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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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  • Angels and Snowflakes: A Family's Christmas Miracle

    Angels and Snowflakes: A Family's Christmas Miracle
    Dec 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Angels and Snowflakes: A Family's Christmas Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-03-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Plitvička jezera blistala su pod jarkim zimskim suncem.En: The Plitvička jezera glistened under the bright winter sun.Hr: Snijeg je prekrio sve, a ledene vodopade činili su trenutak čarobnim.En: Snow covered everything, and the icy waterfalls made the moment magical.Hr: U blizini, božićna tržnica užurbano je radila.En: Nearby, the Christmas market was bustling with activity.Hr: Miris kuhanog vina širio se zrakom, a zvuci božićnih pjesama donosili su radost.En: The aroma of mulled wine spread through the air, and the sounds of Christmas carols brought joy.Hr: Ivana je polako hodala među šarenim štandovima.En: Ivana walked slowly among the colorful stalls.Hr: Tražila je savršene darove za svoju obitelj.En: She was searching for the perfect gifts for her family.Hr: Ove godine bila je posebno važna jer je obitelj prošla kroz teško razdoblje.En: This year was particularly important because the family had gone through a difficult period.Hr: Jelena, njena mlađa sestra, nije mogla pronaći sreću u blagdanskom vremenu.En: Jelena, her younger sister, couldn't find happiness in the holiday season.Hr: Ivana je zastala kod jednog štanda.En: Ivana stopped at one stall.Hr: Prodavač, vedri Marko, pozdravio ju je s osmijehom.En: The vendor, cheerful Marko, greeted her with a smile.Hr: "Za koga tražiš dar?" upitao je.En: "Who are you looking for a gift for?" he asked.Hr: Ivana se nasmijala i objasnila, ""Želim nešto posebno za sestru. Ne mora biti skupo, već s puno značenja."En: Ivana laughed and explained, "I want something special for my sister. It doesn't have to be expensive, but full of meaning."Hr: "Kod nas uvijek ima nešto posebno", rekao je Marko, pokazujući male ručno izrađene predmete.En: "We always have something special," said Marko, showing small handmade items.Hr: Ivana je pažljivo gledala svaki predmet.En: Ivana carefully inspected each item.Hr: "Ovo je anđeo od drva. Napravio ga je stari majstor iz obližnjeg sela," rekao je Marko.En: "This is a wooden angel. It was made by an old craftsman from a nearby village," Marko said.Hr: Anđeo je Ivanu podsjetio na jedno davno božićno jutro, kada su ona i Jelena zajedno izrađivale ukrase.En: The angel reminded Ivana of a long-ago Christmas morning when she and Jelena made decorations together.Hr: Osjetila je kako joj srce kuca od uzbuđenja.En: She felt her heart race with excitement.Hr: "Koliko košta?" upitala je, pomalo zabrinuta cijenom.En: "How much does it cost?" she asked, somewhat worried about the price.Hr: "Cijena je visoka, ali vrijednost je neprocjenjiva," odgovorio je Marko.En: "The price is high, but the value is priceless," Marko replied.Hr: Ivana je znala što mora učiniti.En: Ivana knew what she had to do.Hr: Kupila je anđela, smatrajući da će Jelena osjetiti radost kakvu dugo nije osjetila.En: She bought the angel, believing it would bring Jelena joy she hadn't felt in a long time.Hr: Kad se vratila kući, Ivana je predala Jeleni dar.En: When she returned home, Ivana presented the gift to Jelena.Hr: Jelena je pažljivo otvorila paket i ugledala anđela.En: Jelena carefully opened the package and saw the angel.Hr: Njezin se izraz lica promijenio u tren oka.En: Her expression changed in an instant.Hr: Osmijeh joj je vratio sjaj u oči.En: Her smile brought a sparkle back to her eyes.Hr: "Ivana, ovo mi toliko znači!" rekla je.En: "Ivana, this means so much to me!" she said.Hr: Zagrlile su se čvrsto.En: They hugged tightly.Hr: Taj trenutak ispunio ih je obiteljskom toplinom.En: That moment filled them with family warmth.Hr: Ivana je sada razumjela.En: Ivana now understood.Hr: Bit Božića nije u materijalnom, već u stvaranju uspomena i dijeljenju ljubavi.En: The essence of Christmas isn't in material things but in creating memories and sharing love.Hr: Jelena je pronašla sreću u tom malom anđelu.En: Jelena found happiness in that little angel.Hr: Obitelj se okupila, zahvalna na blagdanskom čudu.En: The family gathered, grateful for the holiday miracle.Hr: Tog dana, Plitvička jezera nisu blistala samo od sunca.En: That day, Plitvička jezera didn't just shimmer from the sun.Hr: Bljesak sreće i ljubavi ispunio je njihovo srce zauvijek.En: The glow of happiness and love filled their hearts forever.Hr: Božićna čarolija dotaknula je i njih, pretvarajući svaku snježnu pahulju u trenutak vrijednosti.En: The Christmas magic touched them too, turning every snowflake into a moment of value. Vocabulary Words:glistened: blistalaicy: ledenewaterfalls: vodopadebustling: užurbanoaroma: mirismulled wine: kuhanog vinacarols: pjesamaperiod: razdobljestall: štandavendor: prodavačcheerful: vedricrafted: izrađenecarefully: pažljivoangel: anđeocraftsman: majstorparcels: paketexpression: izrazsparkle:...
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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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