Many Croatian students say: “It’s too difficult! “I don’t know enough Croatian words!” “I need to think in my native language and translate.” The problem with thinking in your native language and translating is that it results in sentences that are not correct in Croatian because the grammar and sentence structure are often different in Croatian and your native language. Also, it takes too much time to think and translate when you’re in a conversation – leading to pauses, hes

Making mistakes is a natural part of learning Croatian and they are only bad if you allow them to be – and if you don't learn by them. It doesn't matter if your vocabulary is limited. It doesn't matter if your pronunciation isn't flawless. And it certainly doesn't matter if your grammar isn't perfect. Everyone – even native speakers make mistakes. As difficult and frustrating as the experience may be, it’s no reason to become discouraged about learning Croatian! The more you