Recommendations
Real Experiences. Lasting Results.
See how we've helped individuals and organizations gain clarity, confidence, and long-term results.
Lauren Ljuba Carvalho
Marketer / Calgary
"This CroLearn course has been incredible for me. Over the past 5 years, the lessons have built clear grammar fundamentals, which later evolved into real conversation, reading and writing. What truly sets it apart is Margareta - she consistently takes extra time, goes above and beyond, and genuinely cares about my progress. I've tried several other programs to learn Croatian, but none have made the language click the way this one has."
Bruce Pachkowski
Retired businessman / Calgary
"Thanks to my Croatian language lessons with Margareta, I can now understand much more of day-to-day Croatian conversations, and I now feel comfortable speaking and holding basic conversations. Margareta is patient and well-prepared, clearly explaining grammar and pronunciation while sharing helpful corrections and insights into Croatian culture and history. I would definitely recommend CroLearn."
Deanna Christensen
Senior Interior Designer/ Calgary
"Margareta creates a positive, fun, and welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to grow. She skillfully adapts her teaching to different learning styles, combining structured grammar lessons with games, stories, and interactive activities. Each lesson is enriched with engaging themes that naturally weave in Croatian culture, history, and literature."
Jessica Sosa
Program Coordinator / Calgary
"My experience learning Croatian with CroLearn has allowed me to connect more deeply with my Croatian culture and my relatives while learning from Canada. Margareta's teaching style is comprehensive, clear, and adaptive to my learning pace. I appreciate how Margareta brings Croatian culture into her lessons whenever possible. I've felt consistently supported and satisfied with my progress as a student."
Carolina Feliú Jones
Integrative Psychotherapist / Global
"I had been looking for something to help me process the uncertainty of my situation. Through visual mapping, Tihana guided me with gentle insight to reflect deeply on what was really significant to me. She provided a much-needed structure, while encouraging me to be honest about what I wanted - understanding it on a deeper, core level. I felt very comfortable and truly appreciated having someone to support me in a moment when I felt a little lost. Thank you!"
Alka Merlin Vickers
Director of Communications / Vibrant Communities Calgary
"Working with Tihana on strategic projects thoroughly transformed the way we operate. Her expert guidance enabled our association to significantly increase its visibility and networking capacity, establish itself as a leading organization, and develop important strategic partnerships. Key challenges we faced were turned into real opportunities for growth, and thanks to her support and mentoring approach, team members gained greater awareness of their roles and strengths—further strengthening our potential for continued development."
Shannon Stepanik Murphy
Volunteer Program and Training Manager / Distress Centre Calgary
"The journey mapping session hosted by Tihana was clear, well-structured, and highly effective. She guided the group through the full volunteer experience, from first contact with the website to training and active engagement, ensuring the discussion stayed focused and practical throughout. The flow and pacing of the session helped the team move from early uncertainty to confident collaboration. Tihana created a space where everyone could contribute, and the materials and exercises led to concrete insights and actionable takeaways. We left with a shared understanding of the volunteer journey and the ability to make real improvements. I would recommend this session to any team looking to strengthen collaboration and service quality."
Antonia Krajina
Senior Learning Consultant / Toronto
"Creating my vision board with Tihana was a surprisingly powerful experience. For the first time, I could clearly picture the career I wanted, and that clarity made me feel more confident and driven than I've ever been. It genuinely accelerated my growth and helped me move toward my goals with purpose."
Our services are available in Croatian and English and can be delivered online.
