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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.

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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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  • Lost in Snow: A Journey of Discovery in Winter's Embrace

    Lost in Snow: A Journey of Discovery in Winter's Embrace
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Lost in Snow: A Journey of Discovery in Winter's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je padao kao gusta bijela zavjesa iznad Plitvičkih jezera.En: The snow fell like a thick white curtain above the Plitvička jezera.Hr: Luka je hodao polako, a Marina je pratila svaki njegov korak.En: Luka walked slowly, and Marina followed his every step.Hr: Bilo je hladno, a vjetar je nosio snijeg u lice.En: It was cold, and the wind blew snow into their faces.Hr: Park je bio predivan, ali zima je činila krajolik opasnim.En: The park was beautiful, but winter made the landscape dangerous.Hr: Luka je bio čuvar parka.En: Luka was a park ranger.Hr: Poznavao je svaku stazu, svaki puteljak.En: He knew every trail, every path.Hr: Dok je gledao oko sebe, osjetio je tugu.En: As he looked around, he felt sadness.Hr: Njegov otac, koji je radio ovdje, sada je bio samo uspomena.En: His father, who had worked there, was now only a memory.Hr: Luka je često razmišljao o ocu dok je prolazio kroz poznata mjesta.En: Luka often thought about his father as he passed through familiar places.Hr: Marina je bila fotografkinja.En: Marina was a photographer.Hr: Tražila je savršenu sliku.En: She was searching for the perfect shot.Hr: Bila je zaljubljena u prirodu, ali osjećala se izgubljeno u svojoj karijeri.En: She loved nature but felt lost in her career.Hr: Došla je ovdje, nadajući se inspiraciji.En: She came here hoping for inspiration.Hr: No, sada je snijeg prekrivao sve, skrivao sve.En: But now, the snow covered everything, hiding it all.Hr: “Moramo se vratiti,” rekao je Luka.En: "We have to go back," said Luka.Hr: “Oluja dolazi.”En: "A storm is coming."Hr: “Još malo, molim te,” Marina je odgovorila.En: "Just a little longer, please," replied Marina.Hr: “Ovaj trenutak prije oluje je poseban.”En: "This moment before the storm is special."Hr: Ali oluja je bila brža nego što su mislili.En: But the storm was faster than they thought.Hr: Snijeg je pokrio staze, vidljivost je bila minimalna.En: The snow covered the paths, and visibility was minimal.Hr: Luka i Marina su se našli u opasnosti.En: Luka and Marina found themselves in danger.Hr: Luka je znao za jednu zabačenu kolibu.En: Luka knew of a secluded cabin.Hr: Bio je to jedini siguran put.En: It was their only safe path.Hr: “Moramo skrenuti s puta,” rekao je Luka, pogledavši stazu koja je nestajala pod snijegom.En: "We have to turn off the trail," said Luka, looking at the path disappearing under the snow.Hr: “Je li sigurno?” upitala je Marina, osjećajući strah, ali i želju da snimi još jedan kadar.En: "Is it safe?" Marina asked, feeling fear but also the desire to capture one more shot.Hr: “Ovo je naša jedina šansa,” odgovorio je Luka odlučno.En: "This is our only chance," Luka replied decisively.Hr: Put do skloništa bio je težak.En: The path to the shelter was difficult.Hr: Marina je kliznula, njena kamera pala je u snijeg.En: Marina slipped, her camera fell into the snow.Hr: Gubitak je bio veliki, ali shvatila je da sada postoji veća opasnost.En: The loss was great, but she realized there was now a greater danger.Hr: Morali su se kretati brzo.En: They had to move quickly.Hr: Stigli su do kolibe, zatrpane snijegom.En: They reached the cabin, buried in snow.Hr: Luka i Marina započeli su kopati, iako su već bili iscrpljeni.En: Luka and Marina began digging, even though they were already exhausted.Hr: Snjegolom je bio plušan i težak.En: The snow was fluffy and heavy.Hr: Luka se sjetio oca i to mu je dalo snage.En: Luka remembered his father, and it gave him strength.Hr: Marina je radila pored njega, osjetila je zajedništvo.En: Marina worked beside him, feeling a sense of togetherness.Hr: Konačno, uspjeli su ući unutra.En: Finally, they managed to get inside.Hr: U kolibi je vladala tišina i mir.En: The cabin was quiet and peaceful.Hr: Dok je Luka tražio drva za vatru, pronašao je staru fotografiju svog oca.En: While Luka searched for firewood, he found an old photograph of his father.Hr: Oči su mu se ispunile suzama, ali sada su bile suze zahvalnosti.En: His eyes filled with tears, but now they were tears of gratitude.Hr: Marina je gledala kako se svjetlost svijeće igra na fotografiji.En: Marina watched as the candlelight played on the photograph.Hr: Shvatila je da joj fotografije ne trebaju da bi zabilježila važne trenutke; to su bila iskustva i ljudi.En: She realized she didn't need photos to capture important moments; they were the experiences and people.Hr: Tako su u sigurnosti kolibe Luka i Marina otkrili više nego što su očekivali.En: So, in the safety of the cabin, Luka and Marina discovered more than they expected.Hr: Luka je našao snagu u sjećanjima na svog oca.En: Luka found strength in his memories of his father.Hr: Marina je naučila cijeniti trenutke više od ...
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  • Where the Heart Finds Home: A Christmas Eve Adventure

    Where the Heart Finds Home: A Christmas Eve Adventure
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Where the Heart Finds Home: A Christmas Eve Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Pod gustim pokrivačem snijega, malo planinsko selo u Gorskom kotaru skrivalo je svoje tajne.En: Under a thick blanket of snow, the small mountain village in Gorski kotar hid its secrets.Hr: Vjetar je zavijao kroz zimzelene šume, dok je mirno selo svjetlucalo od svjetla koja su dopirala iz kamenih kuća.En: The wind howled through the evergreen forests, while the peaceful village sparkled with lights emanating from the stone houses.Hr: U tom miru, koji snijeg donosi, Miro i Ivana polako su se probijali kroz pahulje, željni stići na odredište.En: In that peace that snow brings, Miro and Ivana were slowly making their way through the snowflakes, eager to reach their destination.Hr: Bilo je Badnje veče.En: It was Christmas Eve.Hr: Miro je s nestrpljenjem čekao da upozna Ivaninu obitelj.En: Miro was eagerly waiting to meet Ivana's family.Hr: Taj susret bio je važan, ne samo Ivani, već i njemu.En: The meeting was important, not only to Ivana, but also to him.Hr: Htio je ostaviti dobar prvi dojam.En: He wanted to make a good first impression.Hr: Noć prije su planirali put na visine, no usred snježne oluje cesta više nije bila sigurna.En: The night before, they had planned the journey to the heights, but in the midst of the snowstorm, the road was no longer safe.Hr: "Samo moramo stići", rekla je Ivana, držeći Mira za ruku.En: "We just have to make it," Ivana said, holding Miro's hand.Hr: "Moja obitelj će nas čekati", nadodala je s nadom u očima.En: "My family will be waiting for us," she added with hope in her eyes.Hr: No, kako su se približavali, cesta je postajala sve težim izazovom.En: However, as they got closer, the road became an increasingly difficult challenge.Hr: Snijeg je napadao toliko da su kotači automobila klizili, a vidljivost se smanjivala.En: The snow had fallen so much that the car's wheels were sliding, and visibility was decreasing.Hr: Nakon nekoliko kilometara, put je bio potpuno prekriven, i dalje ih nije mogla odvesti ni na jednu stranu.En: After a few kilometers, the road was completely covered, and it couldn't lead them any further.Hr: Miro je zaustavio automobil.En: Miro stopped the car.Hr: "Moramo se odlučiti", rekao je, gledajući ravno prema Ivani.En: "We have to decide," he said, looking straight at Ivana.Hr: "Hodati po ovakvom vremenu do tvoje kuće nije pametno.En: "Walking in this weather to your house isn't wise.Hr: Možda bismo trebali potražiti sklonište.En: Maybe we should look for shelter."Hr: "Ivana je kimnula, svjesna opasnosti.En: Ivana nodded, aware of the danger.Hr: Selo koje su prošli bilo je blizu.En: The village they'd passed was nearby.Hr: Njihova jedina opcija bila je potražiti pomoć u toj tihom mjestu.En: Their only option was to seek help in that quiet place.Hr: Srećom, uspjeli su pronaći toplu svjetlost koja je dolazila iz male kolibe na rubu sela.En: Luckily, they managed to find a warm light coming from a small cabin on the edge of the village.Hr: Kucanjem na drvena vrata, susreli su se s osmijehom starije gospodine, Ane, koja ih je ljubazno pustila unutra.En: Knocking on the wooden door, they were met with the smile of an elderly woman, Ana, who kindly let them inside.Hr: "Dobrodošli, mladi par.En: "Welcome, young couple.Hr: Ostanite kod mene dok oluja ne prođe," rekla je Ana, naloživši kamin.En: Stay with me until the storm passes," Ana said, stoking the fire.Hr: "Imam dovoljno mjesta i hrane za sve.En: "I have enough space and food for everyone."Hr: "Miro i Ivana zahvalili su joj i smjestili se pokraj kamina.En: Miro and Ivana thanked her and settled by the fireplace.Hr: Ana im je ponudila kuhano vino i domaće kolače.En: Ana offered them mulled wine and homemade cookies.Hr: Polako, napetost i brige su isparavale s vrućinom u prostoriji.En: Slowly, the tension and worries evaporated with the warmth in the room.Hr: Ana je pričala priče iz svog života u brdima, dok su Miro i Ivana slušali, omotani dekom.En: Ana shared stories from her life in the hills, while Miro and Ivana listened, wrapped in a blanket.Hr: Ta večer, daleko od panike i zadatka, postala je prava božićna bajka.En: That evening, far from panic and obligations, became a true Christmas fairy tale.Hr: Na kraju, Miro je shvatio: nije toliko važno kako će se predstaviti Ivaninoj obitelji, već kako brine za Ivanu.En: In the end, Miro realized: it wasn't so much about how he would present himself to Ivana's family, but rather how he cared for Ivana.Hr: Toplina njihovog zajedništva bila je najveći dar te noći.En: The warmth of their togetherness was the greatest gift of that night.Hr: Dok su pahulje vani plesale, Miro i Ivana su shvatili da je Božić u onim trenucima kada srce pronađe svoj dom, bez obzira gdje se nalazili.En: As the ...
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    16 mins
  • A Christmas of Renewal: Forgiveness in Plitvička Jezera

    A Christmas of Renewal: Forgiveness in Plitvička Jezera
    Dec 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Christmas of Renewal: Forgiveness in Plitvička Jezera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zimski vjetar puhne kroz Plitvička jezera.En: The winter wind blows through Plitvička jezera.Hr: Drveće je prekriveno snijegom, a slapovi su postali ledeni kipovi.En: The trees are covered with snow, and the waterfalls have become icy statues.Hr: Branimir pogleda kroz prozor automobila.En: Branimir looks through the car window.Hr: "Bit će ovo miran Božić," misli sebi.En: "This will be a quiet Christmas," he thinks to himself.Hr: Tišina mu prija, ali zna da Vedrana ima druge planove.En: He appreciates the silence, but he knows Vedrana has other plans.Hr: Vedrana, njegova sestra, sjedi na suvozačevom mjestu.En: Vedrana, his sister, is sitting in the passenger seat.Hr: Energija joj je zarazna, oči joj svjetlucaju kad vidi prvi znak snijega.En: Her energy is contagious, her eyes sparkle when she sees the first sign of snow.Hr: "Ovo je savršeno mjesto za okupljanje naše obitelji," govori uzbuđeno.En: "This is the perfect place for our family gathering," she says excitedly.Hr: "Stara zamjeranja moramo ostaviti iza sebe.En: "We need to leave old grudges behind."Hr: "Putovanje do jezera je sporo.En: The journey to the lakes is slow.Hr: Put je sklizak.En: The road is slippery.Hr: Iza njih, automobil s rodbinom spušta se niz cestu.En: Behind them, a car with relatives makes its way down the road.Hr: Osmijesi nestaju kad se počnu sjećati svih prošlih svađa.En: Smiles disappear as they start to remember all the past arguments.Hr: Obitelj je dugo bila razdvojena.En: The family has been separated for a long time.Hr: Branimir osjeća teret prošlosti.En: Branimir feels the weight of the past.Hr: Kad su stigli, snijeg počinje jače padati.En: When they arrive, the snow begins to fall more heavily.Hr: Vedrana izlazi iz automobila i pruža ruke kao da želi zagrliti cijeli svijet.En: Vedrana gets out of the car and stretches out her arms as if to embrace the whole world.Hr: "Vrijeme je za oprost," kaže veselo.En: "It's time for forgiveness," she says cheerfully.Hr: Branimir slijedi brzim koracima, ali u srcu mu je još uvijek oprez.En: Branimir follows with quick steps, but in his heart, he remains cautious.Hr: Na obali jednog jezera, obitelj se okuplja.En: On the shore of one lake, the family gathers.Hr: Zvuk snježnih koraka odjekuje oko njih.En: The sound of footsteps in the snow echoes around them.Hr: Razgovori su isprva napeti.En: Conversations are tense at first.Hr: Vedrana ih pokušava omekšati toplim čajem.En: Vedrana tries to soften them with warm tea.Hr: "Pogledajte ljepotu oko nas," govori.En: "Look at the beauty around us," she says.Hr: "Ovdje, sve se čini mogućim.En: "Here, everything seems possible."Hr: "No, napetost raste.En: But the tension rises.Hr: Netko spominje staru prepirku, i kao slap, riječi naviru.En: Someone mentions an old quarrel, and like a waterfall, words rush in.Hr: Glasovi se povise, snijeg počne divlje padati, praveći pravu mećavu.En: Voices rise, and the snow begins to fall wildly, creating a real blizzard.Hr: Vedrana ne gubi srce, a niti Branimir ne može ostati po strani.En: Vedrana doesn't lose heart, and neither can Branimir stand idly by.Hr: "Dosta je bilo," kaže Branimir odlučno.En: "That's enough," Branimir says firmly.Hr: "Nismo došli ovdje da se svađamo.En: "We didn't come here to fight.Hr: Svi želimo samo jedno - mir.En: We all want just one thing—peace."Hr: "Vedrana staje uz njega.En: Vedrana stands by him.Hr: "Sjetimo se zašto smo ovdje.En: "Let's remember why we are here.Hr: Ovdje smo jer smo ipak obitelj," dodaje.En: We are here because we are family, after all," she adds.Hr: Riječi su jednostavne, ali u njima je snaga.En: The words are simple, but they hold strength.Hr: Snijeg prestaje, a zrak postaje mirniji.En: The snow stops, and the air becomes calmer.Hr: Uz zamamni miris pečenih kobasica koje su upravo izvadili iz torbi, obitelj se polako primiruje.En: With the tempting smell of grilled sausages they have just taken out of the bags, the family slowly settles down.Hr: Poslije iscrpljujuće bitke riječi, sjednu za drveni stol prekriven snijegom.En: After the exhausting battle of words, they sit down at a snow-covered wooden table.Hr: Vedrana i Branimir vode razgovor prema smirenju.En: Vedrana and Branimir steer the conversation towards calmness.Hr: Govore o sretnim uspomenama, zajedničkim događajima koji ih spajaju.En: They talk about happy memories, shared events that unite them.Hr: Polako, smijeh zamjenjuje napetost.En: Slowly, laughter replaces tension.Hr: Branimiru se srce otvara, shvaća da je ovo trenutak za koji vrijedi živjeti.En: Branimir's heart opens, realizing this is a moment worth living for.Hr: Vedrana osjeća zadovoljstvo.En: Vedrana feels satisfaction.Hr: "Još nije kasno," šapće Branimiru.En: "...
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