Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About Croatian Made Easy
Who is CROATIAN MADE EASY for?
Croatian Made Easy is for everyone who wants to learn Croatian as a foreign language – from absolute beginners A1/novice to advanced learners at a native language level C2/superior.
What learning materials are offered?
Our offerings include:
- mini-novels, short stories, and literature sorted by language level
- textbooks
- audiobooks and interactive e-books with audio function
- videos for pronunciation practice, everyday language, cultural topics, and book trailers
For which target groups and proficiency levels are these resources particularly suitable?
All levels from A1/novice to C2/superior are covered. The materials are ideal for:
- self-study
- teachers and schools
- language courses and group lessons
- students and language enthusiasts with academic aspirations.
In what format is the content available?
Depending on the product, we offer:
- printed books
- PDF and e-book versions
- audio versions: audiobooks and audio texts
- interactive digital content with listening and reading functions
How are the mini-novels and short stories structured?
Our mini-novels and short stories are divided into 7 language levels – ranging from 400 to over 3,500 words in vocabulary. Each level corresponds to a clearly defined language proficiency level from A1 to C2, ensuring learners can read with motivation and without feeling overwhelmed. Every book includes a Croatian-English vocabulary section. You can find an overview here.
How do interactive e-books work?
All e-books with audio functionality allow you to use text and sound simultaneously. This enables you to practice reading comprehension and pronunciation in parallel – ideal for on-the-go learning or for visual and auditory learning.
Can I use CROATIAN MADE EASY on my mobile device?
Yes. Many of our digital resources, such as e-books and audio files, are ideal for use with smartphones or tablets.
What distinguishes CROATIAN MADE EASY from other offerings?
The learning materials combine reading, listening, and active application. Many resources are interactive, accompanied by audio, or include example sentences from everyday language. The clear structure makes learning easy and progress visible.
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How do I find the right language level?
On the Language Levels Comparison page, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of vocabulary and proficiency levels. This allows you to quickly and easily assess your learning level.
Can I start without any prior knowledge?
Yes. For absolute beginners, we offer specially developed content at language level 0 / A1 beginner/novice with very simple vocabulary and a clear structure – ideal for an easy start.
I want to learn vocabulary or simple sentences clearly and easily.
The “Croatian Simple Sentences” series at language level A1 beginner/novice presents vocabulary organized by topic, making it easy to learn.
I'm looking for an audio book in Croatian.
Our book series is constantly being expanded and enhanced with innovative ideas. One of these is the spoken version of the mini-novel as an audio book. The audio books are available for download in MP3 format. You can find more details about available audio books here.
I would like to read a novel in Croatian, similar to Penguin Reader for English.
Similar to the Penguin Readers series for English learners, we have developed the fantastic Mini Novels series for Croatian learners. In this series, we have established language levels:
Level 0: Easystarts / Novice Low – up to 400 words (A1)
Level 1: Beginners / Novice Mid, High – up to 800 words (A1)
Level 2: Intermediate = Intermediate Low – up to 1200 words (A2)
Level 3: Advanced = Intermediate Mid, High – up to 1700 words (B1)
Level 4: Perfection = Advanced Low, Mid – up to 2200 words (B2)
Level 5: Perfection Plus = Advanced High – up to 2800 words (C1)
Level 6: First Language= Superior – up to 3500 words (C2)
Level 7: Standard Literature – without vocabulary section
A grammatical guide is provided to help determine the appropriate level:
- Easystarts / Novice Low – For learners who can use Croatian actively in the present tense.
- Beginners / Novice Mid, High – For learners who can use Croatian actively in the present tense and have passive understanding of the future and perfect tenses.
- Intermediate / Intermediate Low – For learners who are able to actively use the present, future and perfect tenses in Croatian.
- Advanced / Intermediate Mid, High – For learners who are able to actively use the present, future and perfect tenses and have passive understanding of verb aspects.
- Perfection / Advanced Low, Mid – For learners who are able to actively use the present, future, perfect tenses and verb aspects.
- Perfection Plus / Advanced High – For learners who are able to actively use the present, future, perfect tenses, verb aspects and have passive understanding of phrases and colloquial language.
- First Language / Superior – for learners who are able to actively use the present, future, perfect tenses, verb aspects, phrases, and colloquial language.
- Standard Literature without vocabulary section.
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