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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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  • Echoes of Mystery: An Autumn Adventure in Plitvice Lakes

    Echoes of Mystery: An Autumn Adventure in Plitvice Lakes
    Nov 10 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Echoes of Mystery: An Autumn Adventure in Plitvice Lakes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Jesen u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera bila je čarobna.En: Autumn in Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera was magical.Hr: Lišće je mijenjalo boje, praveći pozornicu od zlatnih, crvenih i smeđih nijansi.En: The leaves changed colors, creating a stage of golden, red, and brown hues.Hr: Jutarnja magla se povukla, otkrivajući slapove koji su se činili poput tekućeg srebra.En: The morning mist retreated, revealing waterfalls that seemed like flowing silver.Hr: Zvukovi prirode miješali su se s vjetrom, no jedan zvuk bio je drugačiji - tajanstveni eho koji je privlačio posjetitelje.En: The sounds of nature mingled with the wind, yet there was one sound that stood out - a mysterious echo that attracted visitors.Hr: Ivana, znanstvenica botaničarka, došla je sama.En: Ivana, a botanist, came alone.Hr: Zaintrigirana pričama o ehoima, bila je odlučna otkriti tajnu.En: Intrigued by stories of the echoes, she was determined to uncover the mystery.Hr: Ivana je uvijek bila racionalna, ali ovdje je nešto čudno.En: Ivana was always rational, but something was strange here.Hr: Savladalo ju je istraživačko uzbuđenje.En: She was overcome with the excitement of exploration.Hr: Slikala je maslačke i paprati, dok je slušala priče drugih posjetitelja.En: She photographed dandelions and ferns while listening to the stories of other visitors.Hr: Nitko nije znao odakle dolazi eho.En: No one knew the origin of the echo.Hr: Govorili su da se gubi u kanjonima, da je na dijelu parka koji nije siguran.En: They said it got lost in the canyons, in a part of the park that wasn't safe.Hr: Marko i Ana, hodali su blizu, razgovarajući o planinarenju.En: Marko and Ana were walking nearby, talking about hiking.Hr: Ivana je čula njihov razgovor o ehoima, no njihove riječi bile su više upozorenje nego poziv.En: Ivana heard their conversation about the echoes, but their words were more of a warning than an invitation.Hr: "Tamo je opasno," rekao je Marko.En: "It's dangerous there," said Marko.Hr: "Zemlja je nestabilna," dodala je Ana.En: "The ground is unstable," added Ana.Hr: Ivana je klimnula glavom, ali znatiželja je bila jača.En: Ivana nodded, but her curiosity was stronger.Hr: S ruksakom na leđima, Ivana je krenula dalje.En: With a backpack on her shoulders, Ivana went further.Hr: Staza je postajala klizava i uska.En: The path became slippery and narrow.Hr: Hodala je oprezno, srce joj je kucalo brže.En: She walked cautiously, her heart beating faster.Hr: Slušala je zvukove oko sebe.En: She listened to the sounds around her.Hr: Nakon nekoliko kilometara, zvukovi su se pojačali.En: After a few kilometers, the sounds grew louder.Hr: Eho je bio sve glasniji.En: The echo was becoming increasingly prominent.Hr: Došla je do ulaza u pećinu.En: She reached the entrance to a cave.Hr: Zidovi pećine djelovali su staro, izgubljeno.En: The cave walls appeared ancient, lost.Hr: No, unutar pećine je bio izvor zvuka.En: Yet, within the cave was the source of the sound.Hr: Odjeci su putovali kroz kamen, čineći melodiju vlastitu prirodi.En: The echoes traveled through the stone, creating a melody unique to nature.Hr: Unutar pećine, Ivana je pronašla biljke koje nije vidjela nikad prije.En: Inside the cave, Ivana found plants she had never seen before.Hr: Čudni oblici i boje, njihanje u ritmu eha.En: Strange shapes and colors, swaying to the rhythm of the echo.Hr: Brzo ih je dokumentirala, ali znala je da mora biti oprezna.En: She quickly documented them, but she knew she had to be careful.Hr: Pećina je bila krhka.En: The cave was fragile.Hr: Napustila je pećinu s uzorcima i bilješkama.En: She left the cave with samples and notes.Hr: Njezino srce je bilo ispunjeno poštovanjem prema prirodi.En: Her heart was filled with respect for nature.Hr: Odlučila je ne otkriti točno mjesto pećine.En: She decided not to reveal the exact location of the cave.Hr: Znala je da mora zaštititi okoliš.En: She knew she had to protect the environment.Hr: Kad se Ivana vratila, Marko i Ana su čekali.En: When Ivana returned, Marko and Ana were waiting.Hr: Pitali su je o njezinom putovanju.En: They asked her about her journey.Hr: Ispunila ih je s pričom, ali tajnu je zadržala za sebe.En: She shared her story with them, but kept the secret to herself.Hr: Znala je da je njen zadatak čuvati prirodu, a ne otkriti sve tajne.En: She knew her task was to protect nature, not to reveal all its secrets.Hr: Ivana se vratila kući s novim poštovanjem prema tajanstvenim mjestima prirode.En: Ivana returned home with a newfound respect for the mysterious places of nature.Hr: Otkrila je više od biljaka.En: She discovered more than plants.Hr: Otkrila je važnost zaštite i odgovornosti.En: She discovered the importance of protection...
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  • Finding Passion in Dubrovnik's Golden Light

    Finding Passion in Dubrovnik's Golden Light
    Nov 9 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Finding Passion in Dubrovnik's Golden Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-09-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Sunce je sjalo iznad Dubrovnika, ulijevajući toplinu u stare kamene zidine.En: The sun shone above Dubrovnik, pouring warmth into the old stone walls.Hr: Ivana, njezin brat Marko i njihova ambiciozna rođakinja Petra hodali su kamenim popločanim stazama između zidina.En: Ivana, her brother Marko, and their ambitious cousin Petra walked along the stone-paved paths between the walls.Hr: Prohladni jesenji vjetar dolazio je s mora i nježno im baršao uši.En: A chilly autumn breeze came from the sea and gently caressed their ears.Hr: "Petra, tvoj rad je uvijek inspirirajući," rekla je Ivana.En: "Petra, your work is always inspiring," said Ivana.Hr: Njezine oči sjajile su divljenjem dok su promatrale postav izložbe koja je bila vješto smještena između drevnih zidina.En: Her eyes shone with admiration as they observed the exhibition set skillfully placed between the ancient walls.Hr: Marko je, kao stariji brat, bio pragmatičan.En: Marko, as the older brother, was pragmatic.Hr: "Ivana, moraš razmišljati o sigurnosti," govorio je dok su čekali početak izložbe.En: "Ivana, you need to think about security," he said as they waited for the exhibition to start.Hr: Ali znao je da njegova sestra duboko voli umjetnost, i zato je bio uz nju, pružajući podršku na sve načine.En: But he knew his sister loved art deeply, and so he was there for her, providing support in every way.Hr: Petra je bila ponosna domaćica.En: Petra was a proud hostess.Hr: "Hvala vam što ste došli.En: "Thank you for coming.Hr: Svaka slika ima svoju priču," rekla je i nasmiješila im se, ponosno pokazujući na platna koja su visjela oko njih.En: Every painting has its own story," she said, smiling at them, proudly pointing to the canvases hanging around them.Hr: Kako su satovi prolazili, unutarnja borba u Ivani rasla je.En: As the hours passed, an inner struggle grew within Ivana.Hr: Njezin um bio je ispunjen pitanjima.En: Her mind was filled with questions.Hr: Je li umjetnost bila doista njezin poziv?En: Was art truly her calling?Hr: Ili bi trebalo slušati glas razuma i odabrati sigurniju karijeru?En: Or should she listen to the voice of reason and choose a safer career?Hr: Dubrovnik je bio prekrasan u svojoj zlatnoj jesenskoj nijansi, no Ivana se osjećala izgubljeno.En: Dubrovnik was beautiful in its golden autumn hues, but Ivana felt lost.Hr: Za vrijeme završnog dijela izložbe, Petra je predstavila svoje remek-djelo.En: During the final part of the exhibition, Petra presented her masterpiece.Hr: Zagonetna slika, preplavljena bojama koje su vibrirale u suncu.En: An enigmatic painting, flooded with colors that vibrated in the sun.Hr: Publika je ostala bez daha.En: The audience was left breathless.Hr: "Ivana, pogodi što znači ova slika," nasmijala se Petra.En: "Ivana, guess what this painting means," Petra laughed.Hr: U tom trenutku, Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce ubrzava, dok su valovi emocija preplavili njezino biće.En: At that moment, Ivana felt her heart race as waves of emotion flooded her being.Hr: Osjetila je nešto neobjašnjivo, neku povezanost.En: She felt something inexplicable, a connection.Hr: Suze su joj navrle na oči.En: Tears welled up in her eyes.Hr: Bila je nadahnuta.En: She was inspired.Hr: Te večeri, dok su se vraćali kući preko Dugog mosta, Ivana je pogledala Marka.En: That evening, as they returned home across the Dugi Most, Ivana looked at Marko.Hr: "Odlučila sam.En: "I've decided.Hr: Upisat ću tečaj umjetnosti.En: I'm going to enroll in an art course.Hr: To je ono što želim," rekla je odlučno.En: That's what I want," she said decisively.Hr: Marko se nasmiješio, znajući da je to bila prava odluka za njegovu sestru.En: Marko smiled, knowing it was the right decision for his sister.Hr: "Uvijek ću te podržavati, Ivana, kakvu god odluku doneseš.En: "I will always support you, Ivana, whatever decision you make."Hr: "Dok su hodali natrag kući pod zvjezdanim nebom Dubrovnika, Ivana je osjećala da je konačno pronašla svoj put.En: As they walked back home under the starry sky of Dubrovnik, Ivana felt that she had finally found her way.Hr: Bilo je milosno prihvatiti nesigurnost s optimizmom.En: It was gracious to embrace uncertainty with optimism.Hr: Tko zna što budućnost nosi?En: Who knows what the future holds?Hr: No, jedno je bilo sigurno – Ivana je odabrala svoj put s srcem punim nade i snova.En: But one thing was certain – Ivana chose her path with a heart full of hope and dreams. Vocabulary Words:shone: sjalopouring: ulijevajućichilly: prohladnicaressed: baršaoinspiring: inspirirajućiadmiration: divljenjempragmatic: pragmatičanproviding: pružajućihostess: domaćicacanvases: platnastruggle: borbacalling: pozivenigmatic: zagonetnabreathless: bez dahainexplicable: ...
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  • From Tradition to Adventure: A Market Journey in Split

    From Tradition to Adventure: A Market Journey in Split
    Nov 9 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Tradition to Adventure: A Market Journey in Split Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U Dioklecijanovoj Palači u Splitu, jesen donosi užurbano jutro.En: In Dioklecijanova Palača in Split, autumn brings a bustling morning.Hr: Sajam je pun boja i mirisa.En: The market is full of colors and scents.Hr: Ljudi se guraju uz brojne štandove.En: People are jostling by numerous stalls.Hr: Ivana i Marko hodaju zajedno kroz ovu povijesnu lavirintsku tržnicu.En: Ivana and Marko walk together through this historical labyrinthine market.Hr: Ivana voli povijest i tradiciju.En: Ivana loves history and tradition.Hr: Crpeći energiju iz kamenih zidova, ona se osjeća kao kod kuće.En: Drawing energy from the stone walls, she feels at home.Hr: Marko, njen prijatelj, uvijek traži avanture.En: Marko, her friend, is always seeking adventures.Hr: Danas, cilj im je pronaći vino za Martinje.En: Today, their goal is to find wine for Martinje.Hr: Blagdan Svetog Martina je važan za Ivaninu obitelj.En: The feast of Sveti Martin is important for Ivana's family.Hr: Ivana želi impresionirati svoje rođake i pronaći posebno tradicionalno vino.En: Ivana wants to impress her relatives and find a special traditional wine.Hr: "Moramo naći vino prije nego što sve nestane," rekla je Ivana.En: "We have to find wine before everything disappears," Ivana said.Hr: Glas joj je bio nervozan, gledajući gužvu oko sebe.En: Her voice was nervous, looking at the crowd around her.Hr: Marko, ležeran kao uvijek, osmjehne se.En: Marko, as relaxed as ever, smiled.Hr: "Nemoj se brinuti, Ivana.En: "Don't worry, Ivana.Hr: Pogledajmo prvo sve štandove, možda nađemo nešto zanimljivo.En: Let's look at all the stalls first, maybe we'll find something interesting."Hr: "Ivana uzdahne.En: Ivana sighed.Hr: Voljela bi toliko prihvatiti Markov način razmišljanja, ali navike ju koče.En: She would love to embrace Marko's way of thinking, but habits hold her back.Hr: Oni prolaze pored štandova prepunih svježeg voća, povrća i slatkih mirisa.En: They pass by stalls full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and sweet aromas.Hr: Šuškanje lišća pod nogama dodatno donosi osjećaj jeseni.En: The rustling of leaves underfoot further brings the feeling of autumn.Hr: Ali štandovi s vinom su već gotovo prazni.En: But the wine stalls are already almost empty.Hr: "Vidi, ovaj štand nema gužvu," rekao je Marko pokazujući na susjeda s neobičnim oznakama.En: "Look, this stall isn't crowded," Marko said, pointing to a neighboring stall with unusual signs.Hr: "Možda je ovo prilika.En: "Maybe this is an opportunity."Hr: "Ivana zastane.En: Ivana hesitated.Hr: "Ali to je noviji štand," odgovara nesigurno.En: "But that's a newer stall," she replied uncertainly.Hr: "Sigurna sam da tradicionalna vina nisu ovdje.En: "I'm sure traditional wines aren't here."Hr: "Marko se nagne prema njoj.En: Marko leaned towards her.Hr: "Zar ne bi trebali probati?En: "Shouldn't we try?Hr: Možda pronađemo nešto posebno.En: Maybe we'll find something special."Hr: "Stavljajući svoj stari strah na stranu, Ivana pristane.En: Putting her old fears aside, Ivana agreed.Hr: Prilaze novom štandu.En: They approached the new stall.Hr: Prodavač je ljubazan i nudi im da probaju nekoliko vina.En: The vendor was friendly and offered them to taste several wines.Hr: Jedno vino, s posebnim okusom meda i bilja, privuče pažnju Ivane.En: One wine, with a special taste of honey and herbs, caught Ivana's attention.Hr: Nikada prije nije kušala takvo nešto.En: She had never tasted anything like it before.Hr: "Uzmi to," ohrabruje je Marko.En: "Take it," Marko encouraged her.Hr: "Ovo ćeš sigurno impresionirati obitelj.En: "You'll definitely impress your family with this."Hr: "Nakon kratkog razmišljanja, Ivana kupi vino.En: After a brief thought, Ivana bought the wine.Hr: Sumnje su i dalje prisutne, ali osjeća uzbuđenje zbog odluke.En: Doubts were still present, but she felt excitement about the decision.Hr: Kada su se vratili kući, Ivanina obitelj s oduševljenjem prihvaća vino.En: When they returned home, Ivana's family enthusiastically accepted the wine.Hr: Svi su iznenađeni i zadovoljni jedinstvenim okusom.En: Everyone was surprised and pleased with the unique taste.Hr: Ivana shvaća važnu lekciju: tradicija je važna, ali i otvaranje novim iskustvima može donijeti radost.En: Ivana learned an important lesson: tradition is important, but opening up to new experiences can bring joy.Hr: Marko se nasmiješi, a Ivana, gledajući ga, osjeti zahvalnost.En: Marko smiled, and Ivana, looking at him, felt gratitude.Hr: Na kraju dana, hodajući kroz uske ulice Splita, Ivana osjeća slobodu.En: At the end of the day, walking through the narrow streets of Split, Ivana felt free.Hr: Balansirajući stare običaje s novim avanturama, ona kreće prema novim iskustvima s ...
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