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    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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  • Family Harmony: A Heartfelt Orthodox Christmas Gathering

    Family Harmony: A Heartfelt Orthodox Christmas Gathering
    Jan 8 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Family Harmony: A Heartfelt Orthodox Christmas Gathering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-08-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ivan je stajao u svojoj velikoj obiteljskoj kući, gledajući kroz prozor prekriven snijegom.En: Ivan stood in his large family house, gazing through the snow-covered window.Hr: Kuća je bila topla i uređena za Božić.En: The house was warm and decorated for Christmas.Hr: Svjetla su sjajila, a jedva vidljivi osmijeh pojavljuje se na njegovom licu dok sniježni pokrivač daje čaroliju vanjskom kraju.En: The lights were shining, and a barely visible smile appeared on his face as the snowy blanket added magic to the outside world.Hr: Unutra, miris sarme i kolača ispunjavao je zrak.En: Inside, the scent of sarma and cakes filled the air.Hr: Bilo je zimsko poslijepodne, a Ivan je osjećao kako mu pritisak raste.En: It was a winter afternoon, and Ivan felt the pressure mounting.Hr: Ana, njegova supruga, žurila je iz kuhinje do dnevnog boravka.En: Ana, his wife, was rushing from the kitchen to the living room.Hr: "Sve mora biti savršeno", govorila je sama sebi.En: "Everything must be perfect," she was saying to herself.Hr: Nije željela ništa prepustiti slučaju, pogotovo ne s Ivanovom obitelji koja dolazi na proslavu Pravoslavnog Božića.En: She didn't want to leave anything to chance, especially not with Ivan's family coming to celebrate Orthodox Christmas.Hr: Ivan je primijetio njezinu nervozu i srce mu se stegnulo.En: Ivan noticed her nervousness, and his heart tightened.Hr: Morat će s njom razgovarati.En: He would have to talk to her.Hr: Sve ne mora biti savršeno, samo mora biti obiteljski.En: Everything doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be about family.Hr: Marija, Ivanova sestra, već je bila stigla i pomagala je Aani.En: Marija, Ivan's sister, had already arrived and was helping Ana.Hr: Marija je uvijek bila ona koja je mogla smiriti sve oko sebe, a Ivan je znao da je ona ključ uspjeha ovog okupljanja.En: Marija had always been the one who could calm everyone around her, and Ivan knew she was the key to the success of this gathering.Hr: Zato je tiho pozvao Mariju da porazgovara s njim na stranu.En: So he quietly asked Marija to talk with him aside.Hr: "Marija", Ivan je počeo dok su sjedili u miru njegovog ureda, "moramo paziti na obitelj.En: "Marija," Ivan began as they sat in the quiet of his study, "we have to watch out for the family.Hr: Znaš da neki mogu biti... teški.En: You know some can be... difficult.Hr: Ne želim da ovo okupljanje završi loše."En: I don't want this gathering to end badly."Hr: Marija se nasmijala.En: Marija laughed.Hr: "Znaš da sam uvijek tu.En: "You know I'm always here.Hr: Pomoći ću gdje mogu.En: I'll help wherever I can.Hr: Ti samo osiguraj Aani da ne brine previše."En: You just make sure Ana doesn't worry too much."Hr: Ivan se zahvalno nasmiješio, osjećajući da mu sestra uvijek razumije.En: Ivan smiled gratefully, feeling that his sister always understood.Hr: Vratio se do Ane, pronašavši je kako postavlja stol s ljubavlju.En: He returned to Ana, finding her lovingly setting the table.Hr: "Ana," rekao je nježno, "nije važno hoće li sve biti savršeno.En: "Ana," he said gently, "it's not important that everything is perfect.Hr: Naša obitelj je važna, a ne detalji."En: Our family matters, not the details."Hr: Ana ga je pogledala i njegov ton ju je smirio.En: Ana looked at him, and his tone calmed her.Hr: "U pravu si, Ivane.En: "You're right, Ivane.Hr: Samo želim da sve bude u redu."En: I just want everything to be okay."Hr: "Bit će", odgovorio je, poljubivši je u čelo.En: "It will be," he replied, kissing her forehead.Hr: Tijekom večere, svi su sjedili za dugačkim stolom, prekrasno uređenim.En: During dinner, everyone sat at the long, beautifully decorated table.Hr: Hrana je bila poslužena, a atmosfera je bila ispunjena smijehom i razgovorom.En: The food was served, and the atmosphere was filled with laughter and conversation.Hr: No, kao što je Ivan strahovao, tijekom večere započela je žustra rasprava između dvaju članova obitelji.En: But, as Ivan feared, a heated debate began between two family members during dinner.Hr: Tišina je pala, a napetost se osjetila u zraku.En: Silence fell, and tension was felt in the air.Hr: Ivan je ustao, smireno i s povjerenjem koje nije znao da ima.En: Ivan stood up, calmly and with a confidence he didn't know he had.Hr: "Svi mi se puno toga dogodilo tijekom godina.En: "We've all been through a lot over the years.Hr: No, Božić je vrijeme zajedništva.En: But Christmas is a time for togetherness.Hr: Uživajmo u trenucima koji su ispred nas."En: Let's enjoy the moments ahead of us."Hr: Njegove riječi sjele su sve na mjesto.En: His words set everything right.Hr: Marija je nastavila priču o zabavnim obiteljskim događajima iz prošlosti.En: Marija continued the story about ...
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  • Chasing Waterfalls: A Christmas Adventure in Plitvice

    Chasing Waterfalls: A Christmas Adventure in Plitvice
    Jan 8 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Chasing Waterfalls: A Christmas Adventure in Plitvice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Luka, Ivana i Mateo hodali su kroz Plitvička jezera, predivan prizor zime.En: Luka, Ivana and Mateo walked through Plitvička jezera, a beautiful winter scene.Hr: Snijeg je pokrio drveće, a jezera su postala ledena zrcala.En: Snow covered the trees, and the lakes had become icy mirrors.Hr: Bio je to pravoslavni Božić, 7. siječnja, vrijeme mira i veselja.En: It was Orthodox Christmas, January 7th, a time of peace and joy.Hr: Luka je nosio kameru oko vrata i bio uzbuđen.En: Luka carried a camera around his neck and was excited.Hr: Čuo je priče o smrznutom vodopadu duboko u parku.En: He had heard stories about a frozen waterfall deep in the park.Hr: Želio ga je pronaći i slikati.En: He wanted to find and photograph it.Hr: "Luka, moramo biti oprezni," rekla je Ivana, koju je brinuo dubok snijeg i hladnoća.En: "Luka, we have to be careful," said Ivana, worried about the deep snow and cold.Hr: "Vrijeme se može pogoršati."En: "The weather can get worse."Hr: "Mateo i ja smo tu da podržimo tebe, ali moramo misliti na sigurnost," dodala je.En: "Mateo and I are here to support you, but we have to think about safety," she added.Hr: Mateo, uvijek ležeran, kimnuo je.En: Mateo, always laid-back, nodded.Hr: "Idemo polako, ali sigurno.En: "Let's go slow but safe.Hr: Važno je da se svi vratimo kući zdravi."En: It's important that we all get back home healthy."Hr: Unatoč tome, Luka je bio uporan.En: Despite this, Luka was persistent.Hr: "Samo još malo dalje.En: "Just a little further.Hr: Tako blizu smo," rekao je, pokazujući na stazu koja je nestala u šumi.En: We're so close," he said, pointing to the trail that disappeared into the forest.Hr: Dok su hodali, snijeg je postajao sve gušći, vjetar hladniji.En: As they walked, the snow became denser, the wind colder.Hr: Nakon sat vremena, počela je mećava.En: After an hour, a blizzard began.Hr: Ivana je bila nervozna.En: Ivana was nervous.Hr: "Luka, moramo se vratiti.En: "Luka, we have to go back.Hr: Ne možemo riskirati."En: We can't take the risk."Hr: Luka je pogledao Ivanu i Matea.En: Luka looked at Ivana and Mateo.Hr: Vidio je zabrinutost na njihovim licima.En: He saw the concern on their faces.Hr: U tom trenutku, shvatio je.En: At that moment, he understood.Hr: Avantura nije vrijedna ako stavlja druge u opasnost.En: The adventure wasn't worth it if it put others in danger.Hr: "U pravu si, Ivana.En: "You're right, Ivana.Hr: Idemo nazad," rekao je tiho.En: Let's head back," he said quietly.Hr: Mateo se osmjehnuo, a Ivana je odahnula.En: Mateo smiled, and Ivana sighed in relief.Hr: Dok su se vraćali, pahulje su plesale oko njih.En: As they returned, snowflakes danced around them.Hr: Luka je razmišljao o trenutku kada je bio spreman riskirati sve.En: Luka thought about the moment when he was ready to risk it all.Hr: Shvatio je da je važnije biti oprezan i u ravnoteži s prirodom i prijateljima.En: He realized it's more important to be cautious and balanced with nature and friends.Hr: Kada su se vratili do ulaza, bili su umorni, ali sretni.En: When they returned to the entrance, they were tired but happy.Hr: Iako nisu pronašli vodopad, njihova zajednička sigurnost bila je važnija od bilo koje slike.En: Although they hadn't found the waterfall, their shared safety was more important than any picture.Hr: Sjeli su u mali kafić blizu ulaza, sretni što su na toplome.En: They sat in a small café near the entrance, happy to be warm.Hr: Dok su dijelili kolače i topli čaj, Luka je tiho rekao, "Hvala vam.En: As they shared cakes and hot tea, Luka quietly said, "Thank you.Hr: Naučio sam nešto važno danas."En: I've learned something important today."Hr: Ivana se nasmijala, a Mateo je lupio Lukino rame, pokazujući da razumije.En: Ivana laughed, and Mateo patted Luka's shoulder, showing he understood.Hr: Atmosfera je bila mirna, prijateljska.En: The atmosphere was calm, friendly.Hr: Luka je znao da će sljedeći put bolje razmisliti o opasnostima.En: Luka knew that next time he would think more carefully about the risks.Hr: Zajedno su proslavili Božić u Plitvicama, sretan kraj njihovog zimskog puta.En: Together they celebrated Christmas at Plitvice, a happy end to their winter journey.Hr: Priroda je bila prekrasna, ali prijateljstvo još ljepše.En: Nature was beautiful, but friendship even more so. Vocabulary Words:blizzard: mećavacautious: oprezandense: gustentrance: ulazexcited: uzbuđenfrozen: smrznutoicy: ledenalaid-back: ležeranmirror: zrcalonature: prirodanervous: nervoznapersistent: uporanphotograph: slikatiphew: odahnularelief: olakšanjerisk: riskiratisafety: sigurnostscene: prizorshared: zajedničkasigh: uzdahsnowflakes: pahuljesupport: podržatitrail: stazaunderstand: razumijeuncommon: neuobičajenodanger: ...
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    15 mins
  • Navigating Snowy Trails: A Tale of Courage and Friendship

    Navigating Snowy Trails: A Tale of Courage and Friendship
    Jan 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Navigating Snowy Trails: A Tale of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-01-07-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je lagano padao na Plitvičkim jezerima.En: The snow was gently falling at Plitvička jezera.Hr: Staza je bila prekrivena mekim bijelim slojem, a drveće se savijalo pod težinom leda.En: The trail was covered in a soft white layer, and the trees were bending under the weight of the ice.Hr: Ivana, Luka i Ana zakoračili su na stazu, uzbuđeni zbog avanture.En: Ivana, Luka, and Ana stepped onto the path, excited for the adventure.Hr: Ivana je bila vođa njihove male grupe.En: Ivana was the leader of their small group.Hr: Njeno srce kucalo je brže, ali nije htjela pokazati strah.En: Her heart was beating faster, but she didn't want to show fear.Hr: Morala je dovesti svoje prijatelje do vidikovca.En: She had to lead her friends to the lookout.Hr: Ivana, pogledavši putokaz, krenula je sigurnim korakom prema obalom smrznutog jezera.En: Ivana, looking at the signpost, confidently stepped towards the shore of the frozen lake.Hr: Vodopadi su šumili kroz zaleđene stijene, stvarajući čarobni prizor.En: Waterfalls roared through the frozen rocks, creating a magical scene.Hr: Ali planine su skrivale tajnu: vrijeme se brzo mijenjalo.En: But the mountains hid a secret: the weather was changing quickly.Hr: Nebo se zamračilo; zapuhao je vjetar, a snijeg je postao gust.En: The sky darkened; the wind began to blow, and the snow became thick.Hr: Luka je podignuo čelo. "Ivana, trebamo li nastaviti?" upitao je.En: Luka raised his forehead. "Ivana, should we continue?" he asked.Hr: Ivana je osjetila knedlu u grlu.En: Ivana felt a lump in her throat.Hr: Pogledala je putokaz, ali snijeg je već prekrio slova.En: She looked at the signpost, but the snow had already covered the letters.Hr: Panično je pokušala osjećati smjer.En: Panicking, she tried to feel the direction.Hr: Vrijeme je počelo igrati protiv njih.En: Time began to play against them.Hr: Hladnoća je prodirala u kosti.En: The cold was piercing to the bones.Hr: „Možda je bolje da stanemo i pronađemo sklonište“, predložila je Ana, umotana u debelu jaknu, trudeći se zagrijati.En: "Maybe it's better to stop and find shelter," suggested Ana, wrapped in a thick jacket, trying to keep warm.Hr: Ivana je zastala.En: Ivana paused.Hr: Odluka je bila teška.En: The decision was tough.Hr: Mogla je nastaviti, vjerujući instinktima, ili pronaći sklonište.En: She could continue, trusting her instincts, or find a shelter.Hr: Ali riskirati sigurnost svojih prijatelja?En: But risking her friends' safety?Hr: To nije bila opcija.En: That wasn't an option.Hr: „U pravu si, Ana“, napokon je Ivana rekla, prihvaćajući da je hrabrost i u priznavanju kada je potrebno stati.En: "You're right, Ana," Ivana finally said, accepting that courage was also in acknowledging when it was time to stop.Hr: Odlučili su se povući i pronaći sigurno mjesto ispod guste zimzelene krošnje.En: They decided to retreat and find a safe place under the dense evergreen canopy.Hr: Pod granama, vjetar je bio blaži.En: Under the branches, the wind was milder.Hr: Udarci snijega s drveća stvarali su mekanu melodiju.En: The hits of snow from the trees created a soft melody.Hr: Luka je započeo paljenje malenog logorskog ognja.En: Luka started a small campfire.Hr: Ana je dijelila tople čajeve iz termosice.En: Ana shared warm teas from her thermos.Hr: Svi su sijeli, u tišini, gledajući kako plamen raspršuje tamu oko njih.En: They all sat quietly, watching the flames dispel the darkness around them.Hr: Bilo je pravoslavni Božić, pa su jedni drugima uputili tople želje.En: It was Orthodox Christmas, so they exchanged warm wishes.Hr: Ivana je osjetila mir.En: Ivana felt at peace.Hr: Sigurnost i prijateljstvo bili su važniji od planova.En: Safety and friendship were more important than plans.Hr: Strah od gubljenja postupno je blijedio, zamijenjen ponosom i zahvalnošću.En: The fear of getting lost gradually faded, replaced by pride and gratitude.Hr: Kako su zvijezde sada bljeskale na čistom nebu, Ivana je znala da je važan put koji odabiremo, a ne samo destinacija.En: As the stars now twinkled in the clear sky, Ivana knew that the journey we choose is what matters, not just the destination.Hr: S osmijehom na licu, u srcu je nosila novo povjerenje.En: With a smile on her face, she carried a newfound confidence in her heart.Hr: Sljedeći put, neće se bojati donošenja teških odluka za ljubav i sigurnost svojih prijatelja.En: Next time, she wouldn’t fear making difficult decisions for the love and safety of her friends. Vocabulary Words:gently: laganolayer: slojbending: savijaloshore: obalomroared: šumilicreating: stvarajućisecret: tajnuthick: gustforehead: čelolump: knedlupanicking: paničnopiercing: prodiralashelter: skloništewrapped: umotanatough: ...
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    15 mins

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