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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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  • A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust

    A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust
    Jan 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Snowy Bond: Discovering Community Strength and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je polako prekrivao kuće zatvorene zajednice.En: The snow was slowly covering the houses of the gated community.Hr: Djeca su sretno skakala po malim snježnim nakupinama, dok su susjedi gurali lopatama i pozdravljali jedni druge.En: The children happily jumped on small snowdrifts, while the neighbors shoveled and greeted each other.Hr: Ivana, novopridošla medicinska sestra, polako je prolazila ulicama, zainteresirana za mir i sklad zajednice.En: Ivana, a newly arrived nurse, was slowly passing through the streets, interested in the peace and harmony of the community.Hr: No, duboko u sebi osjećala je nesigurnost.En: Yet, deep inside she felt insecurity.Hr: Uvijek ju je progonio strah od pogreške.En: She was always haunted by the fear of making a mistake.Hr: Jednog snježnog jutra, dok je Ivana planirala rješenje svih dnevnih zadataka, odjednom se začuo urlik.En: One snowy morning, while Ivana was planning solutions for all her daily tasks, a scream suddenly echoed.Hr: Ivana je brzo pogledala oko sebe.En: Ivana quickly looked around.Hr: U daljini je vidjela starijeg gospodina Davora kako pada u parku.En: In the distance, she saw the older gentleman Davor falling in the park.Hr: Marin, tinejdžer poznat po nestašlucima, trčao je prema njemu.En: Marin, a teenager known for his mischief, was running towards him.Hr: Ostali su svi bili previše zauzeti svojim aktivnostima da bi primijetili.En: Everyone else was too busy with their activities to notice.Hr: Ivana je požurila do parka.En: Ivana hurried to the park.Hr: Srce joj je brzo kucalo.En: Her heart was beating fast.Hr: Stigavši do Davora, kleknula je pokraj njega.En: Reaching Davor, she knelt beside him.Hr: Marin je već bio tamo, promatrao je sve s ozbiljnom zabrinutošću.En: Marin was already there, watching everything with serious concern.Hr: "Zovem hitnu!" rekao je Marin drhtavim glasom.En: "I'm calling the ambulance!" Marin said with a trembling voice.Hr: "No, pričekaj! Možda mi možeš pomoći," rekla je Ivana, boreći se protiv straha.En: "No, wait! Maybe you can help me," said Ivana, fighting against her fear.Hr: Marin je kimnuo.En: Marin nodded.Hr: "Davor mi je više puta pričao o svojim problemima sa srcem. Može biti to."En: "Davor has told me many times about his heart problems. It could be that."Hr: Ivana ga je pažljivo slušala, smirujući vlastiti um.En: Ivana listened to him carefully, calming her own mind.Hr: Počela je primjenjivati prvu pomoć, dok je Marin pomagao.En: She began administering first aid, with Marin helping.Hr: "Pazi na disanje," rekla je.En: "Watch his breathing," she said.Hr: Marin je pratio svaku njenu uputu, osjećajući kako mu raste samopouzdanje.En: Marin followed her every instruction, feeling his confidence grow.Hr: Činilo se da traje vječnost dok nisu stigle hitne službe.En: It seemed to take an eternity before the emergency services arrived.Hr: Ivana je konačno počela osjećati olakšanje kad je Davor polako dolazio k sebi.En: Ivana finally began to feel relief when Davor slowly came to.Hr: "Dobri ste tim," reče Davor s blagim osmjehom dok su ga paramedici ubacivali u vozilo.En: "You make a good team," Davor said with a gentle smile as the paramedics loaded him into the vehicle.Hr: Ivana se okrenula prema Marinu.En: Ivana turned to Marin.Hr: "Bez tebe ne bih uspjela.En: "I couldn't have done it without you.Hr: Hvala ti."En: Thank you."Hr: Marin se nasmiješio prvi put tog dana.En: Marin smiled for the first time that day.Hr: Osjećao se odraslije i odgovornije nego ikad.En: He felt more grown-up and responsible than ever.Hr: Poslijepodne, snijeg je nastavio padati, prekrivao je staze, ali unutar zajednice srce je Ivane bilo toplije.En: In the afternoon, the snow continued to fall, covering the paths, but within the community, Ivana's heart was warmer.Hr: Bila je zahvalna na pomoći i spoznaji koliko je zajednica važna.En: She was grateful for the help and the realization of how important the community was.Hr: Taj im je dan donio više od snijega.En: That day brought them more than snow.Hr: Donio im je novu povezanost, povjerenje i snagu.En: It brought them new connections, trust, and strength.Hr: Ivana je našla svoje mjesto, a Marin je dobio poštovanje koje je zaslužio.En: Ivana found her place, and Marin earned the respect he deserved.Hr: U srcima im je ostao novi osjećaj pripadnosti i snaga da zajedno prebrode svaku oluju.En: A new sense of belonging and strength to weather any storm together remained in their hearts.Hr: Snijeg više nije bio samo hladan, nego i simbol novih početaka.En: The snow was no longer just cold, but a symbol of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:gated community: zatvorene zajednicesnowdrifts: snježnim nakupinamashoveled: gurali ...
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  • From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey

    From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey
    Jan 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Turbulence to Triumph: An Architect's Unexpected Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-01-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Split je bio hladan tog zimskog jutra, ali unutar zgrade Međunarodne zračne luke vladala je užurbanost.En: Split was cold that winter morning, but inside the building of the International Airport, there was a bustle.Hr: Marin je stajao u redu za ukrcaj, osjećajući laganu nervozu.En: Marin stood in line for boarding, feeling slightly nervous.Hr: Bio je mlad arhitekt, odlazio je na važan poslovni sastanak sa stranim klijentom.En: He was a young architect, going for an important business meeting with a foreign client.Hr: Trebao je napraviti dobar dojam.En: He needed to make a good impression.Hr: Pazeći na svaki detalj, Marin je još jednom provjerio svoje dokumente i laptop s prezentacijom.En: Paying attention to every detail, Marin checked his documents and presentation laptop once more.Hr: Kad je konačno ušao u avion, Marin je osjetio olakšanje.En: When he finally boarded the plane, Marin felt relieved.Hr: Avion je bio topao, za razliku od hladnoće vani.En: The plane was warm, unlike the cold outside.Hr: Sjedeći pored njega, bila je Ivana, iskusna putnica.En: Sitting next to him was Ivana, an experienced traveler.Hr: "Prvi put letiš u ovo doba godine?En: "Is this your first time flying at this time of year?"Hr: ", pitala je s osmijehom.En: she asked with a smile.Hr: Marin je kimnuo, pokušavajući ne pokazati nervozu.En: Marin nodded, trying not to show his nervousness.Hr: Pitala ga je nešto o njegovom putovanju, i dok su razgovarali, zvuk aviona pripremao ga je za polijetanje.En: She asked him something about his trip, and as they talked, the sound of the plane prepared him for takeoff.Hr: Ana, stjuardesa, srdačno je pozdravila sve putnike.En: Ana, the flight attendant, warmly greeted all the passengers.Hr: Svi su se udobno smjestili, a Marin je uzbuđeno gledao u ekran ispred sebe.En: Everyone settled in comfortably, and Marin excitedly looked at the screen in front of him.Hr: Bio je to važan trenutak za njega.En: It was a significant moment for him.Hr: No, ubrzo nakon polijetanja, dogodilo se nešto neočekivano.En: But, shortly after takeoff, something unexpected happened.Hr: Par sati u letu, iz kabine se prolomio poziv za pomoć.En: A few hours into the flight, a call for help echoed from the cabin.Hr: Putnik nekoliko redova ispred je kolabirao.En: A passenger a few rows ahead had collapsed.Hr: Ana je odmah požurila prema njemu, dok su se putnici zabrinuto okretali.En: Ana immediately rushed to him, while the passengers turned around concerned.Hr: Marin se na tren borio sa sobom.En: Marin struggled with himself for a moment.Hr: Znao je da je svaka minuta važna za njegov sastanak, ali gledajući kaotičnu situaciju, odlučio je pomoći.En: He knew every minute was crucial for his meeting, but looking at the chaotic situation, he decided to help.Hr: Zajedno s Anom, Marin je pokušao smiriti situaciju.En: Together with Ana, Marin tried to calm the situation.Hr: Ivana, koja je sjedila pored njega, ponudila je svoju prvu pomoć.En: Ivana, who was sitting next to him, offered her first aid.Hr: U nestabilnim okolnostima, odlučili su skratiti let i vratiti se u Split.En: In unstable circumstances, they decided to shorten the flight and return to Split.Hr: Marin je znao što to znači za njega - propušten sastanak.En: Marin knew what that meant for him - a missed meeting.Hr: Ipak, osjećao je da je pripomogao u ključnom trenutku.En: Still, he felt he contributed in a crucial moment.Hr: Kad su sletjeli, hitna pomoć je već čekala na pisti.En: When they landed, an ambulance was already waiting on the runway.Hr: Bolničari su brzo preuzeli pacijenta, a putnici su odahnuli.En: Paramedics quickly took over the passenger, and the passengers breathed a sigh of relief.Hr: Ana je zahvalno pogledala Marina i Ivanu.En: Ana gratefully looked at Marin and Ivana.Hr: "Bez vas, ne bih to uspjela," rekla je srdačno.En: "Without you, I couldn't have done it," she said warmly.Hr: Iako je Marin propustio svoj let, dobio je podršku od putnika i posade.En: Although Marin missed his flight, he gained the support of the passengers and crew.Hr: Pomogli su mu rezervirati novi let.En: They helped him book a new flight.Hr: U tom trenutku, shvatio je da je postigao nešto važnije od jednog poslovnog sastanka.En: At that moment, he realized he had achieved something more important than a business meeting.Hr: Njegov čin nesebičnosti ostavio je traga.En: His act of selflessness left a mark.Hr: Na kraju dana, Marin je sjedio u zračnoj luci, gledajući kako sunce zalazi iza mora.En: At the end of the day, Marin sat in the airport, watching the sun set behind the sea.Hr: Naučio je važnu lekciju - iako su poslovni ciljevi bitni, pomaganje drugima donosi istinsku radost.En: He learned an ...
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  • Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport

    Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport
    Jan 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Heartfelt Heroics: A Fateful Encounter at the Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-13-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Franjo Tuđman Airport bio je prepun ljudi unatoč hladnoj zimskoj atmosferi.En: Franjo Tuđman Airport was crowded with people despite the chilly winter atmosphere.Hr: Terminali su bili osvijetljeni svjetlima, a zrakom su odjekivale najave za letove.En: The terminals were lit up with lights, and flight announcements echoed through the air.Hr: Putnici su hodali u zimskim kaputima, vukući kofere po sjajnom podu.En: Travelers walked in winter coats, dragging suitcases across the shiny floor.Hr: Ivan je žurio, izvodeći gotovo maratonske korake.En: Ivan was rushing, taking almost marathon-like steps.Hr: Bio je poslovni čovjek koji je često putovao.En: He was a businessman who traveled often.Hr: Danas je imao važan sastanak u inozemstvu.En: Today he had an important meeting abroad.Hr: Srce mu je ubrzano kucalo, ali to je pripisivao žurbi.En: His heart was racing, but he attributed it to the rush.Hr: Nikada nije volio kasniti.En: He never liked being late.Hr: Marija je radila kao osoblje u zračnoj luci.En: Marija worked as airport staff.Hr: Osim što je pomagala putnicima, imala je obrazovanje iz medicinske sestre.En: In addition to helping passengers, she had a nursing education.Hr: Dan joj je bio uobičajen, sve dok nije primijetila Ivana kako se oslanja na stup.En: Her day was typical until she noticed Ivan leaning against a column.Hr: Njegovo lice bilo je blijedt i izgledao je kao da mu nije dobro.En: His face was pale, and he looked like he was not well.Hr: Ivan je zastao da uhvati dah.En: Ivan paused to catch his breath.Hr: Prsa su ga boljela.En: His chest hurt.Hr: Posumnjao je da je to samo nervoza, ali bol se pogoršavala.En: He suspected it was just nerves, but the pain was worsening.Hr: Znao je da nešto nije u redu, ali nije mogao propustiti sastanak.En: He knew something was wrong, but he couldn't miss the meeting.Hr: Marija se približila s toplim osmijehom, ali s brigom u očima.En: Marija approached with a warm smile but with concern in her eyes.Hr: "Izgledaš loše, treba li ti pomoć?" pitala ga je.En: "You look unwell, do you need help?" she asked him.Hr: Ivan ju je odbijao, pokušavajući izgledati kao da je sve u redu.En: Ivan refused, trying to appear as if everything was fine.Hr: "Malo se samo moram odmoriti... ali ipak hvala," rekao je kroz zube.En: "I just need to rest a little... but thanks anyway," he said through gritted teeth.Hr: Marija nije bila uvjerena.En: Marija wasn't convinced.Hr: Vidjela je kako njegovo lice postaje sve bljeđe.En: She saw his face growing paler.Hr: "Mislim da bi to trebali provjeriti," nastavila je nježno.En: "I think you should have it checked," she continued gently.Hr: "Ne želim biti naporna, ali zdravlje je najvažnije."En: "I don't mean to be pushy, but health is the most important thing."Hr: Iznenada, Ivan se srušio.En: Suddenly, Ivan collapsed.Hr: Ljudi oko njega su se razmaknuli, gledajući sa zabrinutošću.En: People around him stepped back, watching with concern.Hr: Marija je brzo reagirala, kleknuvši do njega i započevši mjere prve pomoći.En: Marija quickly reacted, kneeling beside him and starting first aid measures.Hr: Brzo je pozvala hitnu pomoć.En: She promptly called an ambulance.Hr: Dok je čekala dolazak medicinskog tima, Marija je držala Ivana za ruku i uvjeravala ga da će sve biti u redu.En: While waiting for the medical team to arrive, Marija held Ivan's hand, assuring him that everything would be okay.Hr: Ivan ju je slabo pogledao, shvaćajući ozbiljnost situacije.En: Ivan looked at her weakly, realizing the seriousness of the situation.Hr: "Hvala ti," šapnuo je jedva čujno.En: "Thank you," he whispered faintly.Hr: Ubrzo je stigla hitna pomoć i odvezli su Ivana u bolnicu.En: Soon the ambulance arrived and took Ivan to the hospital.Hr: Iako je propustio let, bio je zahvalan Mariji što je intervenirala.En: Although he missed his flight, he was grateful to Marija for intervening.Hr: Dok je ležao u bolničkom krevetu, Ivan je razmišljao o svom životu.En: As he lay in the hospital bed, Ivan reflected on his life.Hr: Shvatio je da mora bolje brinuti o sebi.En: He realized he needed to take better care of himself.Hr: Kontaktirao je Mariju, rekavši joj: "Želim ti zahvaliti iz srca.En: He contacted Marija, telling her, "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.Hr: Ne bih bio ovdje bez tebe."En: I wouldn't be here without you."Hr: Marija se nasmijala s druge strane linije.En: Marija laughed on the other end of the line.Hr: "Uvijek ću pomoći kad mogu.En: "I'll always help whenever I can.Hr: Samo čuvaj sebe."En: Just take care of yourself."Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je naučio važnu lekciju.En: In the end, Ivan learned an important lesson.Hr: Zdravlje je uvijek na prvom mjestu.En: Health always comes ...
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