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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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, or Split? Maybe you want to speak Croatian with your grandparents from Zagreb?

Our podcast provides in-depth cultural and linguistic insights, preparing you for full immersion in the regions where Croatian is predominantly spoken, including Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Chasing Shadows: A Winter's Quest for the Perfect Shot

    Chasing Shadows: A Winter's Quest for the Perfect Shot
    Dec 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Chasing Shadows: A Winter's Quest for the Perfect Shot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je bio fotograf prirode s oštrim okom za detalje, a njegova sestra Marta voljela je avanture i istraživanje novih mjesta.En: Ivan was a nature photographer with a keen eye for detail, and his sister Marta loved adventures and exploring new places.Hr: Tog hladnog zimskog jutra krenuli su prema Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.En: On that cold winter morning, they set off towards Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Zima je zavladala tim krajolikom.En: Winter had taken over the landscape.Hr: Drveće je bilo prekriveno snijegom, a slapovi zamrznuti u veličanstvenim slapovima leda.En: The trees were covered in snow, and the waterfalls were frozen into magnificent ice cascades.Hr: Jezera su blistala tirkiznom bojom i svuda je vladala tišina.En: The lakes shimmered with a turquoise color, and silence reigned everywhere.Hr: Kao u bajci.En: Like in a fairy tale.Hr: Ivan je imao san.En: Ivan had a dream.Hr: Htio je uloviti savršenu fotografiju zime u parku i osvojiti prestižnu nagradu.En: He wanted to capture the perfect winter photo in the park and win a prestigious award.Hr: Međutim, svaka fotografija imala je misterioznu sjenu.En: However, every photo had a mysterious shadow.Hr: To ga je zbunjivalo i frustriralo.En: This confused and frustrated him.Hr: Marta, iako skeptična prema Ivanovom savršenstvu, bila je uz njega.En: Marta, although skeptical about Ivan's pursuit of perfection, stood by him.Hr: Zajedno su odlučili otkriti što se događa.En: Together, they decided to find out what was going on.Hr: Pogoršao se vjetar i postalo je opasnije ostati vani.En: The wind worsened, and it became more dangerous to stay outside.Hr: Marta je bila zabrinuta, ali Ivan je inzistirao.En: Marta was worried, but Ivan insisted.Hr: Morali su saznati što uzrokuje tu sjenu.En: They needed to find out what was causing that shadow.Hr: Odlučili su se skloniti na skriveni vidikovac kako bi analizirali fotografije.En: They decided to take shelter at a hidden lookout to analyze the photos.Hr: Dok su gledali slike, Marta je primijetila nešto zanimljivo.En: While looking at the pictures, Marta noticed something interesting.Hr: Sjenu koja se ponavljala na svim Ivanovim fotografijama.En: The shadow repeated in all of Ivan's photographs.Hr: „Ivan, pogledaj ovo!En: "Ivan, look at this!"Hr: “ uzviknula je Marta, pokazujući na fotografiju.En: Marta exclaimed, pointing at a photograph.Hr: Ivan je pažljivo pogledao i shvatio.En: Ivan looked closely and realized.Hr: Sjena nije bila tek obična sjena.En: The shadow wasn't just an ordinary shadow.Hr: Bila je to silueta rijetke, ugrožene ptice koja je letjela nad jezerima.En: It was the silhouette of a rare, endangered bird flying over the lakes.Hr: Otkriće ih je oduševilo.En: The discovery thrilled them.Hr: Ivan je brzo postavio kameru i uspio uhvatiti savršenu fotografiju ptice u letu iznad zimske čarolije Plitvica.En: Ivan quickly set up his camera and managed to capture the perfect photo of the bird in flight above the winter magic of Plitvice.Hr: Ta fotografija nije bila samo lijepa.En: That photo wasn't just beautiful.Hr: Bila je poseban trenutak prirode.En: It was a special moment in nature.Hr: S njom je osvojio nagradu ali i podigao svijest o važnosti očuvanja staništa te rijetke ptice.En: With it, he won the award but also raised awareness about the importance of preserving the habitat of that rare bird.Hr: Ivan je naučio vrednovati ljepotu nepredviđenih otkrića, a Marta je shvatila koliko je Ivanova strast prema fotografiji važna.En: Ivan learned to appreciate the beauty of unexpected discoveries, and Marta realized how important Ivan's passion for photography was.Hr: Dok su se vraćali prema automobilu, sretni i pomalo promrzli, Marta je pogledala Ivana i rekla: „Ponekad savršenstvo dolazi kad ga najmanje očekujemo.En: As they were heading back to the car, happy and a little bit frozen, Marta looked at Ivan and said, "Sometimes perfection comes when we least expect it."Hr: “ Ivan se nasmijao i kimnuo glavom.En: Ivan smiled and nodded.Hr: Plitvička zima nije im donijela samo ljepotu prirode, već i lekciju za život.En: Plitvička winter did not only bring them the beauty of nature but also a life lesson.Hr: I topli osjećaj u srcu.En: And a warm feeling in the heart.Hr: To je bila prava nagrada.En: That was the true reward. Vocabulary Words:keen: oštrimdetail: detaljeadventures: avantureexploring: istraživanjefrozen: zamrznutimagnificent: veličanstvenimshimmered: blistalasilence: tišinaprestigious: prestižnumysterious: misterioznufrustrated: frustriraloskeptical: skeptičnapursuit: savršenoshelter: sklonitianalyze: analyzingrealized: shvatiosilhouette: siluetaendangered: ugroženethrilled: oduševilocapture: ...
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  • Nature's Test: A Guide's Turning Point at Plitvička Jezera

    Nature's Test: A Guide's Turning Point at Plitvička Jezera
    Dec 2 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Nature's Test: A Guide's Turning Point at Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao na početku staze koja vodi kroz Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.En: Ivan stood at the beginning of the path that leads through Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Bio je kasni jesenji dan.En: It was a late autumn day.Hr: Drveće je bilo obojano toplim bojama: narančasta, žuta i smeđa.En: The trees were painted in warm colors: orange, yellow, and brown.Hr: Lišće je šuškalo pod njegovim koracima.En: The leaves rustled under his footsteps.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je puno uzbuđenja, jer znao je da će ovaj dan biti poseban.En: His heart was full of excitement, as he knew this day would be special.Hr: Ivan je bio vodič s dugogodišnjim iskustvom.En: Ivan was a guide with years of experience.Hr: No, u dubini duše sanjao je o tome da postane pisac.En: Yet, deep down, he dreamed of becoming a writer.Hr: Tražio je inspiraciju u prirodi, u skladu s ljepotama oko sebe.En: He sought inspiration in nature, in harmony with the beauties around him.Hr: Ljepotama koje, kako je vjerovao, mogu nadahnuti nevjerojatnu priču.En: Beauties that, as he believed, could inspire an incredible story.Hr: Grupa turista već se okupljala oko njega.En: A group of tourists was already gathering around him.Hr: Među njima su bila i dvojica njegovih kolega, Marija i Toma.En: Among them were two of his colleagues, Marija and Toma.Hr: Marija je bila njegova asistentica, mlada i spremna na sve.En: Marija was his assistant, young and ready for anything.Hr: Toma je bio gost iznenađenja – doktor koji je došao na odmor.En: Toma was a surprise guest—a doctor who came for a vacation.Hr: Kako su koračali, hladni vjetar im je puhao u lice, a Ivan je vodio priču o povijesti jezera.En: As they walked, a cold wind blew in their faces, and Ivan led the story about the history of the lakes.Hr: No, već nakon prvog kilometra, iznenadna bol prostrijelila je njegov trbuh.En: But after only the first kilometer, a sudden pain shot through his stomach.Hr: Bio je to oštar ubod s desne strane.En: It was a sharp stab on the right side.Hr: Pomislio je na upalu slijepog crijeva.En: He thought of appendicitis.Hr: Bol se pojačavala, ali Ivan je znao da ne smije prestati.En: The pain intensified, but Ivan knew he couldn't stop.Hr: Grupa je bila daleko od ulaza, a panika nije bila opcija.En: The group was far from the entrance, and panic was not an option.Hr: Dok su hodali, Ivan je lagano prišao Mariji.En: As they walked, Ivan gently approached Marija.Hr: „Marija, nije mi dobro.En: "Marija, I'm not feeling well.Hr: Pripremi se preuzeti grupu“, šapnuo je.En: Be ready to take over the group," he whispered.Hr: Marijin zabrinuti pogled napuni ga strahom, ali ona je odmah kimnula.En: Marija's worried glance filled him with fear, but she immediately nodded.Hr: Znala je što treba činiti.En: She knew what needed to be done.Hr: Ubrzo su stigli do veličanstvenog vodopada.En: They soon arrived at the magnificent waterfall.Hr: Voda je padala s visine, pretvarajući se u tisuće kapi koje su, obasjane slabim zrakama sunca, izgledale kao dragulji.En: The water fell from a height, turning into thousands of drops that, illuminated by the weak rays of the sun, looked like jewels.Hr: Ivan je osjetio vrtoglavicu i bol ga je natjerala da se sagne.En: Ivan felt dizzy, and the pain made him bend over.Hr: Marija je odmah stala ispred grupe, preuzimajući vođenje.En: Marija immediately stood in front of the group, taking over the lead.Hr: Toma je primijetio Ivanovo stanje i odmah je prišao.En: Toma noticed Ivan's condition and immediately approached.Hr: „Više ne možeš hodati“, odlučno je rekao.En: "You can't walk any more," he said decisively.Hr: „Odvest ćemo te u bolnicu.En: "We'll take you to the hospital."Hr: “ Ivan je posljednji put pogledao oko sebe, upijajući ljepotu vodopada, te uz Tomin i Marijin oslonac, krenuo putom prema izlazu iz parka.En: Ivan took one last look around, absorbing the beauty of the waterfall, and with Toma and Marija's support, headed towards the park exit.Hr: U bolnici, liječnici su brzo prepoznali problem.En: In the hospital, the doctors quickly identified the problem.Hr: Ivan je morao na hitnu operaciju.En: Ivan needed emergency surgery.Hr: Dok je ležao u bolničkoj sobi nakon zahvata, osjećao je olakšanje.En: While lying in the hospital room after the procedure, he felt relieved.Hr: Grupa je bila sigurna, zahvaljujući Mariji i Tomi.En: The group was safe, thanks to Marija and Toma.Hr: Iz kreveta, Ivan je gledao kroz prozor.En: From the bed, Ivan looked out the window.Hr: Prisjećao se trenutaka u parku, ljepote prirode i skrivenih snaga svojih kolega.En: He recalled the moments in the park, the beauty of nature, and the hidden strengths of his colleagues.Hr: U tim trenucima,...
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  • Finding Solace: A Serene Escape at Plitvice's Winter Path

    Finding Solace: A Serene Escape at Plitvice's Winter Path
    Dec 2 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Solace: A Serene Escape at Plitvice's Winter Path Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-02-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana hodala je stazom Plitvičkih jezera, okružena tihim svijetom okovanim snijegom.En: Ivana walked along the Plitvička jezera path, surrounded by a silent world bound by snow.Hr: Nakon užurbanog života u Zagrebu, gdje svaki dan donosi stres i buku, ovaj zimski raj izgledao je poput snova.En: After the bustling life in Zagreb, where every day brings stress and noise, this winter paradise seemed like a dream.Hr: S njom su bili prijatelji Miroslav i Nina, oboje uzbuđeni zbog vođenog obilaska parka.En: With her were friends Miroslav and Nina, both excited about the guided tour of the park.Hr: Zimski zrak bio je oštar i čist, a crni kape stabala kontrastirale su bijelim prekrivačem snijega.En: The winter air was sharp and clean, and the dark tops of the trees contrasted with the white blanket of snow.Hr: Stepenice i staze postajale su sve klizavije, a snijeg padao sve gušće.En: The steps and paths were becoming increasingly slippery, and the snow was falling more densely.Hr: Ivana zastane i duboko udahne.En: Ivana paused and took a deep breath.Hr: Osjećala je mir, onaj koji je dugo tražila.En: She felt peace, the kind she had long sought.Hr: Miroslav potapša Ivanu po ramenu.En: Miroslav patted Ivana on the shoulder.Hr: "Sve u redu?En: "Everything okay?"Hr: ", pitao je s osmijehom.En: he asked with a smile.Hr: Kao da je pročitao njezine misli, dodao je: "Šuma je prekrasna, zar ne?En: As if he had read her mind, he added, "The forest is beautiful, isn't it?"Hr: " Ivana klimne.En: Ivana nodded.Hr: "Da, baš mi je ovo trebalo", reče tiho.En: "Yes, this is exactly what I needed," she said quietly.Hr: No, kako su išli dalje, snijeg je prekrio stazu, otežavajući svaki korak.En: However, as they went further, the snow covered the path, making each step harder.Hr: Nina, uvijek optimistična, hvalila je ljepotu prizora, ali Ivana je osjetila bojazan.En: Nina, always optimistic, praised the beauty of the scene, but Ivana felt apprehension.Hr: Hoće li prema planu nastaviti cijelu turu ili će se vratiti?En: Would they continue the entire tour as planned, or would they turn back?Hr: Kad su stigli do vidikovca, Ivana zastane.En: When they reached the viewpoint, Ivana stopped.Hr: Pogled je bio nevjerojatan.En: The view was incredible.Hr: Ispod njih je ležao smrznuti slap, okovan ledom, iskrajući na zubatom zimskom suncu.En: Below them lay a frozen waterfall, bound in ice, sparkling in the harsh winter sun.Hr: Tada se sve promijenilo.En: Then everything changed.Hr: Na tom hladnom mjestu, osjećala je toplinu u srcu.En: In that cold place, she felt warmth in her heart.Hr: Tog trenutka, znala je da ne mora ići dalje.En: In that moment, she knew she didn’t have to go further.Hr: To je bio cilj - mir u sadašnjem trenutku.En: This was the goal - peace in the present moment.Hr: "Nastavit ćemo dalje?En: "Shall we continue further?"Hr: ", upita Miroslav.En: asked Miroslav.Hr: Ivana pogleda vodopad pa onda svoje prijatelje.En: Ivana looked at the waterfall, then at her friends.Hr: "Ne, ostanimo još malo ovdje", odgovori s osmijehom.En: "No, let's stay a little longer here," she responded with a smile.Hr: Dok su stajali zajedno, Ivana shvati da putovanje nije samo kreće prema cilju.En: As they stood together, Ivana realized that the journey isn’t just about moving toward a destination.Hr: Radi se o uživanju u svakom koraku.En: It's about enjoying each step.Hr: Tišina prirode joj je pružila jasnoću.En: The silence of nature provided her with clarity.Hr: Shvatila je da može nositi ovaj osjećaj smirenja natrag u svoj život u Zagrebu, u svoj rad, u svoje odnose.En: She realized she could carry this feeling of serenity back to her life in Zagreb, into her work, into her relationships.Hr: Kad su se vraćali stazom, Ivana je znala da će svaki put kad osjeti stres prisjetiti se ovog izleta - miris snijega, zvuk leda, pogled koji oduzima dah.En: As they walked back along the path, Ivana knew that each time she felt stressed, she would remember this trip - the scent of snow, the sound of ice, the breathtaking view.Hr: Koračala je kroz snijeg s obnovljenim osjećajem svrhe i zadovoljstva, znajući da je mir pronašla unutar sebe.En: She walked through the snow with a renewed sense of purpose and satisfaction, knowing she had found peace within herself. Vocabulary Words:path: stazasilent: tihsharp: oštarblanket: prekrivačslippery: klizavpaused: zastaneapprehension: bojazanviewpoint: vidikovacsparkling: isjkrivajućiguidance: vođeniserenity: mirnoćaclarity: jasnoćadestination: ciljsatisfaction: zadovoljstvofrozen: smrznutiharsh: zubatopeace: mirdense: gustoptimistic: optimističanpraised: hvalilawithin: unutarcontemplated: razmatralabreathtaking: koji oduzima dahrenewed: ...
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