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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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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Lara | Student
A Munich nurse learns Croatian to connect with her boyfriend’s family, only to discover the language helps her patients feel safer too.
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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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Saskia | Student
From childhood curiosity to adult devotion, Saskia’s Croatian journey connects family history with her present-day life.
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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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Sara | Teacher & learning coordinator
Once struggling with German, Sara now channels her past into guidance, helping others reach success with earned empathy.
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Laura | Teacher
Laura never imagined teaching Croatian to international students, but discovered it feels like home when learners fall for her language.
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Melanie | Student
From struggling to order bread in a Croatian bakery to having fluent conversations with locals – Melanie’s inspiring language journey.
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Nikolina | Teacher
Nikolina’s joyful lessons mix melody and tradition, bringing Croatian to life with the spirit of her vibrant home village.
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Billie | Student
Billie ties Wyoming mornings to Adriatic evenings, showing that Croatian can truly become a beloved second language home.
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