● ZAGREB, HRVATSKA · TIHANA KLEPAČ
Talk Time: Learn Croatian with a Cultural Twist.
Ti or Vi?
by: Tihana Klepač Published on: 13/10/2026Why English speakers get ti and Vi backwards in Croatian, and why the polite mistake sounds cold to family. Learn what Brown and Gilman and Udier found, and how heritage speakers can choose the right one at a Croatian table.
She's One of Ours
by: Tihana Klepač Published on: 03/09/2026What it actually means to belong in Croatian rather than just speak it correctly — the moment a stranger becomes 'one of ours,' and why the whole hard project is worth it.
The One Who Wouldn't Switch
by: Tihana Klepač Published on: 03/09/2026Why heritage languages are actually lost at home, not through neglect — the research on family language transmission, why it's rarely a parent's fault, and the one relative who simply wouldn't switch to English.
Nobody Let Croatian Go
by: Tihana Klepač Published on: 03/09/2026The real science of why heritage Croatian fades with distance — research showing it's nobody's fault, the grammar never actually leaves, and what feels lost can be reactivated.
The Language That Remembers Us – How Stories Build the Croatian Mind
by: Tihana KlepačPublished on: 21/10/2025Language isn’t just rules — it’s memory, rhythm, and belonging. Discover how stories shape the way we think in Croatian and why your brain learns best through emotion, sound, and culture. Read: The Language That Remembers Us.
Where the Heart Lands: A Homecoming of Champions
by: Tihana KlepačPublished on: 03/02/2025The journey home is more than just a flight—it’s a return to love, belonging, and pride. As Croatia’s handball heroes descend, they carry silver in hand but gold in their hearts. A homecoming to remember.
