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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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Our podcast provides in-depth cultural and linguistic insights, preparing you for full immersion in the regions where Croatian is predominantly spoken, including Croatia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • 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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  • Ivana's Icy Adventure: From Doubts to Skiing Triumph

    Ivana's Icy Adventure: From Doubts to Skiing Triumph
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Icy Adventure: From Doubts to Skiing Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je gledala bijelo, snježne padine koje su se protezale ispred nje.En: Ivana was gazing at the white, snowy slopes stretching out in front of her.Hr: Osjećala je hladan zrak na obrazima i zvuk smijeha koji je dolazio iz obližnje kolibe.En: She felt the cold air on her cheeks and the sound of laughter coming from a nearby cabin.Hr: Petra, njezina najbolja prijateljica, uvjerila ju je da dođe u popularno zimsko odmaralište.En: Petra, her best friend, had convinced her to come to the popular winter resort.Hr: "Bit će zabavno, Ivana," rekla je Petra s osmijehom.En: "It will be fun, Ivana," Petra said with a smile.Hr: "Moraš probati skijanje!En: "You have to try skiing!"Hr: "Sada, kad je stajala ovdje, skije na nogama, Ivana nije bila sigurna hoće li uspjeti.En: Now, as she stood there, skis on her feet, Ivana was not sure if she would succeed.Hr: Petra ju je potapšala po leđima i rekla: "Sigurna sam da ćeš uživati!En: Petra patted her on the back and said, "I'm sure you'll enjoy it!"Hr: "Ubrzo su se Ivana i Petra pridružile školi skijanja.En: Soon, Ivana and Petra joined the ski school.Hr: Luka, njihov instruktor, bio je strpljiv i ohrabrujući.En: Luka, their instructor, was patient and encouraging.Hr: Nosio je crvenu jaknu i široki osmijeh.En: He wore a red jacket and a broad smile.Hr: "Dobrodošli, svi," rekao je Luka.En: "Welcome, everyone," Luka said.Hr: "Danas ćemo učiti osnove skijanja.En: "Today we'll learn the basics of skiing."Hr: "Ivana je bila nervozna, ali Luka ju je smirivao.En: Ivana was nervous, but Luka calmed her down.Hr: "Samo se opusti i vjeruj svom tijelu," rekao je.En: "Just relax and trust your body," he said.Hr: Ivana je kimnula, upijajući svaku njegovu riječ.En: Ivana nodded, absorbing his every word.Hr: Na početku, Ivana je imala problema.En: At the beginning, Ivana had trouble.Hr: Pala je nekoliko puta i osjećala se posramljeno.En: She fell a few times and felt embarrassed.Hr: "Nikad neću uspjeti," pomislila je.En: "I'll never succeed," she thought.Hr: Ali Luka ju je nastavio ohrabrivati.En: But Luka continued to encourage her.Hr: "Svi griješimo.En: "We all make mistakes.Hr: Važno je ustati i pokušati ponovno," rekao je.En: The important thing is to get up and try again," he said.Hr: Petra je bila uz nju, hrabreći ju sa strane.En: Petra was by her side, cheering her on.Hr: "Ti to možeš, Ivana!En: "You can do it, Ivana!"Hr: "Kada je došao trenutak za izazovniju stazu, Ivana je osjetila paniku.En: When the moment came for a more challenging slope, Ivana felt panicked.Hr: Luka ju je pogledao s povjerenjem.En: Luka looked at her with confidence.Hr: "Ja ću biti uz tebe cijelo vrijeme.En: "I'll be with you the whole time."Hr: "Uzdahnuvši duboko, Ivana je odlučila vjerovati Luki.En: Sighing deeply, Ivana decided to trust Luka.Hr: Stali su na vrh padine i Luka je rekao: "Kreni kad se osjećaš spremno.En: They stood at the top of the slope, and Luka said, "Go when you feel ready."Hr: " Ivana je kliznula niz padinu, najprije polako, a zatim sve brže.En: Ivana slid down the slope, at first slowly, then faster and faster.Hr: Luka je bio uz nju, ohrabrujući svaki njezin pokret.En: Luka was beside her, encouraging her every move.Hr: Osjetila je vjetar u kosi i brzinu skija pod nogama.En: She felt the wind in her hair and the speed of the skis under her feet.Hr: Kada je stigla na dno, njezin osmijeh bio je širi od padina.En: When she reached the bottom, her smile was wider than the slopes.Hr: "Uspjela sam!En: "I did it!"Hr: " Ivana je uzviknula, sretna i ponosna.En: Ivana exclaimed, happy and proud.Hr: Nakon skijanja, svi su se okupili u Cozi Cabin.En: After skiing, they all gathered in Cozi Cabin.Hr: Topla vatra u kaminu i miris vruće čokolade ispunili su prostor.En: The warm fire in the fireplace and the smell of hot chocolate filled the space.Hr: Petra je veselo grlila Ivanu.En: Petra hugged Ivana joyfully.Hr: "Znala sam da ćeš uspjeti!En: "I knew you would succeed!"Hr: "Luka ju je također pohvalio.En: Luka also praised her.Hr: "Bio je to nevjerojatan napredak, Ivana.En: "That was an amazing improvement, Ivana.Hr: Moraš biti ponosna.En: You should be proud."Hr: "Dok su sjedili zajedno, Ivana je osjećala mir.En: As they sat together, Ivana felt at peace.Hr: Znala je da je stekla samopouzdanje na snijegu i možda novu vezu s Lukom.En: She knew she had gained confidence on the snow and perhaps a new connection with Luka.Hr: Ovaj dan bio je početak novih avantura za Ivanu, avantura u kojima će biti manje straha, a više povjerenja.En: This day was the beginning of new adventures for Ivana, adventures with less fear and more trust. Vocabulary Words:gazing: gledalaslopes: padinecheeks: obraziconvinced: uvjerilaresort: ...
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    16 mins
  • Ivana's Art Brilliance Shines Through Riva Storm

    Ivana's Art Brilliance Shines Through Riva Storm
    Feb 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Art Brilliance Shines Through Riva Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala na Rivi, gledajući more kako se ljulja na vjetru.En: Ivana stood on the Riva, watching the sea sway in the wind.Hr: Palmine grane šuškale su iznad nje, a hladni zrak donosio je miris soli.En: The palm branches rustled above her, and the cold air carried the scent of salt.Hr: Riva u Splitu bila je savršena pozadina za njezinu prvu izložbu slika.En: The Riva in Split was the perfect backdrop for her first art exhibit.Hr: Sve je bilo spremno, ali Ivana nije mogla pobjeći osjećaju nesigurnosti.En: Everything was ready, but Ivana couldn't escape the feeling of uncertainty.Hr: Davor je stajao uz nju.En: Davor stood next to her.Hr: "Bit će sjajno", rekao je, pokušavajući je utješiti.En: "It will be great," he said, trying to comfort her.Hr: "Ali što ako.En: "But what if...?"Hr: " započela je Ivana, ali Davor ju je prekinuo.En: Ivana began, but Davor interrupted her.Hr: "Ali ništa.En: "But nothing.Hr: Imaš talent, i ljudi će to vidjeti.En: You have talent, and people will see it."Hr: "Iznenada, organizator je došao do njih, obliven znojem i s brigom u očima.En: Suddenly, the organizer came up to them, drenched in sweat and with worry in his eyes.Hr: "Imamo problem," obavijestio ih je.En: "We have a problem," he informed them.Hr: "Postavka se srušila.En: "The setup has collapsed.Hr: Nemamo dovoljno opreme da sve postavimo kako je planirano.En: We don't have enough equipment to set everything up as planned."Hr: "Ivana je osjetila kako joj srce tone.En: Ivana felt her heart sink.Hr: No, duboko u sebi, odlučila je da neće odustati.En: But deep down, she decided she wouldn't give up.Hr: "Imam ideju," rekla je.En: "I have an idea," she said.Hr: "Postavit ćemo slike među palmama, neka budu dio krajolika.En: "We'll set the paintings among the palm trees; let them be part of the landscape."Hr: "Davor je odmahnuo glavom.En: Davor shook his head.Hr: "To neće uspjeti.En: "That won't work."Hr: ""Zašto ne?En: "Why not?"Hr: " upitala je Ivana.En: Ivana asked.Hr: "More je uvijek bilo inspiracija za moje slike.En: "The sea has always been an inspiration for my paintings.Hr: Pustimo da priroda bude dio izložbe.En: Let's let nature be part of the exhibit."Hr: "Dok je sunce zalazilo, ljudi su se počeli okupljati.En: As the sun set, people began to gather.Hr: Slike, postavljene između stabala, stvorile su čaroban prizor.En: The paintings, placed between the trees, created a magical scene.Hr: No, kako je večer napredovala, vjetar je pojačavao.En: But as the evening progressed, the wind intensified.Hr: Oluja se približavala.En: A storm was approaching.Hr: Kapljice kiše počele su padati, ali Ivana i Davor nisu odustajali.En: Raindrops started to fall, but Ivana and Davor didn't back down.Hr: Zajedno su pozvali posjetitelje da se okupe pod nastrešnicama kafića na Rivi.En: Together, they invited visitors to gather under the canopies of the cafes on the Riva.Hr: Glazba je svirala iz obližnjeg restorana, dajući toplinu hladnoj noći.En: Music played from a nearby restaurant, bringing warmth to the cold night.Hr: Ljudi su uživali u improviziranoj atmosferi.En: People enjoyed the improvised atmosphere.Hr: Ispod svjetla uličnih lampi, Ivana je vidjela osmijehe na licima promatrača.En: Under the streetlights, Ivana saw smiles on the observers' faces.Hr: "Ovo je drugačije, ali predivno," rekao je jedan prolaznik, diveći se njezinoj umjetničkoj postavci.En: "This is different, but beautiful," one passerby said, admiring her artistic setup.Hr: Dok je oluja bjesnila, Ivana je prvi put osjetila pravi ponos u svom stvaranju.En: As the storm raged on, Ivana felt true pride in her creation for the first time.Hr: Izložba je postala događaj o kojem će se još dugo pričati.En: The exhibit became an event that would be talked about for a long time.Hr: Kritičari, uključujući Davora, pohvalili su njezinu inovativnost i hrabrost.En: Critics, including Davor, praised her innovation and courage.Hr: Na kraju te večeri, Ivana je stajala uz more, sada smireno nakon oluje.En: At the end of that evening, Ivana stood by the sea, now calm after the storm.Hr: Davor joj je prišao, tapnuvši je ohrabrujuće po ramenu.En: Davor approached her, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.Hr: "Ponosan sam na tebe," rekao je.En: "I'm proud of you," he said.Hr: Ivana se nasmiješila, osjećajući da je napokon spremna pokazati svijetu svoj umjetnički glas.En: Ivana smiled, feeling that she was finally ready to show the world her artistic voice.Hr: "Neke oluje donose najbolje promjene," pomislila je, gledajući svjetlucavi odraz svjetionika na vodi.En: "Some storms bring the best changes," she thought, watching the shimmering reflection of the lighthouse on the water.Hr: Olakšanje i samopouzdanje ...
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