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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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  • Frozen Bonds: Friendship Renewed in Plitvička's Winter Magic

    Frozen Bonds: Friendship Renewed in Plitvička's Winter Magic
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Bonds: Friendship Renewed in Plitvička's Winter Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Sanjiva zima obavila je Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.En: A chilling winter enshrouded Plitvička Jezera National Park.Hr: Drveće je bilo prekriveno snijegom.En: The trees were covered in snow.Hr: Jezera su mirovala, zamrznuta i tiha.En: The lakes were still, frozen, and silent.Hr: Ivana, Miro i Petar krenuli su stazom, jedva čekajući osjetiti čaroliju prirode.En: Ivana, Miro, and Petar set off down the path, eager to experience the magic of nature.Hr: "Ivana, zar ovaj hladni zrak nije osvježavajući?En: "Ivana, isn't this cold air refreshing?"Hr: " pitao je Miro, puhajući u ruke kako bi ih zagrijao.En: asked Miro, blowing into his hands to warm them.Hr: "Da, ali pazite na led," upozorila ih je Ivana.En: "Yes, but watch out for ice," Ivana warned them.Hr: "Ovaj park je predivan, ali zimi je izazovan.En: "This park is beautiful, but in winter, it's challenging."Hr: "U srcu Ivana bila je tiha briga.En: In Ivana's heart was a silent worry.Hr: Prijatelji su se sve rjeđe viđali.En: The friends were seeing each other less and less.Hr: Više su ih okupirali posao i obitelj.En: Work and family occupied them more.Hr: Ova prilika, slavlje godišnjice braka Miro i Petar, mogla bi biti baš ono što im treba.En: This occasion, the celebration of Miro and Petar's wedding anniversary, might be just what they needed.Hr: Kako su hodali, Ivana je odlučila: "Hajdemo drugim putem, onim manje poznatim.En: As they walked, Ivana decided: "Let's take another path, the less known one.Hr: Možda bude manje ljudi.En: Maybe there will be fewer people."Hr: " Petar je slegnuo ramenima, iako je bio sumnjičav.En: Petar shrugged, although he was skeptical.Hr: Hladan vjetar nije bio ugodan.En: The cold wind wasn't pleasant.Hr: Put je bio težak.En: The path was difficult.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao staze, led je škripao pod nogama.En: Snow covered the trails, and ice crunched under their feet.Hr: No, kako su prolazili kroz šumu, sunčeve zrake probijale su se kroz granje, stvarajući magični prizor.En: Yet, as they passed through the forest, sunbeams pierced through the branches, creating a magical sight.Hr: Konačno su stigli do zaleđenog vodopada.En: Finally, they reached a frozen waterfall.Hr: Led je blistao na suncu, a duga se prelijevala preko njega.En: The ice gleamed in the sun, and a rainbow shimmered over it.Hr: Ivana je duboko udahnula.En: Ivana took a deep breath.Hr: "Prijatelji, želim vam nešto reći.En: "Friends, I want to tell you something."Hr: " Glas joj je drhtao, ali odlučila je nastaviti.En: Her voice trembled, but she decided to continue.Hr: "Bojim se da će se naše prijateljstvo izgubiti.En: "I'm afraid our friendship will be lost."Hr: "Miro ju je zagrlio, osjećajući njenu iskrenost.En: Miro hugged her, feeling her sincerity.Hr: "Ivana, nisi sama.En: "Ivana, you're not alone.Hr: Svi osjećamo te promjene.En: We all feel these changes."Hr: "Petar se nasmiješio, blago i toplo.En: Petar smiled, gently and warmly.Hr: "Slažem se.En: "I agree.Hr: Moramo više paziti na nas.En: We need to take better care of each other."Hr: "Oko zamrznutog vodopada, troje prijatelja razgovaralo je dugo, grijući se blizinom i razumijevanjem.En: Around the frozen waterfall, the three friends talked for a long time, warming themselves with closeness and understanding.Hr: Dogovorili su se planirati buduće izlete i češće se viđati.En: They agreed to plan future trips and see each other more often.Hr: Kad su krenuli natrag, put im se činio kraćim.En: As they set off back, the journey seemed shorter.Hr: Hladnoća ih više nije brinula.En: The cold no longer bothered them.Hr: Ivana je osjećala novo povjerenje.En: Ivana felt a new confidence.Hr: Naučila je, ti mali trenuci otvorenosti značili su mnogo za njihovo prijateljstvo.En: She had learned that those small moments of openness meant a lot for their friendship.Hr: Ljepota prirode i blizina prijatelja ispunili su njeno srce.En: The beauty of nature and the closeness of friends filled her heart.Hr: Dan na Plitvicama ostat će nezaboravan.En: The day at Plitvice would remain unforgettable.Hr: Park je bio tih, a snijeg je nježno padao.En: The park was silent, and snow gently fell.Hr: Ivana je pogledala oko sebe, osjetivši mir i radost.En: Ivana looked around, feeling peace and joy.Hr: Njihovo prijateljstvo bilo je snažno, kao i dramatična zima koja ga je okruživala.En: Their friendship was strong, like the dramatic winter that surrounded it. Vocabulary Words:chilling: sanjivaenshrouded: obavilarefreshing: osvježavajućieager: jedva čekajućiexperience: osjetitipath: stazomwarned: upozorilachallenging: izazovanoccupied: okupiralioccasion: prilikaanniversary: godišnjicaskeptical: sumnjičavcrunched: škripaopierced: probijaleshimmered: ...
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  • Mystery of the Silent Park: The Hidden Cave Resolution

    Mystery of the Silent Park: The Hidden Cave Resolution
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Mystery of the Silent Park: The Hidden Cave Resolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Karlo je stajao na rubu Plitvičkih jezera, gledajući u zimski krajolik.En: Karlo stood on the edge of the Plitvička jezera, gazing at the winter landscape.Hr: Snijeg je prekrio staze, a slapovi su se pretvorili u ledene skulpture.En: The snow had covered the trails, and the waterfalls had turned into ice sculptures.Hr: U tišini parka, Karlo je osjetio nemir.En: In the silence of the park, Karlo felt uneasy.Hr: Nekoliko životinja je nestalo, a nitko nije znao zašto.En: Several animals had disappeared, and no one knew why.Hr: Bio je park ranger i osjećao se odgovornim za svaki kutak ovog mjesta.En: He was a park ranger and felt responsible for every corner of this place.Hr: Mia, lokalna povjesničarka, proučavala je za to vrijeme povijest i mitove o parku.En: Mia, a local historian, was studying the history and myths about the park at the time.Hr: Nikad nije vjerovala u priče, ali one su je uvijek intrigirale.En: She never believed in the stories, but they always intrigued her.Hr: Kad je Karlo spomenuo nestanak životinja, Mia ga je odlučila pratiti.En: When Karlo mentioned the disappearance of the animals, Mia decided to join him.Hr: "Možda je neki stari mit istinit", nasmijala se, ali Karlo nije bio raspoložen za šalu.En: "Maybe some old myth is true," she laughed, but Karlo was not in the mood for jokes.Hr: Anja je, s druge strane, željela snimiti savršen prizor za svoju izložbu.En: Anja, on the other hand, wanted to capture the perfect scene for her exhibition.Hr: Bila je fotografkinja koja je živjela za trenutke koje zamrzne u vremenu.En: She was a photographer who lived for the moments she could freeze in time.Hr: Kad je čula za Karlovu situaciju, htjela je biti dio njegovog tima.En: When she heard about Karlo's situation, she wanted to be part of his team.Hr: "Fotografija može reći više od tisuću riječi", rekla je odlučno.En: "A photograph can say more than a thousand words," she said decisively.Hr: Tri su se prijatelja uputili u divljinu.En: The three friends set out into the wilderness.Hr: Težak snijeg i hladnoća otežavali su njihov put.En: Heavy snow and cold made their journey difficult.Hr: Karlo je bio zabrinut zbog nadolazeće oluje, ali osjećao je da trebaju otkriti istinu.En: Karlo was worried about the approaching storm, but he felt they needed to uncover the truth.Hr: Prošli su kroz duboki snijeg i stigli do skrivene staze kojom rijetko tko prolazi.En: They trudged through deep snow and reached a hidden path that rarely anyone took.Hr: Mia je s kartom pratila njihove korake, a Anja se trudila objektivom zabilježiti svaki neobičan prizor.En: Mia followed their steps with a map, while Anja tried to capture every unusual sight with her lens.Hr: U jednom trenutku, pronašli su ulaz u staru špilju koja nije bila označena na karti.En: At one point, they found an entrance to an old cave that wasn't marked on the map.Hr: Tiho su ušli unutra, osvjetljavajući si put malim svjetiljkama.En: Quietly, they entered, lighting their way with small flashlights.Hr: Unutar špilje, zvukovi su bili čudni, kao da priroda priča svoju priču.En: Inside the cave, the sounds were strange, as if nature was telling its story.Hr: Na zidovima su bile slike koje su prikazivale prošlost parka, ali i neobične događaje.En: On the walls, there were pictures depicting the park's past, but also unusual events.Hr: Mia je zatvorila oči i pokušala nešto osjetiti.En: Mia closed her eyes and tried to sense something.Hr: Karlo je prošaptao: "Može li ovo biti uzrok?En: Karlo whispered, "Could this be the cause?"Hr: "Dok su ulazili dublje, otkrili su jezero, čudno i mirno.En: As they ventured deeper, they discovered a lake, strange and serene.Hr: Ovdje su počivali duhovi prirode.En: Here, the spirits of nature rested.Hr: Anja je brzo uhvatila magičan trenutak svojom kamerom.En: Anja quickly captured the magical moment with her camera.Hr: Shvatili su da špilja balansira između starog i novog svijeta, održavajući harmoniju.En: They realized the cave balanced between the old and new world, maintaining harmony.Hr: Tri prijatelja vratili su se u stvarni svijet s dokazima.En: The three friends returned to the real world with evidence.Hr: Mia je odlučila educirati lokalce o istini, raspršujući stare mitove.En: Mia decided to educate the locals about the truth, dispelling old myths.Hr: Anja je svoje fotografije izložila diljem zemlje, privlačeći pažnju na potrebu očuvanja prirodnih čuda.En: Anja exhibited her photographs across the country, drawing attention to the need to preserve natural wonders.Hr: Karlo je naučio vrijednu lekciju.En: Karlo learned a valuable lesson.Hr: Shvatio je da nije sam u svojoj misiji.En: He realized he wasn't alone in his mission.Hr: ...
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    17 mins
  • Embracing Spontaneity: An Unplanned Adventure in Plitvice

    Embracing Spontaneity: An Unplanned Adventure in Plitvice
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing Spontaneity: An Unplanned Adventure in Plitvice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U malom planinskom selu, dok se lagani dim vijorio iz dimnjaka, stajala je drvena kućica na rubu Plitvičkih jezera.En: In a small mountain village, as light smoke curled up from the chimneys, a wooden cottage stood on the edge of the Plitvička jezera.Hr: Unutra je Ivana zabrinuto gledala kroz prozor zamagljen od hladnoće.En: Inside, Ivana anxiously watched through a window fogged by the cold.Hr: Snijeg je padao gusto i zvijezde na nebu su se jedva vidjele.En: Snow was falling thickly and the stars in the sky were barely visible.Hr: Bližio se školski izlet na snježne staze, ali prognoze nisu bile obećavajuće.En: The school trip to the snowy trails was approaching, but the forecasts were not promising.Hr: "Ivana, chill!En: "Ivana, chill!"Hr: " nasmijao se Marko s druge strane sobe, dok je slagao skije u kutu.En: Marko laughed from the other side of the room as he arranged the skis in the corner.Hr: "Imamo sve što nam treba ovdje.En: "We have everything we need here."Hr: "Ivana je sjela za stol i naslonila glavu na ruke.En: Ivana sat at the table and rested her head in her hands.Hr: Voljela je kada je sve išlo po planu, a oluja nije bila dio plana.En: She liked it when everything went according to plan, and the storm wasn't part of the plan.Hr: Morala je odlučiti - ići dalje ili prekinuti sve?En: She had to decide – to go forward or halt everything?Hr: Dok je razmišljala, vjetar je počeo zavijati oko kućice.En: As she thought, the wind began to howl around the cottage.Hr: Sve je na trenutak izgledalo nestvarno.En: Everything seemed surreal for a moment.Hr: Ivana je ustala i pogledala Marka.En: Ivana stood up and looked at Marko.Hr: "Što ćemo ako nas ovo zadrži ovdje?En: "What will we do if this keeps us here?"Hr: "Marko se nasmijao i podigao šalicu vruće čokolade.En: Marko laughed and lifted a cup of hot chocolate.Hr: "Pretvorimo to u pustolovinu.En: "Let's turn it into an adventure.Hr: Ovako, ionako je škola najzabavnija kad smisliš nešto neplanirano.En: Anyway, school is most fun when you come up with something unplanned."Hr: "Njegov smijeh je bio zarazan.En: His laughter was contagious.Hr: Ivana je sklonila naočale i obrisala stakla.En: Ivana took off her glasses and wiped the lenses.Hr: Umjesto straha, osjetila je uzbuđenje.En: Instead of fear, she felt excitement.Hr: "Dobro, hajde da napravimo unutarnju avanturu.En: "Alright, let's create an indoor adventure."Hr: "Dok je noćna oluja pokrivala Plitvice bijelim velom, Ivana i Marko su upalili fenjer i započeli traženje u kućici - igrali su stare društvene igre, pripovijedali priče uz vatru i kuhali večeru sa smijehom i pjesmom.En: As the night storm covered the Plitvice in a white veil, Ivana and Marko lit a lantern and began exploring the cottage—they played old board games, told stories by the fire, and cooked dinner with laughter and song.Hr: Njihovi prijatelji su se pridružili avanturi, donoseći svoj entuzijazam u toplinu sobe.En: Their friends joined the adventure, bringing their enthusiasm into the warmth of the room.Hr: Na kraju večeri, dok je vatra polako tinjala, Ivana je zaključila kako ljepota trenutka leži u njegovoj spontanosti.En: At the end of the evening, as the fire slowly smoldered, Ivana concluded that the beauty of the moment lay in its spontaneity.Hr: Na Plitvičkim jezerima, između snijega i smijeha, pronašla je sreću u nepredvidljivom.En: At Plitvička jezera, between snow and laughter, she found happiness in the unpredictable.Hr: I u tom trenutku shvatila je - ne mora sve biti po planu da bi bilo savršeno.En: And in that moment, she realized—it doesn't have to be perfect to be perfect. Vocabulary Words:curl: vijoritichilly: hladnoćeforecast: prognozeanxiously: zabrinutobarely visible: jedva vidjelehowl: zavijatisurreal: nestvarnoadventure: pustolovinucontagious: zarazanveil: vijelolantern: fenjerexplore: traženjeboard games: društvene igresmolder: tinjalspontaneity: spontanostiunpredictable: nepredvidljivindoor: unutarnjucottage: kućicaenthusiasm: entuzijazammoment: trenutakhalt: prekinutifireplace: vatruhesitate: oklijevatithickly: gustochimneys: dimnjakalifted: podigaofrost: mrazlaughter: smijehbrought: donosećiplan: plan
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    13 mins
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