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.

  • How learning Croatian became an unexpected joy

    Anita | Student

    From midwife shifts to triathlon prep, Anita finds that learning Croatian can bring families closer and unlock unexpected joy.

  • From drama stages to language classrooms

    Maja | Teacher & school manager

    Maja blends stagecraft with teaching to craft immersive Croatian lessons where drama sparks deep and lasting language learning.

  • Embracing language and life on Brač

    Nadja & Ingo | Students

    Olive trees, seaside roads, and love for Croatian—Nadja and Ingo embrace Brač, discovering a home beyond language itself.

  • Guardian of a language at the crossroads

    Mateja | Teacher & quality assessment

    Driven by love for Slavonia, Mateja’s teaching guards heritage, showing that every new speaker becomes a cultural guardian.

  • Where languages meet village firefighting

    Barbara | Teacher & learning coordinator

    Barbara mixes emergency drills with spontaneous lessons, proving flexible methods can spark lasting language confidence.

  • How learning Croatian became a lifelong promise

    Saskia | Student

    From childhood curiosity to adult devotion, Saskia’s Croatian journey connects family history with her present-day life.

  • Teaching language as a shared journey

    Josipa | Teacher

    In riverside Davor, Josipa blends empathy with ambition, guiding learners toward deep Croatian skills and real connection.

  • Cultivating patience in the language garden

    Laura | Teacher & recruiter

    In her rural town, Laura creates space where patience and steady effort help students grow into confident Croatian users.

  • From language nemesis to classroom virtuoso

    Sara | Teacher & learning coordinator

    Once struggling with German, Sara now channels her past into guidance, helping others reach success with earned empathy.

  • Finding home in a foreign tongue

    Billie | Student

    Billie ties Wyoming mornings to Adriatic evenings, showing that Croatian can truly become a beloved second language home.

  • Bringing the Croatian language to life

    Nikolina | Teacher

    Nikolina’s joyful lessons mix melody and tradition, bringing Croatian to life with the spirit of her vibrant home village.

  • Twin passions: from forest to classroom

    Andrea | Teacher & learning coordinator

    Andrea links woodland hikes to grammar play, showing how Croatian grows through movement, fun, and real-world discovery.

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