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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Indonesian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Indonesian and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.

Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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  • An Unexpected Rainy Reunion at Borobudur

    An Unexpected Rainy Reunion at Borobudur
    Sep 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: An Unexpected Rainy Reunion at Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Pada pagi yang segar di bulan Agustus, matahari terbit menyinari Candi Borobudur.En: On a fresh morning in August, the sun rose illuminating Candi Borobudur.Id: Udara kering musim kemarau membuat langit terlihat biru dan cerah.En: The dry air of the dry season made the sky appear blue and bright.Id: Di antara wisatawan yang sibuk, Rizki, Dewi, dan Arya berdiri di kaki candi, siap memulai tur mereka.En: Among the busy tourists, Rizki, Dewi, and Arya stood at the foot of the temple, ready to start their tour.Id: Borobudur dengan stupa-stupa yang megah tampak menunggu cerita baru dari para pengunjungnya.En: Borobudur with its magnificent stupas seemed to await new stories from its visitors.Id: Rizki, anak sulung dalam keluarga, melihat sekeliling.En: Rizki, the eldest child in the family, looked around.Id: Dia merasa gelisah, karena hari ini adalah kesempatan emas untuk menyatukan kembali hubungan yang merenggang di antara mereka.En: He felt anxious because today was a golden opportunity to mend the drifted relationship among them.Id: Impian orang tua mereka adalah agar anak-anak mereka tetap menjaga ikatan keluarga dan menghargai warisan budaya yang ada.En: Their parents' dream was for their children to maintain their family bond and appreciate the existing cultural heritage.Id: Tapi, Rizki tahu tugas ini tidak mudah.En: But, Rizki knew this task was not easy.Id: Dewi, berdiri di samping Rizki, mengingatkan masa kecil mereka ketika orang tua sering membawa mereka ke acara-acara adat.En: Dewi, standing next to Rizki, reminisced about their childhood when their parents often took them to traditional events.Id: Dia merindukan kebersamaan itu.En: She missed that togetherness.Id: Arya, berdiri sedikit menjauh, tampak skeptis.En: Arya, standing a bit apart, appeared skeptical.Id: Dia banyak mempertanyakan nilai tradisi dalam kehidupan modern.En: He often questioned the value of tradition in modern life.Id: Namun, semangat untuk memahami tetap ada dalam dirinya meski dia jarang menunjukkannya.En: However, the spirit to understand was still within him, even if he rarely showed it.Id: “Rizki, kenapa kita harus melakukan semua ini?” tanya Arya dengan nada skeptis.En: “Rizki, why do we have to do all this?” Arya asked skeptically.Id: Rizki tersenyum dan menjawab, "Ini adalah cara kita menghormati orang tua kita dan belajar lebih banyak tentang diri kita sendiri."En: Rizki smiled and replied, "This is our way of honoring our parents and learning more about ourselves."Id: Dewi mengangguk, menunjukkan dukungan.En: Dewi nodded, showing her support.Id: Saat mereka naik ke teras candi, pemandu memberikan penjelasan tentang arti simbolis dari setiap ukiran batu.En: As they climbed the terrace of the temple, the guide explained the symbolic meanings of each stone carving.Id: Rizki berharap pengetahuan ini bisa membuka pikiran Arya.En: Rizki hoped this knowledge could open Arya's mind.Id: Namun, Dewi merasa Arya tidak cukup terhubung dengan apa yang disampaikan oleh pemandu.En: However, Dewi felt that Arya was not sufficiently connected to what the guide was conveying.Id: Tiba-tiba, meskipun di musim kemarau, hujan deras turun tanpa peringatan.En: Suddenly, despite being the dry season, heavy rain fell without warning.Id: Mereka berlarian mencari tempat berlindung dan akhirnya menemukan sudut yang aman di dalam salah satu alcove candi.En: They ran to find shelter and eventually found a safe corner inside one of the temple's alcoves.Id: Hujan deras menciptakan kesempatan bagi mereka untuk bercengkerama, jauh dari keramaian.En: The heavy rain created an opportunity for them to chat, away from the crowds.Id: Di tengah suara gemuruh hujan, Rizki akhirnya membuka pembicaraan.En: In the middle of the sound of the pouring rain, Rizki finally opened up the conversation.Id: “Aku tahu kita telah berpisah selama bertahun-tahun. Tapi, penting bagi kita untuk memahami darimana kita berasal.”En: “I know we've been apart for years. But, it's important for us to understand where we come from.”Id: Air mata menetes di pipi Dewi saat dia mengutarakan kerinduannya terhadap masa-masa lalu.En: Tears rolled down the cheeks of Dewi as she expressed her longing for past times.Id: "Aku hanya ingin kita merasa seperti keluarga lagi," ucapnya.En: "I just want us to feel like a family again," she said.Id: Arya terdiam, mendengarkan dengan hati yang lebih terbuka.En: Arya was silent, listening with a more open heart.Id: Tanpa ragu, Arya membalas, “Aku menghargai usaha kalian. Mungkin aku perlu lebih banyak pengalaman seperti ini.”En: Without hesitation, Arya responded, “I appreciate your efforts. Maybe I need more experiences like this.”Id: Kata-kata Arya memberikan harapan baru bagi Rizki dan Dewi.En: Arya's words gave new hope ...
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  • Finding Unity: Ayu's Transformative Reunion at Candi Borobudur

    Finding Unity: Ayu's Transformative Reunion at Candi Borobudur
    Sep 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Unity: Ayu's Transformative Reunion at Candi Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Cahaya matahari yang hangat menyinari Candi Borobudur, menyiapkan panggung sempurna untuk pertemuan keluarga pada hari Waisak.En: The warm sunlight shone on Candi Borobudur, setting a perfect stage for a family gathering on Waisak day.Id: Ayu berdiri di tepi candi, kagum dengan keindahan relief dan sejarah yang tertulis di setiap batu.En: Ayu stood at the edge of the temple, amazed by the beauty of the reliefs and the history etched in every stone.Id: Tapi di dalam hatinya, ada keraguan.En: But in her heart, there was doubt.Id: "Ayu, mari ikut ke sini," panggil Raka, kakak laki-lakinya, dengan senyuman hangat.En: "Ayu, come over here," called Raka, her older brother, with a warm smile.Id: Dia selalu perhatian, tapi Ayu merasa ada jarak yang tak terlihat antara dirinya dan keluarga.En: He was always attentive, but Ayu felt there was an invisible distance between herself and her family.Id: Ketika mereka melangkah ke dalam area candi, Ayu melihat Wulan, sepupunya yang ceria, sedang membantu mengatur lentera-lentera untuk prosesi Waisak.En: As they stepped into the temple area, Ayu saw Wulan, her cheerful cousin, helping to arrange the lanterns for the Waisak procession.Id: "Ayu! Senang sekali kamu bisa datang," sapa Wulan dengan pelukan hangat.En: "Ayu! I'm so glad you could come," greeted Wulan with a warm hug.Id: Kehangatan itu membuat Ayu sedikit merasa lebih baik.En: That warmth made Ayu feel a little better.Id: Candi Borobudur terlihat megah, dikelilingi bukit hijau dan suara alunan doa para biksu.En: Candi Borobudur looked majestic, surrounded by green hills and the chant of monks' prayers.Id: Ayu merasa ini adalah tempat yang tepat untuk merenung.En: Ayu felt this was the right place for reflection.Id: "Kenapa aku merasa terasing?" tanyanya pada diri sendiri.En: "Why do I feel alienated?" she asked herself.Id: Raka, seolah bisa membaca pikirannya, mendekatinya.En: Raka, as if he could read her mind, approached her.Id: "Apa yang ada di pikiranmu, Ayu?"En: "What's on your mind, Ayu?"Id: Ayu ragu.En: Ayu hesitated.Id: Tapi hatinya berkata bahwa inilah saatnya untuk terbuka.En: But her heart told her this was the moment to open up.Id: "Aku merasa jauh dari keluarga.En: "I feel distant from the family.Id: Sepertinya, aku tidak benar-benar mengenal kalian."En: It seems like I don't really know you all."Id: Raka tersenyum dan merangkul bahunya.En: Raka smiled and put his arm around her shoulders.Id: "Kita semua memiliki kehidupan masing-masing.En: "We all have our own lives.Id: Tapi keluarga selalu di sini untuk kamu."En: But family is always here for you."Id: Sementara itu, Wulan mendengar percakapan mereka dan mendekat, "Kamu tahu, Ayu.En: Meanwhile, Wulan overheard their conversation and approached, "You know, Ayu.Id: Kita hanya perlu lebih banyak waktu bersama," katanya lembut.En: We just need more time together," she said softly.Id: Malam tiba, lantern mulai menyala satu per satu, menciptakan suasana magis.En: Night fell, and lanterns began to light up one by one, creating a magical atmosphere.Id: Ayu, Raka, dan Wulan bergabung dalam prosesi Waisak.En: Ayu, Raka, and Wulan joined in the Waisak procession.Id: Di tengah keramaian orang dan cahaya lentera, Ayu merasakan kedamaian yang tak pernah dia rasakan sebelumnya.En: Amidst the crowd and the lantern lights, Ayu felt a peace she had never experienced before.Id: Di tengah prosesi, Ayu menoleh pada Raka, "Terima kasih sudah mendengarkan."En: In the middle of the procession, Ayu turned to Raka, "Thank you for listening."Id: Raka mengangguk, dan saat itu, Ayu merasakan hubungan baru yang terjalin kuat.En: Raka nodded, and at that moment, Ayu felt a new strong bond forming.Id: Dia tahu bahwa untuk merasa dekat, dia harus terbuka dan memahami mereka.En: She knew that to feel close, she had to be open and understand them.Id: Ayu melihat ke arah Wulan yang tersenyum cerah.En: Ayu looked at Wulan who was smiling brightly.Id: Dia merasakan kedamaian baru dan rasa kepemilikan dalam keluarganya.En: She felt a new peace and a sense of belonging in her family.Id: Di puncak candi, di tengah lentera bercahaya, Ayu menyadari bahwa tempat itu telah menyatukan sejarah yang kaya dengan persatuan keluarga.En: At the top of the temple, amidst glowing lanterns, Ayu realized that this place had united rich history with family unity.Id: Dia menemukan cinta dan kedamaian dalam kebersamaan keluarganya.En: She found love and peace in her family's togetherness.Id: Dan dengan berakhirnya prosesi Waisak, Ayu menatap ke langit berbintang, merasa lebih terhubung dengan keluarganya dan warisan budayanya.En: And with the end of the Waisak procession, Ayu gazed at the starry sky, feeling more connected to her family and cultural heritage.Id: Ini bukan sekadar ...
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    17 mins
  • Facing the Storm: How Rina's Words Shook Bali's Hall

    Facing the Storm: How Rina's Words Shook Bali's Hall
    Sep 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Facing the Storm: How Rina's Words Shook Bali's Hall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-09-15-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hiruk-pikuk Bali International Convention Center, suasana begitu meriah.En: Amidst the bustle of the Bali International Convention Center, the atmosphere was so lively.Id: Para delegasi dari seluruh dunia berkumpul, siap untuk berbagi dan mendiskusikan solusi untuk masalah lingkungan global.En: Delegates from all over the world gathered, ready to share and discuss solutions for global environmental issues.Id: Hari itu, awan mendung tiba-tiba menggelayuti langit biru Bali yang biasanya cerah, menandakan perubahan cuaca yang tidak terduga.En: That day, dark clouds suddenly hovered over Bali's usually bright blue sky, signaling an unexpected change in weather.Id: Di antara para delegasi, ada Rina, Adi, dan Sari.En: Among the delegates were Rina, Adi, and Sari.Id: Rina merasa sedikit gelisah.En: Rina felt a bit anxious.Id: Hari ini, dia dijadwalkan untuk memberikan presentasi penting tentang inisiatif lingkungan baru yang ingin ia perkenalkan.En: Today, she was scheduled to give an important presentation on new environmental initiatives she wanted to introduce.Id: Rina adalah seorang advokat lingkungan yang penuh semangat.En: Rina is a passionate environmental advocate.Id: Namun, dia menyimpan satu rahasia: ketakutan berbicara di depan umum.En: However, she harbors a secret: a fear of public speaking.Id: Adi, koleganya yang setia, ada di sana untuk mendukungnya.En: Adi, her loyal colleague, was there to support her.Id: "Kamu pasti bisa, Rina.En: "You can do this, Rina.Id: Kita sudah mempersiapkan semuanya.En: We've prepared everything.Id: Jangan khawatir," katanya sambil tersenyum menenangkan.En: Don't worry," he said with a calming smile.Id: Di sisi lain, Sari mengamati dengan mata tajam.En: On the other hand, Sari observed with sharp eyes.Id: Meski awalnya skeptis terhadap kemampuan Rina, dia tidak bisa menyangkal ketulusan dan komitmen Rina terhadap isu lingkungan.En: Though initially skeptical of Rina's abilities, she couldn't deny Rina's sincerity and commitment to environmental issues.Id: Ketika saatnya tiba bagi Rina untuk naik ke panggung, cuaca menjadi tidak bersahabat.En: When the time came for Rina to step onto the stage, the weather turned unfriendly.Id: Angin kencang mulai bertiup, merobohkan pohon-pohon di sekitar gedung, dan hujan deras turun tanpa ampun.En: Strong winds began to blow, toppling trees around the building, and heavy rain poured down relentlessly.Id: Listrik padam seketika, menggelapkan ruangan dan mematikan semua peralatan, termasuk proyektor untuk presentasi Rina.En: The power suddenly went out, darkening the room and shutting down all equipment, including the projector for Rina's presentation.Id: Di tengah kepanikan yang melanda, Rina tahu dia dihadapkan pada sebuah pilihan sulit.En: Amid the ensuing panic, Rina knew she faced a tough choice.Id: Apakah dia harus menunggu listrik pulih atau berbicara tanpa visual?En: Should she wait for the power to return or speak without visuals?Id: Setelah menarik napas dalam-dalam, Rina memutuskan untuk melanjutkan.En: After taking a deep breath, she decided to proceed.Id: Dia bangkit berdiri, mengatasi rasa takutnya, dan mulai berbicara dengan suara yang jernih.En: She stood up, overcoming her fear, and began to speak with a clear voice.Id: "Meskipun cuaca tidak berpihak hari ini," Rina memulai, "Alam punya caranya sendiri mengingatkan kita bahwa kita tidak bisa mengabaikannya.En: "Although the weather is not on our side today," Rina began, "Nature has its own way of reminding us that we cannot ignore it."Id: " Tanpa slide untuk diandalkan, Rina berbicara dari hatinya.En: Without slides to rely on, Rina spoke from her heart.Id: Dia menjelaskan visinya untuk masa depan yang lebih baik, di mana komunitas global bersatu untuk melindungi planet kita.En: She explained her vision for a better future, where the global community unites to protect our planet.Id: Kata-katanya mengalir, penuh emosi dan ketulusan.En: Her words flowed, full of emotion and sincerity.Id: Para delegasi terdiam, terpukau oleh semangat Rina yang luar biasa.En: The delegates fell silent, captivated by Rina's extraordinary spirit.Id: Alih-alih tertahan oleh keterbatasan teknis, Rina berhasil menyampaikan visi kuatnya.En: Instead of being hampered by technical limitations, Rina successfully conveyed her powerful vision.Id: Ketika dia selesai, ruangan penuh dengan tepuk tangan gemuruh.En: When she finished, the room erupted in resounding applause.Id: Tanpa visual dan hanya dengan kata-katanya, Rina telah memenangkan hati para pendengarnya.En: Without visuals and only with her words, Rina had won the hearts of her audience.Id: Saat meninggalkan panggung, Rina merasa kepercayaan dirinya tumbuh.En: As she left the stage, Rina felt her confidence grow.Id: 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