Croatian Kitchen Conversations:
Cook and Sound like a Local
Experience the Heart of Croatian Culture Through Cooking and Language—Master Authentic Recipes and Speak Like a Local!
The course is a hands-on, immersive experience that combines the art of Croatian cooking with practical language learning.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Step-by-Step Cooking Tutorials: Learn how to prepare zlevka, a traditional Croatian cornmeal cake, with clear, easy-to-follow video instructions.
Bilingual Recipe Guides: Access downloadable PDF recipes in both Croatian and English, allowing you to practice your cooking and language skills simultaneously.
Interactive Language Practice: Engage in role-playing scenarios to practice essential Croatian kitchen phrases. Whether you're asking for ingredients or giving instructions, you'll gain confidence in everyday conversation.
Audio Pronunciation Drills: Hone your pronunciation with audio practice sessions, ensuring you can speak like a local while you cook.
Cultural Insights: Discover the rich traditions behind Croatian cuisine and kitchen customs, deepening your understanding of the language and culture.
By the end of this course, you will:
Confidently Prepare Authentic Croatian Dish: Impress your friends and family with your ability to bake a traditional Croatian meal, zlevka, using authentic recipe and techniques.
Engage in Croatian Kitchen Conversations: Use practical Croatian phrases and vocabulary in real-life situations, from asking for ingredients to discussing the cooking process.
Enhance Your Croatian Language Skills: Improve your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and build conversational confidence in a fun, engaging way.
Connect with Croatian Culture: Gain a deeper appreciation of Croatian traditions and culinary heritage, making your cooking experience more meaningful and enriching.
COURSE FORMAT
This is a self-paced, self-study course designed to fit into your schedule and learning style.
Here’s what you can expect:
Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you. The course is available 24/7, allowing you to learn on your own time.
Comprehensive Resources: Each module includes detailed video tutorials, there is a downloadable PDF recipe, and interactive audio exercises. You’ll have everything you need to master Croatian cooking and language skills, all in one place.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow along with clear, easy-to-understand instructions that guide you through each aspect of the course, from cooking to language practice.
Interactive Practice: Engage in role-playing scenarios and pronunciation drills designed to reinforce your learning. You can revisit these exercises as many times as needed to build confidence.
Bilingual Materials: Access all content in both Croatian and English, allowing you to seamlessly integrate language learning into your cooking practice.
Cultural Enrichment: Learn not just how to cook, but also the cultural significance behind the recipes and phrases. This self-study course immerses you in Croatian traditions, making the experience truly enriching.
This format ensures that you can learn at your own speed, repeat lessons as needed, and fully engage with both the culinary and linguistic aspects of Croatian culture—all without the pressure of deadlines or live sessions.
Here's a little story...
I'm excited to share my journey and the passion that lights
up my work. I’m Tihana Klepač, and for the past twenty years, I've had the joy of being an associate professor at the University of Zagreb's Department of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
My academic adventures have taken me from the USA to Australia and Ireland, each country leaving a beautiful mark on my heart. But Croatia is my true home, a place I cherish deeply and love to share with others.
Living overseas opened my eyes to Croatian communities longing to reconnect with their roots. Their heartfelt desire to embrace our shared heritage ignited a fire in me to teach Croatian language, literature, history, customs, cuisine, and the vibrant nuances of contemporary Croatian life.
My mission goes far beyond the classroom—it's about bridging
distances and connecting hearts. No matter where we are, Croatia is not just a location; it's a feeling that unites us all. I'm dedicated to building a global community that treasures and keeps the spirit of Croatia alive.
Who is the course for?
This course is perfect for:
Food Enthusiasts: If you love cooking and want to explore authentic Croatian recipes, this course will guide you through the process of making traditional dishes like zlevka while immersing you in the cultural background of Croatian cuisine.
Croatian Language Learners: Whether you’re a beginner or have some knowledge of Croatian, this course offers a fun and practical way to enhance your language skills. Learn everyday kitchen phrases and improve your pronunciation in a real-life context.
Cultural Explorers: Are you interested in learning more about Croatian culture? This course provides a unique blend of culinary and cultural education, allowing you to connect with Croatian traditions through food and language.
Self-Paced Learners: If you prefer to study at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines, this self-study course is designed to fit into your busy schedule. You can learn whenever it’s convenient for you, with unlimited access to all course materials.
Travelers to Croatia: Planning a trip to Croatia? This course will prepare you to navigate local kitchens and markets with confidence. Learn key phrases and cooking techniques that will enhance your travel experience.
Heritage Learners: If you have Croatian roots and want to reconnect with your heritage, this course offers a meaningful way to engage with your cultural background through the language and cuisine of Croatia.
Why take this course?
Cultural Immersion: Dive into Croatian culture by learning not just how to cook traditional dishes, but also the stories, traditions, and language that make Croatian cuisine unique.
Practical Language Learning: Unlike traditional language courses, this program teaches you Croatian in a practical, hands-on context. By integrating language learning with cooking, you’ll be able to immediately apply what you learn in real-world scenarios.
Authentic Recipe: Learn how to prepare zlevka with step-by-step guidance. Impress your family and friends with your ability to recreate the recipe at home.
Self-Paced Flexibility: This self-study course allows you to learn at your own pace, making it perfect for busy individuals. Whether you’re a night owl or an early riser, you can access the course content whenever it suits you.
Comprehensive Resources: With a combination of video tutorials, PDF recipe, audio practice exercises, and a quiz you’ll have all the tools you need to succeed. The course is designed to be thorough and user-friendly, catering to different learning styles.
Personal Enrichment: Whether you’re learning for personal interest, to connect with your heritage, or to prepare for travel, this course offers a fulfilling way to expand your skills and knowledge. You’ll walk away with both culinary expertise and improved language abilities.
Fun and Engaging: Cooking is a joyful activity, and when combined with language learning, it becomes even more enjoyable. This course is designed to be fun, interactive, and rewarding, ensuring that you stay motivated throughout your learning journey.
WHAT FORMER PARTICIPANTS OF MY COURSES SAY ...
If you are interested in learning Croatian, this course is a great way to start! It marries culture & language, in a way that you would experience if you were lucky enough to actually be in Croatia. Tihana presents the basics in a comprehensive way, puts emphasis where it needs to be in order to communicate practically, and covers the core grammar while pointing out what's critical and not so critical, so you know where to focus your time if it's limited. You also get lots and lots of example dialogue (written and spoken), exercises to test your knowledge, and regular live zoom sessions to ask questions, review exercises, and just get to know folks on the same journey with you. Highly recommended!
Nik Gervae
I have been taking Croatian classes for a while, so the course was not entirely new. But, I was thrilled with how much information, including cultural information, in addition to grammar and pronunciation Tihana packed into this 4 week course. She presented excellent charts for reviewing, summarizing and to use in the exercises to target students with NO background in addition to those of us with grammar experience. She is open to questions all the time and structures the course to accommodate students all over the world!. The review and experience has been invaluable and helps me separate out the cases and how to use them. She encourages speaking, even if you need to add English (or whatever language) words into your Croatian, just to get you speaking. Thank you, Tihana
Dorothy Nemec
As someone who learned their second language as an adult, I really appreciate the learning from a local approach. You get this experience as well as the expertise of a professional/professor, which is the best combination possible. I love Tihana's style of teaching, the motivation she provides throughout, and the depth of her knowledge and passion for teaching others about her home country. I would recommend her to anyone!
Hannah Vought
Gateway to Croatia course supports all levels of learners from new learners to the Croatian language to those who have some basic foundations. The instructor Tihana, is passionate in her love for the Croatian language and culture. Throughout the course, she encouraged all her learns to keep trying, not to worry about mistakes, and to enjoy the process!
Michael Panic
Tihana's Gateway to Croatia course was a very valuable course related to Croatian culture and Croatian language. The course is a very structured one, you can listen to Croatia's culture and culinary specialities, while you can also learn the basic Croatian grammar. If you have any questions related to grammar, you can freely ask it on a weekly Zoom-call. I really recommend this course to anyone who is interested in Croatia's cultural heritage and Croatian language in general.
Sarolta Bolla
I highly recommend this course, it is more information than I had expected. I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up, I was just going to dabble in it and see what happened. Then I was completely wrapped up in it and eager to learn more! I was a little scared whit starting with grammar, I had expected a more basic beginning: letters, numbers, greetings. But as it played out, I was more comfortable.
Jessica McGovern
What is the format of the Croatian Kitchen Conversations course?
The course is a self-study program hosted on our teaching platform. Once you purchase the course, you will get full access to all the course materials, including video lessons, audio exercises, and interactive practice sessions. You can study at your own pace and revisit the lessons as often as you need during the 30-day access period.
How can I access the course materials?
After purchasing the course, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the teaching platform. Simply log in using the provided credentials, and you will have instant access to all the course materials, including video lessons, audio exercises, and interactive practice sessions. Your access will be available for 30 days from the date of purchase.
What level of Croatian proficiency do I need to have before starting this course?
This course is designed for all levels of proficiency:
Beginners: No prior knowledge of Croatian language or cooking is required. The course starts with the basics, making it perfect for those who are new to both Croatian cuisine and language.
Intermediate Learners: If you already have some experience with Croatian, this course will help you expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and deepen your understanding of cultural traditions through practical application.
Advanced Learners: Even if you’re more advanced, you’ll benefit from the authentic recipes and cultural insights, as well as the opportunity to refine your language skills in a new context.
No matter where you’re starting from, this course is structured to help you learn and grow at your own pace. The materials are designed to be clear and accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy and succeed in the course.
Ready to Get Started?
Join me today and start your journey to mastering Croatian Kitchen Covnersations. Sign up now and gain access to all the tools and resources you need to cook and sound like a local!
