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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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  • Nyepi: Exploring Rain, Reflection, and Resilience

    Nyepi: Exploring Rain, Reflection, and Resilience
    Jan 29 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Nyepi: Exploring Rain, Reflection, and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-29-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hujan musim penghujan yang terus menerus membasahi desa, SD Tradisional Bali tampak sibuk.En: Amidst the rainy monsoon season that continuously soaked the village, SD Tradisional Bali appeared busy.Id: Suara anak-anak yang ceria bercampur dengan suara hujan yang jatuh di genteng-genteng atap sekolah.En: The cheerful voices of children mixed with the sound of rain falling on the school's rooftop tiles.Id: Di tengah keramaian itu, Dewi berdiri di tengah halaman sekolah.En: In the midst of the bustle, Dewi stood in the middle of the schoolyard.Id: Pikirannya terpecah antara semangat untuk menyambut Hari Nyepi dan rasa bingung tentang makna sebenarnya dari perayaan tersebut.En: Her mind was torn between excitement for welcoming Hari Nyepi and confusion about the true meaning of the celebration.Id: Di sampingnya, Putu tersenyum riang, seolah hujan bukanlah halangan.En: Beside her, Putu smiled cheerfully, as if the rain was not a hindrance.Id: "Dewi, ayo kita mulai hias ogoh-ogoh!" ajaknya sambil mengayunkan tangan untuk menjemput Dewi.En: "Dewi, let's start decorating the ogoh-ogoh!" he invited, swinging his hand to beckon Dewi.Id: Dewi mengangguk, meski hatinya masih dibayangi rasa takut dan keraguan akan kesanggupannya memimpin persiapan kali ini.En: Dewi nodded, though her heart was still shadowed by fear and doubt about her ability to lead the preparations this time.Id: "Nyepi itu lebih dari sekedar parade, ya, Putu?" tanya Dewi sambil membantu memasang bagian kepala ogoh-ogoh.En: "Nyepi is more than just a parade, right, Putu?" asked Dewi while helping to attach the head of the ogoh-ogoh.Id: Putu berhenti sejenak, "Iya, Dewi. Nyepi untuk membersihkan pikiran dan lingkungan dari energi negatif."En: Putu paused for a moment, "Yes, Dewi. Nyepi is for cleansing the mind and environment from negative energy."Id: Dewi mengerutkan kening, merasa tugas ini makin berat.En: Dewi furrowed her brow, feeling the task was getting heavier.Id: Akhirnya, setelah berbincang dengan guru mereka, Dewi memutuskan untuk memimpin persiapan dengan keyakinan baru bahwa dia akan mencari makna lebih dalam dari tradisi ini.En: Finally, after talking with their teacher, Dewi decided to lead the preparations with renewed confidence that she would find a deeper meaning in this tradition.Id: Hujan tak kunjung reda ketika mereka memulai parade ogoh-ogoh sehari sebelum Nyepi.En: The rain did not cease as they began the ogoh-ogoh parade a day before Nyepi.Id: Dewi merasakan campuran emosi dalam dirinya; khawatir, gembira, dan antusias.En: Dewi felt a mix of emotions within her; anxious, joyful, and enthusiastic.Id: Saat parade berlangsung, hujan turun lebih lebat, seolah mempertegas suasana penyucian yang dilambangkan ogoh-ogoh tersebut.En: As the parade took place, the rain fell heavier, seemingly emphasizing the purification atmosphere symbolized by the ogoh-ogoh.Id: Saat Dewi membantu menyusun langkah terakhir parade, dia melihat tetesan hujan yang jatuh ke tanah.En: As Dewi helped organize the final steps of the parade, she saw the raindrops falling to the ground.Id: Di situ, dia merasakan sesuatu yang berbeda, sebuah kesadaran baru tentang makna pembersihan dari energi negatif.En: There, she felt something different, a new awareness about the meaning of purification from negative energy.Id: Dia memandang parade ogoh-ogoh tidak hanya sebagai tradisi, tetapi sebagai simbol untuk melepaskan hal-hal negatif dalam hidup.En: She viewed the ogoh-ogoh parade not just as a tradition, but as a symbol for releasing negative things in life.Id: Keesokan harinya, Nyepi dimulai.En: The next day, Nyepi began.Id: Desa sunyi, tidak ada suara kendaraan, tidak ada lampu yang menyala.En: The village was silent, no car sounds, no lights on.Id: Dewi merasa berbeda saat dia duduk di rumahnya, menikmati kesunyian.En: Dewi felt different as she sat in her home, enjoying the silence.Id: Di hati kecilnya, dia merasakan kedamaian dan hubungan yang kuat dengan budaya dan tradisinya.En: In her heart of hearts, she felt peace and a strong connection to her culture and traditions.Id: Dia telah menemukan ketenangan di tengah tugas berat dan hujan yang terus mengguyur.En: She had found calm amidst the heavy task and the continuous pouring rain.Id: Ketika Nyepi berakhir, Dewi tidak hanya memahami makna Nyepi lebih dalam, tetapi juga menemukan kepercayaan diri baru dalam dirinya untuk memimpin dan mengenal lebih banyak tentang warisan kulturalnya.En: When Nyepi ended, Dewi not only understood the deeper meaning of Nyepi, but also discovered new confidence in herself to lead and learn more about her cultural heritage.Id: Itu adalah hari dimana Dewi menyadari bahwa di balik setiap tugas yang berat, selalu ada pelajaran berharga yang bisa memberinya ...
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    17 mins
  • Laughter's Light: Uniting the Dewi Family in Crisis

    Laughter's Light: Uniting the Dewi Family in Crisis
    Jan 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Laughter's Light: Uniting the Dewi Family in Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-28-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di sebuah rumah besar, suasana sangat sibuk.En: In a large house, the atmosphere was very busy.Id: Angin musim panas mengisi ruangan ruangan dengan kehangatan.En: The summer wind filled the rooms with warmth.Id: Keluarga Dewi berkumpul di sekitar meja makan kayu besar.En: The Keluarga Dewi gathered around the large wooden dining table.Id: Mereka mempersiapkan segala sesuatu untuk operasi nenek tercinta.En: They were preparing everything for their beloved grandmother's surgery.Id: Dewi adalah seorang cucu yang sangat peduli.En: Dewi was a very caring granddaughter.Id: Dia merasa bertanggungjawab untuk memastikan segala sesuatunya berjalan lancar.En: She felt responsible for ensuring that everything went smoothly.Id: Namun, keluarganya tampak cemas dan tidak teratur.En: However, her family seemed anxious and disorganized.Id: Di sudut lain ruangan, Rendra berdiri dengan santai.En: In another corner of the room, Rendra stood casually.Id: Dia adalah sepupu Dewi yang sering dianggap sembrono.En: He was Dewi's cousin, often considered reckless.Id: Tapi Dewi tahu bahwa dia peduli pada keluarga.En: But Dewi knew he cared about the family.Id: Dewi merasa khawatir.En: Dewi felt worried.Id: Dia tahu keluarganya butuh kebersamaan.En: She knew her family needed unity.Id: Lalu, dia memutuskan untuk berbicara dengan Rendra.En: Then, she decided to speak with Rendra.Id: "Rendra," panggil Dewi lembut, "bisakah kamu membantu kami?En: "Rendra," Dewi called softly, "could you help us?Id: Aku pikir kamu bisa membawa sedikit tawa ke sini.En: I think you could bring a little laughter here."Id: "Rendra tersenyum.En: Rendra smiled.Id: "Tentu, Dewi.En: "Of course, Dewi.Id: Aku punya ide.En: I have an idea."Id: "Malam itu, saat semua keluarga berkumpul, ketegangan terasa semakin kuat.En: That night, when the whole family gathered, the tension felt stronger.Id: Namun, Rendra berdiri dan mulai bercerita.En: However, Rendra stood up and began to tell a story.Id: Ceritanya tentang seorang nenek bijak dan kuat.En: His story was about a wise and strong grandmother.Id: Nenek dalam cerita itu selalu menemukan cara untuk membuat keluarganya tertawa, tidak peduli masalah apa yang mereka hadapi.En: The grandmother in the story always found ways to make her family laugh, no matter what problems they faced.Id: Cerita Rendra membuat semua orang di ruangan tersenyum.En: Rendra's story made everyone in the room smile.Id: Bahkan beberapa mulai tertawa.En: Some even began to laugh.Id: Perlahan, ketegangan mereda.En: Slowly, the tension eased.Id: Dewi merasa lega.En: Dewi felt relieved.Id: Dia menyadari bahwa cara masing-masing orang menghadapi tekanan bisa berbeda.En: She realized that each person's way of dealing with stress could be different.Id: Senyum di wajah nenek mengingatkan Dewi untuk tetap berani.En: The smile on the grandmother's face reminded Dewi to remain brave.Id: Keesokan harinya, saat matahari bersinar cerah, keluarga itu pergi ke rumah sakit bersama-sama.En: The next day, as the sun shone brightly, the family went to the hospital together.Id: Mereka semua merasa lebih tenang dan siap mendukung nenek.En: They all felt calmer and ready to support their grandmother.Id: Dewi belajar mempercayai cara keluarganya menghadapi stress.En: Dewi learned to trust her family's way of handling stress.Id: Rendra menyadari bahwa sikapnya yang ringan bisa membawa dampak yang berarti.En: Rendra realized that his easygoing attitude could have a meaningful impact.Id: Di akhir hari, keluarga itu merasakan kebersamaan yang lebih erat.En: By the end of the day, the family felt a closer bond.Id: Mereka semua berharap untuk yang terbaik.En: They all hoped for the best.Id: Dewi dan Rendra saling tersenyum.En: Dewi and Rendra smiled at each other.Id: Mereka tahu apa pun yang terjadi, mereka siap menghadapinya bersama.En: They knew that whatever happened, they were ready to face it together. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: suasanagathered: berkumpulsurgery: operasicaring: peduliresponsible: bertanggungjawabanxious: cemasdisorganized: tidak teraturcasually: dengan santaireckless: sembronounity: kebersamaantension: keteganganwise: bijakeased: meredarelieved: legastress: tekananreminded: mengingatkanbrave: beranishone: bersinarcalmer: tenangsupport: mendukungtrusted: mempercayaihandling: menghadapieasygoing: ringanmeaningful: berartiimpact: dampakrealized: menyadaribond: kebersamaanfaced: menghadapinyasmile: senyumremained: tetap
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    15 mins
  • Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta

    Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta
    Jan 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Candlelit Connections: A Family Reunion in Yogyakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-28-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di rumah keluarga besar di Yogyakarta, aroma masakan khas Tionghoa tercium di udara.En: In the large family house in Yogyakarta, the aroma of traditional Chinese cuisine wafted through the air.Id: Dewi, baru kembali ke Indonesia setelah bertahun-tahun tinggal di luar negeri, merasa bersemangat dan sedikit gugup.En: Dewi, having just returned to Indonesia after many years abroad, felt excited and a little nervous.Id: Hari itu, keluarga berkumpul untuk merayakan Imlek.En: That day, the family gathered to celebrate Imlek.Id: Hujan deras turun tak henti-hentinya, seolah memberikan tantangan tambahan untuk rencana Dewi.En: Heavy rain poured incessantly, seemingly giving Dewi's plans an extra challenge.Id: Dewi berdiri di depan jendela besar, mengamati tetesan air yang membasahi taman.En: Dewi stood in front of a large window, watching the raindrops soak the garden.Id: Dia mengingat masa kecilnya, bermain di halaman itu, merasakan rindu akan kenangan indah bersama keluarga.En: She recalled her childhood, playing in that yard, feeling a longing for the beautiful memories with her family.Id: Dewi bertekad mengadakan makan malam reuni yang tak terlupakan demi mengenang akar budayanya.En: Dewi was determined to host an unforgettable reunion dinner to honor her cultural roots.Id: Adi, adiknya yang lebih muda, duduk di sudut ruangan dengan wajah murung.En: Adi, her younger sibling, sat in the corner of the room with a sullen face.Id: Dia merasa terlupakan, seperti bayangan dari kesuksesan Dewi.En: He felt forgotten, like a shadow of Dewi's success.Id: Rina, sepupu mereka yang bijaksana, duduk di antara mereka, mencoba mencairkan suasana dengan berbicara hal-hal ringan.En: Rina, their wise cousin, sat between them, trying to lighten the mood with small talk.Id: "Hujannya tidak berhenti," kata Dewi, mencoba tersenyum meski sedikit cemas.En: "The rain isn't stopping," said Dewi, trying to smile despite being a bit anxious.Id: "Sepertinya kita harus pindah ke dalam."En: "It seems we should move inside."Id: Rina mengangguk, sementara Adi hanya mengedikkan bahu.En: Rina nodded, while Adi just shrugged.Id: Rina kemudian berkata, "Dewi, mungkin Adi bisa membantu kamu mempersiapkan meja?"En: Rina then said, "Dewi, maybe Adi could help you set up the table?"Id: Dewi menatap Adi dengan harapan.En: Dewi looked at Adi with hope.Id: "Bisa bantu aku, Di? Mungkin kita bisa menyusun hidangan bersama?"En: "Can you help me, Di? Maybe we can arrange the dishes together?"Id: Adi terkejut.En: Adi was surprised.Id: Dewi jarang meminta bantuannya.En: Dewi rarely asked for his help.Id: Pelan-pelan, dia berdiri dan mengikuti Dewi menuju dapur.En: Slowly, he stood up and followed Dewi to the kitchen.Id: Hari semakin malam. Di luar, hujan makin deras.En: As the evening wore on, the rain outside grew heavier.Id: Suasana dalam rumah berubah hangat dengan lampu-lampu gantung berkilauan dan meja panjang penuh makanan lezat.En: The atmosphere inside the house turned warm with sparkling chandeliers and a long table full of delicious food.Id: Meski begitu, suasana sempat tegang ketika tiba-tiba listrik padam.En: However, a tense moment came when the power suddenly went out.Id: Rumah mendadak gelap gulita.En: The house was plunged into total darkness.Id: Namun, alih-alih panik, Dewi segera mencari lilin.En: Instead of panicking, Dewi quickly searched for candles.Id: Adi dan Rina membantu menyalakannya satu per satu.En: Adi and Rina helped light them one by one.Id: Dengan cepat, ruangan dipenuhi cahaya lilin yang lembut.En: Soon, the room was softly illuminated by candlelight.Id: Dewi memikirkan cara lain agar suasana tetap hangat.En: Dewi thought of another way to keep the atmosphere warm.Id: "Kita bisa bercerita sambil menunggu lampu kembali," saran Dewi sambil tersenyum.En: "We can tell stories while waiting for the lights to come back," suggested Dewi with a smile.Id: Semua setuju, dan satu per satu mulai berbagi cerita lucu dan kenangan masa kecil.En: Everyone agreed, and one by one began to share funny stories and childhood memories.Id: Tawa pecah di antara mereka, mencairkan sisa ketegangan.En: Laughter broke out among them, melting away the remaining tension.Id: Dalam kegelapan dan kehangatan sinar lilin, Dewi merasa menemukan kembali makna penting dari kebersamaan.En: In the darkness and warmth of the candlelight, Dewi felt she rediscovered the importance of togetherness.Id: Begitu pula Adi.En: So did Adi.Id: Saat senyum mulai tulus menghiasi wajahnya, dia menyadari betapa berartinya keluarga.En: As a genuine smile began to appear on his face, he realized the significance of family.Id: Seolah merayakan kedekatan yang baru ditemukan, lampu tiba-tiba menyala.En: As if celebrating the newfound closeness, the lights suddenly turned ...
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    20 mins
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