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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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  • Embracing the Unexpected: Luka and Mia's Ancient Discovery

    Embracing the Unexpected: Luka and Mia's Ancient Discovery
    Jan 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Embracing the Unexpected: Luka and Mia's Ancient Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ulice Splita bile su tihe i bijele.En: The streets of Split were quiet and white.Hr: Zima je stigla i rijetki su izašli iz svojih toplih domova.En: Winter had arrived and few people ventured out of their warm homes.Hr: Luka i Mia odlučili su provesti dan istražujući.En: Luka and Mia decided to spend the day exploring.Hr: Luka je imao jedan cilj – pokazati Mii koliko zna o povijesti.En: Luka had one goal – to show Mia how much he knew about history.Hr: Hodali su prema Dioklecijanovoj palači.En: They walked towards Diocletian's Palace.Hr: "Ovdje je povijest na svakom koraku", rekao je Luka s osmijehom.En: "Here, history is at every turn," said Luka with a smile.Hr: Mia je izvukla fotoaparat iz torbe.En: Mia pulled a camera out of her bag.Hr: Voljela je bilježiti trenutke.En: She loved capturing moments.Hr: Dok su se približavali palači, vrijeme se pogoršalo.En: As they approached the palace, the weather worsened.Hr: Počela je padati kišica, a ledeni vjetar otežavao je kretanje.En: A light rain began to fall and the icy wind made it difficult to move.Hr: "Možda bismo trebali krenuti unutra", predložila je Mia, gledajući prema oblacima.En: "Maybe we should head inside," Mia suggested, looking at the clouds.Hr: Luka je odmah složio plan.En: Luka quickly made a plan.Hr: Umjesto vanjskih zidina, usmjerili su se prema unutarnjim hodnicima i podzemnim prolazima palače.En: Instead of the outer walls, they headed to the inner corridors and underground passages of the palace.Hr: "Znaš li da je ovo bila rimska vila?" upitao je Luka, iako je osjećao kako mu se planovi izmiču.En: "Did you know this was a Roman villa?" asked Luka, even though he felt his plans slipping away.Hr: Ušli su u podzemlje palače.En: They entered the underground of the palace.Hr: Tamo je bilo tiho i magično.En: It was quiet and magical there.Hr: Zidovi su pričali priče tisuća godina.En: The walls told tales of thousands of years.Hr: Luka ih je prepoznavao iz knjiga koje je čitao.En: Luka recognized them from the books he had read.Hr: "Pogledaj ovdje", rekao je, pokazujući na stari reljef.En: "Look here," he said, pointing to an ancient relief.Hr: Dok su istraživali dalje, slučajno su naišli na mali prolaz.En: As they further explored, they accidentally stumbled upon a small passage.Hr: "Nisam ovo prije vidjela", šaptala je Mia.En: "I haven't seen this before," Mia whispered.Hr: Prolaz je vodio do sobe koja je izgledala neistraženo.En: The passage led to a room that seemed unexplored.Hr: U kutu su bile zakopane amfore i stari artefakti.En: In the corner were buried amphoras and ancient artifacts.Hr: "Nevjerojatno!" uzviknula je Mia, fotografirajući sve.En: "Incredible!" exclaimed Mia, photographing everything.Hr: Mia je bila oduševljena, a Luka iznenađen.En: Mia was thrilled, and Luka was surprised.Hr: Njegov plan da impresionira Miu uspio je, samo ne onako kako je zamišljao.En: His plan to impress Mia succeeded, but not in the way he had imagined.Hr: Bio je ponosan na njihovo otkriće i osjećao se zadovoljan što je uspio prilagoditi se.En: He was proud of their discovery and felt satisfied that he had managed to adapt.Hr: Kad su izišli iz podzemlja, kiša je prestala.En: When they emerged from the underground, the rain had stopped.Hr: Sjeli su na klupu u palači, dijeleći topli čaj iz termosice.En: They sat on a bench in the palace, sharing warm tea from a thermos.Hr: Mia ga je pogledala s divljenjem.En: Mia looked at him with admiration.Hr: "Drago mi je što si se snašao. Ovo je bio sjajan dan."En: "I'm glad you handled it well. This was a great day."Hr: Luka se nasmijao, shvaćajući da je naučio nešto važno.En: Luka laughed, realizing he had learned something important.Hr: Prihvatio je nepredvidivost.En: He embraced unpredictability.Hr: Kiša mu nije uspjela uništiti dan. Naprotiv, donijela je neočekivanu avanturu.En: The rain had not ruined his day; rather, it had brought an unexpected adventure.Hr: Ponekad najbolji trenuci dolaze kad ih najmanje očekuješ.En: Sometimes the best moments come when you least expect them.Hr: Tog su dana Luka i Mia stvorili uspomene koje će još dugo pričati.En: That day, Luka and Mia created memories they would talk about for a long time.Hr: Povijest je oživjela kroz njihove oči, a Split im je pružio tajnu koju su otkrili zajedno.En: History came to life through their eyes, and Split offered them a secret they had uncovered together. Vocabulary Words:streets: uliceventured: izašliexploring: istražujućigoal: ciljhistory: povijesticapturing: bilježitiworsened: pogoršalosuggested: predložilaouter: vanjskihcorridors: hodnicimapassages: prolazimarecognized: prepoznavaoancient: starirelief: reljefstumbled: naišliwhispered: ...
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  • Frozen Trails and Friendship: A Mountain Adventure Unfolds

    Frozen Trails and Friendship: A Mountain Adventure Unfolds
    Jan 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Trails and Friendship: A Mountain Adventure Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho prekrivao Plitvička jezera, stvarajući zimski raj.En: The snow quietly covered the Plitvička jezera, creating a winter paradise.Hr: Šume su šaputale od težine ledenih kristala, dok potoci mirno tekli ispod tankog sloja leda.En: The forests whispered under the weight of icy crystals, while streams calmly flowed beneath a thin layer of ice.Hr: Ana, Luka i Mateo započeli su svoju planinsku avanturu odlučno, usprkos skliskom i opasnom terenu.En: Ana, Luka, and Mateo began their mountain adventure determinedly, despite the slippery and dangerous terrain.Hr: Ana je vodila, njezina odlučnost snažnija od hladnoće.En: Ana led, her determination stronger than the cold.Hr: "Moramo stići do vidikovca danas", rekla je, oči sijajući od uzbuđenja.En: "We must reach the lookout today," she said, her eyes shining with excitement.Hr: Luka je klimnuo, štiteći manevarsku kartu od vjetra, dok je Mateo hodao oprezno iza njih, pazeći na svaki korak.En: Luka nodded, shielding the maneuvering map from the wind, while Mateo walked cautiously behind them, watching every step.Hr: Kada su stigli do strme staze, Ana je posrnula.En: When they reached the steep path, Ana stumbled.Hr: Ah! Kamen prekriven ledom bio je neprijatelj njene brzopletosti.En: Ah! An ice-covered rock was the enemy of her hastiness.Hr: Osjetila je oštru bol u gležnju.En: She felt a sharp pain in her ankle.Hr: Luka je odmah prišao, pričepivši je ispod ruke.En: Luka immediately approached, supporting her under her arm.Hr: "Ana, trebamo stati", rekao je zabrinuto.En: "Ana, we need to stop," he said worriedly.Hr: "No, ja mogu, želim ići dalje," tvrdoglavo je odgovorila Ana, stiskajući zube protiv boli.En: "But I can, I want to go on," Ana stubbornly replied, gritting her teeth against the pain.Hr: Mateo je promatrao oblake koji su se skupljali, znajući da vrijeme nije na njihovoj strani.En: Mateo watched the clouds gathering, knowing that time was not on their side.Hr: "Slušaj, sigurnost je važnija," dodao je.En: "Listen, safety is more important," he added.Hr: Ali Ana je bila uporna.En: But Ana was persistent.Hr: "Nismo još došli do vrha. Još malo", molećivo je rekla.En: "We haven't reached the top yet. Just a little more," she pleaded.Hr: Luka i Mateo razmijenili su pogled, shvaćajući njezinu strast i tvrdoglavost.En: Luka and Mateo exchanged a look, understanding her passion and stubbornness.Hr: Kako su se kretali, s Anom naslonjenom na njih, prijatelji su koristili grane i sve što su mogli pronaći za potporu.En: As they moved, with Ana leaning on them, the friends used branches and anything they could find for support.Hr: Staza je postajala sve teža, snijeg sada već gust i težak.En: The trail became increasingly difficult, the snow now thick and heavy.Hr: Snijeg je škripao pod njihovim koracima dok su hrabro napredovali.En: The snow crunched under their steps as they bravely advanced.Hr: Napokon, na rubu sumraka, stigli su do vidikovca.En: Finally, at the edge of twilight, they reached the lookout.Hr: Ledene vode slapova ispred njih sjajile su na zimskom suncu koje je izlazilo iz oblaka.En: The icy waters of the waterfalls before them shimmered in the winter sun breaking through the clouds.Hr: Scena je bila zadivljujuća; bio je to trenutak dostojan svakog truda.En: The scene was breathtaking; it was a moment worth every effort.Hr: Ana je duboko udahnula, osjećajući mješavinu ponosa i zahvalnosti.En: Ana took a deep breath, feeling a mix of pride and gratitude.Hr: "Hvala vam", priznala je tiho.En: "Thank you," she quietly acknowledged.Hr: Luka i Mateo su je stisnuli bliže.En: Luka and Mateo pulled her closer.Hr: "Zajedno smo" odgovorio je Luka s osmijehom.En: "We're together," Luka responded with a smile.Hr: Dok su odmarali, osjećajući hladan zrak oko njih, Ana je shvatila važnost prijateljstva i zajedništva.En: As they rested, feeling the cold air around them, Ana realized the importance of friendship and togetherness.Hr: Iako je željela dokazati svoju snagu sama, otkrila je da je snaga u zajedništvu jednako vrijedna.En: Although she wanted to prove her strength alone, she discovered that the strength of unity is just as valuable.Hr: Kada su se pripremali za povratak i poziv u pomoć, Ana je znala da neće zaboraviti ovaj dan.En: As they prepared for the return journey and to call for help, Ana knew she would not forget this day.Hr: Ne samo zbog ljepote prirode, već zbog lekcije koju je naučila - dopustiti drugima da joj pomognu je ponekad najveća snaga.En: Not just for the beauty of nature, but for the lesson she learned - allowing others to help her is sometimes the greatest strength. Vocabulary Words:paradise: rajwhispered: šaputaledeterminedly: odlučnoslippery: ...
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  • Frozen Falls and Fate: A Photographer's Icy Encounter

    Frozen Falls and Fate: A Photographer's Icy Encounter
    Jan 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Falls and Fate: A Photographer's Icy Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je tiho padao u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.En: Snow was quietly falling in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera.Hr: Drveće je bilo prekriveno bijelim pokrivačem, a hladan zrak bockao je na licu.En: The trees were covered with a white blanket, and the cold air stung his face.Hr: Ivan, strastveni fotograf divljine, hodao je stazom odlučno.En: Ivan, a passionate wildlife photographer, walked the path with determination.Hr: Njegov cilj bio je jasan: fotografirati zaleđene slapove.En: His goal was clear: to photograph the frozen waterfalls.Hr: Vjerovao je da takva prilika ne dolazi često i morao ju je uhvatiti.En: He believed that such an opportunity doesn't come often and he had to capture it.Hr: Njegova oprema bila je teška, a ruksak prekrcan kamerama i objektivima.En: His equipment was heavy, and his backpack was overloaded with cameras and lenses.Hr: Ali Ivan se nije žalio.En: But Ivan didn't complain.Hr: Njegova ljubav prema fotografiji i želja da dokaže svoju izdržljivost gurala ga je naprijed.En: His love for photography and desire to prove his endurance pushed him forward.Hr: Šuma oko njega bila je tiha, samo povremeni zvuk lomljenja leda narušavao je mir.En: The forest around him was silent, only the occasional sound of breaking ice disturbed the peace.Hr: Kako je dan odmicao, temperatura je padala još više.En: As the day wore on, the temperature dropped even more.Hr: Ivan nije obraćao pažnju, u svom umu fokusiran samo na savršen kadar.En: Ivan paid no attention, his mind focused solely on the perfect shot.Hr: Napokon, ugledao je slapove, prekrivene slojem leda, kao čarobni prizor iz bajke.En: Finally, he saw the waterfalls, covered in a layer of ice, like a magical scene from a fairy tale.Hr: Pripremio je kameru, čekajući pravi trenutak za snimak.En: He prepared his camera, waiting for just the right moment to capture it.Hr: Dok je fotografirao, neočekivani nalet vjetra prodrmao ga je.En: While he was taking pictures, an unexpected gust of wind shook him.Hr: Iznenada, osjetio je kako mu tijelo posustaje.En: Suddenly, he felt his body give in.Hr: Ruke su mu drhtale, a noge postale teške.En: His hands were trembling, and his legs became heavy.Hr: Pogriješio je u procjeni hladnoće.En: He misjudged the cold.Hr: Toplinska jakna više nije grijala njegovo tijelo.En: The thermal jacket no longer warmed his body.Hr: Shvatio je da ga hladnoća savladava.En: He realized the cold was overtaking him.Hr: U trenutku očaja, Ivan je pao u snijeg.En: In a moment of despair, Ivan fell into the snow.Hr: Misli su mu postajale maglovite, a tijelo otpuštalo otpor hladnoći.En: His thoughts became foggy, and his body released its resistance to the cold.Hr: Osjetio je kako gubi svijest, a tlo pod njim postajalo meko i daleko.En: He felt himself losing consciousness, and the ground beneath him became soft and distant.Hr: Netko mu je dotaknuo ramena.En: Someone touched his shoulders.Hr: Njegove su oči teško otvorile, ali ugledao je poznata lica.En: His eyes opened with difficulty, but he saw familiar faces.Hr: Mara i Petar prolazili su istom stazom i ugledali Ivana kako leži.En: Mara and Petar were passing along the same path and saw Ivan lying there.Hr: Brzo su djelovali, povukli ga na toplo mjesto i pozvali pomoć.En: They acted quickly, pulling him to a warm place and called for help.Hr: Toplina skloništa vratila je Ivana u stvarnost.En: The warmth of the shelter brought Ivan back to reality.Hr: Osjećao je kako mu se krv polako vraća u tijelo.En: He felt the blood slowly returning to his body.Hr: Oči su mu se susrele s zabrinutim pogledima njegovih prijatelja.En: His eyes met the concerned gazes of his friends.Hr: Shvatio je koliko je sreće imao što su ga pronašli.En: He realized how lucky he was that they found him.Hr: Nakon povratka iz parka, Ivan se sjetio svoje lekcije.En: After returning from the park, Ivan remembered his lesson.Hr: Shvatio je važnost sigurnosti i pripreme.En: He understood the importance of safety and preparation.Hr: Ova avantura naučila ga je da nije svaki trenutak vrijedan rizika.En: This adventure taught him that not every moment is worth the risk.Hr: Sjetio se prijateljstva i brige Mare i Petra, znajući da su ga spasili od ozbiljnije sudbine.En: He remembered the friendship and care of Mara and Petar, knowing they saved him from a more serious fate.Hr: Sljedeći put kad je odlučio ići fotografirati, Ivan se pobrinuo da bude spremniji.En: The next time he decided to go photographing, Ivan made sure to be more prepared.Hr: A taj prekrasni slap na Plitvicama, iako ga nije uspio savršeno uhvatiti tada, u njegovom umu bio je slika nezaboravnog iskustva i velike pouke.En: And that beautiful waterfall at Plitvice, although he didn't ...
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