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    Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

    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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  • From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Team's Journey to Reconnection

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Team's Journey to Reconnection
    Dec 27 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Team's Journey to Reconnection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-27-08-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Na vrhu brda Marjan, zima je donijela mir i svježinu.En: At the top of brda Marjan, winter brought peace and freshness.Hr: Borova stabla šapću dok se lagani povjetarac provlači kroz grane.En: The pine trees whisper as a gentle breeze passes through the branches.Hr: Pogled je veličanstven, more svjetluca na suncu, a u daljini se vide obrisi grada Splita.En: The view is magnificent, the sea sparkles in the sun, and in the distance, the outlines of the city of Splita can be seen.Hr: U ovoj tišini, tim iz tvrtke okupio se na vikend za team-building.En: In this silence, the team from the company gathered for a weekend of team-building.Hr: Darko, vođa tima, obično ozbiljan i usmjeren, stoji sa strane.En: Darko, the team leader, usually serious and focused, stands to the side.Hr: Tu je Ivana, nova članica, nasmijana i uzbuđena.En: There's Ivana, a new member, smiling and excited.Hr: Prvi joj je put na ovakvom događaju.En: It's her first time at such an event.Hr: Marina, s dugogodišnjim iskustvom u timu, pokušava sve držati zajedno.En: Marina, with years of experience in the team, is trying to keep everything together.Hr: Ona je kao mama grupe, ali sada je zabrinuta.En: She's like the group's mom, but now she's worried.Hr: "Trebamo se više povezati," misli Marina, gledajući Darka.En: "We need to connect more," Marina thinks, watching Darko.Hr: Primijetila je njegov nedostatak entuzijazma.En: She noticed his lack of enthusiasm.Hr: Unutar tople lože, krenuli su s aktivnostima.En: Inside the warm lodge, they started with activities.Hr: Prvo je bila igra upoznavanja.En: The first was an icebreaker game.Hr: Svatko je morao reći dvije istine i jednu laž.En: Everyone had to say two truths and one lie.Hr: Ivana se trudila biti zanimljiva.En: Ivana tried to be interesting.Hr: Pričala je o putovanjima.En: She talked about her travels.Hr: No, činilo joj se da se Darko ne zanima previše.En: However, it seemed to her that Darko wasn't too interested.Hr: „Darko, je li sve u redu?“ upitala je Marina diskretno.En: “Darko, is everything alright?” Marina asked discreetly.Hr: „Umoran sam, Marina,“ priznao je.En: “I'm tired, Marina,” he admitted.Hr: „Osjećam kao da gubim nit.“En: “I feel like I'm losing my grip.”Hr: Večer je stigla.En: Evening arrived.Hr: Svi su se okupili oko kamina za zadatak refleksije.En: Everyone gathered around the fireplace for a reflection task.Hr: Darko je znao da mora nešto promijeniti.En: Darko knew he had to change something.Hr: „Želim biti iskren,“ rekao je.En: “I want to be honest,” he said.Hr: „Prolazim kroz burnout.En: “I’m going through burnout.Hr: Ponekad ne znam kako dalje.”En: Sometimes I don't know how to continue.”Hr: Tim je iznenađeno šutio.En: The team was caught by surprise and remained silent.Hr: Ivana je osjetila trenutak.En: Ivana sensed the moment.Hr: „Možda bismo mogli pokušati nešto drugačije,“ predložila je.En: “Maybe we could try something different,” she suggested.Hr: „Što kažete na igru pantomime?“En: “How about a game of charades?”Hr: Atmosfera se počela mijenjati.En: The atmosphere began to change.Hr: Počeli su igrati čarade, povici i smijeh ispunili su prostor.En: They started playing charades, with shouts and laughter filling the space.Hr: Ivana je imitirala razne životinjske pokrete, što je sve nasmijalo.En: Ivana mimicked various animal movements, which made everyone laugh.Hr: Dok se igra zahuktavala, Darko se osjećao bolje.En: As the game heated up, Darko started to feel better.Hr: Počeo je vidjeti svoj tim u novom svjetlu.En: He began to see his team in a new light.Hr: Bio je dirnut Ivaninim prijedlogom.En: He was touched by Ivana's suggestion.Hr: Na kraju večeri, svi su zapalili papirnati lampioni, pišući na njih svoje želje i ciljeve za novu godinu.En: By the end of the evening, everyone lit paper lanterns, writing their wishes and goals for the new year on them.Hr: Dok su lampioni letjeli prema zvijezdama, Darko je osjetio novi val inspiracije.En: As the lanterns flew towards the stars, Darko felt a new wave of inspiration.Hr: Ivana se osjećala prihvaćeno, a Marina, zadovoljnija više nego ikad prije, znala je da je tim opet na pravom putu.En: Ivana felt accepted, and Marina, more satisfied than ever before, knew the team was on the right path again.Hr: Na brdu Marjan, pod zvjezdanim nebom, tim je pronašao novu snagu.En: On brdu Marjan, under the starry sky, the team found new strength.Hr: Pred njima je stajalo novo poglavlje, spremni za izazove koji ih čekaju.En: A new chapter lay ahead of them, ready for the challenges that awaited. Vocabulary Words:brda: brdawhisper: šapćubreeze: povjetaracmagnificent: veličanstvenoutlines: ...
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  • How a Late-Night Office Emergency Sparked Teamwork Success

    How a Late-Night Office Emergency Sparked Teamwork Success
    Dec 26 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: How a Late-Night Office Emergency Sparked Teamwork Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-26-23-34-02-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Ured u središtu Zagreba bio je tih.En: The office in the center of Zagreb was quiet.Hr: Vanjska svjetla odbijala su se o staklene zidove velike zgrade, bacajući blijede sjene po podu.En: The external lights reflected off the glass walls of the large building, casting pale shadows across the floor.Hr: Božićni ukrasi — suhe borove grane i trepereća svjetla — još su visjeli po hodnicima, podsjećajući na nedavno završene blagdane.En: Christmas decorations—dry pine branches and twinkling lights—still hung in the hallways, reminding everyone of the recently concluded holidays.Hr: Atmosfera je bila pospana, kao da je i ured sam po sebi želio odmor.En: The atmosphere was sleepy, as if the office itself wanted a break.Hr: U jednom kutu, pod svjetlom stolne lampe, Mladen je neumorno radio na završnom izvješću.En: In one corner, under the light of a desk lamp, Mladen was tirelessly working on the final report.Hr: Kao projektni menadžer, želio je dokazati svoje sposobnosti i dobiti unapređenje.En: As a project manager, he wanted to prove his capabilities and earn a promotion.Hr: Njegova obitelj mu je nedostajala, a s ovim napredovanjem nadao se da će provoditi više vremena kod kuće sljedeće godine.En: He missed his family, and with this promotion, he hoped to spend more time at home next year.Hr: Mladen je pokušavao zadržati fokus, ali osjećao je kako ga nešto počinje gušiti.En: Mladen was trying to maintain focus, but he felt as if something was beginning to suffocate him.Hr: Odjednom, počeo je kihati, a grlo mu se steglo.En: Suddenly, he started sneezing, and his throat tightened.Hr: Znao je da je alergičan na orašaste plodove, ali nije se sjećao da je jeo išta takvo.En: He knew he was allergic to nuts, but he couldn't remember eating anything like that.Hr: Prvo je pokušao ignorirati simptome, uvjeravajući se da će proći.En: At first, he tried to ignore the symptoms, convincing himself that they would pass.Hr: Ali ubrzo je osjetio težinu u prsima i blago se uspaničio.En: But soon, he felt a heaviness in his chest and slightly panicked.Hr: Sam u uredu, nije imao koga pozvati.En: Alone in the office, he had no one to call.Hr: Ili je bar tako mislio.En: Or so he thought.Hr: U isto vrijeme, Ivana je slučajno ostala u uredu dulje nego što je planirala.En: At the same time, Ivana had accidentally stayed in the office longer than planned.Hr: Zauzeta sortiranje papira po policama, iznenadila se kad je ugledala Mladena savijenog nad stolom.En: Busy sorting papers on the shelves, she was surprised when she saw Mladen hunched over the desk.Hr: Prišla mu je i odmah shvatila da nešto nije u redu.En: She approached him and immediately realized something was wrong.Hr: "Ivane, trebam pomoć," prošaptao je jedva.En: "Ivana, I need help," he whispered barely.Hr: "Odmah zovem hitnu," rekla je odlučno, izvlačeći telefon.En: "I'll call an ambulance right away," she said decisively, pulling out her phone.Hr: Mladen je protestirao, ustrajan na tome da završi izvještaj, ali Ivana ga je uvjerila da je zdravlje najvažnije.En: Mladen protested, insistent on finishing the report, but Ivana convinced him that health is most important.Hr: Dok su čekali dolazak hitne pomoći, Ivana je preuzela njegov laptop.En: While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, Ivana took over his laptop.Hr: "Zajedno ćemo ovo dovršiti," rekla je prijateljski.En: "We'll finish this together," she said friendly.Hr: Nekoliko sati kasnije, nakon posjete bolnici i povratka u ured, Mladen i Ivana zajedno su završili izvješće.En: A few hours later, after a hospital visit and returning to the office, Mladen and Ivana finished the report together.Hr: Bilo je to točno na vrijeme za predaju.En: It was completed just in time for submission.Hr: Čuvši za situaciju, njihov šef pohvalio je Mladena i Ivanu za nevjerojatan timski rad.En: Hearing about the situation, their boss praised Mladen and Ivana for their remarkable teamwork.Hr: Mladen je zahvalio Ivani više puta.En: Mladen thanked Ivana several times.Hr: Naučio je kako je u redu tražiti pomoć i kako je suradnja ključna.En: He learned that it's okay to ask for help and how crucial collaboration is.Hr: S tim novim saznanjem, bio je odlučan uravnotežiti svoj posao i privatni život.En: With this new insight, he was determined to balance his work and private life.Hr: Kraj godina donio mu je ne samo uspješno izvješće, već i obnovljeno cijenjenje za prijatelje i kolege u uredu u srcu Zagreba.En: The end of the year brought him not only a successful report but also a renewed appreciation for friends and colleagues in the office in the heart of Zagreb. Vocabulary Words:external: vanjskareflected: odbijalacasting: bacajućipale: blijedeshadows: ...
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    15 mins
  • From Pain to Gain: Ivan's Journey to Office Wellness

    From Pain to Gain: Ivan's Journey to Office Wellness
    Dec 26 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Pain to Gain: Ivan's Journey to Office Wellness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Snijeg je nježno prekrivao Zagreb, a ured je bio ukrašen lampicama i vijencima koji su se još uvijek svjetlucali od božićne proslave.En: Snow gently covered Zagreb, and the office was adorned with lights and wreaths that still twinkled from the Christmas celebration.Hr: Ivan je sjedio za svojim stolom, pokušavajući ignorirati bol u leđima.En: Ivan sat at his desk, trying to ignore the pain in his back.Hr: Stolica je bila neudobna, a ekran računala udaljen previše naprijed.En: The chair was uncomfortable, and the computer screen was too far forward.Hr: Ali zima je bila vrijeme opuštenija u uredu, a Ivan je mrzio ideju da zatraži slobodno kada je mogao biti produktivan.En: But winter was a more relaxed time in the office, and Ivan hated the idea of asking for time off when he could be productive.Hr: Ana, koja je sjedila za stolom prekoputa njega, primijetila je njegov bolan izraz lica.En: Ana, who sat at the desk across from him, noticed his painful expression.Hr: "Ivane, jesam li ti rekla da se posvetiš tom problemu?En: "Ivane, have I told you to address that issue?"Hr: " upitala je s brigom u glasu.En: she asked with concern in her voice.Hr: "Ma, nije to ništa," Ivan je odgovorio, pokušavajući se nasmiješiti.En: "It's nothing," Ivan replied, trying to smile.Hr: "Preći će kad se malo pokrenem.En: "It will go away once I move a bit."Hr: "Ali bol nije prolazila.En: But the pain didn't go away.Hr: Umjesto toga, postajala je jača.En: Instead, it became stronger.Hr: Na božični blagdan, dok su ostali pričali o svojim obiteljskim okupljanjima, Ivan je bio previše svjestan nelagode koja mu je pulsirala kroz tijelo.En: On Christmas Day, while others talked about their family gatherings, Ivan was overly aware of the discomfort pulsating through his body.Hr: Sljedeći dan, Tijelovo, kancelarija je bila tiha, a Ivan je imao važan sastanak.En: The next day, Corpus Christi, the office was quiet, and Ivan had an important meeting.Hr: Dok su se svi okupljali u konferencijskoj sali, osjetio je kako mu bol probija kičmu, gotovo kao da ga neki nevidljivi teret pritišće.En: As everyone gathered in the conference room, he felt the pain piercing his spine, almost as if some invisible weight was pressing on him.Hr: Sastanak je počeo, ali Ivan nije mogao naći udobnu poziciju.En: The meeting began, but Ivan couldn't find a comfortable position.Hr: Ana je iz kuta oka primijetila kako se pomiče na stolici i prestaje bilježiti.En: Ana noticed out of the corner of her eye how he shifted in his chair and stopped taking notes.Hr: "Ivane, ovo je ozbiljno," šaptala je.En: "Ivane, this is serious," she whispered.Hr: "Ako sada ne odeš doktoru, lošije će biti.En: "If you don't go to the doctor now, it will get worse."Hr: "Konačno, bol je postala nesnosna.En: Finally, the pain became unbearable.Hr: Na pola sastanka, Ivan je prekinuo razgovor šefa.En: In the middle of the meeting, Ivan interrupted his boss's conversation.Hr: "Žao mi je, moram otići," priznao je.En: "I'm sorry, I have to leave," he admitted.Hr: "Bol je prejaka.En: "The pain is too strong."Hr: "Svi su ga gledali, ali nitko nije osudio.En: Everyone looked at him, but no one judged.Hr: Ana mu je nježno dotaknula ruku.En: Ana gently touched his hand.Hr: "U uredu nije vrijedno zdravlja," rekla je tiho.En: "The office isn't worth your health," she said quietly.Hr: Poslijepodne, Ivan je otišao doktoru.En: In the afternoon, Ivan went to the doctor.Hr: Dijagnoza je bila napetost zbog dugotrajnog sjedenja.En: The diagnosis was stress due to prolonged sitting.Hr: Trebao je odmor i fizikalnu terapiju.En: He needed rest and physical therapy.Hr: Kad se vratio u ured nekoliko tjedana kasnije, osjećao se bolje.En: When he returned to the office a few weeks later, he felt better.Hr: Ana ga je dočekala s osmijehom.En: Ana greeted him with a smile.Hr: "Vidjet ćeš, biti ćeš još bolji u poslu," rekla je.En: "You'll see, you'll be even better at your job," she said.Hr: Ivan se zahvalio Ani na brizi.En: Ivan thanked Ana for her care.Hr: Shvatio je da posao neće nigdje pobjeći, ali njegovo zdravlje je nešto što je morao zaštititi.En: He realized that work would always be there, but his health was something he needed to protect.Hr: Od tada, Ivan je redovito uzimao pauze, vježbao i brinuo za sebe.En: From then on, Ivan regularly took breaks, exercised, and took care of himself.Hr: Ne samo da je bol nestala, već mu se i radna učinkovitost poboljšala.En: Not only did the pain disappear, but his work efficiency improved as well.Hr: Na kraju, shvatio je važnost ravnoteže između posla i osobne dobrobiti.En: In the end, he understood the importance of balancing work and personal well-being. Vocabulary Words:gently: nježnoadorned: ...
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