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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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  • Ayu's Narrow Escape: The Hunt in Jakarta's Shadowed Markets

    Ayu's Narrow Escape: The Hunt in Jakarta's Shadowed Markets
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Ayu's Narrow Escape: The Hunt in Jakarta's Shadowed Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan deras mengguyur jalanan pasar Jakarta yang ditinggalkan.En: The heavy rain poured down on the abandoned streets of the pasar Jakarta.Id: Ayu berjalan hati-hati, matanya memindai setiap sudut pasar yang berkarat dan penuh lumpur.En: Ayu walked carefully, her eyes scanning every corner of the rusty, mud-filled market.Id: Hawa dingin menembus jaket tipisnya, namun Ayu tak gentar.En: The cold air seeped through her thin jacket, but Ayu was undeterred.Id: Di benaknya, hanya ada satu hal penting: menemukan adiknya, Adi.En: In her mind, there was only one important thing: finding her younger brother, Adi.Id: Pasar ini dulu ramai, tetapi sekarang hanyalah sisa-sisa keramaian lalu.En: This market used to be bustling, but now it was only the remnants of past crowds.Id: Budi, sahabat Ayu, setia menemaninya.En: Budi, Ayu's best friend, loyally accompanied her.Id: "Kita harus waspada, Ayu. Banyak geng berbahaya berkeliaran," ia mengingatkan.En: "We have to stay alert, Ayu. Many dangerous gangs wander around," he reminded her.Id: Tiba-tiba, suara aneh terdengar dari pengeras suara yang berkarat di ujung jalan.En: Suddenly, a strange sound was heard from a rusty loudspeaker at the end of the street.Id: "Kepada semua yang bisa mendengar, ada pertemuan di lokasi rahasia. Kesempatan hidup baru menanti."En: "To all who can hear, there is a meeting at a secret location. A chance for a new life awaits."Id: Ayu terhenyak.En: Ayu was taken aback.Id: "Mungkin ini petunjuk untuk Adi," ujarnya.En: "Maybe this is a clue for Adi," she said.Id: Namun Sari, teman perjalanannya yang lain, ragu.En: However, Sari, another traveling companion, was doubtful.Id: "Bagaimana kalau ini jebakan?"En: "What if this is a trap?"Id: Ayu tahu ia harus memutuskan.En: Ayu knew she had to decide.Id: Apakah ia tetap mengikuti suara itu, dengan risiko bertemu geng, atau tetap mencari sendiri?En: Should she follow the sound, at the risk of encountering a gang, or continue searching on her own?Id: Dia merenungkan sebentar, lalu meraih keputusan.En: She pondered briefly, then reached a decision.Id: "Kita harus ikuti suara itu. Kita tidak akan tahu kalau kita tidak mencoba."En: "We have to follow that voice. We won't know unless we try."Id: Dalam perjalanan menuju lokasi suara tadi, Ayu dan teman-temannya menghadapi banyak bahaya.En: On the way to where the sound came from, Ayu and her friends faced many dangers.Id: Hujan membuat jalan semakin licin, dan beberapa kali mereka harus bersembunyi dari geng yang sedang patroli.En: The rain made the road even more slippery, and several times they had to hide from patrolling gangs.Id: Ayu tahu persediaannya makin menipis, namun semangatnya tak surut.En: Ayu knew their supplies were dwindling, but her spirit did not wane.Id: Setelah berjam-jam, mereka tiba di sebuah gerbang besar, terjaga oleh sekelompok survivalis.En: After hours, they arrived at a large gate, guarded by a group of survivalists.Id: Mereka menuntut masuk dengan keras, tetapi para penjaga menyatakan bahwa mereka hanya menerima yang bisa melewati serangkaian ujian.En: They demanded entry forcefully, but the guards stated that they only accepted those who could pass a series of tests.Id: Ayu mengambil nafas dalam-dalam dan berkata, "Apa pun ujiannya, saya akan coba."En: Ayu took a deep breath and said, "Whatever the test is, I will try."Id: Selama ujian berlangsung, Ayu mendengar suara yang sudah lama ia rindukan.En: During the tests, Ayu heard a voice she longed to hear.Id: "Kak Ayu!" Adi tiba-tiba muncul dari kerumunan, wajahnya penuh harap.En: "Kak Ayu!" Adi suddenly appeared from the crowd, his face full of hope.Id: Mereka berpelukan erat.En: They embraced tightly.Id: Semua usaha Ayu terbayar.En: All of Ayu's efforts paid off.Id: Ia telah menemukan adiknya.En: She had found her brother.Id: Setelah serangkaian ujian, Ayu dan Adi berhasil membuktikan ketangguhan mereka.En: After a series of tests, Ayu and Adi managed to prove their resilience.Id: Suaka yang tersembunyi itu menerima mereka, menawarkan keamanan yang selama ini mereka cari.En: The hidden sanctuary accepted them, offering the safety they'd been seeking.Id: Ayu belajar pelajaran penting; dalam dunia yang buyar, kepercayaan dan aliansi adalah kunci bertahan hidup.En: Ayu learned an important lesson; in a broken world, trust and alliances are key to survival.Id: Dengan sahabat di sisinya, ia kini lebih siap menghadapi hari esok.En: With her friends by her side, she was now better prepared to face tomorrow.Id: Langit Jakarta yang kelabu tampak lebih cerah setelah reuni ini.En: The gray Jakarta sky seemed brighter after this reunion.Id: Akhirnya, senyuman mengembang di wajah Ayu, menandakan harapan baru yang menyala dalam dirinya.En: Finally, a smile spread across ...
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  • Whispers of Redemption at Borobudur: A Journey of Forgiveness

    Whispers of Redemption at Borobudur: A Journey of Forgiveness
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Whispers of Redemption at Borobudur: A Journey of Forgiveness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bawah langit abu-abu musim hujan, Candi Borobudur berdiri megah di antara kabut.En: Under the gray rainy season sky, Candi Borobudur stands majestically among the mist.Id: Tanaman liar tumbuh mengelilingi tangga batu kuno, seolah-olah alam mengambil kembali tempatnya.En: Wild plants grow surrounding the ancient stone steps, as if nature is reclaiming its place.Id: Di tempat ini, Raka berharap menemukan apa yang telah hilang.En: In this place, Raka hopes to find what has been lost.Id: Raka adalah orang yang gigih, pandai memanfaatkan apa yang ada.En: Raka is a determined person, clever at making use of what is available.Id: Dia merindukan ketenangan setelah dunia hancur akibat bencana.En: He longs for peace after the world was shattered by disaster.Id: Ia pernah kehilangan kontak dengan Sari, seorang teman lama yang bijaksana namun berhati-hati.En: He had lost contact with Sari, an old friend who is wise yet cautious.Id: Sari hidup dengan beban rasa bersalah dari keputusan masa lalunya.En: Sari lives with the burden of guilt from her past decisions.Id: Perjalanan Raka menuju Borobudur tidak mudah.En: Raka's journey to Borobudur was not easy.Id: Jalur yang ia pilih melalui kota yang membusuk penuh bahaya.En: The path he chose led through a decaying city filled with danger.Id: Para penyintas yang bermusuhan dan lingkungan yang kejam menjadi tantangan.En: Hostile survivors and a harsh environment were challenges.Id: Namun, tekad untuk bertemu dengan Sari membuat Raka tidak menyerah.En: However, the resolve to meet Sari made Raka not give up.Id: Dia tahu, di balik candi bersejarah itu, Sari menunggunya.En: He knew, beyond the historic temple, Sari awaited him.Id: Di tengah perjalanan, Raka menghadapi sekelompok penyintas yang tidak ramah.En: Mid-journey, Raka faced a group of unfriendly survivors.Id: Perkelahian terjadi.En: A fight broke out.Id: Ia harus memimpin kelompok kecil penyintas lainnya untuk melawan.En: He had to lead a small group of other survivors to fight back.Id: Mereka semua mengandalkannya.En: They all relied on him.Id: Dalam kekacauan itu, Raka menunjukkan keberaniannya.En: In the chaos, Raka showed his courage.Id: Ia berbicara dengan sederhana, tapi suaranya penuh keyakinan.En: He spoke simply, but his voice was full of conviction.Id: Sementara itu, Sari menyusuri tangga batu candi penuh keraguan.En: Meanwhile, Sari climbed the temple's stone steps full of doubt.Id: Ada rahasia yang belum ia ungkapkan kepada Raka.En: There was a secret she hadn't revealed to Raka.Id: Rahasia yang bisa mengubah segalanya.En: A secret that could change everything.Id: Sari bimbang.En: Sari hesitated.Id: Apakah Raka bisa menerimanya?En: Could Raka accept it?Id: Ketika Raka akhirnya sampai di Borobudur, tubuhnya lelah, tetapi semangatnya kembali.En: When Raka finally arrived at Borobudur, his body was tired, but his spirit was renewed.Id: Di sanalah, dia melihat Sari.En: There, he saw Sari.Id: Mereka berjalan mendekat di antara patung Buddha yang sepi.En: They walked closer among the solitary Buddha statues.Id: Mata mereka bertemu, dipenuhi harapan campur kekhawatiran.En: Their eyes met, filled with hope mixed with worry.Id: "Aku minta maaf," kata Sari tiba-tiba.En: "I'm sorry," Sari said suddenly.Id: Dia mengungkapkan rahasianya.En: She revealed her secret.Id: Bahwa saat bencana terjadi, keputusan yang dia buat telah memisahkan mereka.En: That when the disaster happened, the decision she made had separated them.Id: Raka terdiam sesaat.En: Raka was silent for a moment.Id: Namun, dia mengerti.En: However, he understood.Id: Semua orang pernah membuat kesalahan.En: Everyone has made mistakes.Id: Dia meraih tangan Sari, meyakinkan bahwa semua akan baik-baik saja.En: He reached for Sari's hand, assuring her that everything would be alright.Id: Di bawah lindungan candi, di tengah alam yang menghidupkan kembali sejarah, mereka berdamai dengan masa lalu.En: Under the temple's protection, in the midst of nature reviving history, they made peace with the past.Id: Tak ada lagi jarak dan kehampaan yang mereka rasakan sebelumnya.En: No more distance and emptiness they had felt before.Id: Borobudur menjadi saksi bisu persatuan dua jiwa yang hancur oleh bencana, namun terikat kembali oleh pemahaman.En: Borobudur became a silent witness to the reunion of two souls shattered by disaster, yet bound again by understanding.Id: Raka belajar tentang pentingnya memaafkan dan melepaskan dendam.En: Raka learned about the importance of forgiving and letting go of grudges.Id: Sari menemukan keberanian untuk jujur dan rapuh.En: Sari found the courage to be honest and vulnerable.Id: Bersama, mereka mulai merajut kembali ikatan yang dulu kuat.En: Together, they began to weave back the bond that was once strong.Id: ...
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    18 mins
  • Stone Tales and Sunset Hues: A Creative Duo's Journey

    Stone Tales and Sunset Hues: A Creative Duo's Journey
    Jan 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Stone Tales and Sunset Hues: A Creative Duo's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-23-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bawah langit musim panas yang cerah, Candi Prambanan berdiri megah dengan menara-menara menjulang.En: Under the bright summer sky, Candi Prambanan stands majestically with its towering spires.Id: Panas terasa menyengat, namun suasana tetap ramai dengan siswa-siswi SMA yang sedang melakukan karya wisata.En: The heat feels searing, yet the atmosphere remains lively with high school students on a field trip.Id: Bongkahan batu abu-abu tua tampak suara terhat menentramkan, seakan menyimpan cerita dari masa lalu.En: The old gray stone blocks appear soothingly silent, as if storing stories from the past.Id: Di tengah keramaian itu, Rina berjalan perlahan, matanya terpaku pada detail-detail kecil setiap ukiran pada batu candi.En: Amidst the crowd, Rina walks slowly, her eyes glued to the intricate details on each carving of the temple stones.Id: Ia selalu merasa takjub dengan kemahakaryaan arsitektur kuno.En: She is always amazed by the masterpieces of ancient architecture.Id: Rina mencari tempat sepi untuk menggambar, berharap dapat menangkap keindahan candi dalam sketsa tangannya.En: Rina seeks a quiet spot to draw, hoping to capture the temple's beauty in her sketch.Id: Ia adalah siswa yang pendiam, lebih suka merenung dalam kesendiriannya.En: She is a quiet student, preferring to reflect in solitude.Id: Di sisi lain kompleks candi, Arif sibuk mencari sudut terbaik untuk memotret.En: On the other side of the temple complex, Arif is busy searching for the best angle to photograph.Id: Ia adalah siswa yang ceria dan penuh semangat.En: He is a cheerful and enthusiastic student.Id: Arif mempunyai misi untuk mendapatkan foto terbaik candi ini untuk majalah sekolah.En: Arif has a mission to get the best photos of the temple for the school magazine.Id: Kamera di tangannya terus-menerus membidik, mencoba menangkap setiap sisi menarik dari Prambanan.En: The camera in his hand constantly clicks, trying to capture every interesting side of Prambanan.Id: Tak disangka, ketika Rina menemukan tempat duduk yang cocok di bawah bayangan candi, Arif justru berada di sana dengan kamera siap jepret.En: Unexpectedly, when Rina finds a suitable seat under the temple's shadow, Arif happens to be there with his camera ready.Id: Setiap kali dia mengincar sudut yang bagus, Rina seolah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari bingkai.En: Every time he aims for a nice angle, Rina seems to become an inseparable part of the frame.Id: Begitu pula sebaliknya, Rina susah menemukan kedamaian sementara Arif terus bergerak.En: Likewise, Rina finds it hard to find peace while Arif keeps moving around.Id: Akhirnya, dengan rasa takut bercampur nekat, Rina menghampiri Arif.En: Finally, with fear mixed with bravery, Rina approaches Arif.Id: "Arif, bagaimana kalau kita bekerja sama?En: "Arif, how about we work together?Id: Aku menggambar sementara kamu mengambil gambar.En: I can draw while you take pictures.Id: Kita bisa membuat proyek sekolah yang unik," usul Rina.En: We could create a unique school project," Rina suggested.Id: Arif terdiam sejenak, lalu tersenyum.En: Arif paused for a moment, then smiled.Id: "Ide bagus, Rina.En: "Great idea, Rina.Id: Kita gabungkan kekuatan seni kita.En: Let's combine our artistic strengths.Id: Mungkin ini akan jadi sesuatu yang istimewa.En: Maybe this will become something special."Id: "Saat matahari mulai terbenam, mewarnai langit dengan semburat jingga yang menawan, Rina dan Arif mulai bekerja berdampingan.En: As the sun began to set, painting the sky with captivating orange hues, Rina and Arif started working side by side.Id: Di bawah kilauan emas matahari senja, Rina fokus pada sketsanya, sementara Arif mengabadikan momen dengan kameranya.En: Under the golden glow of the sunset, Rina focused on her sketch, while Arif captured the moments with his camera.Id: Hasilnya adalah gabungan indah antara garis tangan Rina dan bidikan lensa Arif.En: The result was a beautiful combination of Rina's hand-drawn lines and Arif's lens captures.Id: Ketika kembali ke sekolah, kolaborasi mereka mendapat perhatian.En: When they returned to school, their collaboration gained attention.Id: Proyek itu menampilkan keindahan Candi Prambanan dari perspektif berbeda, dalam satu bingkai yang sama.En: The project showcased the beauty of Candi Prambanan from different perspectives in a single frame.Id: Rina menemukan kepercayaan diri baru dari kerja sama ini, sementara Arif menyadari pentingnya memadukan berbagai sudut pandang.En: Rina found new confidence from this teamwork, while Arif realized the importance of merging various viewpoints.Id: Candi Prambanan, dalam senyap kunonya, telah menginspirasi sepasang sahabat untuk menemukan dan mempertemukan dua kekuatan seni bagi dunia untuk dilihat.En: In its ancient 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