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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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  • The Power of Friendship: Balancing Dreams and Support

    The Power of Friendship: Balancing Dreams and Support
    Nov 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Power of Friendship: Balancing Dreams and Support Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Tiha kiša prošle noći ostavila je svježinu u zraku.En: The gentle rain from last night left a freshness in the air.Hr: Dani u studentskom domu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu bili su prepuni života.En: Days in the student dormitory at the Sveučilište u Zagrebu were full of life.Hr: Male sobe, uski hodnici, i zajednička blagovaonica gdje su studenti često boravili.En: Small rooms, narrow corridors, and a shared dining hall where students often gathered.Hr: Jesen je obojila drveće u zlatno i crveno.En: Autumn painted the trees in gold and red.Hr: Ivana je sjedila za stolom, ispunjena željom i odlučnošću.En: Ivana sat at the table, filled with desire and determination.Hr: Finalni ispiti su bili blizu.En: Final exams were near.Hr: Ivana je bila poznata po tome da ambiciozno pristupa učenju.En: Ivana was known for her ambitious approach to studying.Hr: Imala je cilj - najbolji uspjeh na ispitima i stipendiju.En: She had a goal - the top achievement in exams and a scholarship.Hr: Njezina stalna pratnja u njihovoj sobi bio je Matej, opušten i uvijek spreman na šalu.En: Her constant companion in their room was Matej, laid-back and always ready for a joke.Hr: Njegova gitara često je ispunjavala sobu veselim melodijama.En: His guitar often filled the room with cheerful melodies.Hr: No, Ivana se borila s koncentracijom.En: However, Ivana struggled with concentration.Hr: Luka, Ivanin prijatelj s fakulteta, bio je uvijek voljan pomoći.En: Luka, Ivana's friend from college, was always willing to help.Hr: Često su zajedno učili.En: They often studied together.Hr: Iako je Luka gajio osjećaje prema Ivani, nikad joj to nije rekao.En: Although Luka had feelings for Ivana, he never confessed them to her.Hr: Njegova podrška je bila stalna, ali i pomalo zapletena u emocije.En: His support was constant but somewhat entangled in emotions.Hr: Ivana je odlučila razgovarati s Matejem.En: Ivana decided to talk to Matej.Hr: "Matej, trebam mir za učenje", rekla je s blagim osmijehom.En: "Matej, I need some peace and quiet for studying," she said with a gentle smile.Hr: "Možeš li barem danas smanjiti glazbu?En: "Could you at least lower the music today?"Hr: " Matej je kimnuo i obećao učiniti najbolje što može.En: Matej nodded and promised to do his best.Hr: No, izazovi nisu prestali.En: But the challenges didn't stop.Hr: Te večeri, živa zabava ispunila je hodnike doma.En: That evening, a lively party filled the hallways of the dorm.Hr: Ivana je osjećala nemir.En: Ivana felt restless.Hr: Između buke, Luka je pokucao.En: Amidst the noise, Luka knocked.Hr: "Ivana, idemo do kafića iza ugla?En: "Ivana, shall we go to the café around the corner?Hr: Bit će mirno", predložio je.En: It will be quiet," he suggested.Hr: Ivana je oklijevala, shvaćajući da bi možda trebalo više od kave za suočavanje s osjećajima koje je Luka gajio.En: Ivana hesitated, realizing that it might take more than coffee to deal with the feelings Luka harbored.Hr: Ipak, nestašan osmijeh i topla kava činili su primamljivu ponudu.En: Nonetheless, his mischievous smile and the promise of warm coffee were tempting.Hr: Kafić "Na kraju svijeta" bio je tih te večeri.En: The café "Na kraju svijeta" was quiet that evening.Hr: Topao prostor i svjetlost svijeća činili su ga savršenim mjestom za razgovor.En: Its warm atmosphere and candlelight made it the perfect place for a conversation.Hr: Luka i Ivana su učili, ali tišina između njih bila je ispunjena neizgovorenim riječima.En: Luka and Ivana studied, but the silence between them was filled with unspoken words.Hr: Napokon, Luka je skupio hrabrost.En: Finally, Luka mustered the courage.Hr: "Ivana, znaš da mi je stalo.En: "Ivana, you know I care.Hr: Želim najbolje za tebe.En: I want the best for you."Hr: "Ivana je zadrhtala na trenutak, ali nije odgovarala odmah.En: Ivana shuddered for a moment but didn't respond immediately.Hr: Osjećala je da su prijateljstvo i podrška mnogo važniji.En: She felt that friendship and support were much more important.Hr: "Hvala ti, Luka.En: "Thank you, Luka.Hr: Vrijedno mi je imati tebe kao prijatelja i podršku", rekla je iskreno.En: It's valuable to have you as a friend and support," she said sincerely.Hr: Nakon bučne večeri, Ivana se osjećala spremno.En: After a noisy evening, Ivana felt ready.Hr: Položila je ispite s više samopouzdanja znajući da ne mora biti sama.En: She took her exams with more confidence, knowing she didn't have to be alone.Hr: Matej je ispravio svoj raspored glazbenih proba, a Luka je ostao njen oslonac.En: Matej adjusted his music rehearsal schedule, and Luka remained her support.Hr: Ivana je otkrila ravnotežu između osobnog života i akademskog cilja.En: Ivana discovered a balance between her personal...
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    17 mins
  • From Market to Menu: The Pumpkin Quest

    From Market to Menu: The Pumpkin Quest
    Nov 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Market to Menu: The Pumpkin Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Dolac Market blista pod jutarnjim suncem, preplavljen živopisnim bojama i mirisima.En: Dolac Market glistens under the morning sun, overflowing with vibrant colors and scents.Hr: Luka hoda između štandova, osluškuje žamor ljudi.En: Luka walks among the stalls, listening to the murmur of people.Hr: Traži savršenu bundevu.En: He's searching for the perfect pumpkin.Hr: Treba mu najbolja za novu jesensku juhu koju želi uvesti u meni svog restorana.En: He needs the best one for a new autumn soup that he wants to introduce to his restaurant's menu.Hr: Kukuruz svjetluca žutom bojom, jabuke sjaje kao crni biser, ali bundeve... Ah, bundeve mu izmiču.En: Corn glistens with a yellow hue, apples shine like black pearls, but the pumpkins... Ah, the pumpkins elude him.Hr: Maja, iskusna prodavačica na tržnici, raspoređuje preostale bundeve s pažnjom.En: Maja, an experienced vendor at the market, arranges the remaining pumpkins with care.Hr: Poznaje Luku i njegovo oko za kvalitetu.En: She knows Luka and his eye for quality.Hr: "Bok, Luka!" javlja se veselo kad ga ugleda.En: "Hi, Luka!" she greets him cheerfully when she spots him.Hr: "Tražiš bundeve?"En: "Looking for pumpkins?"Hr: "Da, Majo, trebam najbolje bundeve. Ali čuo sam da su u velikoj potražnji", odgovara Luka s osmijehom.En: "Yes, Maja, I need the best pumpkins. But I've heard they're in high demand," responds Luka with a smile.Hr: U tom trenutku pridružuje im se Ivana, držeći kameru spremnu.En: At that moment, Ivana joins them, holding a camera at the ready.Hr: Ona traži autentične priče za svoj blog o zagrebačkoj kulinariji.En: She is looking for authentic stories for her blog about Zagreb’s culinary scene.Hr: Bundeve su savršeni dio jeseni.En: Pumpkins are the perfect part of autumn.Hr: "I ja sam ovdje za bundeve. Trebam dobru priču", kaže Ivana.En: "I'm here for pumpkins too. I need a good story," says Ivana.Hr: Luka osjeća napetost.En: Luka feels the tension.Hr: Morat će se potruditi da uvjeri Maju da mu proda preostale bundeve.En: He’ll have to work hard to convince Maja to sell him the remaining pumpkins.Hr: "Majo, te bundeve su ključne za moju juhu. Mogu te pozvati u restoran da je probaš", kaže Luka, pogledavši je molećivo.En: "Maja, those pumpkins are crucial for my soup. I can invite you to the restaurant to try it," says Luka, looking at her pleadingly.Hr: Maja razmišlja.En: Maja thinks about it.Hr: Zna koliko Luka cijeni kvalitetne sastojke.En: She knows how much Luka values quality ingredients.Hr: I Ivana, koja želi zabilježiti tu autentičnu priču, također je tu i promatra.En: And Ivana, who wants to capture this authentic story, is also there observing.Hr: "Majo", dodaje Ivana, "mogla bih napisati o Luki i njegovoj juhi. Mogla bih pisati o tebi kao najboljoj prodavačici na tržnici."En: "Maja," adds Ivana, "I could write about Luka and his soup. I could write about you as the best vendor at the market."Hr: Maja, ganuta zajedništvom i mogućnošću promocije, odlučuje pomoći Luki.En: Maja, touched by the camaraderie and the possibility of promotion, decides to help Luka.Hr: "Dobro, Luka, dobit ćeš moje preostale bundeve. Ali moraš me odvesti na tu juhu!", kaže uz osmijeh.En: "Okay, Luka, you'll get my remaining pumpkins. But you have to take me to try that soup!" she says with a smile.Hr: Ivana i Luka s olakšanjem se nasmiješe.En: Ivana and Luka smile with relief.Hr: "Naravno, i ti si pozvana, Ivana!" potvrđuje Luka.En: "Of course, you're invited too, Ivana!" Luka confirms.Hr: Uslijed toga, Luka shvaća snagu suradnje.En: As a result, Luka realizes the power of collaboration.Hr: Više nije samo transakcija već prijateljstvo koje oblikuju zajednički ciljevi.En: It's no longer just a transaction but a friendship shaped by shared goals.Hr: I tako, uz pomoć Maje i Ivane, njegov restoran postaje mjesto gdje se priče pretvaraju u okuse, a okusi prenose priče dalje.En: And so, with the help of Maja and Ivana, his restaurant becomes a place where stories turn into flavors, and flavors carry the stories further. Vocabulary Words:glistens: blistavibrant: živopisnimmurmer: žamorelude: izmičuexperienced: iskusnaarranges: raspoređujeremaining: preostalecheerfully: veselodemand: potražnjiauthentic: autentičneculinary: kulinarijicaptured: zabilježititension: napetostconvinced: uvjeripleadingly: molećivoobserve: promatracamaraderie: zajedništvompromotion: promocijerelief: olakšanjemtransaction: transakcijacollaboration: suradnjeshaped: oblikujugoals: ciljeviflavors: okusescents: mirisimaintroduce: uvestivendor: prodavačicashine: sjajecapture: uhvatitiplead: mole
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    14 mins
  • The Vendor's Lesson: How Care and Friendship Saved a Life

    The Vendor's Lesson: How Care and Friendship Saved a Life
    Nov 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: The Vendor's Lesson: How Care and Friendship Saved a Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na Dolcu, najživopisnijoj zagrebačkoj tržnici, jesenje jutro bilo je svježe i bistro.En: At Dolac, Zagreb's most picturesque market, the autumn morning was fresh and clear.Hr: Zrak je mirisao na svježu papriku, jabuke i krizanteme od svježeg lišća.En: The air smelled of fresh peppers, apples, and chrysanthemum leaves.Hr: Štandovi su se nizali u bojama kao da su sami postali dio jesenskog platna.En: The stands were lined up in colors as if they had become part of the autumn canvas themselves.Hr: Matej, prodavač voća i povrća, svoj je štand pripremao s velikom pažnjom.En: Matej, a fruit and vegetable vendor, was preparing his stand with great care.Hr: Bio je poznat po najsočnijim jabukama i najsvježijem zelenilu.En: He was known for the juiciest apples and the freshest greens.Hr: Iako je bio posvećen, često je bio vidljiv umor na njegovu licu.En: Although he was dedicated, tiredness was often visible on his face.Hr: Probao ga je sakriti, ali Ivana, redovita mušterija, primijetila je njegove blijede obraze i kratki dah.En: He tried to hide it, but Ivana, a regular customer, noticed his pale cheeks and short breath.Hr: „Matej, kako si danas?En: "Matej, how are you today?"Hr: “ upitala je Ivana blagim glasom dok je birala jabuke.En: Ivana asked in a gentle voice while picking apples.Hr: Ispod glasa, s nemirom u srcu, nadala se da će napokon progovoriti o svom zdravlju.En: Under her breath, with anxiety in her heart, she hoped he would finally talk about his health.Hr: „Dobro sam, Ivana.En: "I'm fine, Ivana.Hr: Samo malo umoran,“ odgovorio je Matej, mašući rukom kao da otjera vlastite brige.En: Just a little tired," Matej replied, waving his hand as if to dispel his own worries.Hr: „Znamo da radiš jako, ali ipak trebaš paziti na svoje zdravlje,“ nastavila je Ivana, pokušavajući dosegnuti njegovu tvrdoglavost.En: "We know you work hard, but you still need to take care of your health," Ivana continued, trying to reach his stubbornness.Hr: Matej se nasmijao, ali nije ustuknuo.En: Matej laughed but did not relent.Hr: Jednog dana, dok su oblaci lenjo klizili preko zagrebačkog neba, dogodilo se nešto neočekivano.En: One day, while clouds lazily drifted over the Zagreb sky, something unexpected happened.Hr: Dok je Matej slagao sanduke, iznenada ga je obuzela vrtoglavica.En: As Matej was arranging crates, dizziness suddenly overwhelmed him.Hr: Sve oko njega počelo se vrtjeti.En: Everything around him started to spin.Hr: Uhvaćen naglo, morao se osloniti na štand da ne padne.En: Caught off guard, he had to lean on the stand to avoid falling.Hr: Ivana, koja kupovala u blizini, odmah je dotrčala do njega.En: Ivana, who was shopping nearby, immediately ran to him.Hr: „Matej, moraš otići doktoru!En: "Matej, you must see a doctor!Hr: Ovo nije šala,“ rekla je hitno, držeći ga za rame.En: This is no joke," she said urgently, holding him by the shoulder.Hr: Matej je duboko udahnuo, nastojeći ostati smiren.En: Matej took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.Hr: „Možda si u pravu,“ priznao je nevoljko.En: "Maybe you're right," he admitted reluctantly.Hr: „Moram poslušati svoje tijelo.En: "I have to listen to my body."Hr: “Sljedećih dana, Ivana je preuzela dio Matejevog posla.En: In the following days, Ivana took on some of Matej's work.Hr: Njegov štand ostao je otvoren, a ona se dobro pozabavila kupcima.En: His stand remained open, and she managed the customers well.Hr: Dok je Matej bio na odmoru i posjetio doktora, počeo je razumjeti koliko je važno brinuti o sebi.En: While Matej was on break and visited the doctor, he began to understand how important it is to take care of oneself.Hr: Kada se Matej vratio, nije bio samo svježiji, već i svjestan važnosti ravnoteže između posla i zdravlja.En: When Matej returned, he was not only fresher but also aware of the importance of balance between work and health.Hr: Ivana je stajala uz njega, zahvalan što je imao prijatelja koji je bio dovoljno hrabar da ga izazove na promjenu.En: Ivana stood by him, grateful to have a friend brave enough to challenge him to change.Hr: S osmijehom joj je rekao: „Hvala, Ivana, na svemu.En: With a smile, he told her, "Thank you, Ivana, for everything.Hr: Sada razumijem koliko je važno slušati kad netko dobronamjerno savjetuje.En: Now I understand how important it is to listen when someone gives well-meaning advice."Hr: “Dolac je i dalje šumio životom, a Matejev štand, sada vođen dvoje prijatelja, bio je življi nego ikad, s osmijesima koji su se širili jednako brzo kao i mirisi svježeg voća.En: Dolac continued to buzz with life, and Matej's stand, now run by two friends, was livelier than ever, with smiles spreading as quickly as the scents of fresh fruit....
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    15 mins
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