Croatian Language School newsletter
Slavonija and Baranja – Lifting the Veil on the Real Croatia
Since our programme of annual Language and Culture courses started back in 2013, our schools for the week have always
0CLS Case Study – Dr John Glasspool
After retiring from the NHS at 57, determined to make the most of his free time, Dr John Glasspool developed
0Julia Molden talks to Alberto Frka, our guide for the Language and Culture week: 2018- The Secrets of the Elaphites – Another World on our Doorstep
As work continues apace organising our 2018 summer school, we have been very fortunate to make the acquaintance of Alberto
0The Secrets of the Elaphites – Another World on our Doorstep Our plans take shape
As you may be aware we are already working on the arrangements for the CLS summer school on the Elaphite
0Glamping in inland Croatia
Jane Cody, author of the Croatia Cruising Companion and prolific blogger on all things Croatian, discovers some very special places
0Glamping on the Coast of Croatia
Jane Cody, author of the Croatia Cruising Companion and prolific blogger on all things Croatian, discovers some very special places
0Glamping In Croatia
Jane Cody, author of the Croatia Cruising Companion and prolific blogger on all things Croatian, discovers some very special places
0Croatian cultures of eating: the how’s of local food
There’s no better introduction to the Croatian culture than through food. Filling up on yummy dishes is far better than
1Pork Cutlets Slavonian Style
Pork is a very common ingredient in Croatia, especially in the region of Slavonia. As the land of farmers and
0It’s a Fishy Business
And so the great logistical exercise that is the CLS summer school reaches its final day. The general feeling seems
0Zagorje Potato Soup
Zagorje potato soup has many variations as each household adds something to make it special and uniquely theirs. Although boletus
8How to party in Croatia – with strangers, friends and family
Croats are a cheerful bunch. They love to party and they do so very often. But if you mix them
1How to be tactile in Croatia: Greeting and parting gestures
Croats think of themselves as touchy-feely kind of people, but I never hug and kiss so many strangers as when
0LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL – BACKWARDS!
By Julia Molden There was quite a gathering of CLS students in Zagreb on the last weekend of October. It
0IT LOOKS LIKE A GERUND, SOUNDS LIKE A GERUND BUT WE GOT WISE IT’S AN ADVERB IN DISGUISE!
By Julia Molden And so we have once again come to the final day of our CLS summer school. How
0A NIN NIN SITUATION
By Julia Molden During our lessons today, we spent much of our time trying to avoid the elephant traps that
0Getting into the rhythm of the Croatian language
For my friend Sanja Beketić who played the viola with gusto. If you ever saw classical sheet music, you must
0JUST ONE KORNATO
By Julia Molden There are actually dozens of islands and islets in the Kornati archipelago, which lies a couple of
0Interview with Jane Cody
This Month: We speak to Jane Cody Jane is an accountant turned freelance journalist with a passion for all things
0ZADAR ON OUR RADAR
Linda’s tried and tested formula of lessons and excursions swung into action on Monday, with the first group of her
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