Stories from our students & teachers
Learning a language is more than just memorising words – it’s about real experiences, challenges, and personal growth. Here, students and teachers share their unique journeys with learning and teaching Croatian. From newcomers overcoming their first conversation hurdles to experienced teachers shaping meaningful lessons, these stories offer insight, motivation, and a glimpse into the Let’s Learn Croatian community.
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Lisa Marie | Student
Lisa Marie learns Croatian to connect with her heritage, communicate during holidays, and honour her brother’s memory.
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Martina | Teacher
Discover how Martina transforms Croatian lessons through her love of grammar and genuine connection with students.
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Caroline | Student
A Bavarian events manager discovers the joy of connecting with her Croatian in-laws through language learning and family traditions.
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Nikolina | Teacher
From tennis courts to dog training to Zagreb classrooms, Nikolina’s winding path led her to discover her true passion for teaching Croatian.
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Josh | Student
When Josh realised he could claim Croatian citizenship, he knew he couldn’t do it without speaking the language. What started as practicality became cultural rediscovery.
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Cornelia | Teacher
A German-Croatian teacher’s journey from Stuttgart to Rijeka, connecting two cultures through language learning and personal discovery.
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Alexandra | Student
After years of understanding but not speaking Croatian, Alexandra is finally turning childhood church memories into daily conversations.
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Maja | Teacher & school manager
Maja blends stagecraft with teaching to craft immersive Croatian lessons where drama sparks deep and lasting language learning.
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Milena | Student
After years of moving between countries, Milena discovered learning Croatian meant more than mastering grammar – it was about family healing.
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Luna | Teacher
Luna balances adventure and academics, bringing camping stories and sailing experience into Croatian lessons that feel more like friendly chats.
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Anita | Student
From midwife shifts to triathlon prep, Anita finds that learning Croatian can bring families closer and unlock unexpected joy.
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Barbara | Teacher & learning coordinator
Barbara mixes emergency drills with spontaneous lessons, proving flexible methods can spark lasting language confidence.
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Nadja & Ingo | Students
Olive trees, seaside roads, and love for Croatian—Nadja and Ingo embrace Brač, discovering a home beyond language itself.
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Josipa | Teacher
In riverside Davor, Josipa blends empathy with ambition, guiding learners toward deep Croatian skills and real connection.
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Jacqueline | Student
After years sailing the world, this Austrian waitress found her true calling learning Croatian in the mountains.
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Laura | Teacher & recruiter
In her rural town, Laura creates space where patience and steady effort help students grow into confident Croatian users.
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Helga | Student
At 58, translator Helga embarked on learning Croatian to reconnect with her Yugoslav heritage and childhood memories from her grandparents’ vineyard.
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Mateja | Teacher & quality assessment
Driven by love for Slavonia, Mateja’s teaching guards heritage, showing that every new speaker becomes a cultural guardian.
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