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Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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  • Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta

    Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta
    Jan 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-28-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di rumah keluarga besar di Yogyakarta, aroma masakan khas Tionghoa tercium di udara.En: In the large family house in Yogyakarta, the aroma of traditional Chinese cuisine wafted through the air.Id: Dewi, baru kembali ke Indonesia setelah bertahun-tahun tinggal di luar negeri, merasa bersemangat dan sedikit gugup.En: Dewi, having just returned to Indonesia after many years abroad, felt excited and a little nervous.Id: Hari itu, keluarga berkumpul untuk merayakan Imlek.En: That day, the family gathered to celebrate Imlek.Id: Hujan deras turun tak henti-hentinya, seolah memberikan tantangan tambahan untuk rencana Dewi.En: Heavy rain poured incessantly, seemingly giving Dewi's plans an extra challenge.Id: Dewi berdiri di depan jendela besar, mengamati tetesan air yang membasahi taman.En: Dewi stood in front of a large window, watching the raindrops soak the garden.Id: Dia mengingat masa kecilnya, bermain di halaman itu, merasakan rindu akan kenangan indah bersama keluarga.En: She recalled her childhood, playing in that yard, feeling a longing for the beautiful memories with her family.Id: Dewi bertekad mengadakan makan malam reuni yang tak terlupakan demi mengenang akar budayanya.En: Dewi was determined to host an unforgettable reunion dinner to honor her cultural roots.Id: Adi, adiknya yang lebih muda, duduk di sudut ruangan dengan wajah murung.En: Adi, her younger sibling, sat in the corner of the room with a sullen face.Id: Dia merasa terlupakan, seperti bayangan dari kesuksesan Dewi.En: He felt forgotten, like a shadow of Dewi's success.Id: Rina, sepupu mereka yang bijaksana, duduk di antara mereka, mencoba mencairkan suasana dengan berbicara hal-hal ringan.En: Rina, their wise cousin, sat between them, trying to lighten the mood with small talk.Id: "Hujannya tidak berhenti," kata Dewi, mencoba tersenyum meski sedikit cemas.En: "The rain isn't stopping," said Dewi, trying to smile despite being a bit anxious.Id: "Sepertinya kita harus pindah ke dalam."En: "It seems we should move inside."Id: Rina mengangguk, sementara Adi hanya mengedikkan bahu.En: Rina nodded, while Adi just shrugged.Id: Rina kemudian berkata, "Dewi, mungkin Adi bisa membantu kamu mempersiapkan meja?"En: Rina then said, "Dewi, maybe Adi could help you set up the table?"Id: Dewi menatap Adi dengan harapan.En: Dewi looked at Adi with hope.Id: "Bisa bantu aku, Di? Mungkin kita bisa menyusun hidangan bersama?"En: "Can you help me, Di? Maybe we can arrange the dishes together?"Id: Adi terkejut.En: Adi was surprised.Id: Dewi jarang meminta bantuannya.En: Dewi rarely asked for his help.Id: Pelan-pelan, dia berdiri dan mengikuti Dewi menuju dapur.En: Slowly, he stood up and followed Dewi to the kitchen.Id: Hari semakin malam. Di luar, hujan makin deras.En: As the evening wore on, the rain outside grew heavier.Id: Suasana dalam rumah berubah hangat dengan lampu-lampu gantung berkilauan dan meja panjang penuh makanan lezat.En: The atmosphere inside the house turned warm with sparkling chandeliers and a long table full of delicious food.Id: Meski begitu, suasana sempat tegang ketika tiba-tiba listrik padam.En: However, a tense moment came when the power suddenly went out.Id: Rumah mendadak gelap gulita.En: The house was plunged into total darkness.Id: Namun, alih-alih panik, Dewi segera mencari lilin.En: Instead of panicking, Dewi quickly searched for candles.Id: Adi dan Rina membantu menyalakannya satu per satu.En: Adi and Rina helped light them one by one.Id: Dengan cepat, ruangan dipenuhi cahaya lilin yang lembut.En: Soon, the room was softly illuminated by candlelight.Id: Dewi memikirkan cara lain agar suasana tetap hangat.En: Dewi thought of another way to keep the atmosphere warm.Id: "Kita bisa bercerita sambil menunggu lampu kembali," saran Dewi sambil tersenyum.En: "We can tell stories while waiting for the lights to come back," suggested Dewi with a smile.Id: Semua setuju, dan satu per satu mulai berbagi cerita lucu dan kenangan masa kecil.En: Everyone agreed, and one by one began to share funny stories and childhood memories.Id: Tawa pecah di antara mereka, mencairkan sisa ketegangan.En: Laughter broke out among them, melting away the remaining tension.Id: Dalam kegelapan dan kehangatan sinar lilin, Dewi merasa menemukan kembali makna penting dari kebersamaan.En: In the darkness and warmth of the candlelight, Dewi felt she rediscovered the importance of togetherness.Id: Begitu pula Adi.En: So did Adi.Id: Saat senyum mulai tulus menghiasi wajahnya, dia menyadari betapa berartinya keluarga.En: As a genuine smile began to appear on his face, he realized the significance of family.Id: Seolah merayakan kedekatan yang baru ditemukan, lampu tiba-tiba menyala.En: As if celebrating the newfound closeness, the lights suddenly turned ...
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  • Rain-Soaked Inspiration: Love Blossoms at Tanah Lot

    Rain-Soaked Inspiration: Love Blossoms at Tanah Lot
    Jan 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rain-Soaked Inspiration: Love Blossoms at Tanah Lot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-27-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit Bali yang mendung menyelimuti Tanah Lot dengan suasana magisnya.En: The overcast sky of Bali enveloped Tanah Lot with its magical atmosphere.Id: Angin lembut dari laut membawa aroma asin yang menenangkan hati.En: A gentle breeze from the sea carried a salty scent that soothed the heart.Id: Di antara deburan ombak yang menghantam karang, sebuah kisah sedang dimulai.En: Among the crashing waves that struck the rocks, a story was beginning.Id: Dewi, seorang pelukis muda dari Jakarta, berdiri di tepi tebing.En: Dewi, a young painter from Jakarta, stood at the edge of the cliff.Id: Matanya meneliti setiap sudut tempat suci itu, mencari inspirasi untuk lukisan terbarunya.En: Her eyes examined every corner of the sacred place, searching for inspiration for her latest painting.Id: Hatinya yang pernah patah kini sedikit tertutup, masih enggan menerima keterbukaan baru dalam hidupnya.En: Her once broken heart was now slightly closed, still reluctant to embrace new openness in her life.Id: Sementara itu, Arief, seorang penulis perjalanan, mengamati keindahan arsitektur pura sambil mencatat tentang daya tarik budaya Tanah Lot.En: Meanwhile, Arief, a travel writer, observed the beauty of the temple's architecture while taking notes on the cultural allure of Tanah Lot.Id: Penanya berpindah cepat di atas kertas, berusaha menggambarkan keajaiban dan spiritualitas yang terpancar dari bali ini.En: His pen moved swiftly over the paper, trying to capture the wonder and spirituality radiating from this Bali.Id: Dia dengan semangat mencari cerita baru untuk dihidupkan dalam tulisannya.En: Passionately, he searched for new stories to bring to life in his writings.Id: Hari itu, hujan tropis tiba-tiba datang tanpa peringatan.En: That day, a tropical rain suddenly arrived without warning.Id: Butiran air hujan mulai membasahi kain sari Dewi dan baju kasual Arief.En: Raindrops began to soak Dewi's sari cloth and Arief's casual clothes.Id: Terpaksa, mereka berlindung di bawah sebuah saung kecil yang berada tak jauh dari pura.En: Compelled, they took shelter under a small pavilion not far from the temple.Id: Di bawah naungan atap saung yang sempit, Dewi dan Arief bertukar senyum.En: Under the narrow pavilion roof, Dewi and Arief exchanged smiles.Id: Ada kehangatan yang tiba-tiba terasa di tengah cuaca yang dingin dan basah.En: There was a sudden warmth amidst the cold and wet weather.Id: Mereka pun berbincang, berbagi alasan kedatangan mereka ke tempat mistis ini.En: They began to converse, sharing their reasons for coming to this mystical place.Id: Sama-sama mencari, sama-sama berpegang pada harapan yang berbeda.En: Both searching, both holding onto different hopes.Id: Dewi mengeluarkan buku sketsa dan mulai menggambar sosok Arief.En: Dewi took out her sketchbook and started drawing Arief's figure.Id: Dia mencoba menangkap ketenangan tatapan Arief yang tertuju pada laut yang berombak.En: She tried to capture the calmness in Arief's gaze directed at the rolling sea.Id: Sesuatu dalam diri Dewi terasa bebas saat dia berbicara tentang seni dan hidupnya.En: Something within Dewi felt liberated as she talked about art and her life.Id: Kepercayaan yang perlahan tumbuh di hatinya membuatnya ingin membuka diri.En: The trust slowly growing in her heart made her want to open up.Id: Sementara itu, Arief mendengar dengan penuh perhatian.En: Meanwhile, Arief listened attentively.Id: Setiap kata dari Dewi memberikan warna baru pada ceritanya.En: Every word from Dewi added a new color to his story.Id: Dia menemukan bahwa terkadang, keindahan dan cerita hidup tak semata-mata terpaut pada pekerjaan, tetapi pada jiwa-jiwa yang dia temui di sepanjang perjalanan.En: He discovered that at times, the beauty and tales of life are not solely tied to work, but to the souls he meets along the journey.Id: Saat hujan mulai reda, pemandangan di sekitar pura terlihat segar dan menawan.En: As the rain began to subside, the view around the temple appeared fresh and enchanting.Id: Kilauan matahari yang baru muncul menambah magis pemandangan Tanah Lot.En: The newly emerged sunlight added magic to the Tanah Lot scenery.Id: Dewi dan Arief saling menatap, sadar akan ikatan baru yang terjalin tanpa dipaksa.En: Dewi and Arief looked at each other, aware of the new bond that had formed without being forced.Id: "Kita harus menjelajahi tempat-tempat lain di Bali," usul Arief. Matanya bersinar penuh antusiasme.En: "We must explore other places in Bali," suggested Arief, his eyes shining with enthusiasm.Id: Dewi mengangguk setuju, tersenyum.En: Dewi nodded in agreement, smiling.Id: "Ya, mungkin ini saatnya aku membuka diri dan biarkan lukisanku berbicara lebih jujur," jawab Dewi dengan suara lembut namun yakin.En: "Yes, perhaps it's time for me to open up ...
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    19 mins
  • Rescuing Spirits: Escape & Redemption in Ubud's Jungle

    Rescuing Spirits: Escape & Redemption in Ubud's Jungle
    Jan 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rescuing Spirits: Escape & Redemption in Ubud's Jungle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hutan tropis yang lebat, di bawah naungan pepohonan raksasa Ubud Monkey Forest, hari itu dimulai seperti biasa.En: In the midst of a dense tropical forest, under the canopy of the giant trees of Ubud Monkey Forest, the day began as usual.Id: Udara lembap dan aroma tanah menyelimuti Rahayu saat dia melangkah bersama dua temannya, Adi dan Sari.En: The humid air and the scent of earth enveloped Rahayu as she walked with her two friends, Adi and Sari.Id: Hujan gerimis menemani mereka sejak pagi.En: The drizzle had accompanied them since morning.Id: Rahayu merindukan petualangan.En: Rahayu longed for adventure.Id: Di Jakarta, rutinitas sering kali membuatnya merasa terasing dari diri sendirinya.En: In Jakarta, the routine often made her feel estranged from herself.Id: Kini, di Bali, dia berharap bisa menemukan kembali semangatnya.En: Now, in Bali, she hoped to rediscover her spirit.Id: Adi, dengan pengetahuan lokal yang luas, memandu mereka dengan lincah di jalur-jalur setapak.En: Adi, with his extensive local knowledge, skillfully guided them along the footpaths.Id: Sementara Sari, seorang zoolog dengan perhatian khusus pada primata, sibuk mengamati tingkah polah monyet-monyet yang melompat dari satu dahan ke dahan lainnya.En: Meanwhile, Sari, a zoologist with a special interest in primates, was busy observing the antics of monkeys leaping from branch to branch.Id: Tiba-tiba, kegembiraan mereka terhenti ketika seekor monyet yang usil merebut tas kecil dari tangan Sari.En: Suddenly, their excitement was halted when a mischievous monkey snatched a small bag from Sari's hand.Id: Di dalam tas itu, terdapat obat untuk alerginya.En: In that bag were her allergy medications.Id: Panik, Sari mulai menunjukkan gejala-gejala alergi: kulitnya memerah, nafasnya mulai sesak.En: Panicked, Sari began to show allergy symptoms: her skin reddened, and her breathing became labored.Id: Rahayu dan Adi panik.En: Rahayu and Adi were in a panic.Id: Mereka perlu mengambil keputusan cepat.En: They needed to make a quick decision.Id: Adi bingung, tak ada sinyal untuk menghubungi bantuan medis.En: Adi was confused, there was no signal to contact medical help.Id: Sari semakin terlihat lemah.En: Sari appeared increasingly weak.Id: "Mungkin ada jalan pintas," ujar Adi, termangu melihat hutan yang padat.En: "Maybe there's a shortcut," said Adi, staring at the dense forest in bewilderment.Id: Namun, jalan itu sangat berisiko, terutama di bawah hujan deras.En: However, the path was very risky, especially under the heavy rain.Id: Tanpa berpikir panjang, Rahayu memutuskan untuk bertindak.En: Without thinking further, Rahayu decided to act.Id: "Aku akan mencoba mengambil jalan pintas!En: "I'll try to take the shortcut!"Id: " katanya dengan tegas.En: she said firmly.Id: Hujan semakin deras, membuat tanah licin.En: The rain was pouring harder, making the ground slippery.Id: Namun, rasa takutnya kalah oleh tekadnya untuk menolong Sari.En: However, her fear was overpowered by her determination to help Sari.Id: Dia mengarungi jalur yang menantang.En: She ventured along the challenging path.Id: Batu-batu licin dan akar-akar pohon seperti jebakan.En: Slippery rocks and tree roots seemed like traps.Id: Tapi, semangat dalam dirinya memunculkan kekuatan baru.En: But, the spirit within her brought forth newfound strength.Id: Setiap langkahnya menjadi simbol keberanian yang terpendam.En: Each step she took became a symbol of hidden courage.Id: Dengan tekad yang kuat, Rahayu akhirnya menemukan si monyet nakal.En: With strong determination, Rahayu finally found the naughty monkey.Id: Di bawah dahan pohon besar, Rahayu meraih tas Sari.En: Under the branch of a large tree, Rahayu reached for Sari's bag.Id: Dengan hati-hati, dia menenangkan si monyet dan berhasil merebut kembali tas itu.En: Carefully, she calmed the monkey and managed to retrieve the bag.Id: Saat Rahayu kembali, Adi menyambutnya dengan sorak-sorai, dan Sari langsung diberikan obatnya.En: When Rahayu returned, Adi greeted her with cheers, and Sari was immediately given her medication.Id: Nafas Sari perlahan kembali normal.En: Sari's breathing gradually returned to normal.Id: Ketiganya berpelukan di bawah naungan hutan, hujan membasahi mereka namun dengan rasa lega yang luar biasa.En: The three of them embraced under the forest canopy, the rain soaking them but with an incredible sense of relief.Id: Kini, Rahayu memandang sekeliling dengan pandangan berbeda.En: Now, Rahayu looked around with a different perspective.Id: Dia telah menemukan keberanian yang selama ini tersembunyi.En: She had found the courage that had been hidden all along.Id: Petualangan di Ubud Monkey Forest bukan hanya soal membantu Sari, tetapi juga mengenai menemuan kembali bagian dirinya yang hilang.En...
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    18 mins
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