TALK TIME BLOG by Tihana Klepač

Why We Can’t Learn Croatian Without Learning Croatia: Norijada as a Rite of Passage

Why We Can’t Learn Croatian Without Learning Croatia: Norijada as a Rite of Passage

Why We Can’t Learn Croatian Without Learning Croatia: Norijada as a Rite of PassageTihana Klepač
Published on: 24/05/2025

Explore how Norijada, Croatia’s unique rite of passage, reveals culture through language. Learn why understanding such traditions is key to truly mastering Croatian.

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Running Toward a New Croatia: Why a Charity Race Reminded Me Why I Teach Croatian the Way I Do

Running Toward a New Croatia: Why a Charity Race Reminded Me Why I Teach Croatian the Way I Do

Running Toward a New Croatia: Why a Charity Race Reminded Me Why I Teach Croatian the Way I DoTihana Klepač
Published on: 18/05/2025

A Zagreb charity race reminded me why I teach Croatian through culture, heart, and inclusion. This is about language, identity, and joining the Croatia of today — not just the past.

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How Stories Shape Language: What Martin Puchner Taught Me About Teaching Croatian

How Stories Shape Language: What Martin Puchner Taught Me About Teaching Croatian

How Stories Shape Language: What Martin Puchner Taught Me About Teaching CroatianTihana Klepač
Published on: 16/05/2025

Discover why stories and culture are at the heart of truly mastering Croatian — not just grammar and vocabulary. Inspired by Martin Puchner’s groundbreaking ideas on literature and civilisation, this post reveals how storytelling shapes language learning and why my Croatian Foundations course uniquely blends grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and culture to help you speak confidently. If you want to learn Croatian in a meaningful, effective way and prepare for the full Croatian Quadrant program starting January 2026, this is the post for you.

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