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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.

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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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  • When a Jester's Bells Outshine a Knight's Armor

    When a Jester's Bells Outshine a Knight's Armor
    Jan 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: When a Jester's Bells Outshine a Knight's Armor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimska hladnoća obavila je rimske zidine Dioklecijanove palače.En: The winter cold wrapped around the Roman walls of Dioklecijanova palača.Hr: Oko svuda bile su šarene srednjovjekovne šatore.En: All around were colorful medieval tents.Hr: Miris pečenih kestena i svježih kolača širio se zrakom.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and fresh pastries filled the air.Hr: Trubaduri su svirali na lutnjama, a vješt trgovci glasno hvalili svoju robu.En: Troubadours played on lutes, and skilled merchants loudly praised their goods.Hr: Ivan je stajao kraj velikog šatora, pokušavajući se smiriti prije svoje velike prilike.En: Ivan was standing by a large tent, trying to calm himself before his big opportunity.Hr: Bio je odjeven u oklop, ili je barem tako mislio.En: He was dressed in armor, or so he thought.Hr: Naime, Mira, njegova prijateljica, na brzinu je zamijenila vrećice i nije primijetila da je Ivanov oklop završio u jednom, a kostim lude u drugom kutu šatora.En: Namely, Mira, his friend, quickly switched the bags and didn't notice that Ivan's armor ended up in one, and the jester's costume in another corner of the tent.Hr: "Ivane, sve će biti u redu.En: "Ivane, everything will be fine.Hr: Samo se opusti," rekla je Mira, pokušavajući umiriti nervoznog viteza.En: Just relax," said Mira, trying to calm the nervous knight.Hr: Ivan je duboko udahnuo, nije primijetio da su sunčeve zrake odbacile šarene svjetlosne zrake sa lučevih zvončića na njegovoj glavi.En: Ivan took a deep breath, not noticing that the sun's rays cast colorful light beams off the jingle bells on his head.Hr: Krenuo je prema borilištu, a publika, ugledavši ga, prvo je zastala u šoku, a potom prasnula u smijeh.En: He headed towards the arena, and the audience, upon seeing him, first paused in shock, then burst into laughter.Hr: "Ivane, vidi kako te svi vole," rekla je Mira, jedva suzdržavajući smijeh.En: "Ivane, see how everyone loves you," Mira said, barely holding back her laughter.Hr: Ivan se osvrnuo i vidio mnoštvo ljudi kako se cereka.En: Ivan looked around and saw a crowd of people chuckling.Hr: U početku zbunjen, brzo je shvatio svoju pomalo nezgodnu situaciju.En: Initially confused, he quickly realized his somewhat awkward situation.Hr: Umjesto ozbiljnog viteza, izgledao je poput šašave lude.En: Instead of a serious knight, he looked like a silly jester.Hr: Ali Ivan nije oklijevao.En: But Ivan didn't hesitate.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, počeo je izvoditi najnježnije pokrete, oponašajući borbu s nevidljivim protivnikom.En: With a smile on his face, he began to perform the gentlest of movements, mimicking a fight with an invisible opponent.Hr: Njegovi gegovi i komične grimase osvojili su srca publike.En: His antics and comical faces won the hearts of the audience.Hr: Mira ga je promatrala s divljenjem.En: Mira watched him with admiration.Hr: Ivan je pokazao da je uistinu viteza, jer je u svakom nespretnom trenutku našao priliku za radost.En: Ivan showed that he was truly a knight, as in every clumsy moment he found an opportunity for joy.Hr: Na kraju, Ivan je stajao pred mnoštvom koje je skandiralo njegovo ime.En: In the end, Ivan stood before a crowd chanting his name.Hr: Nije osvojio turnir, ali je osvojio nešto važnije – smijeh i srdačnost svih prisutnih.En: He didn't win the tournament, but he won something more important – the laughter and warmth of everyone present.Hr: Kako je dan odmicao, Ivan je naučio važnu lekciju: ponekad, smijeh i industrija mogu osvojiti više od oštrice mača.En: As the day wore on, Ivan learned an important lesson: sometimes, laughter and wit can conquer more than the edge of a sword.Hr: Njegova hrabrost i humor donijeli su više radosti nego bilo kakvo ozbiljno natjecanje.En: His bravery and humor brought more joy than any serious competition could.Hr: "Ovo ćemo pamtiti zauvijek," rekla je Mira, dok su napuštali palaču.En: "We'll remember this forever," Mira said as they left the palace.Hr: I tako je Dioklecijanova palača, u srcu hladne zime, postala toplija mjesto, ispunjena smijehom i veseljem.En: And so Dioklecijanova palača, in the heart of the cold winter, became a warmer place, filled with laughter and joy.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da sve ne mora biti onako kako je planirao.En: Ivan realized that not everything has to go as planned.Hr: Najvažnije je biti svoj i uživati u nepredvidljivim trenucima koji donose neočekivanu sreću.En: The most important thing is to be yourself and enjoy the unpredictable moments that bring unexpected happiness. Vocabulary Words:wrapped: obavilamedieval: srednjovjekovneroasted: pečenihpastries: kolačatroubadours: trubadurilutes: lutnjamamerchants: trgovcipraised: hvaliliopportunity: prilikearmor: oklopbreath: ...
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  • Winter Magic at Plitvička: A Journey with Ivan the Guide

    Winter Magic at Plitvička: A Journey with Ivan the Guide
    Jan 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Winter Magic at Plitvička: A Journey with Ivan the Guide Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Svetlo, hladan zrak okružio je Plitvička jezera.En: The light, cold air surrounded Plitvička jezera.Hr: Snježne pahulje polako su padale, stvarajući bijeli pokrivač preko smrznutih slapova i mirnih staza.En: Snowflakes slowly fell, creating a white blanket over the frozen waterfalls and peaceful paths.Hr: Ivan, iskusni vodič, pažljivo je gledao malenu skupinu turista iza sebe.En: Ivan, an experienced guide, carefully watched the small group of tourists behind him.Hr: Njegovo srce bilo je ispunjeno ljubavlju prema prirodi i željom da je pokaže drugima.En: His heart was filled with love for nature and the desire to show it to others.Hr: Grupa se sastojala od uzbuđene Ane, njegove kolegice koja je bila poznata po svojoj energiji, te Luke, posjetitelja s fotoaparatom u ruci i očima punim znatiželje.En: The group consisted of excited Ana, his colleague known for her energy, and Luka, a visitor with a camera in hand and eyes full of curiosity.Hr: Ivan je želio pokazati svima čaroliju zime u parku, ali trebalo je osigurati da svi ostanu sigurni na skliskim stazama.En: Ivan wanted to show everyone the magic of winter in the park, but he needed to ensure everyone's safety on the slippery paths.Hr: Dok je hodao, Ivan je vodio razgovor o povijesti parka i vrstama životinja koje ovdje žive.En: As he walked, Ivan led a conversation about the park's history and the types of animals that live there.Hr: No, Ana je neprestano preskakala njegove riječi sa svojim uzbuđenim pričama o vlastitim iskustvima.En: However, Ana kept interrupting him with her excited stories about her own experiences.Hr: To je pomalo dekoncentriralo turiste, a Ivan je osjećao potrebu da uravnoteži zabavu i sigurnost.En: This somewhat distracted the tourists, and Ivan felt the need to balance fun and safety.Hr: Luka je često stajao po strani, tražeći savršen kadar za svoj fotoaparat.En: Luka often stood aside, looking for the perfect shot for his camera.Hr: Ponekad se previše udaljio od grupe, što je Ivana činilo nervoznim.En: Sometimes he strayed too far from the group, which made Ivan nervous.Hr: Znao je da mora nešto poduzeti kako bi svi imali lijep i siguran dan.En: He knew he had to do something to ensure everyone had a nice and safe day.Hr: "Dragi prijatelji," počeo je Ivan glasno, zaustavljajući grupu.En: "Dear friends," Ivan began loudly, stopping the group.Hr: "Evo svježih tragova u snijegu.En: "Here are fresh tracks in the snow.Hr: Da vidimo koje su životinje prolazile ovdje.En: Let's see what animals passed through here."Hr: " Ta informacija probudila je zanimanje turista, čak i Anne, koja je zaboravila na svoje priče i pridružila se Ivanu.En: This information sparked the tourists' interest, even Ana, who forgot about her stories and joined Ivan.Hr: Ivan je objasnio tragove, dok je Ana dodala svoja mišljenja o tome što bi se moglo dogoditi sa životom u parku tijekom zime.En: Ivan explained the tracks while Ana added her thoughts on what might happen to wildlife in the park during the winter.Hr: Zanimanje grupe poraslo je, a Luka se približio ostalima, usmjeravajući kameru prema tragovima.En: The group's interest grew, and Luka came closer to the others, pointing his camera at the tracks.Hr: Kako je šetnja odmicala, Ivan je uz pomoć Anne oživljavao priče o divljini i povijesti, usput pazeći da nitko ne sklizne na zaleđenim mjestima.En: As the walk progressed, Ivan, with Ana's help, brought stories of the wilderness and history to life, all the while ensuring that no one slipped on icy spots.Hr: Ana je napokon shvatila važnost Ivinih sigurnosnih upozorenja i zajedno su vodili grupu kroz park.En: Ana finally understood the importance of Ivan's safety warnings, and together they led the group through the park.Hr: Na kraju dana, turisti su zahvalili Ivanu i Ani.En: At the end of the day, the tourists thanked Ivan and Ana.Hr: Luka je podijelio svoje nevjerojatne fotografije, a Ana je priznala da Ivan zaista poznaje park bolje od ikoga.En: Luka shared his incredible photos, and Ana admitted that Ivan truly knows the park better than anyone.Hr: Dok su svi uživali u vrućoj čokoladi u toploj kolibi, Ivan je shvatio da uzbuđenje i sigurnost mogu ići ruku pod ruku.En: While everyone enjoyed hot chocolate in a warm cabin, Ivan realized that excitement and safety could go hand in hand.Hr: Naučio je kako može stvarati uzbudljive ture dok se istovremeno brine za sigurnost svoje grupe.En: He learned how to create exciting tours while simultaneously caring for his group's safety.Hr: Ana i Ivan su postali bolji tim, a Plitvička jezera ostala su magična i očaravajuća, prekrivena zimskim plaštom.En: Ana and Ivan became a better team, and Plitvička jezera remained magical and ...
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  • Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty

    Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty
    Jan 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Tesla's Spark: A Lesson in Bravery and Honesty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao ispred ulaza u Muzej Nikole Tesle u Zagrebu.En: Ivan was standing in front of the entrance to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Zagreb.Hr: Hladni zimski zrak nosio je mirise kave iz obližnjih kafića.En: The cold winter air carried the aroma of coffee from nearby cafes.Hr: Snijeg je prekrivao gradske ulice, a njegovi prijatelji Maja i Niko već su bili unutar muzeja, uzbuđeni što će vidjeti Tesline izume.En: Snow covered the city streets, and his friends Maja and Niko were already inside the museum, excited to see Tesla's inventions.Hr: Ivan, student inženjerstva, odlučio je impresionirati prijatelje svojim znanjem o Tesli.En: Ivan, an engineering student, decided to impress his friends with his knowledge about Tesla.Hr: Ušao je unutra, oči su mu zabljesnule od svjetlucavih izložaka.En: He walked inside, his eyes sparkling at the dazzling exhibits.Hr: Muzej je bio pun posjetitelja, a u zraku se osjećala energija znatiželje.En: The museum was full of visitors, and an atmosphere of curiosity filled the air.Hr: "Idemo pogledati Teslinu zavojnicu!En: "Let's go see Tesla's coil!"Hr: " rekao je Ivan, dobro poznavajući put do glavne atrakcije muzeja.En: Ivan said, well acquainted with the way to the museum's main attraction.Hr: Maja i Niko su ga slijedili, uživajući u njegovoj samouvjerenosti.En: Maja and Niko followed him, enjoying his confidence.Hr: Stigli su do impozantne zavojnice koja je isijavala elektricitet u zrak.En: They arrived at the imposing coil that emitted electricity into the air.Hr: Znak ispred jasno je upozoravao da se ne dira ništa bez zaposlenika muzeja.En: A sign in front clearly warned not to touch anything without a museum employee.Hr: Ivan, međutim, u svojoj želji da impresionira, nije obratio pažnju.En: However, in his desire to impress, Ivan paid no attention.Hr: „Pogledajte ovo“, rekao je s osmijehom, pritisnuvši jedan od gumba.En: "Watch this," he said with a smile, pressing one of the buttons.Hr: Odjednom, zavojnica je zaiskrila jače nego ikada, ispunjavajući prostor kao da je cijela oluja uhvaćena unutar staklenih zidova.En: Suddenly, the coil sparked more intensely than ever, filling the space as if a whole storm were trapped within glass walls.Hr: Dok su iskre lepršale, nastala je panika.En: As sparks flew, panic ensued.Hr: Djeca su vrištala, a roditelji ih povlačili na sigurno.En: Children screamed, and parents pulled them to safety.Hr: Ivan je shvatio svoju pogrešku, lice mu je pocrvenjelo od srama.En: Ivan realized his mistake, his face turning red with shame.Hr: „Što da radim?En: "What should I do?"Hr: ” pitao je Maju i Niku, očima tražeći pomoć.En: he asked Maja and Niko, his eyes seeking help.Hr: „Priznaj, Ivane," rekla je Maja smireno, stavivši mu ruku na rame.En: "Own up to it, Ivan," Maja said calmly, placing her hand on his shoulder.Hr: Niko je kimnuo u znak podrške.En: Niko nodded in support.Hr: Ivan je progutao ponos.En: Ivan swallowed his pride.Hr: Prišao je vodiču muzeja koji se borio s prekidom struje.En: He approached the museum guide who was dealing with the power outage.Hr: „Ja sam to napravio“, rekao je tihim glasom.En: "I did that," he said in a quiet voice.Hr: Vodič je bio iznenađen, ali brzo se oporavio.En: The guide was surprised but quickly recovered.Hr: „U redu, hajdemo ovo popraviti“, rekao je smireno.En: "Alright, let's fix this," he said calmly.Hr: Zajedno su uspjeli isključiti zavojnicu.En: Together, they managed to turn off the coil.Hr: Svjetla su se polako vratila, a posjetitelji su se umirili.En: The lights slowly came back, and the visitors calmed down.Hr: Maja i Niko su stajali kraj Ivana.En: Maja and Niko stood by Ivan.Hr: Osjećao se posramljeno, ali olakšano.En: He felt embarrassed but relieved.Hr: „Dobro si postupio,“ rekao je Niko, lupnuvši ga po leđima.En: "You did the right thing," Niko said, giving him a pat on the back.Hr: Kad su napuštali muzej, smijali su se cijelom događaju.En: As they left the museum, they laughed about the whole incident.Hr: Ivan je shvatio da je iskrenost često najbolja opcija.En: Ivan realized that honesty is often the best option.Hr: Njegovi prijatelji cijenili su njegovu hrabrost, a on je naučio važnu lekciju: priznanje pogreške može donijeti više poštovanja nego prikrivanje istine.En: His friends appreciated his bravery, and he learned an important lesson: admitting a mistake can earn more respect than hiding the truth.Hr: Ulice Zagreba bile su hladne, ali srce mu je bilo mirno.En: The streets of Zagreb were cold, but his heart was at peace. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ulazaaroma: miriseexhibit: izložakaimposing: impozantnecoil: zavojnicuemitted: isijavalawarned: upozoravaocuriosity: znatiželjesparked: zaiskrilastorm: ...
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