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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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  • The Rainy Night Mystery at Borobudur: An Artifact Rescue

    The Rainy Night Mystery at Borobudur: An Artifact Rescue
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: The Rainy Night Mystery at Borobudur: An Artifact Rescue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan deras turun dari langit Borobudur.En: Heavy rain fell from the langit Borobudur.Id: Dalam suasana meriah festival Galungan, Adi berdiri dengan gelisah di depan Candi Borobudur.En: In the joyful atmosphere of the festival Galungan, Adi stood anxiously in front of Candi Borobudur.Id: Festival ini, meski penuh suka cita, membawa kekacauan.En: This festival, though full of joy, brought chaos.Id: Seorang artefak lokal hilang.En: A local artifact was missing.Id: Artefak ini penting.En: This artifact was important.Id: Adi tahu bahwa menemukan artefak ini adalah kesempatan untuk meraih impiannya menjadi arkeolog.En: Adi knew that finding this artifact was his chance to fulfill his dream of becoming an archaeologist.Id: Maya, seorang pengunjung yang cerdas, tengah memperhatikan arca-arca candi dengan penuh rasa ingin tahu.En: Maya, a smart visitor, was observing the temple statues with great curiosity.Id: Adi mendekatinya, “Hai, kamu terlihat serius sekali.En: Adi approached her, "Hi, you look so serious.Id: Apa kamu suka teka-teki?En: Do you like puzzles?"Id: ” Maya tersenyum, “Ya, selalu suka tantangan.En: Maya smiled, "Yes, I always enjoy a challenge."Id: ” Dengan cepat, Adi bercerita tentang artefak yang hilang.En: Quickly, Adi told her about the missing artifact.Id: “Ayo, kita selidiki bersama!En: "Come on, let's investigate together!"Id: ” ajak Adi.En: Adi invited.Id: Farid, penjaga candi tua, duduk di dekat pintu masuk.En: Farid, the old temple guard, sat near the entrance.Id: Hujan tidak menghentikannya menjalankan tugas.En: The rain did not stop him from doing his duty.Id: Rambutnya sudah memutih, namun matanya masih tajam, penuh pengalaman.En: His hair was already white, but his eyes remained sharp, full of experience.Id: Adi menghampiri Farid, “Pak Farid, kami butuh bantuan Bapak.En: Adi approached Farid, "Mr. Farid, we need your help.Id: Artefak hilang bisa merusak reputasi candi ini.En: A missing artifact could damage this temple's reputation."Id: ” Farid mengangguk pelan, matanya memandang ke timur, “Ada suatu tempat yang mungkin bisa kita periksa.En: Farid nodded slowly, his eyes looking eastward, "There is a place we might check."Id: ”Mereka bertiga berkeliling candi, menghindari keramaian festival dan sogokan hujan deras.En: The three of them walked around the temple, avoiding the festival crowd and the torrents of rain.Id: Dalam heningnya malam, suara gamelan menggema, menambah misteri.En: In the silence of the night, the sound of gamelan echoed, adding to the mystery.Id: Farid memimpin jalan, menunjukkan lorong-lorong sempit.En: Farid led the way, pointing out narrow corridors.Id: "Di sini, di bawah Stupa Besar," katanya sambil menunjuk ke bawah.En: "Here, beneath the Stupa Besar," he said, pointing downward.Id: Maya mendekati tempat yang ditunjukkan Farid.En: Maya approached the spot indicated by Farid.Id: Dia mengamati satu batu yang berbeda.En: She examined a stone that was different.Id: "Coba lihat!En: "Look!Id: Batu ini bisa digeser.En: This stone can be moved."Id: " Dengan usaha keras, mereka berhasil menggeser batu itu, membuka jalan ke ruang tersembunyi.En: With great effort, they managed to shift the stone, opening a path to a hidden chamber.Id: Di sana, artefak yang hilang bersemayam dengan tenang, terbungkus debu dan waktu.En: There, the missing artifact lay quietly, wrapped in dust and time.Id: Adi tercengang.En: Adi was astonished.Id: Maya dan Farid tersenyum lebar.En: Maya and Farid smiled broadly.Id: Mereka dengan hati-hati mengangkat artefak itu, membawanya kembali ke tempat semestinya.En: They carefully lifted the artifact, returning it to its rightful place.Id: Dengan cepat berita ini menyebar.En: The news quickly spread.Id: Adi bukan hanya pemandu wisata biasa, kini dia diakui sebagai penyelamat nilai sejarah.En: Adi was no longer just an ordinary tour guide; now he was recognized as a savior of historical value.Id: Keesokan harinya, di bawah sinar mentari yang merekah di musim hujan, penduduk desa berkumpul.En: The next day, under the blossoming sun of the rainy season, the villagers gathered.Id: Mereka bertepuk tangan, menghargai keberanian dan kecerdikan Adi.En: They applauded, appreciating Adi's courage and cleverness.Id: Seorang profesor arkeologi mendekati Adi, “Kami ingin Anda belajar lebih dalam tentang arkeologi.En: An archaeology professor approached Adi, "We want you to study archaeology more deeply."Id: ”Adi tidak hanya mendapatkan kesempatan karier yang dia impikan, tetapi juga persahabatan yang tulus dengan Maya dan Farid.En: Adi not only got the career opportunity he dreamed of but also gained genuine friendships with Maya and Farid.Id: Candi Borobudur tetap berdiri megah, dengan ceritanya yang baru, terukir di ...
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  • Borobudur's Secrets: A Journey of Friendship & Insight

    Borobudur's Secrets: A Journey of Friendship & Insight
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Borobudur's Secrets: A Journey of Friendship & Insight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Matahari bersinar terang di atas Candi Borobudur yang megah.En: The sun shone brightly above the magnificent Candi Borobudur.Id: Itulah hari yang sempurna untuk menjelajahi warisan budaya Indonesia.En: It was the perfect day to explore Indonesia's cultural heritage.Id: Amira dan Rizky, dua sahabat, melangkah memasuki kompleks candi yang luas.En: Amira and Rizky, two friends, stepped into the vast temple complex.Id: Udara terasa hangat, dan angin sepoi-sepoi mengelus wajah mereka.En: The air felt warm, and a gentle breeze caressed their faces.Id: Amira, dengan semangat yang membara, menggelengkan kepalanya.En: Amira, with a burning enthusiasm, shook her head.Id: Dia ingin menemukan sesuatu yang lebih dari sekadar keindahan fisik candi ini.En: She wanted to find something more than just the physical beauty of the temple.Id: "Rizky, aku ingin merasakan sesuatu yang lebih di sini," katanya, matanya bersinar dengan harapan.En: "Rizky, I want to feel something more here," she said, her eyes glowing with hope.Id: Rizky mengangguk, meskipun dalam hatinya ia lebih tertarik pada arsitektur menakjubkan di sekelilingnya daripada pada pengertian spiritual.En: Rizky nodded, even though in his heart he was more interested in the remarkable architecture around them than in the spiritual understanding.Id: "Tidak masalah, Amira.En: "No problem, Amira.Id: Aku di sini untuk mendukungmu.En: I'm here to support you.Id: Mari kita jalan-jalan dan lihat keajaiban yang bisa kita temukan.En: Let's walk around and see what marvels we can find."Id: "Mereka berjalan di antara sekelompok wisatawan yang sibuk mengambil foto.En: They walked among a group of tourists busy taking photos.Id: Amira berusaha mencari sudut tenang, tempat ia bisa merenung tanpa gangguan.En: Amira tried to find a quiet corner where she could reflect without disturbance.Id: "Aku ingin duduk di sana sebentar," ia menunjuk ke sudut yang sepi di sisi selatan candi, dikelilingi oleh relief-relief kuno.En: "I want to sit there for a moment," she pointed to a secluded corner on the south side of the temple, surrounded by ancient reliefs.Id: Rizky berhenti sejenak, berpikir.En: Rizky paused for a moment, thinking.Id: “Kamu ingin aku menunggumu atau keliling sendiri?En: "Do you want me to wait for you or explore on my own?"Id: ” tanyanya sambil menatap pemandangan sekeliling.En: he asked while looking at the surroundings.Id: "Jika kamu ingin, kamu bisa berkeliling.En: "If you want, you can explore.Id: Tapi, aku juga senang jika kamu menemani," Amira menjawab dengan lembut.En: But I'd also be happy if you stayed with me," Amira answered softly.Id: Rizky memutuskan untuk tetap bersama Amira, memberikan persahabatan diam yang ia ketahui sangat dibutuhkan Amira saat itu.En: Rizky decided to stay with Amira, offering the silent companionship he knew Amira needed at that moment.Id: Mereka duduk di bawah bayangan relief yang menggambarkan kehidupan Buddha.En: They sat under the shadow of reliefs depicting the life of Buddha.Id: Amira menutup matanya, mencoba mengabaikan keramaian di kejauhan.En: Amira closed her eyes, trying to ignore the distant crowd.Id: Perlahan, dia merasakan keterhubungan dengan sejarah dan kisah-kisah yang diabadikan dalam batu.En: Slowly, she felt a connection to the history and stories immortalized in the stone.Id: Sebuah suara lembut dari dalam dirinya berbicara, memberikan wawasan baru tentang arti hidupnya dan hubungan dengan dunianya.En: A gentle voice from within spoke to her, offering new insights about the meaning of her life and her connection to the world.Id: Saat Amira membuka matanya, ada ketenangan yang baru dalam dirinya.En: When Amira opened her eyes, a new calmness was within her.Id: Dia melihat Rizky tersenyum, yang meskipun skeptis, kini tampak lebih menghargai momennya.En: She saw Rizky smiling, who, though skeptical, now seemed to appreciate the moment more.Id: "Aku pikir aku mengerti sekarang, Amira," ucap Rizky pelan.En: "I think I understand now, Amira," said Rizky softly.Id: "Mungkin bukan hanya tentang melihat, tapi merasakan dan memahami juga sama pentingnya.En: "Maybe it's not just about seeing, but feeling and understanding are just as important."Id: "Mereka berdua bangkit, melangkah keluar dari candi dengan hati yang ringan.En: They both rose, stepping out of the temple with light hearts.Id: Amira merasa lebih percaya diri dan percaya pada intuisi spiritualnya.En: Amira felt more confident and trusting in her spiritual intuition.Id: Sedangkan Rizky, meski awalnya skeptis, kini mengerti pentingnya mengalami emosi dan sejarah secara lebih mendalam.En: As for Rizky, although initially skeptical, he now understood the importance of experiencing emotions and history more deeply.Id: Di bawah langit musim panas ...
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    18 mins
  • Winter Whispers: Unveiling the Magic of a Hidden Beach

    Winter Whispers: Unveiling the Magic of a Hidden Beach
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Winter Whispers: Unveiling the Magic of a Hidden Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bulan Januari yang tenang, tiga sahabat, Rini, Bayu, dan Dewi, tiba di Kepulauan Balearic, Spanyol.En: In the calm month of January, three friends, Rini, Bayu, and Dewi, arrived in the Balearic Islands, Spain.Id: Udara sejuk musim dingin menyambut mereka setelah perjalanan panjang dari Indonesia.En: The cool winter air greeted them after a long journey from Indonesia.Id: Rini, dengan semangat petualangnya, merasa ini adalah kesempatan untuk menjelajahi sisi lain dari pulau yang biasanya ramai saat musim panas.En: Rini, with her adventurous spirit, felt this was an opportunity to explore a different side of the island that is usually bustling in the summer.Id: Mereka menetap di sebuah desa kecil dengan pemandangan laut yang damai.En: They settled in a small village with peaceful sea views.Id: "Bayu, kamera sudah siap?En: "Bayu, is the camera ready?"Id: " tanya Rini dengan semangat.En: Rini asked enthusiastically.Id: Bayu mengangguk, menggoyangkan kamera di tangannya.En: Bayu nodded, shaking the camera in his hand.Id: Dewi tersenyum, matanya berbinar dengan harapan akan petualangan mereka.En: Dewi smiled, her eyes gleaming with hope for their adventure.Id: "Aku ingin menemukan sesuatu yang berarti di sini," katanya dengan suara pelan, seolah sedang berbicara pada dirinya sendiri.En: "I want to find something meaningful here," she said softly, as if speaking to herself.Id: Rencana awal mereka sederhana, menjelajahi pantai dan pedesaan.En: Their initial plan was simple, to explore the beaches and countryside.Id: Namun, suasana musim dingin membuat pulau terasa berbeda.En: However, the winter atmosphere made the island feel different.Id: Tidak ada keramaian, hanya keheningan yang menenangkan.En: There were no crowds, only soothing silence.Id: Rini terkejut ketika mendapati sulit mencari kegiatan yang menantang seperti yang diharapkannya.En: Rini was surprised to find it difficult to seek challenging activities as she had hoped.Id: "Bagaimana kalau kita cari pantai tersembunyi?En: "How about we look for a hidden beach?"Id: " usul Rini di sebuah kafe kecil di desa.En: suggested Rini at a small cafe in the village.Id: "Ada cerita tentang pantai magis saat matahari terbenam.En: "There's a story about a magical beach at sunset."Id: " Bayu tertarik, membayangkan foto-foto indah, sementara Dewi merasa yakin itulah makna perjalanan mereka.En: Bayu was interested, imagining beautiful pictures, while Dewi felt certain that was the meaning of their journey.Id: Mereka mulai perjalanan dengan menyusuri jalan setapak yang jarang dilewati.En: They started their journey by following a seldom-trodden path.Id: Rini memimpin dengan peta di tangan, mencoba menavigasi jalan mereka melalui semak dan hutan kecil.En: Rini led with a map in hand, trying to navigate their way through shrubs and small forests.Id: Bayu mengambil gambar setiap momen, dari cahaya matahari yang menembus pepohonan hingga ekspresi wajah temannya.En: Bayu captured every moment, from the sunlight streaming through the trees to the expressions on his friends' faces.Id: Dewi, seperti biasa, mengimpikan makna di balik setiap langkah.En: Dewi, as usual, dreamed of the meaning behind each step.Id: Akhirnya, setelah perjalanan melelahkan, mereka tiba di sebuah pantai kecil yang tersembunyi di balik tebing tinggi.En: Finally, after an exhausting journey, they arrived at a small beach hidden behind high cliffs.Id: Matahari mulai turun di cakrawala, memancarkan warna oranye dan merah jambu yang menghipnotis.En: The sun began to set on the horizon, casting mesmerizing orange and pink hues.Id: Seketika, mereka terpesona oleh keajaiban alam yang terbentang di depan mata.En: Instantly, they were captivated by the natural wonder laid out before them.Id: "Ini luar biasa," bisik Dewi, matanya berkaca-kaca.En: "This is amazing," Dewi whispered, her eyes glistening.Id: Bayu sibuk menangkap momen dengan kameranya, sementara Rini berdiri terdiam, merasakan kedamaian yang jarang didapatkan.En: Bayu was busy capturing the moment with his camera, while Rini stood silently, feeling a rare sense of peace.Id: Hari itu, mereka tidak hanya menemukan pantai tersembunyi, tetapi juga kekayaan pengalaman bersama.En: That day, they not only found a hidden beach but also a wealth of experiences together.Id: Keheningan musim dingin membawa mereka pada petualangan yang lebih dalam, yang tidak mereka duga.En: The winter silence led them to a deeper adventure than they expected.Id: Rini belajar bahwa terkadang, petualangan terbaik terjadi saat kita bersedia santai dan mengikuti arus.En: Rini learned that sometimes, the best adventures happen when we are willing to relax and go with the flow.Id: Ketiga sahabat itu pulang ke desa dengan perasaan hangat dan hubungan yang lebih ...
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