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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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  • Spontaneous Serenity: Dance and Discovery at Mirna Duša

    Spontaneous Serenity: Dance and Discovery at Mirna Duša
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Spontaneous Serenity: Dance and Discovery at Mirna Duša Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U samotnim, zimskim prostranstvima hrvatskog sela, nalazio se duhovni retreat "Mirna duša".En: In the solitary, winter expanses of the hrvatsko village, there was a spiritual retreat named "Mirna duša".Hr: Ova mirna oaza bila je utočište za one koji su tražili unutarnji mir i opuštanje.En: This peaceful oasis served as a sanctuary for those seeking inner peace and relaxation.Hr: Mali rustikalni bungalovi bili su okruženi blagim brežuljcima i šumama prekrivenim tankim slojem snijega.En: Small rustic bungalows were surrounded by gentle hills and forests covered with a thin layer of snow.Hr: Vinko, umirovljenik s vedrim duhom, stigao je na retreat u pratnji svoje nećakinje Lane.En: Vinko, a retiree with a cheerful spirit, arrived at the retreat accompanied by his niece Lana.Hr: Iako skeptična, Lana je bila tu da pazi na svog ujaka, pazila je da se ne umori ili izgubi u svojim avanturama.En: Although skeptical, Lana was there to watch over her uncle, ensuring he didn’t tire himself or get lost in his adventures.Hr: Dok su šetali prema glavnoj zgradi, u zraku se osjećala dobrodošlica i mirisna aroma biljnog čaja.En: As they walked towards the main building, the air was filled with a sense of welcome and the fragrant aroma of herbal tea.Hr: Na zidovima ulazne dvorane visila je dnevna lista aktivnosti.En: The daily list of activities hung on the walls of the entrance hall.Hr: Vinko, nasmijan i uzbuđen, pročitao je tek malo razumljivo štivo.En: Vinko, smiling and excited, read the somewhat unintelligible schedule.Hr: Vinko je bio uvjeren da slijede satovi intenzivnog interpretativnog plesa.En: Vinko was convinced that there would be classes on intensive interpretative dance.Hr: "Lana, ovo je prilika da se izrazimo kroz ples!" reče s osmijehom od uha do uha.En: “Lana, this is an opportunity to express ourselves through dance!” he said, grinning from ear to ear.Hr: Iako nesklona, Lana je kimnula, pristajući da mu se pridruži.En: Although reluctant, Lana nodded, agreeing to join him.Hr: Ušli su u veliku dvoranu ispunjenu mekim prostirkama i jastucima.En: They entered a large hall filled with soft mats and cushions.Hr: Prozori s kojih se prostirao pogled na zasnežene brežuljke ulijevali su prostoriji svježinu i mirni ugođaj.En: Windows with views of the snowy hills infused the room with freshness and a peaceful atmosphere.Hr: U tom trenutku, njihov vođa joge, stariji gospodin u bijeloj odjeći, započeo je meditativnim zvukovima zvona.En: At that moment, their yoga leader, an elderly gentleman in white attire, began with the meditative sounds of bells.Hr: Vinko je odmah počeo s plesnim pokretima, razvlačeći ruke i noge što je šire mogao.En: Vinko immediately commenced with dance movements, stretching his arms and legs as wide as possible.Hr: Lana ga je nervozno slijedila, očito svjesna da nešto nije u redu, no njegov entuzijazam ju je zarazio, pa se pustila u pokret.En: Lana nervously followed, clearly aware that something wasn't right, yet his enthusiasm was contagious, and she let herself move.Hr: Dok su skakutali po dvorani poput leptira, drugi sudionici su ih začuđeno promatrali.En: As they hopped around the hall like butterflies, other participants watched them with surprise.Hr: Vođa joge se nasmijao topao i pozvao ih tiho k sebi.En: The yoga leader chuckled warmly and quietly called them to him.Hr: "Prijatelji, čini se da ste zamijenili raspored. Ovo je čas meditacije, ali ples ćemo imati kasnije," objasni im strpljivo.En: “Friends, it seems you’ve confused the schedule. This is a meditation session, but we will have dance later,” he explained patiently.Hr: Crveni u licu od srama, Vinko i Lana su se nasmijali sa svima ostalima, ispričali se i pridružili meditaciji.En: Red-faced with embarrassment, Vinko and Lana laughed along with everyone else, apologized, and joined the meditation.Hr: Poslije, dok su sjedili uz vatru u zajedničkoj prostoriji, Vinko je razmišljao kako je brzopletost njegova slabost.En: Later, as they sat by the fire in the common room, Vinko contemplated how rashness was his weakness.Hr: "Hvala što si bila sa mnom, Lana. Obećavam da ću bolje čitati raspored ubuduće," rekao je.En: “Thank you for being with me, Lana. I promise to read the schedule better in the future,” he said.Hr: Lana, osjetivši toplinu oko srca, priznala je sebi kako je lijepo biti spontan.En: Lana, feeling warmth around her heart, admitted to herself how nice it was to be spontaneous.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali češće plesati, Vinko. Tko zna kakve avanture još možemo pronaći."En: “Maybe we should dance more often, Vinko. Who knows what adventures we might still find.”Hr: I tako su u zimskoj tišini "Mirne duše" oboje našli više nego ...
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  • Snowy Paths to Self-Discovery in Plitvička Jezera

    Snowy Paths to Self-Discovery in Plitvička Jezera
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Snowy Paths to Self-Discovery in Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je pokrio Plitvička jezera.En: The snow has covered Plitvička jezera.Hr: Voda teče ispod osmjeha zimskih ledenica.En: The water flows beneath the smiles of winter icicles.Hr: Ivana, Marin i Klara polako hodaju planinskom stazom.En: Ivana, Marin, and Klara walk slowly along the mountain path.Hr: Ivana nosi crveni ruksak pun grickalica i termo boca s čajem.En: Ivana carries a red backpack full of snacks and a thermos with tea.Hr: Marin ima mapu parka, a Klara drži fotoaparat.En: Marin holds the park map, and Klara carries a camera.Hr: Ivana voli prirodu.En: Ivana loves nature.Hr: Voli slobodu.En: She loves freedom.Hr: Njeno srce želi nešto više.En: Her heart desires something more.Hr: Sanja o promjeni karijere.En: She dreams of a career change.Hr: Marin je tih.En: Marin is quiet.Hr: Ne govori puno o sebi.En: He doesn't talk much about himself.Hr: Ima problema u vezi, ali to skriva.En: He has problems in his relationship, but he hides them.Hr: Klara ostaje vesela.En: Klara remains cheerful.Hr: Nedavno je puno izgubila, ali osmijeh ne silazi s njenog lica.En: She has lost a lot recently, but a smile doesn't leave her face.Hr: Dok hodaju, vjetar postaje jak.En: As they walk, the wind grows strong.Hr: Staza je klizava.En: The path is slippery.Hr: Polako napreduju.En: They progress slowly.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali stati", predlaže Marin.En: "Maybe we should stop," suggests Marin.Hr: Ivani se ne sviđa ta ideja.En: Ivana doesn't like the idea.Hr: "Imamo još vremena", kaže s osmijehom.En: "We still have time," she says with a smile.Hr: Snijeg počinje padati jače.En: The snow begins to fall harder.Hr: Vidljivost se smanjuje.En: Visibility decreases.Hr: Klara prestaje fotografirati.En: Klara stops taking photos.Hr: "Predivno je, ali možda bismo trebali biti oprezni", kaže.En: "It's beautiful, but maybe we should be careful," she says.Hr: Diskusija postaje glasna.En: The discussion becomes loud.Hr: Ivana osjeća napetost.En: Ivana feels the tension.Hr: Osjeća da mora nešto reći.En: She feels she must say something.Hr: "Želim promjenu.En: "I want a change.Hr: Razmišljam o novom poslu", kaže iznenada.En: I'm thinking of a new job," she says suddenly.Hr: Marin i Klara iznenađeni su.En: Marin and Klara are surprised.Hr: "Zašto nam to nisi ranije rekla?En: "Why didn't you tell us earlier?"Hr: " pita Klara.En: asks Klara.Hr: Ivana slegne ramenima.En: Ivana shrugs.Hr: "Nisam bila sigurna", odgovara.En: "I wasn't sure," she replies.Hr: Tada se Marin povjeri.En: Then Marin confides.Hr: "I ja imam problema.En: "I also have problems.Hr: U vezi sam, a nisam sretan.En: I'm in a relationship, but I'm not happy."Hr: "Klara se osmjehne.En: Klara smiles.Hr: "Svi imamo svoje težine", kaže.En: "We all have our burdens," she says.Hr: "Ali zajedno smo i možemo si pomoći.En: "But we're together, and we can help each other."Hr: "Nakon prilagođavanja, odluče nastaviti.En: After adjusting, they decide to continue.Hr: Dolaze do jednog od slapova.En: They arrive at one of the waterfalls.Hr: Vodopad se zaleđuje u tirkiznu boju.En: The waterfall freezes into a turquoise color.Hr: Ljepota prirode očarava.En: The beauty of nature enchants them.Hr: Iznenada sve nesuglasice postaju manje važne.En: Suddenly, all disagreements become less important.Hr: Ivana osjeća novi val hrabrosti.En: Ivana feels a new wave of courage.Hr: Marin i Klara je podržavaju.En: Marin and Klara support her.Hr: Hodaju dalje, snažniji i povezaniji.En: They walk further, stronger and more connected.Hr: Na kraju dana, vraćaju se u grad s toplinom u srcima i osmijesima na licima.En: At the end of the day, they return to the city with warmth in their hearts and smiles on their faces.Hr: Prijateljstvo je jače od zimskih oluja.En: Friendship is stronger than winter storms. Vocabulary Words:beneath: ispodslippery: klizavavisibility: vidljivostacquisition: stjecanjeslope: nagibconfide: povjeritiburdens: težineencourages: potaknutitension: napetostcareer: karijeradesires: želiprogress: napredujuenchants: očaravathermos: termo bocamap: mapacheerful: veseladisagrees: nesuglasicecourage: hrabrostrelationship: vezasupport: podržavajuwaters: vodeflow: tečestorms: olujefrequent: česteadjusting: prilagođavanjetherapeutic: terapeutskiturquoise: tirkiznadisagreements: nesuglasiceenchants: očaravaburdens: težine
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    14 mins
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