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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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  • Dreams on Stradun: Finding Home and Success in Dubrovnik

    Dreams on Stradun: Finding Home and Success in Dubrovnik
    Dec 1 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Dreams on Stradun: Finding Home and Success in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dok je Filip hodao Stradunom, osjećao je miris pečenih kestena u zraku.En: As Filip walked down Stradun, he smelled the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air.Hr: Blagdanski ugođaj ispunjavao je Dubrovnik Starim Gradom.En: The holiday spirit filled Dubrovnik's Old Town.Hr: Lampice su svjetlucale, a zrak je bio ispunjen zvukom božićnih pjesama.En: Lights twinkled, and the air was filled with the sound of Christmas songs.Hr: Duboko uzdahnuvši, razmišljao je o svom snu da bude vrhunski kuhar.En: Taking a deep breath, he thought about his dream of becoming a top chef.Hr: Ali kamo ga vodi taj san?En: But where is that dream leading him?Hr: Njegovi prijatelji i obitelj govorili su mu da ode u Zagreb, gdje su prilike bolje.En: His friends and family told him to go to Zagreb, where opportunities are better.Hr: Ali, srce ga je vuklo da ostane ovdje, u svom rodnom gradu.En: Yet, his heart was pulling him to stay here, in his hometown.Hr: Dok je Filip šetao prepunom ulicom, primijetio je poznato lice.En: While Filip walked down the crowded street, he recognized a familiar face.Hr: Anamarija, poznata blogerica, držala je kameru u ruci i fotografirala blagdanske prizore.En: Anamarija, a well-known blogger, was holding a camera and capturing holiday scenes.Hr: "Hej, Anamarija!En: "Hey, Anamarija!"Hr: " povikao je, prepoznavši je s nekih lokalnih događaja.En: he shouted, recognizing her from some local events.Hr: "Što te dovodi ovamo?En: "What brings you here?"Hr: "Anamarija se nasmijala, "Vrijeme je adventa, naravno!En: Anamarija laughed, "It's advent time, of course!Hr: Pišem članak o festivalu.En: I'm writing an article about the festival."Hr: " Brunela je kratko zastala, zatim nastavila, "I malo bijeg od užurbanosti.En: She paused briefly, then continued, "And a little escape from the hustle and bustle.Hr: Ti, kako si?En: How about you?"Hr: "Filip odmahnuo glavom, "Razmišljam o Zagrebu, ali ne želim otići.En: Filip shook his head, "I'm thinking about Zagreb, but I don't want to leave.Hr: Smatram da ovdje, u Dubrovniku, imam što pokazati.En: I feel that I have something to show here, in Dubrovnik.Hr: Samo, ne znam kako.En: I just don't know how."Hr: "Dok su razgovarali, Katarina im se pridružila, noseći slike za svoju izložbu.En: As they talked, Katarina joined them, carrying paintings for her exhibition.Hr: "Zdravo, Filip!En: "Hello, Filip!Hr: Zdravo, Anamarija!En: Hello, Anamarija!"Hr: " Katarina je bila umjetnica, poznata po živopisnim slikama Dubrovnika.En: Katarina was an artist, known for her vibrant paintings of Dubrovnik.Hr: "Filip, čula sam za tvoju dilemu.En: "Filip, I heard about your dilemma.Hr: Imam prijedlog.En: I have a suggestion.Hr: Zašto ne bismo napravili događaj zajedno?En: Why don't we host an event together?Hr: Moja umjetnost i tvoja hrana.En: My art and your food."Hr: "Filip je oduševljeno prihvatio prijedlog.En: Filip enthusiastically accepted the proposal.Hr: Kakva sjajna kombinacija!En: What a brilliant combination!Hr: "Katarina, to bi bilo fantastično!En: "Katarina, that would be fantastic!Hr: Napravit ćemo adventski pop-up događaj.En: We'll create an advent pop-up event."Hr: "Dok su planirali sve detalje, dogodila se kriza.En: As they planned all the details, a crisis occurred.Hr: Na dan događaja, nestalo je struje baš kada su se gosti počeli okupljati.En: On the day of the event, the power went out just as guests began to gather.Hr: Filipa je obuzeo strah, ali Anamarija je brzo reagirala.En: Filip was seized by fear, but Anamarija quickly reacted.Hr: "Koristit ću svoj mobilni internet za uživo emitiranje.En: "I'll use my mobile internet for live streaming.Hr: Reći ću svima da se dođu zabaviti i pomoći nam!En: I'll tell everyone to come have fun and help us!"Hr: " rekla je odlučno.En: she said determinedly.Hr: Uljudnošću društvenih mreža i entuzijazmom posjetitelja, događaj je ubrzo postigao ogroman uspjeh.En: With the courtesy of social media and the enthusiasm of visitors, the event soon became a huge success.Hr: Ljudi su dolazili i dijelili slike.En: People came and shared pictures.Hr: Hrana je bila hvaljena, a Katarinine slike zadivile su sve prisutne.En: The food was praised, and Katarina's paintings amazed all present.Hr: Na kraju večeri, Filip je stajao na Stradunu, okružen ljudima koji su hvalili njegov rad.En: At the end of the evening, Filip stood on Stradun, surrounded by people who praised his work.Hr: Shvatio je nešto važno.En: He realized something important.Hr: "Ne moram otići da bih bio uspješan.En: "I don't have to leave to be successful.Hr: Mogu stvoriti svoju priču ovdje, u Dubrovniku, s ljudima koje volim.En: I can create my story here, in Dubrovnik, with the people I love."Hr: "Kao što je adventsko ...
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  • The Office Quest: Trust, Teamwork, and a Missing Report Revealed

    The Office Quest: Trust, Teamwork, and a Missing Report Revealed
    Nov 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Office Quest: Trust, Teamwork, and a Missing Report Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Uredska žarulja jedva je bacala svjetlo na Ivanu, koja je stajala iza svog stola gdje su se papiri gomilali kao planine posla.En: The office lamp barely cast light on Ivana, who stood behind her desk where papers piled up like mountains of work.Hr: U jesenje jutro, energija je bila napeta dok su se kolege okupljali oko aparata za kavu u iščekivanju proslave Martinja, kada bi se okupili pokraj vina.En: On an autumn morning, the energy was tense as colleagues gathered around the coffee machine, anticipating the celebration of Martinje, when they would gather around wine.Hr: Ivana, ambiciozna voditeljica projekta, zabrinuto je gledala u prazan prostor gdje je, čini se, nestao važan izvještaj.En: Ivana, an ambitious project manager, anxiously looked at the empty space where an important report seemed to have disappeared.Hr: Taj izvještaj sadržavao je ključne informacije potrebne za prezentaciju koju je imala iste večeri.En: This report contained key information needed for the presentation she had that evening.Hr: Bez tog izvještaja, njezin je rad bio ugrožen.En: Without the report, her work was in jeopardy.Hr: Katarina, njena asistentica, dovodila je red među papirima u susjednom uredu.En: Katarina, her assistant, was organizing papers in the adjacent office.Hr: Bila je uvijek učinkovita, ali i tajanstvena, što je budilo sumnju u Ivani.En: She was always efficient, but also mysterious, which raised suspicion in Ivana.Hr: "Katarina, jesi li možda vidjela moj izvještaj od jučer?En: "Katarina, have you perhaps seen my report from yesterday?"Hr: " upitala je Ivana, pokušavajući ne zvučati previše naglašeno.En: Ivana asked, trying not to sound too emphatic.Hr: Katarina podiže pogled, zatečena pitanjem, ali odmahnula je glavom.En: Katarina looked up, startled by the question, but shook her head.Hr: U međuvremenu, Niko, pretrpani pripravnik, brzo je hodao niz hodnik s okom na ekranu svog laptopa.En: Meanwhile, Niko, the overworked intern, was quickly walking down the hallway with his eyes on his laptop screen.Hr: Bio je mladić sa skrivenim znanjem o svemu što se događa u uredu, ali se rijetko izražavao.En: He was a young man with hidden knowledge of everything happening in the office but rarely expressed himself.Hr: "Ivane, možda bi mogao Niko pomoći", pomisli Ivana još jednom.En: "Niko might be able to help," Ivana thought once more.Hr: Uputila se prema njemu, dok je on nespretno prelazio s jednog zadatka na drugi.En: She approached him as he clumsily transitioned from one task to another.Hr: "Niko, možeš li mi pomoći da pronađem onaj izvještaj?En: "Niko, can you help me find that report?"Hr: " upita ona s blagim osmijehom.En: she asked with a gentle smile.Hr: Niko se na trenutak zamrznuo.En: Niko froze for a moment.Hr: "Uh, možda.En: "Uh, maybe...Hr: pričekaj!En: wait!"Hr: ", reče dok je hvatao svoj laptop.En: he said, grabbing his laptop.Hr: Pokušao je sjetiti se nečega važnog.En: He tried to recall something important.Hr: Njihova razgovorna razmjena bila je ometena kada je Ivana uhvatila pogled na njegov ekran, gdje je bio otvoren email koji je otkrio trag.En: Their conversation was interrupted when Ivana caught a glimpse of his screen, where an email revealing a clue was open.Hr: Email je spominjao Katarinu i, u njemu, slučajno spomenuto mjesto na njezinom stolu, gdje su se papiri često miješali.En: The email mentioned Katarina and, in it, a place on her desk was accidentally mentioned, where papers often got mixed up.Hr: Ivana je odmah razvila plan pretražiti Katarinin stol.En: Ivana immediately devised a plan to search Katarina's desk.Hr: "Hvala ti, Niko", šapnula je, krenuvši prema asistentici prije nego što je mogla išta opaziti.En: "Thank you, Niko," she whispered, heading toward the assistant before she could notice anything.Hr: Stigavši, Ivana je uspjela pažljivo premjestiti par dokumenta i, kao čarolijom, tu je bio izvještaj – zametnut među ostalim papirima.En: Upon arrival, Ivana managed to carefully move a couple of documents and, as if by magic, there was the report—tucked among other papers.Hr: Katarina, koja je bila zauzeta organiziranjem fascikla, ništa nije primijetila.En: Katarina, busy organizing folders, noticed nothing.Hr: Ivana je pohitala povratiti svoje mjesto za stolom, s izvještajem čvrsto u rukama i velikim osjećajem olakšanja.En: Ivana hurried back to reclaim her seat at the desk, the report firmly in her hands and a great sense of relief.Hr: Prezentacija je prošla uspješno.En: The presentation went successfully.Hr: Naučila je da mora vjerovati svom timu i shvatila pritiske kroz koje prolaze svi, uključivo i Niko.En: She learned she must trust her team and understood the pressures everyone ...
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  • Balancing Acts: An Autumn Tale of Career and Family Harmony

    Balancing Acts: An Autumn Tale of Career and Family Harmony
    Nov 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Balancing Acts: An Autumn Tale of Career and Family Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Prohladni jesenski vjetar šaptao je kroz gole grane drveća ispred ureda u kojem je Ivana radila.En: The chilly autumn wind whispered through the bare branches of the trees in front of the office where Ivana worked.Hr: Unutra, stakleni zidovi i moderni uredski stolovi stvarali su dinamičnu atmosferu ispunjenu šaputanjima i prigušenim zvonima telefona.En: Inside, glass walls and modern office desks created a dynamic atmosphere filled with whispers and the muted ringing of phones.Hr: Promjene su se osjećale u zraku.En: Changes were in the air.Hr: Kompanija je prolazila kroz restrukturiranje, a napetost je bila opipljiva.En: The company was going through restructuring, and the tension was palpable.Hr: Ivana, projektna menadžerica koja je sanjarila o promociji, osjećala je dodatni pritisak.En: Ivana, a project manager dreaming of a promotion, felt the added pressure.Hr: Branko, visok i ozbiljan, prošao je hodnikom s mapama pod rukom.En: Branko, tall and serious, walked down the hallway with folders under his arm.Hr: Njegov zadatak implementacije promjena bio je izazovan, a od njega se očekivalo da sve bude na vrijeme.En: His task of implementing the changes was challenging, and he was expected to have everything done on time.Hr: Kao viši izvršni direktor, bio je svjestan koliko stresno restrukturiranje može biti.En: As a senior executive, he was aware of how stressful restructuring could be.Hr: On je morao donositi teške odluke, a vrijeme nije bilo na njegovoj strani.En: He had to make tough decisions, and time was not on his side.Hr: Luka, s osmjehom na licu, pokušavao je podići moral među zaposlenicima.En: Luka, with a smile on his face, tried to lift the employees' morale.Hr: Kao predstavnik ljudskih resursa, njegovi su zadaci bili usmjereni na osiguravanje dobrobiti suradnika.En: As a human resources representative, his tasks focused on ensuring the well-being of colleagues.Hr: Često je donosio tople kiflice ili kavu kako bi ih motivirao.En: He often brought warm pastries or coffee to motivate them.Hr: Ivana je čežnjivo gledala kroz prozor na gradsku panoramu koja je bila osvijetljena prvim zimskim svjetlima.En: Ivana wistfully gazed out the window at the city skyline lit by the first winter lights.Hr: Advent je bio blizu, i obično je to bilo vrijeme koje je provodila s obitelji.En: Advent was near, and it was usually a time she spent with family.Hr: Pripreme su bile posebne, pune mirisa cimeta i dječjeg smijeha.En: The preparations were special, filled with the smell of cinnamon and children's laughter.Hr: Međutim, kako su projektni rokovi postajali sve stroži, Ivani se činilo da je sve teže uskladiti posao i obitelj.En: However, as project deadlines became increasingly strict, Ivana felt it harder to balance work and family.Hr: Novi projekt bio je odlučujući za njenu karijeru.En: The new project was crucial for her career.Hr: Ako bi uspjela, promocija bi bila tu, ali vrijeme za obitelj postajalo je sve manje.En: If she succeeded, the promotion would be hers, but the time for family was dwindling.Hr: Jednog predvečerja, Branko je Ivani dodijelio ključni zadatak s nerealnim rokom.En: One evening, Branko assigned Ivana a key task with an unrealistic deadline.Hr: Adventski planovi njezine obitelji bili su zakazani baš za tada.En: Her family's Advent plans were scheduled for that exact time.Hr: Stajala je svom snagom u toj raskrsnici dilema - raditi kasno ili ostaviti posao i otići svojoj obitelji.En: She stood at a crossroads, torn between working late and leaving to be with her family.Hr: Sutradan, dok je razmišljala o mogućnostima, Luka je primijetio njezinu zabrinutost.En: The next day, while pondering her options, Luka noticed her concern.Hr: "Treba li ti pomoć, Ivana?En: "Do you need help, Ivana?"Hr: " pitao je toplim glasom.En: he asked warmly.Hr: Razgovor s Lukom inspirirao ju je.En: The conversation with Luka inspired her.Hr: Objasnila mu je svoj problem, a Luka, s razumijevanjem i dobrim srcem, predložio je fleksibilnije radno vrijeme.En: She explained her problem, and Luka, with understanding and a good heart, suggested more flexible working hours.Hr: Ivana je s olakšanjem prihvatila prijedlog.En: Ivana gladly accepted the suggestion.Hr: Mogla je zadovoljiti potrebe projekta, a istovremeno ostati vjerna obiteljskim tradicijama.En: She could meet the project's needs while staying true to family traditions.Hr: Naučila je važnu lekciju da ravnoteža između karijere i osobnih vrijednosti donosi istinsko zadovoljstvo.En: She learned an important lesson that balancing career and personal values brings true satisfaction.Hr: Kako su dani prolazili, a Advent donio topli sjaj svjetala i miris kuhanog vina, Ivana je shvatila da je najbolja odluka ...
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