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James is one curious guy! He’s into everything: languages, art, architecture, history, sports… you name it. So it’s no surprise that while in Croatia, he wants to learn all about famous Croatian people. He keeps asking “who’s this” and “who’s that?” Luckily, his friend Luka is always there to help, patiently answering by saying “that’s…”  Let’s follow along and see what James has discovered so far. Which well-known Croatians has he learned about and can you guess who they are too? 🕵️‍♂️ 🇭🇷

🔰 Ponavljanje

What did we learn so far?

1.2.1 Zadatak 1: Tko si ti?

👥 Talk with one of your classmates and create a dialogue. You are both new students and you want to get to know each other more. Be sure to include the following information from Module One.

🎬 Video: Važne osobe

Croatian people of the past

1.2.1 Zadatak 2: Tko su oni?

Watch this short video in which our new student is asking for information about certain people. Below are all historical figures that appeared on Croatian currency (kuna) before the euro was introduced in 2023. James encountered pictures of some of them. While listening, write the missing information.

James learned the names of the people whose pictures are framed. However, he still doesn’t know why they are so important. Help him learn more about Croatian historical figures. Below are the professions of some historical figures. Go through the slides to discover some basic information about these people. When you’re done, match the name with their specific profession. One example is done for you.

🗣️ Razgovor

In-class conversation

1.2.1 Zadatak 3: Tko je ovo?

👥 Look at the following set of pictures. Take turns asking each other who these people are. In your answer you should include their names and professions.

1.2.1 Zadatak 4: Što je ovo?

1️⃣ Your instructor will show you the personal items that they have in their possession right now. After your instructor shows you all their items, you will be asked to provide the Croatian term for some of the items that your instructor has. Try to remember as many items as you can. Here is an example.

2️⃣ Look at the following items and write down all the ones you have in your possession right now (i.e. you have them in the room near you).

3️⃣ Now, show the items to your classmates one by one. Lift them up and say what each thing is just like your instructor did at the very beginning of this task.

1.2.1 Zadatak 5: Stvari

Work with your classmates. Take turns while working through the slides, saying what it is you see. For example: ⌚ — Ovo je sat. Don’t look back at the previous task… and no cheating! 😉

1.2.1 Zadatk 6: Tko su oni?

Each of you will “adopt” a picture, as if it represents your family and home (Student A or Student B tab below). Tell each other what these things/people are, and what belongs to whom. You’re one of the people in the picture. Be creative and invent your answers! Na primjer [for example]: