: pečenihilluminated: obasjavalecanvases: platnastormy: olujnotrace: tragdoubt: sumnjerecently: nedavnoabroad: inozemstvasighed: uzdahnulamelody: ...
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