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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.

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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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  • A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki

    A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki
    Mar 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan terus mengguyur Jakarta saat bulan Maret tiba.En: Rain continued to pour over Jakarta as the month of March arrived.Id: Nyepì sudah di depan mata, dan para siswa di SMA Jakarta Utara sibuk dengan berbagai rencana liburan.En: Nyepì was just around the corner, and the students at SMA Jakarta Utara were busy with various holiday plans.Id: Di antara mereka, Dewi sedang memikirkan sebuah rencana yang sangat istimewa untuk sahabatnya, Rizki.En: Among them, Dewi was thinking of a very special plan for her best friend, Rizki.Id: Dewi adalah seorang gadis yang terorganisir dan selalu ingin tahu tentang warisan budaya.En: Dewi is an organized girl and always curious about cultural heritage.Id: Dia tahu mimpi Rizki adalah mengunjungi Candi Borobudur.En: She knows Rizki's dream is to visit Borobudur Temple.Id: Tahun ini, Dewi ingin mewujudkan mimpi itu sebagai kejutan.En: This year, Dewi wants to make that dream come true as a surprise.Id: Meski musim hujan membuat perjalanan jadi rumit, Dewi yakin bisa mengatasinya.En: Although the rainy season makes travel complicated, Dewi is confident she can overcome it.Id: Selama beberapa minggu, Dewi berdiskusi dengan beberapa teman dekat.En: For several weeks, Dewi discussed with some close friends.Id: Mereka harus memastikan cuaca bersahabat saat hari keberangkatan tiba.En: They had to ensure the weather was friendly when the day of departure arrived.Id: Selain itu, mereka harus merahasiakan rencana ini dari Rizki.En: Besides that, they had to keep this plan a secret from Rizki.Id: Setiap kali Rizki bertanya tentang rencana Nyepì, Dewi hanya tersenyum dan berkata, "Akan ada kejutan.En: Whenever Rizki asked about the Nyepì plans, Dewi just smiled and said, "There will be a surprise."Id: "Sekolah kami terletak di salah satu sudut Jakarta yang bising.En: Our school is located in one of the busy corners of Jakarta.Id: Setiap siang, suara tawa dan canda memenuhi lorong.En: Every afternoon, the sound of laughter and chatter fills the hallways.Id: Di situlah Dewi dan teman-temannya sering berkumpul untuk merencanakan perjalanan rahasia itu.En: It's there that Dewi and her friends often gather to plan the secret trip.Id: Pada suatu hari, saat mereka sedang memeriksa prakiraan cuaca, Dewi menyadari bahwa hari keberangkatan mendekat dan langit mendung semakin gelap.En: One day, while they were checking the weather forecast, Dewi realized that the day of departure was approaching and the cloudy sky was growing darker.Id: Hari yang dinanti tiba.En: The awaited day arrived.Id: Pagi itu, hujan turun deras.En: That morning, the rain poured heavily.Id: Dewi cemas melihat air yang membanjiri jalanan.En: Dewi was anxious seeing water flooding the streets.Id: Namun, dia tetap tenang.En: However, she remained calm.Id: Dewi dan teman-temannya memutuskan untuk menunda keberangkatan hingga sore hari, berharap hujan akan reda.En: Dewi and her friends decided to postpone the departure until the afternoon, hoping the rain would subside.Id: Di sekolah, Rizki mulai curiga karena Dewi terus berbisik bersama teman-temannya.En: At school, Rizki began to grow suspicious because Dewi kept whispering with her friends.Id: Sorotan matahari mulai terlihat saat sore tiba.En: The sun's rays began to appear as the afternoon came.Id: Hujan mulai reda, dan langit terlihat lebih bersahabat.En: The rain started to subside, and the sky looked friendlier.Id: "Ini saatnya," pikir Dewi.En: "This is it," thought Dewi.Id: Mereka mengajak Rizki ke terminal bus dengan alasan ada tugas kelompok yang harus diselesaikan di sebuah lokasi berbeda.En: They invited Rizki to the bus terminal under the pretense of having a group assignment to complete at a different location.Id: Rizki terkejut saat menyadari bahwa mereka berada di dalam bus menuju Borobudur.En: Rizki was surprised when he realized they were on a bus heading to Borobudur.Id: "Dewi, apa ini?En: "Dewi, what is this?"Id: " tanyanya bingung.En: he asked, confused.Id: Dengan senyum lebar, Dewi menjawab, "Selamat menikmati kejutan Nyepì-mu!En: With a broad smile, Dewi replied, "Enjoy your Nyepì surprise!"Id: "Perjalanan ke Borobudur terasa lancar.En: The journey to Borobudur was smooth.Id: Sesampainya di sana, mereka disambut oleh keagungan candi yang diselimuti pepohonan hijau.En: Upon arrival, they were greeted by the grandeur of the temple shrouded in green trees.Id: Rizki terpesona, matanya bersinar melihat relief kuno yang telah dia idamkan.En: Rizki was captivated, his eyes shining as he viewed the ancient reliefs he had longed for.Id: Petualangan itu membawa mereka pada pengalaman berharga.En: The adventure provided them with valuable experiences.Id: Dewi belajar mengatasi tantangan secara tenang, dan Rizki merasa bersyukur memiliki ...
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  • Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey

    Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey
    Mar 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-25-07-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hujan deras musim penghujan, Dewi menatap langit penuh harapan.En: In the middle of the heavy rain of the rainy season, Dewi gazed at the sky full of hope.Id: Sebentar lagi Nyepi, dan meski di Bali suasana akan hening, di Jakarta semua tetap beraktivitas seperti biasa.En: Soon it would be Nyepi, and even though in Bali the atmosphere would be silent, in Jakarta everything would continue as usual.Id: Namun, bagi Dewi, inilah waktu yang tepat untuk mempersiapkan proyek besar: memenangi lomba karya ilmiah di sekolah.En: However, for Dewi, this was the perfect time to prepare for a big project: winning the scientific paper competition at school.Id: Dewi adalah gadis SMA yang penuh semangat dengan minat besar pada kimia.En: Dewi is a high-spirited high school girl with a great interest in chemistry.Id: Keinginan terbesarnya sekarang adalah menciptakan eksperimen kimia yang luar biasa, meskipun alat di sekolahnya sudah usang dan jauh dari memadai.En: Her biggest desire right now is to create an extraordinary chemical experiment, although the equipment at her school is outdated and far from adequate.Id: Dia ingat cerita tentang sebuah laboratorium rahasia di bawah tanah, tersembunyi di balik gedung yang tampak biasa.En: She remembers a story about a secret underground laboratory, hidden behind an ordinary-looking building.Id: Mungkin ini hanya rumor, tetapi Dewi sangat penasaran.En: Maybe it's just a rumor, but Dewi is very curious.Id: Malam itu, ketika hujan turun lebih deras, Dewi memutuskan untuk mencoba keberaniannya.En: That night, as the rain fell harder, Dewi decided to test her courage.Id: Dengan mengenakan jaket tebal, dia menyusuri jalan-jalan sepi yang basah.En: Putting on a thick jacket, she walked down the deserted, wet streets.Id: Gedung itu tampak gelap, tetapi dia menemukan pintu kecil menuju ke bawah, menuju laboratorium impiannya.En: The building appeared dark, but she found a small door leading down to her dream laboratory.Id: Di dalam, tempat itu berkilau dengan keajaiban teknologi—mesin-mesin mengeluarkan dengungan lembut, dan berbagai perlengkapan canggih mengisi ruangan dengan kilauan futuristik.En: Inside, the place glittered with the wonders of technology—machines hummed softly, and various advanced equipment filled the room with a futuristic glow.Id: Ini adalah tempat yang sangat berbeda dari laboratorium di sekolahnya.En: This was a place very different from the laboratory at her school.Id: Dengan hati-hati, Dewi memulai eksperimen.En: Carefully, Dewi began her experiment.Id: Dia meracik bahan-bahan, menjumlah rumus, dan mengikuti imajinasi liarnya.En: She mixed materials, calculated formulas, and followed her wild imagination.Id: Namun, ketika dia hampir selesai, sebuah suara menegurnya, “Apa yang kau lakukan di sini?”En: However, just as she was nearly finished, a voice startled her, “What are you doing here?”Id: Rizwan, manajer laboratorium, berdiri di pintu.En: Rizwan, the laboratory manager, stood at the door.Id: Dewi terkejut, takut akan konsekuensi dari tindakannya.En: Dewi was surprised, afraid of the consequences of her actions.Id: Namun, alih-alih marah, Rizwan mendengarkan.En: However, instead of being angry, Rizwan listened.Id: Dia mengagumi keberanian Dewi dan ketulusannya untuk belajar dan maju.En: He admired Dewi's courage and her sincerity to learn and progress.Id: “Bagaimana kalau kita bekerja sama?” tawar Rizwan.En: “How about we work together?” Rizwan offered.Id: “Aku bisa membantu, tapi kau harus setuju dengan aturan main di sini, termasuk etika dalam berilmu.”En: “I can help, but you must agree to the rules here, including the ethics in science.”Id: Dewi setuju.En: Dewi agreed.Id: Dia belajar banyak dari Rizwan tentang pentingnya tanggung jawab dan etika dalam sains.En: She learned a lot from Rizwan about the importance of responsibility and ethics in science.Id: Dengan dukungan baru ini, proyek Dewi menjadi sukses besar.En: With this new support, Dewi's project became a great success.Id: Tentu saja, dia memenangkan lomba di sekolahnya, tapi lebih dari itu, dia menyadari nilai dari meminta bantuan dan bekerja sama.En: Of course, she won the competition at her school, but more than that, she realized the value of asking for help and collaborating.Id: Hari itu, di tengah derasnya hujan dan tenangnya malam jelang Nyepi, Dewi menemukan jalan baru yang penuh tantangan tetapi penuh harapan.En: That day, amid the heavy rain and the calm night approaching Nyepi, Dewi found a new path full of challenges but filled with hope.Id: Dalam prosesnya, dia tidak hanya menciptakan eksperimen yang luar biasa tetapi juga membangun fondasi masa depannya sebagai ilmuwan muda yang bertanggung jawab.En: In the process, she not only ...
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  • Renewed Inspiration: Finding Art in Ubud's Rainy Calm

    Renewed Inspiration: Finding Art in Ubud's Rainy Calm
    Mar 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Renewed Inspiration: Finding Art in Ubud's Rainy Calm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-24-22-34-01-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan baru saja usai di Ubud.En: The rain had just ceased in Ubud.Id: Bau tanah basah menyegarkan udara dan gerimis tipis masih terlihat di kaca jendela.En: The scent of wet earth refreshed the air and a light drizzle was still visible on the windowpane.Id: Di ujung jalan yang teduh itu, sebuah warung teh tampak bersahaja.En: At the end of that shady road, a humble tea shop appeared.Id: Warung itu memiliki jendela-jendela besar yang memungkinkan pengunjungnya menikmati hijaunya alam luar.En: The shop had large windows that allowed its visitors to enjoy the greenery outside.Id: Hujan yang tadi deras kini menyisakan suara lembut tetesan air di atap.En: The heavy rain earlier now left behind the gentle sound of water droplets on the roof.Id: Rina duduk di salah satu sudut dengan cangkir teh hangat di tangannya.En: Rina sat in one corner with a warm cup of tea in her hand.Id: Dia adalah seorang seniman yang mencari inspirasi setelah Hari Raya Nyepi.En: She was an artist seeking inspiration after Hari Raya Nyepi.Id: Di sampingnya duduk Budi, seorang desainer grafis, dan Sari, seorang perencana acara yang selalu penuh ide.En: Beside her sat Budi, a graphic designer, and Sari, an event planner who was always full of ideas.Id: Mereka berkumpul untuk berdiskusi tentang proyek seni Rina.En: They gathered to discuss Rina's art project.Id: Rina ingin menyelesaikan konsep untuk pameran yang akan datang, tetapi kebuntuan kreativitas membuatnya ragu untuk bekerja sama.En: Rina wanted to finalize the concept for an upcoming exhibition, but a creative block made her hesitant to collaborate.Id: “Hari ini suasananya sangat damai, cocok untuk mendapatkan ide,” kata Budi sambil melihat keluar jendela.En: “Today’s atmosphere is very peaceful, perfect for getting ideas,” said Budi while looking out the window.Id: “Anda benar,” jawab Rina pelan, tapi pikirannya penuh pertimbangan.En: “You’re right,” replied Rina softly, but her mind was full of considerations.Id: Ia merasa bingung dan tertutup terhadap ide-ide dari luar.En: She felt confused and closed off to outside ideas.Id: Sari memulai pembicaraan, “Rina, mungkin kita bisa mulai dengan tema yang kuat.En: Sari began the conversation, “Rina, maybe we can start with a strong theme.Id: Apa yang ingin kamu sampaikan melalui pameran ini?”En: What do you want to convey through this exhibition?”Id: Rina menghela nafas, “Aku ingin sesuatu yang menyentuh hati orang banyak.En: Rina sighed, “I want something that touches the hearts of many people.Id: Tapi aku belum tahu apa itu.”En: But I don’t know what that is yet.”Id: “Coba lihat sekitar,” ujar Budi, “Alam setelah hujan selalu menghadirkan cerita baru.En: “Just look around,” said Budi, “Nature after rain always presents new stories.Id: Mungkin kita bisa gunakan itu.”En: Maybe we can use that.”Id: Tiba-tiba, Rina melihat ke luar.En: Suddenly, Rina looked out.Id: Tetesan hujan yang jatuh dari daun-daun, aliran air kecil di pinggir jalan, dan keheningan yang seolah berbicara.En: The raindrops falling from the leaves, the small stream of water at the roadside, and the silence that seemed to speak.Id: Pikirannya mulai terbang.En: Her mind began to soar.Id: “Bagaimana kalau temanya tentang keterhubungan kita dengan alam?”En: “How about a theme on our connection with nature?”Id: Sari mengangguk, “Ya, ide bagus!En: Sari nodded, “Yes, great idea!Id: Kita bisa menciptakan instalasi yang menggambarkan hubungan manusia dengan lingkungan.”En: We can create an installation depicting the human relationship with the environment.”Id: Rina tersenyum, untuk pertama kalinya dia merasa bersemangat tentang pamerannya.En: Rina smiled, and for the first time, she felt excited about her exhibition.Id: Semua ketegangan di dalam pikirannya perlahan menghilang.En: All the tension in her mind slowly vanished.Id: “Saya pikir Anda berdua benar.En: “I think you both are right.Id: Ini adalah saatnya untuk merangkul kolaborasi,” ucap Rina dengan optimis.En: It’s time to embrace collaboration,” said Rina optimistically.Id: Mereka meneruskan diskusi dengan lebih antusias, ide-ide mengalir deras seiring dengan aliran air dari langit.En: They continued their discussion with more enthusiasm, ideas flowing as abundantly as the water from the sky.Id: Ketika sore tiba, Rina meninggalkan warung teh dengan semangat baru.En: By the time evening came, Rina left the tea shop with a newfound spirit.Id: Ia belajar bahwa kadang-kadang, jawaban bukan datang dari pemikiran sendiri, tetapi dari keterbukaan pada gagasan orang lain.En: She learned that sometimes, the answer doesn’t come from her own thinking, but from being open to others' ideas.Id: Bagi Rina, sore itu bukan hanya tentang ...
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