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 Are you ready to supercharge your Indonesian listening comprehension?

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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  • From Anxiety to Confidence: A Team's Triumph in Bali

    From Anxiety to Confidence: A Team's Triumph in Bali
    Nov 30 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: From Anxiety to Confidence: A Team's Triumph in Bali Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Di Jakarta, suasana kantor mulai terasa sibuk.En: In Jakarta, the mood at the office started to feel busy.Id: Semua orang tampak menyiapkan akhir tahun dengan dekorasi meriah.En: Everyone seemed to be preparing for the end of the year with festive decorations.Id: Agus, sang manajer proyek, merasa tertekan.En: Agus, the project manager, felt pressured.Id: Ia harus menyiapkan presentasi penting untuk konferensi bisnis di Bali.En: He had to prepare an important presentation for a business conference in Bali.Id: Ia tahu ini kesempatan emas untuk menunjukkan kemampuan dan mendapatkan promosi.En: He knew this was a golden opportunity to showcase his skills and get a promotion.Id: Sementara itu, Sari, rekannya yang rajin dan berorientasi pada detail, merasa cemas.En: Meanwhile, Sari, his diligent and detail-oriented colleague, felt anxious.Id: Ia harus melakukan perjalanan untuk konferensi, sesuatu yang membuatnya gugup.En: She had to travel for the conference, something that made her nervous.Id: Bertemu orang baru dan berada di tempat yang tidak dikenalnya membuat perutnya terasa bergejolak.En: Meeting new people and being in an unfamiliar place made her stomach churn.Id: Agus, melihat gelisah di wajah Sari, memutuskan untuk melibatkannya dalam persiapan presentasi.En: Agus, noticing the unease on Sari's face, decided to involve her in the presentation preparation.Id: “Sari, aku butuh bantuanmu untuk memeriksa materi presentasi,” kata Agus.En: “Sari, I need your help to check the presentation materials,” said Agus.Id: Sari tersenyum kecil, merasa lebih tenang.En: Sari gave a small smile, feeling more at ease.Id: Ia tahu ini adalah kekuatannya.En: She knew this was her strength.Id: "Baik, Agus.En: "Alright, Agus.Id: Aku bisa bantu dengan slide dan data," jawab Sari.En: I can help with the slides and data," replied Sari.Id: Dengan fokus pada tugasnya, kecemasan Sari sedikit demi sedikit berkurang.En: By focusing on her tasks, Sari's anxiety gradually diminished.Id: Hari-H tiba.En: The big day arrived.Id: Mereka berangkat ke Bali.En: They headed to Bali.Id: Setibanya di hotel yang menghadap ke laut, Agus dan Sari merasa takjub.En: Upon arriving at the hotel overlooking the sea, Agus and Sari were amazed.Id: Tempat konferensinya mewah dan penuh dengan para profesional hebat.En: The conference venue was luxurious and filled with remarkable professionals.Id: Saat giliran mereka presentasi, sebuah masalah teknis muncul.En: When it was their turn to present, a technical issue occurred.Id: Proyektor mati.En: The projector went dead.Id: Agus merasa keringat dingin membasahi punggungnya.En: Agus felt cold sweat drenching his back.Id: Namun, tanpa diduga, Sari mengambil alih.En: However, unexpectedly, Sari took charge.Id: Dengan tenang, ia mengimprovisasi tanpa proyektor, menjelaskan poin-poin penting dengan suara jelas dan percaya diri.En: Calmly, she improvised without the projector, explaining the key points with a clear and confident voice.Id: Presentasi berakhir sukses.En: The presentation ended successfully.Id: Tepuk tangan bergema memenuhi ruangan.En: Applause echoed throughout the room.Id: Bos Agus mendatanginya setelah itu, “Kerja bagus, Agus.En: Agus's boss approached him afterward, “Great job, Agus.Id: Dan Sari, kamu luar biasa tadi,” puji sang bos.En: And Sari, you were amazing out there,” praised the boss.Id: Agus merasa lega dan bangga, sementara Sari merasa percaya diri dan puas.En: Agus felt relieved and proud, while Sari felt confident and satisfied.Id: Agus kemudian menyadari pentingnya kerja tim dan bagaimana membagi tugas dengan adil bisa membantu semua orang berkembang.En: Agus then realized the importance of teamwork and how fairly dividing tasks can help everyone to grow.Id: Sari sendiri menemukan keberanian yang tidak pernah ia sadari sebelumnya.En: Sari herself discovered a courage she had never realized before.Id: Kini, ia lebih berani dalam situasi profesional.En: Now, she is more daring in professional situations.Id: Mereka kembali ke Jakarta dengan hati lapang dan semangat baru untuk tantangan berikutnya.En: They returned to Jakarta with open hearts and a new spirit for the next challenges. Vocabulary Words:mood: suasanafestive: meriahpressured: tertekanopportunity: kesempatanshowcase: menunjukkanpromotion: promosidiligent: rajinanxious: cemasunfamiliar: tidak dikenalnyachurn: bergejolakunease: gelisahpresentation: presentasimaterials: materiluxurious: mewahremarkable: hebattechnical: teknisprojector: proyektordrenching: membasahiimprovise: mengimprovisasiapplause: tepuk tanganechoed: bergemaapproached: mendatanginyarelieved: legaproud: banggasatisfied: puasimportance: pentingnyateamwork: kerja timfairly: dengan adildiscovered: menemukancourage: keberanian
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    16 mins
  • Blossoms of Connection: Discover Romance Amidst Bandung's Blooms

    Blossoms of Connection: Discover Romance Amidst Bandung's Blooms
    Nov 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Blossoms of Connection: Discover Romance Amidst Bandung's Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-11-29-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di antara perbukitan hijau Bandung, ada sebuah peternakan bunga yang indah.En: Among the green hills of Bandung, there is a beautiful flower farm.Id: Tempat ini seperti surga tersembunyi dengan deretan bunga yang beraneka warna.En: This place is like a hidden paradise with rows of colorful flowers.Id: Udara dipenuhi aroma melati dan frangipani, menenangkan hati siapa pun yang datang.En: The air is filled with the aroma of melati and frangipani, calming the hearts of anyone who comes.Id: Kupu-kupu terbang ke sana kemari di antara kelopak, menambah keindahan suasana.En: Butterflies flutter here and there among the petals, adding to the beauty of the atmosphere.Id: Dewi datang dari Jakarta.En: Dewi arrived from Jakarta.Id: Dia seorang jurnalis yang stres.En: She is a stressed journalist.Id: Pekerjaannya membuatnya lelah.En: Her job exhausts her.Id: Dia berharap menemukan ketenangan di tengah bunga yang berwarna-warni ini.En: She hopes to find tranquility among these colorful flowers.Id: Duduk di bawah pohon rindang, Dewi memandang bukit yang tertutup bunga.En: Sitting under a shady tree, Dewi gazes at the hill covered in flowers.Id: Dia ingin menulis, tapi inspirasi seakan jauh darinya.En: She wants to write, but inspiration seems far from her.Id: Sementara itu, Rizal, seorang ahli botani lokal, berjalan di antara bunga.En: Meanwhile, Rizal, a local botanist, walks among the flowers.Id: Ia mencintai pekerjaan ini.En: He loves this job.Id: Baginya, setiap bunga punya cerita.En: For him, every flower has a story.Id: Rizal ingin berbagi pengetahuannya, tapi sering kali orang hanya menganggapnya sebagai hobi.En: Rizal wants to share his knowledge, but often people just see it as a hobby.Id: Ia berharap menemukan seseorang yang benar-benar tertarik pada flora.En: He hopes to find someone who is truly interested in flora.Id: Langkah mereka berpapasan.En: Their paths cross.Id: "Apa yang kamu cari di sini?En: "What are you looking for here?"Id: " tanya Rizal sambil tersenyum.En: Rizal asks with a smile.Id: Dewi menoleh dan berkata, "Ketentraman.En: Dewi turns and says, "Peace.Id: Aku penat dengan hiruk-pikuk kota.En: I am tired of the hustle and bustle of the city."Id: ""Aku Rizal," kata dia sambil menawarkan tangan.En: "I am Rizal," he says, offering his hand.Id: "Dewi," balasnya sambil tersenyum kecil.En: "Dewi," she replies with a small smile.Id: Mereka berbicara tentang bunga dan kota.En: They talk about flowers and the city.Id: Awalnya, Dewi ragu.En: Initially, Dewi is hesitant.Id: Ia takut membuka diri.En: She is afraid to open up.Id: Namun, Rizal memancarkan aura kepercayaan diri dengan kelembutannya.En: However, Rizal exudes an aura of confidence with his gentleness.Id: Dia tahu banyak tentang bunga, dan dengan semangat, dia bercerita.En: He knows a lot about flowers and passionately tells stories.Id: Perlahan, Dewi merasa nyaman.En: Gradually, Dewi feels comfortable.Id: Rizal berkata, "Maukah kamu melihat tempat favoritku di sini?En: Rizal says, "Would you like to see my favorite place here?"Id: "Mereka berjalan melewati bunga-bunga, menuju hutan kecil.En: They walk through the flowers, towards a small forest.Id: Di situ ada anggrek langka yang tumbuh tersembunyi.En: There, a rare orchid grows hidden.Id: Dewi terpesona oleh kecantikannya.En: Dewi is captivated by its beauty.Id: "Kamu tahu banyak tentang bunga," kata Dewi.En: "You know a lot about flowers," Dewi says.Id: "Aku memang mencintai mereka," jawab Rizal.En: "I do love them," Rizal replies.Id: "Dan aku senang bisa berbagi ini dengan orang lain.En: "And I’m happy to share this with others."Id: "Dewi merasa tersentuh.En: Dewi feels touched.Id: Dia menemukan ketenangan yang dicarinya, dan mungkin juga menemukan seseorang yang memahami dirinya.En: She finds the peace she was searching for and maybe also finds someone who understands her.Id: Waktu berlalu, dan hari menjelang sore.En: Time passes, and the day approaches evening.Id: Angin berhembus lembut membawa aroma harum bunga.En: A gentle breeze carries the fragrant scent of flowers.Id: Dewi memutuskan untuk tinggal lebih lama di Bandung.En: Dewi decides to stay longer in Bandung.Id: Dia ingin mengeksplorasi lebih jauh, baik tentang kebun bunga maupun hubungannya dengan Rizal.En: She wants to explore more, both about the flower garden and her relationship with Rizal.Id: "Dewi, mungkin lain kali aku bisa menunjukkan lebih banyak tempat di sini," tawar Rizal.En: "Dewi, perhaps next time I can show you more places here," Rizal offers.Id: "Tentu," jawab Dewi mantap.En: "Certainly," Dewi answers firmly.Id: Di situ, dia merasa ada sesuatu yang baru dan berharga.En: There, she feels something new and valuable.Id: Sesuatu yang membuat hatinya kembali berbunga.En: Something that ...
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    19 mins
  • The Case of the Missing Orchid: A Blossoming Mystery Unveiled

    The Case of the Missing Orchid: A Blossoming Mystery Unveiled
    Nov 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: The Case of the Missing Orchid: A Blossoming Mystery Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit gelap dan mendung menyelimuti Taman Bunga Nusantara.En: The dark and overcast sky enveloped the Taman Bunga Nusantara.Id: Hujan gerimis mengantar pagi yang dingin di taman yang biasanya ramai ini.En: A drizzle accompanied the cold morning in this usually bustling garden.Id: Udara membawa harum bunga-bunga yang tengah mekar, berbaur dengan aroma tanah basah.En: The air carried the fragrance of blooming flowers, mingling with the scent of wet earth.Id: Adi, seorang hortikulturis yang berdedikasi, sibuk memeriksa daftar bunga-bunga langka di taman.En: Adi, a dedicated horticulturist, was busy checking the list of rare flowers in the garden.Id: Ia melangkah dari satu bagian ke bagian lain, memperhatikan setiap tanaman dengan penuh kebanggaan.En: He walked from one section to another, observing each plant with pride.Id: Adi memang cinta sekali pada pekerjaannya dan ingin sekali taman ini dapat dikenal lebih baik oleh publik.En: Adi truly loved his job and wished for this garden to be better known by the public.Id: Hari itu, Putri, seorang ahli botani yang terkenal dengan penemuan spesies baru, mengunjungi taman.En: That day, Putri, a renowned botanist famous for discovering new species, visited the garden.Id: Putri memiliki rasa ingin tahu yang tinggi dan bersemangat untuk mencari hal-hal baru.En: Putri had a high sense of curiosity and was eager to find new things.Id: Ia mengitari taman, mengamati keanekaragaman bunga yang ada.En: She wandered around the garden, observing the diversity of flowers present.Id: Namun, matanya berhenti saat melihat papan informasi.En: However, her eyes stopped when she saw an information board.Id: Di sana tertulis bahwa anggrek langka hilang dari koleksi taman.En: It stated that a rare orchid was missing from the garden's collection.Id: Kabar ini membuat Adi terkejut.En: This news shocked Adi.Id: Dia segera mencari Budi, seorang penjaga taman yang dikenal jeli dan dapat dipercaya.En: He immediately sought out Budi, a well-known, observant, and trustworthy garden caretaker.Id: Budi telah bekerja di taman ini selama bertahun-tahun dan selalu berusaha menciptakan suasana yang damai di taman.En: Budi had worked in the garden for years and always strived to create a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.Id: "Anggrek langka telah hilang, kita harus menemukannya sebelum semuanya tahu," desah Adi kepada Budi dan Putri.En: "The rare orchid is missing, we have to find it before everyone knows," Adi sighed to Budi and Putri.Id: Mereka bertiga sepakat untuk menyelidiki hilangnya anggrek tersebut.En: The three of them agreed to investigate the disappearance of the orchid.Id: Mereka mulai menyusuri sudut-sudut taman yang jarang diperhatikan pengunjung.En: They started to explore the often-overlooked corners of the garden.Id: Mata Budi tajam mengamati setiap jengkal tanah, Putri rajin mencatat setiap tanaman yang ditemui, sedangkan Adi berusaha mengingat tempat-tempat yang mungkin terlupakan.En: Budi's keen eyes scanned every inch of soil, Putri diligently noted every plant they encountered, while Adi tried to recall any potentially forgotten places.Id: Setelah berjam-jam mencari, Adi merasakan kelelahan.En: After hours of searching, Adi began to feel weary.Id: Ia memutuskan untuk beristirahat di sudut taman yang tenang.En: He decided to rest in a quiet corner of the garden.Id: Di sana, mata Adi menangkap bayangan sesuatu yang berbeda.En: There, Adi's eyes caught the shadow of something different.Id: Ada sekumpulan anggrek yang tumbuh subur di pojokan taman.En: There was a cluster of orchids thriving in the corner of the garden.Id: Ia mendekat dan tidak percaya, ini adalah anggrek yang hilang.En: He approached and couldn't believe it; these were the missing orchids.Id: Anggrek itu ternyata beranak-pinak di tempat kecil yang terabaikan.En: The orchids had multiplied in this small, neglected spot.Id: Adi segera memanggil Putri dan Budi.En: Adi quickly called Putri and Budi.Id: Mereka terkagum-kagum melihat pemandangan tersebut.En: They were amazed by the sight.Id: Keberadaan anggrek di pojok ini tak terduga, namun di sini, anggrek itu berkembang dengan alami dan selamat dari perhatian banyak orang.En: The orchids' presence in this unexpected corner had allowed them to grow naturally and be spared from much attention.Id: Setelah kejadian ini, Adi belajar tentang pentingnya kerja sama tim dan sikap rendah hati.En: From this incident, Adi learned about the importance of teamwork and humility.Id: Putri dan Budi sama pentingnya dalam menemukan anggrek tersebut.En: Putri and Budi were just as essential in finding the orchids.Id: Sebuah pelajaran untuk Adi bahwa pengakuan tidak datang dari usaha sendiri, tetapi melalui upaya bersama.En: It was a lesson for Adi that recognition...
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