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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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  • A Stormy Adventure: Sibling Bonds at Borobudur

    A Stormy Adventure: Sibling Bonds at Borobudur
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Stormy Adventure: Sibling Bonds at Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Borobudur berdiri megah, seperti raksasa yang siap menggenggam langit.En: Borobudur stands majestically, like a giant ready to grasp the sky.Id: Patung-patung batu tersenyum lembut, mengantar para pengunjung ke dalam sejarah.En: The stone statues smile gently, guiding the visitors into history.Id: Langit mendung, pertanda hujan akan datang.En: The cloudy sky signals that rain is coming.Id: Dian, Rizky, dan Putri berdiri di depan candi, berpegangan tangan.En: Dian, Rizky, and Putri stand in front of the temple, holding hands.Id: Dian merasakan tanggung jawab besar, menggantikan kedua orang tua mereka yang telah tiada.En: Dian feels a great responsibility, replacing their parents who have passed away.Id: Dian menatap adiknya, Rizky, yang matanya selalu berbinar saat melihat sesuatu yang baru.En: Dian looks at his younger brother, Rizky, whose eyes always sparkle when he sees something new.Id: "Jangan jauh-jauh, ya," pesan Dian sambil merangkul Putri yang tampak tenang.En: "Don't go too far, okay," Dian advises while holding Putri, who looks calm.Id: Sore itu, angin bertiup kencang, dan hujan mulai turun.En: That afternoon, the wind blew strong, and rain started to fall.Id: Para wisatawan berlarian mencari tempat berlindung.En: The tourists ran to find shelter.Id: Rizky terpesona oleh pemandangan dari atas candi.En: Rizky was mesmerized by the view from the top of the temple.Id: Dia ingin melihat lebih dekat.En: He wanted to get a closer look.Id: "Rizky, jangan jauh!En: "Rizky, don’t go too far!"Id: " teriak Dian, tetapi Rizky sudah berlalu, tergiur oleh petualangan.En: shouted Dian, but Rizky had already gone, tempted by adventure.Id: Putri menggenggam tangan Dian erat, merasa takut.En: Putri held Dian's hand tightly, feeling scared.Id: Dian dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit.En: Dian faced a tough choice.Id: Ia harus menjaga Putri tetap aman, namun hatinya cemas memikirkan Rizky.En: He had to keep Putri safe, yet his heart was anxious thinking about Rizky.Id: Di tengah kebingungan, Dian memutuskan untuk berani menghadapi hujan.En: In the midst of confusion, Dian decided to bravely face the rain.Id: “Kita cari Rizky,” kata Dian dengan tekad.En: “Let's find Rizky,” Dian said with determination.Id: Mereka menembus derasnya hujan, mata Dian terus mencari-cari.En: They braved the pouring rain, Dian's eyes constantly searching.Id: Kemudian, ia melihat sosok Rizky di ujung candi.En: Then, he saw Rizky at the edge of the temple.Id: Hatinya berdebar, Rizky terlalu dekat dengan pinggir jurang, terkena terpaan angin kencang.En: His heart pounded; Rizky was too close to the cliff edge, being hit by the strong wind.Id: Dian berlari, mengabaikan dinginnya hujan.En: Dian ran, ignoring the cold rain.Id: Dari kejauhan, dia berteriak, "Rizky, kembali!En: From a distance, he shouted, "Rizky, come back!"Id: "Rizky berbalik, ketakutan dan segera berlari ke pelukan Dian.En: Rizky turned around, scared, and rushed into Dian's arms.Id: Bersama Putri, mereka menemukan tempat berlindung di naungan candi, terengah-engah namun lega.En: Together with Putri, they found shelter under the temple's shade, breathless but relieved.Id: Hujan pun akhirnya reda, meninggalkan aroma tanah basah yang menenangkan.En: Finally, the rain stopped, leaving behind the calming scent of wet earth.Id: Dian, Rizky, dan Putri duduk bersisian, tersenyum dalam keheningan penuh syukur.En: Dian, Rizky, and Putri sat side by side, smiling in silent gratitude.Id: Tangan Dian merangkul bahu adiknya.En: Dian's hand wrapped around his siblings’ shoulders.Id: "Hari ini kita belajar, kebersamaan kita lebih berharga dari apapun," kata Dian bijak.En: "Today we learned that our togetherness is more valuable than anything," said Dian wisely.Id: Dia kini mengerti, melindungi adik-adiknya bukan berarti menghalangi mereka untuk bebas memilih.En: He now understood that protecting his siblings didn't mean preventing them from making their own choices.Id: Sambil tertawa, mereka menikmati sisa hari di bawah naungan Borobudur yang perkasa, menikamati momen yang tak akan terulang, bersama mengingat kenangan, menciptakan kisah yang kelak diceritakan.En: Laughing, they enjoyed the rest of the day under the mighty protection of Borobudur, savoring a moment that wouldn't happen again, together reminiscing, creating a story to be told someday.Id: Candi tua itu menjadi saksi perjalanan mereka, keluarga kecil yang kuat menghadapi badai.En: The ancient temple became the witness to their journey, a small family strong enough to face the storm.Id: Sebuah pelajaran berharga, terkadang kita hanya perlu sedikit percaya dan berani menghadapi ketakutan.En: A valuable lesson, sometimes we just need a bit of faith and courage to face our fears. Vocabulary Words:majestically: ...
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  • Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Candi Borobudur

    Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Candi Borobudur
    Dec 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Candi Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit mendung di atas Candi Borobudur menambah kesan mistis yang menyelimuti bangunan megah tersebut.En: The overcast sky above Candi Borobudur added a mystical impression that enveloped the magnificent building.Id: Hujan rintik-rintik mengalir di bebatuan purba, menciptakan aliran tipis seperti urat yang menghias patung-patung Buddha yang tenang.En: Drizzles trickled down the ancient stones, creating thin streams like veins adorning the serene Buddha statues.Id: Di tengah suasana basah itu, Rizki, seorang mahasiswa arkeologi penuh semangat, berjalan cepat di antara stupa-stupa.En: Amid this wet atmosphere, Rizki, an enthusiastic archaeology student, hurried between the stupas.Id: Di sampingnya, Dewi, mentornya yang skeptis, mengikuti, berusaha menutupi kepala dengan jaket agar tidak kehujanan.En: Beside him, Dewi, his skeptical mentor, followed, trying to cover her head with a jacket to keep from getting wet.Id: "Rizki, kamu yakin ini hal yang bijaksana?En: "Rizki, are you sure this is wise?"Id: " tanya Dewi sambil menyipitkan mata ke arah langit mendung.En: Dewi asked, squinting at the overcast sky.Id: Rizki hanya mengangguk yakin.En: Rizki just nodded confidently.Id: Dia baru saja mendengar rumor dari seorang penjaga candi tentang koridor baru yang ditemukan setelah hujan lebat yang lalu.En: He had just heard a rumor from a temple guard about a new corridor discovered after the last heavy rain.Id: Konon, di ujung koridor itu, ada sebuah artefak kuno yang bisa mengubah pemahaman mereka tentang sejarah Borobudur.En: Allegedly, at the end of that corridor, there was an ancient artifact that could change their understanding of Borobudur's history.Id: Rizki harus menemukannya sebelum Bayu, saingan sekaligus rekannya di dunia arkeologi, yang lebih tertarik mengejar ketenaran daripada ilmu.En: Rizki had to find it before Bayu, his rival and colleague in the archaeology world, who was more interested in chasing fame than knowledge.Id: Bayu, yang tak jauh mengikuti mereka dengan santai, hanya tersenyum sinis.En: Bayu, not far behind them, followed casually, just smirked cynically.Id: "Jangan berharap lebih, Rizki.En: "Don't get your hopes up, Rizki.Id: Kamu tahu, kan, aku juga dengar rumor itu?En: You know, right, I also heard that rumor?"Id: " ucap Bayu sembari menyesuaikan topi yang ia kenakan.En: Bayu said while adjusting the hat he was wearing.Id: Namun, Rizki tidak gentar.En: However, Rizki was undeterred.Id: Bersama Dewi, ia bergegas menuju pintu masuk baru yang tersembunyi di balik rerimbunan semak.En: Together with Dewi, he hurried to the new entrance hidden behind a thicket.Id: Ketika mereka sampai di sana, Rizki hanya bisa menghela napas.En: When they got there, Rizki could only sigh.Id: Jendela waktu semakin sempit, hujan semakin deras.En: The window of time was getting narrower, the rain was getting heavier.Id: "Saya akan masuk," putus Rizki, meskipun Dewi memperingatkan bahaya banjir tiba-tiba.En: "I'm going in," Rizki decided, even though Dewi warned of the danger of sudden floods.Id: Di dalam koridor, udara lembab dan dingin.En: Inside the corridor, the air was humid and cold.Id: Rizki meraba-raba dinding sambil menyorotkan senter kecil miliknya.En: Rizki felt his way along the walls while shining his small flashlight.Id: Dewi mengikutinya dengan cemas.En: Dewi followed him anxiously.Id: Di sebuah ruangan kecil yang hampir terlewatkan, Rizki melihat panel batu yang berbeda.En: In a small room they almost missed, Rizki saw a different stone panel.Id: Dengan penuh semangat, dia membersihkan lumut yang menutupi panel itu.En: Enthusiastically, he cleaned the moss that covered the panel.Id: "Astaga, ini dia!En: "My God, here it is!"Id: " serunya.En: he exclaimed.Id: Ukiran di panel itu setengah tertutup, namun jelas menunjukkan gambar artefak yang diyakini Rizki.En: The carvings on the panel were half-hidden, but they clearly showed the image of the artifact Rizki believed in.Id: Saat ia menyentuhnya, tanpa sadar, dia malah memicu mekanisme yang mengakibatkan air tiba-tiba mengalir deras di dalam ruangan.En: When he touched it, unknowingly, he triggered a mechanism that caused water to suddenly rush into the room.Id: "Rizki, keluar sekarang!En: "Rizki, get out now!"Id: " teriak Dewi panik, air mulai naik dengan cepat.En: shouted Dewi in panic, as the water began to rise rapidly.Id: Mereka berlari sekuat tenaga, mengabaikan basah dan kegelapan.En: They ran with all their might, ignoring the wet and the dark.Id: Di belakang, Bayu yang mencoba lewat tidak bisa keluar.En: Behind, Bayu, who tried to follow, couldn't get out.Id: Ia terjebak, membutuhkan bantuan.En: He was trapped, needing help.Id: "Kita harus membantunya," kata Dewi dengan nada memerintah.En: "We have to help him," Dewi said ...
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    21 mins
  • Fear and Friendship: Adi's Daring Descent at Gunung Bromo

    Fear and Friendship: Adi's Daring Descent at Gunung Bromo
    Dec 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Fear and Friendship: Adi's Daring Descent at Gunung Bromo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit biru cerah menyelimuti pemandangan gunung-gunung yang berkabut di sekitar kemping pelatihan Gunung Bromo.En: The clear blue sky enveloped the misty mountains surrounding the training camp of Gunung Bromo.Id: Di tengah alam terbuka ini, Adi berdiri cemas.En: In this open nature, Adi stood anxiously.Id: Di hadapannya menjulang tebing curam, tempat kegiatan rappelling segera dimulai.En: Before him loomed a steep cliff, where the rappelling activity was about to begin.Id: Adi adalah pemuda petualang, tetapi kali ini angin musim panas tak cukup menenangkan ketakutannya.En: Adi was an adventurous young man, but this time the summer breeze wasn't enough to calm his fear.Id: Dia takut ketinggian, sesuatu yang belum pernah dia akui kepada Budi atau Citra.En: He had a fear of heights, something he had never confessed to Budi or Citra.Id: Budi, dengan senyum lebar, melihat persiapan Adi dan berseru, "Ayo, Adi!En: Budi, with a wide smile, observed Adi's preparations and exclaimed, "Come on, Adi!Id: Ini akan menyenangkan!En: This will be fun!"Id: " Citra, yang terkenal dengan semangat kompetitifnya, menambahkan, "Setelah melihat kita semua, kamu pasti bisa!En: Citra, known for her competitive spirit, added, "After seeing us all, you definitely can do it!"Id: "Hati Adi berdebar.En: Adi's heart pounded.Id: Dia mencoba menyembunyikan kegugupannya dengan senyuman.En: He tried to hide his nervousness with a smile.Id: Namun, pandangannya tak bisa lepas dari ujung tebing yang menjulang tinggi.En: However, his gaze couldn't stray from the edge of the towering cliff.Id: Pertanyaan besar berkecamuk di benaknya: Haruskah dia mengungkapkan ketakutannya atau tetap berusaha melewati ini semua?En: A big question raged in his mind: Should he reveal his fear or try to overcome it all?Id: "Baiklah, aku siap," gumam Adi, meski dalam hatinya ada keraguan.En: "Alright, I'm ready," Adi mumbled, although his heart was filled with doubt.Id: Mereka bertiga berdiri di tepi tebing, sejuk angin menggoyangkan tali-tali yang sudah dipersiapkan dengan baik.En: The three of them stood at the edge of the cliff, the cool breeze swaying the well-prepared ropes.Id: Instruktur memberikan arahan sekali lagi, menekankan keselamatan dan teknik yang benar.En: The instructor gave the directions once more, emphasizing safety and proper technique.Id: Namun, kata-kata itu berlalu seperti angin di telinga Adi.En: However, those words passed like the wind to Adi's ears.Id: Dia hanya bisa memikirkan seberapa jauh jarak ke bawah.En: He could only think about how far down it was.Id: Satu per satu, orang-orang mulai turun.En: One by one, people began to descend.Id: Suara teriakan semangat dan sorak-sorai memenuhi udara.En: Sounds of excited shouts and cheers filled the air.Id: Ketika giliran Adi tiba, dia merasakan gemetar di lututnya, genggaman tangannya pada tali terasa licin.En: When it was Adi's turn, he felt his knees tremble, his grip on the rope felt slippery.Id: Sebentar dia terdiam, merasa semua mata tertuju padanya.En: For a moment he paused, feeling like all eyes were on him.Id: Adi menarik napas dalam-dalam, berusaha menenangkan diri.En: Adi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.Id: Lalu dia mengingat alasan dia ada di sini: untuk mengalahkan rasa takutnya, untuk dirinya sendiri, dan untuk mendapatkan rasa hormat teman-temannya.En: Then he remembered the reason he was there: to conquer his fear, for himself, and to earn the respect of his friends.Id: “Fokus pada nafas, Adi.En: "Focus on your breath, Adi.Id: Kau bisa melakukannya,” bisik suara dalam hatinya.En: You can do it," whispered a voice in his heart.Id: Dengan penuh keberanian, Adi mulai menuruni tebing.En: With full courage, Adi began to descend the cliff.Id: Langkah pertamanya tersentak sedikit, tetapi dia tidak membiarkan rasa takut menguasainya.En: His first step faltered slightly, but he didn't let his fear take over.Id: Dia mengulangi dalam hatinya, "Tarik nafas, ikat tali, dan turun.En: He repeated in his heart, "Breathe, tie the rope, and go down."Id: "Beberapa detik terasa seperti menit, langkah demi langkah tebing semakin lama semakin pendek.En: A few seconds felt like minutes, step by step the cliff became progressively shorter.Id: Dan ketika akhirnya kakinya menyentuh tanah, raungan sorak memenuhi udara.En: And when his feet finally touched the ground, a roar of cheers filled the air.Id: Budi dan Citra melompat mendekat, memeluk Adi dengan bangga.En: Budi and Citra jumped closer, hugging Adi with pride.Id: "Kau hebat, Adi!En: "You were great, Adi!"Id: " Budi menepuk bahunya.En: Budi patted his shoulder.Id: Citra mengangguk setuju, "Percaya atau tidak, kau melakukannya dengan baik sekali.En: Citra nodded in agreement, "Believe it or not, you did really ...
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