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  • Ivana's Song: Conquering Fear with Melody and Friendship

    Ivana's Song: Conquering Fear with Melody and Friendship
    Dec 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Ivana's Song: Conquering Fear with Melody and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg polako pokriva elegantne krovove Futureville Škole Izvrsnosti.En: Snow slowly covers the elegant roofs of the Futureville School of Excellence.Hr: U zraku se osjeća iščekivanje.En: Anticipation is in the air.Hr: Blizu je Nova godina, a škola se priprema za talent show.En: New Year is near, and the school is preparing for the talent show.Hr: Veselje i uzbuđenje mogu se vidjeti na svakom licu.En: Joy and excitement can be seen on every face.Hr: No, jedna djevojka osjeća nešto drugo.En: But one girl feels something different.Hr: Ivana je sjedila na klupi u školskom atriju.En: Ivana is sitting on a bench in the school's atrium.Hr: Blijeda svjetlost svjetiljki odražava se na modernim, staklenim zidovima škole.En: The pale light of the lamps reflects off the school's modern glass walls.Hr: Ivana voli glazbu.En: Ivana loves music.Hr: Stvorila je pjesmu punu emocija, ali strah ju sputava.En: She has created a song full of emotions, but fear is holding her back.Hr: Plaši se smijanja i osude.En: She's afraid of being laughed at and judged.Hr: Dok je ona zamišljena, Marko prilazi.En: While she's deep in thought, Marko approaches.Hr: "Kako ide, Ivana?" upita Marko veselo.En: "How's it going, Ivana?" asks Marko cheerfully.Hr: "Ne znam, Marko," odgovori Ivana tiho.En: "I don't know, Marko," Ivana responds quietly.Hr: "Mislila sam se prijaviti na talent show, ali sada... nisam sigurna."En: "I was thinking of signing up for the talent show, but now... I'm not sure."Hr: "Pjesma ti je divna," reče Marko ohrabrujuće.En: "Your song is wonderful," says Marko encouragingly.Hr: "Tvoja će izvedba biti posebna."En: "Your performance will be special."Hr: Ivana se nasmiješi, ali njezine oči ostaju zabrinute.En: Ivana smiles, but her eyes remain worried.Hr: "Što ako me svi ismijavaju?"En: "What if everyone laughs at me?"Hr: Marko sjeda pokraj nje.En: Marko sits next to her.Hr: "I ja sam nervozan svaki put kad igram nogomet pred publikom.En: "I'm nervous every time I play soccer in front of an audience.Hr: No, svaki put kad učinim prvi korak, kad istrčim na teren, svi strahovi nestanu."En: But every time I take that first step, when I run onto the field, all fears disappear."Hr: Ivana uzdahne.En: Ivana sighs.Hr: Misli na svoje sramežljivo srce i veliki san.En: She thinks of her shy heart and big dream.Hr: "Zbilja misliš da mogu?"En: "Do you really think I can?"Hr: "Da, možeš!" Marko ju potapša po ramenu.En: "Yes, you can!" Marko pats her on the shoulder.Hr: "Idemo gore, imamo probu."En: "Let's go upstairs, we have a rehearsal."Hr: Ivana nevoljko pristane.En: Ivana reluctantly agrees.Hr: U sobi za probe, uzima gitaru.En: In the rehearsal room, she picks up a guitar.Hr: Marko i Petar, njezin drugi prijatelj, navijaju za nju.En: Marko and Petar, her other friend, cheer for her.Hr: Drhti, ali počinje svirati i pjevati.En: She trembles, but begins to play and sing.Hr: Melodija ispuni prostoriju, nježna, ali sigurna.En: The melody fills the room, gentle but confident.Hr: Prvi put, strah zamjenjuje osjećaj slobode.En: For the first time, fear is replaced by a feeling of freedom.Hr: Kad završava, Marko i Petar plješću.En: When she finishes, Marko and Petar applaud.Hr: "Sjajna si!" usklikne Petar.En: "You're amazing!" exclaims Petar.Hr: "Ne možeš odustati sada."En: "You can't give up now."Hr: Srce joj jače kuca.En: Her heart beats faster.Hr: Sutradan će biti talent show.En: The next day will be the talent show.Hr: Noć prije samog događaja, Ivana ne može spavati, ali i dalje nada tinja u njenom srcu.En: The night before the event, Ivana can't sleep, but still, hope flickers in her heart.Hr: Kad konačno dođe dan, dvorana je puna učenika i učitelja.En: When the day finally comes, the hall is full of students and teachers.Hr: Njeni prijatelji su s njom.En: Her friends are with her.Hr: Došao je njen trenutak.En: Her moment has come.Hr: Staje pred mikrofonom.En: She stands in front of the microphone.Hr: Pogled na publiku ju u početku prestraši, ali negdje iznutra dolazi snaga koju nije znala da ima.En: The sight of the audience initially terrifies her, but from somewhere inside, strength emerges that she didn't know she had.Hr: Počinje pjevati.En: She begins to sing.Hr: Glas se širi prostorom, topao poput vatre na hladan zimski dan.En: Her voice spreads through the space, warm like a fire on a cold winter day.Hr: U svakom taktu, u svakoj riječi, Ivana izlijeva dio sebe.En: In every beat, in every word, Ivana pours out a part of herself.Hr: Kad završi, nastane tišina.En: When she finishes, there is silence.Hr: Zatim pljesak!En: Then applause!Hr: Glasni, snažni pljesak koji ju zahvati poput vala.En: Loud, strong applause that sweeps over her like a wave.Hr: Osmijeh joj ...
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  • Frozen Paths and Fiery Friendship in Plitvička Jezera

    Frozen Paths and Fiery Friendship in Plitvička Jezera
    Dec 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Frozen Paths and Fiery Friendship in Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Hladna zimska jutra u Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera mogu biti jednako prekrasna koliko i opasna.En: Cold winter mornings in Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera can be as beautiful as they are dangerous.Hr: Snijeg je pokrivao staze, a sunčeva svjetlost blistala je na zaleđenim slapovima.En: Snow covered the paths, and the sunlight sparkled on the frozen waterfalls.Hr: Ivana i Goran, dugogodišnji prijatelji, hodali su kroz ovo zimsko čudo prirode.En: Ivana and Goran, long-time friends, walked through this winter wonderland.Hr: Ivana je osjećala neku vrstu nelagode u svakodnevici i željela je promjenu.En: Ivana felt some kind of discomfort in her everyday life and longed for change.Hr: Goran je, pak, volio rutinu i uvijek planirao korake unaprijed.En: Goran, on the other hand, loved routine and always planned steps ahead.Hr: Nosio je sa sobom prvu pomoć, kao i obično.En: As usual, he carried a first aid kit with him.Hr: "Ivane, sigurna si da je sve u redu?" upita Goran zabrinuto dok su prolazili pored guste zime.En: "Ivana, are you sure everything is alright?" Goran asked worriedly as they passed through the dense winter.Hr: Ivana je zamahivala rukom bez brige. "Ne brini, Goran! Ovo je prekrasan dan. Idemo uživati."En: Ivana waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry, Goran! It's a beautiful day. Let's enjoy it."Hr: Dok su hodali, vjetar je donosio hladnu oštrinu zraka, a snijeg je škripio pod njihovim čizmama.En: As they walked, the wind brought a cold sharpness to the air, and the snow crunched under their boots.Hr: Odjednom, Ivana se zaustavila, trljajući oči. "Ne osjećam se dobro," reče tiho.En: Suddenly, Ivana stopped, rubbing her eyes. "I don't feel well," she said quietly.Hr: Lice joj je bilo crveno, a disanje ubrzano.En: Her face was flushed, and her breathing was rapid.Hr: Goran je odmah prebacio pogled na nju, osjećajući paniku. "Što se događa?" upita, primjećujući oticanje.En: Goran immediately shifted his gaze to her, feeling panic. "What's happening?" he asked, noticing the swelling.Hr: Pritrčao joj je i brzo izvadio antihistaminik iz prve pomoći.En: He rushed to her and quickly took an antihistamine from the first aid kit.Hr: Znao je da nema drugog izbora. "Uzmi ovo," reče držeći tabletku i zube stegnutih od brige.En: He knew there was no other choice. "Take this," he said, holding the pill with teeth clenched in worry.Hr: Ivana uzela lijek, dok je Goran razmišljao što učiniti sljedeće.En: Ivana took the medicine, while Goran thought about what to do next.Hr: "Ostani ovdje, moram pronaći čuvara parka," reče, odlučivši da je to najbolje.En: "Stay here; I need to find a park ranger," he said, deciding it was the best course of action.Hr: Znao je da je Ivana hrabra, ali morala je ostati jaka.En: He knew Ivana was brave, but she needed to stay strong.Hr: Trčeći kroz snijeg i ledeni zrak, Goran je konačno stigao do stanice čuvara.En: Running through the snow and icy air, Goran finally reached the ranger station.Hr: Objasnio je situaciju, a čuvari su odmah krenuli za njim nazad do Ivane.En: He explained the situation, and the rangers immediately followed him back to Ivana.Hr: Srce mu je udaralo od tuge i straha.En: His heart pounded with sadness and fear.Hr: Kad su stigli, Ivana je sjedila na snijegu, ali izgledala je bolje.En: When they arrived, Ivana was sitting on the snow, but she looked better.Hr: "Bila sam na rubu panike, Goran. Zahvaljujem što si uvijek tako pripremljen," reče ona, dok su čuvari pregledavali njezino stanje.En: "I was on the verge of panic, Goran. Thank you for always being so prepared," she said as the rangers checked her condition.Hr: Medicinska pomoć stigla je točno na vrijeme, a Ivana je počela osjećati olakšanje.En: Medical help arrived just in time, and Ivana began to feel relief.Hr: Večernje svjetlosne zrake počele su plesati među drvećem, dok su im lica bila osvijetljena nadolazećim vatrometom povodom Nove godine.En: The evening light rays started to dance among the trees, their faces illuminated by the upcoming New Year's fireworks.Hr: Držeći rukavice čvrsto, Goran i Ivana shvatili su koliko je vrijedno imati prijatelja u teškim vremenima, ali i cijeniti životne promjene uz pripremu.En: Holding their gloves tightly, Goran and Ivana realized how valuable it is to have a friend in tough times, while also appreciating life changes with preparation.Hr: Ivana je osjetila mir, znajući da sigurnost i avantura mogu postojati zajedno.En: Ivana felt peace, knowing that safety and adventure can coexist.Hr: Goran je pronašao novu sigurnost u hrabrosti suočavanja s nepoznatim, shvaćajući koliko su važni odgovornost i briga za one koje volimo.En: Goran found new security in the courage to face the ...
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  • Rediscovering Love: Ivana's New Year Journey in Zagreb

    Rediscovering Love: Ivana's New Year Journey in Zagreb
    Dec 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Rediscovering Love: Ivana's New Year Journey in Zagreb Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivana je stajala ispred Zagrebačke katedrale.En: Ivana was standing in front of the Zagrebačka katedrala.Hr: Njene visoke tornjeve krasile su tisuće svjetlucavih lampica, blistale su na hladnom zimskom zraku.En: Its tall towers were adorned with thousands of sparkling lights, glittering in the cold winter air.Hr: Bio je Silvestrovo, Zagreb je bio živahan, ali Ivana je osjećala težinu.En: It was Silvestrovo, Zagreb was lively, but Ivana felt a weight.Hr: Došla je iz Splita, tražeći odgovore.En: She had come from Split, seeking answers.Hr: Veza na daljinu s Markom bila je komplicirana.En: The long-distance relationship with Marko was complicated.Hr: Nedostajala joj je komunikacija.En: She missed communication.Hr: Osjećala je kako se udaljavaju.En: She felt they were drifting apart.Hr: U svjetlu zvijezda, tjelesna prisutnost katedrale podsjetila ju je na trenutke kad su ona i Marko ovdje sjedili, smijali se i sanjali.En: In the light of the stars, the physical presence of the cathedral reminded her of the moments when she and Marko sat here, laughed, and dreamed.Hr: Ivana je zatvorila oči, prisjećajući se one večeri.En: Ivana closed her eyes, recalling that evening.Hr: Snijeg je tada lagano padao, a Marko joj je držao ruku, obećao da će biti uvijek uz nju, iako nisu u istom gradu.En: Snow was gently falling then, and Marko held her hand, promising to always be with her, even though they were not in the same city.Hr: Sada, taj osjećaj bliskosti bio je udaljen kao zvijezde na nebu.En: Now, that feeling of closeness was as distant as the stars in the sky.Hr: Odjednom, njezin telefon zazvonio je.En: Suddenly, her phone rang.Hr: Poruka od Marka.En: A message from Marko.Hr: Srce joj je poskočilo.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Hr: Pročitala je: „Možemo li se naći na našem mjestu kad počne Nova godina?En: She read: "Can we meet at our place when the New Year begins?"Hr: “ Njega je taj osjećaj mjesta povukao natrag, kao i nju.En: That sense of place drew him back, as it did her.Hr: Iznenadni nalet nade ispunio je Ivanu.En: A sudden rush of hope filled Ivana.Hr: Možda nije sve izgubljeno.En: Maybe not all was lost.Hr: Katedrala je i dalje bila tamo, simbol njihove priče.En: The cathedral was still there, a symbol of their story.Hr: Ivana je uzdahnula i odlučila se, trebala je otvoriti srce i razgovarati s Markom.En: Ivana sighed and made a decision, she needed to open her heart and talk to Marko.Hr: Znala je da treba jasno izraziti svoje osjećaje.En: She knew she needed to clearly express her feelings.Hr: Bila je spremna.En: She was ready.Hr: Nije znala što će se dogoditi, ali bila je hrabra.En: She didn't know what would happen, but she was brave.Hr: Otvoriti se iskreno i postaviti pitanja koja su trebala odgovore.En: To open up honestly and raise the questions that needed answers.Hr: Kada su kazaljke pokazale ponoć, Ivana je zakoračila naprijed i krenula prema svojoj i Markovoj posebnoj točki.En: When the clock struck midnight, Ivana stepped forward and headed towards her and Marko's special spot.Hr: Tamo je vidjela Markov osmijeh ispod svjetlosti grada.En: There she saw Marko's smile under the city lights.Hr: On joj je mahnuo, približavajući se.En: He waved at her, coming closer.Hr: Ivana je osjetila mir u srcu.En: Ivana felt peace in her heart.Hr: Bila je spremna vidjeti što Nova godina donosi.En: She was ready to see what the New Year would bring.Hr: U susretu s Markom, bila je još samo na korak do nove nade, novih početaka.En: In the meeting with Marko, she was just one step away from new hope, new beginnings.Hr: Ivana je našla nadu, vjeru u ljubav i hrabrost za novo poglavlje.En: Ivana found hope, faith in love, and the courage for a new chapter.Hr: I snijeg je padao, nježan i tih, oko njih.En: And the snow was falling, gentle and quiet, around them. Vocabulary Words:adorned: krasilesparkling: svjetlucavihglittering: blistalelively: živahanweight: težinuseeking: tražećidrifting: udaljavajuphysical presence: tjelesna prisutnostrecalling: prisjećajući sepromising: obećaocloseness: bliskostisuddenly: odjednomskipped a beat: poskočilosense: osjećajrush of hope: nalet nadeexpress: izraziticourage: hrabrostraise: postavitistruck: pokazalepeace: mirrelationship: vezafaith: vjerufalling: padaogentle: nježandistant: udaljensymbol: simbolheart: srcedecision: odlučilaspecial spot: posebnoj točkismiled: osmijeh
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