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 Are you ready to supercharge your Indonesian listening comprehension?

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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  • Dancing in the Rain: A Market Adventure at Borobudur

    Dancing in the Rain: A Market Adventure at Borobudur
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Dancing in the Rain: A Market Adventure at Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-01-id Story Transcript:Id: Pasar Borobudur ramai dan penuh semangat.En: Pasar Borobudur was lively and full of energy.Id: Warna-warni kain batik tergantung di kios-kios, dan aroma sedap dari sate memikat para wisatawan.En: The colorful kain batik hung in the stalls, and the enticing aroma of sate lured the tourists.Id: Di kejauhan, Candi Borobudur berdiri megah, tertutup kabut tipis dari hujan yang baru saja berhenti.En: In the distance, Candi Borobudur stood majestically, shrouded in a light mist from the rain that had just stopped.Id: Di antara kerumunan, tampak Dewi dan Rizky.En: Among the crowd, Dewi and Rizky were visible.Id: Dewi tampak bersemangat.En: Dewi appeared excited.Id: Rambutnya sedikit basah, dan matanya berkilau mencari sesuatu yang istimewa.En: Her hair was slightly wet, and her eyes sparkled as she searched for something special.Id: Rizky berdiri di samping Dewi, dengan ekspresi tenang dan hati-hati.En: Rizky stood beside Dewi, with a composed and cautious expression.Id: "Rizky, lihat ini! Syal batik ini cantik sekali," seru Dewi sambil mengangkat sehelai syal.En: "Rizky, look at this! This syal batik is so beautiful," exclaimed Dewi while holding up a scarf.Id: Warna-warna lembut melingkar seperti aliran sungai pada kain itu.En: The soft colors swirled like a river's flow on the fabric.Id: "Tapi kita harus hati-hati dengan anggaran kita, Dewi.En: "But we have to be careful with our budget, Dewi.Id: Banyak pengeluaran selama liburan ini," ingat Rizky, suaranya penuh perhatian.En: There's been a lot of expenses this holiday," reminded Rizky, his voice full of concern.Id: Dewi tahu Rizky benar, tetapi syal itu terlihat sempurna, seperti perjalanan mereka — indah, penuh warna, dan berharga.En: Dewi knew Rizky was right, but the scarf looked perfect, much like their journey — beautiful, colorful, and valuable.Id: "Mungkin kalau kita tawar, harganya bisa lebih bersahabat," kata Dewi, matanya berseri-seri dengan tekad.En: "Maybe if we bargain, the price can be more friendly," said Dewi, her eyes sparkling with determination.Id: Mereka mendekati pemilik kios, seorang pria tua dengan senyuman hangat.En: They approached the stall owner, an old man with a warm smile.Id: Dewi memulai tawar-menawar dengan sabar dan ramah.En: Dewi began bargaining patiently and graciously.Id: Rizky mengamati dengan hati-hati, menghitung di kepala.En: Rizky watched carefully, calculating in his head.Id: Tiba-tiba, langit menjadi gelap.En: Suddenly, the sky darkened.Id: Awan mendung membawa hujan deras.En: Storm clouds brought heavy rain.Id: Orang-orang bergegas mencari tempat berteduh.En: People hurried to find shelter.Id: Dewi terkejut, dan Rizky merasakan tetesan pertama pada pipinya.En: Dewi was surprised, and Rizky felt the first drops on his cheek.Id: "Kita harus cepat, Dewi," desak Rizky, melirik langit yang mulai menumpahkan air.En: "We have to hurry, Dewi," urged Rizky, glancing at the sky that started pouring water.Id: Dewi, dalam situasi mendesak, menoleh kembali ke penjual.En: In the urgent situation, Dewi turned back to the seller.Id: "Pak, ini kesempatan terakhir. Saya tawar sedikit lagi, bagaimana?" tanyanya dengan suara bergetar.En: "Sir, this is the last chance. I'll bargain a little more, how about it?" she asked with a trembling voice.Id: Penjual itu tersenyum dan mengangguk.En: The seller smiled and nodded.Id: "Baiklah, karena kamu pintar menawar. Ini, harga pas buat kamu," katanya, menutup transaksi.En: "Alright, because you're good at bargaining. Here, a fair price for you," he said, closing the transaction.Id: Dewi meraih syal itu dengan perasaan puas.En: Dewi grabbed the scarf with a sense of satisfaction.Id: Mereka buru-buru berlindung di bawah tenda kios terdekat.En: They quickly sheltered under a nearby stall's awning.Id: Rizky menatap Dewi dan syal itu, anggukan setuju akhirnya muncul.En: Rizky looked at Dewi and the scarf, finally nodding in agreement.Id: "Aku kira... itu pembelian yang bagus, Dewi. Unik dan berarti," Rizky mengakui sambil tersenyum kecil.En: "I think... that was a good purchase, Dewi. Unique and meaningful," Rizky admitted with a small smile.Id: Dewi tersenyum lebar, memeluk syal dan Rizky sekaligus.En: Dewi beamed, hugging both the scarf and Rizky.Id: Mereka berdiri bersama, menatap hujan yang menari di tanah pasar.En: They stood together, watching the rain dance on the market ground.Id: Hari itu, Dewi belajar menghargai sudut pandang Rizky yang rasional, dan Rizky belajar merangkul pengalaman yang berarti.En: That day, Dewi learned to appreciate Rizky's rational perspective, and Rizky learned to embrace meaningful experiences.Id: Candi Borobudur tetap berdiri di sana, sebagai saksi cerita mereka, sebilah syal batik sebagai ingatan abadi.En: Candi Borobudur remained standing ...
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  • Reuniting with Roots: Dewi's Journey to Cultural Belonging

    Reuniting with Roots: Dewi's Journey to Cultural Belonging
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Reuniting with Roots: Dewi's Journey to Cultural Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Dewi berdiri di depan jendela kamarnya, mengamati pantai Bali yang mempesona.En: Dewi stood in front of her bedroom window, gazing at the captivating Bali beach.Id: Angin sepoi-sepoi membawa aroma laut yang segar, dan ombak bergulung dengan lembut menghampiri pantai.En: A gentle breeze brought the fresh scent of the sea, and the waves softly rolled towards the shore.Id: Di belakangnya, suara canda tawa keluarganya memenuhi ruangan.En: Behind her, the sound of her family's laughter filled the room.Id: Hari itu, Bali terasa lebih damai dari biasanya.En: That day, Bali felt more peaceful than usual.Id: Nyepi, hari raya umat Hindu di Bali, baru saja dimulai.En: Nyepi, the holy day for Hindu people in Bali, had just begun.Id: Dewi datang ke resor pantai untuk menghadiri reuni keluarga.En: Dewi came to the beach resort to attend a family reunion.Id: Namun, hatinya diliputi keraguan.En: However, her heart was filled with doubt.Id: Ia merasa terasing dari akar budayanya sendiri.En: She felt disconnected from her own cultural roots.Id: Sewaktu kecil, Dewi lebih banyak menghabiskan waktu di luar negeri.En: As a child, Dewi spent much of her time abroad.Id: Ia tak banyak tahu tentang tradisi Bali.En: She knew little about Bali traditions.Id: Kini, Dewi kembali, mencoba tidak lagi hanya mengamati dari jauh, tetapi ikut serta.En: Now, Dewi was back, trying not only to observe from a distance but to participate.Id: Putri, sepupunya, menghampiri Dewi dengan senyum ceria.En: Putri, her cousin, approached Dewi with a cheerful smile.Id: "Dewi, semua orang menunggumu.En: "Dewi, everyone is waiting for you.Id: Aku sudah siapkan pakaian tradisional untukmu," kata Putri sambil menunjuk pakaian khas Bali yang indah.En: I've prepared traditional clothing for you," Putri said, pointing to the beautiful Bali attire.Id: Dewi tersenyum lemah.En: Dewi smiled weakly.Id: "Terima kasih, Putri," jawabnya.En: "Thank you, Putri," she replied.Id: Nyepi ini adalah kesempatan Dewi.En: This Nyepi was Dewi's opportunity.Id: Ia bertekad untuk tumbuh lebih dekat dengan keluarganya dan mencari hubungan dengan budaya yang selalu terasa asing.En: She was determined to grow closer to her family and find a connection with a culture that always felt foreign.Id: Sambil mengenakan pakaian tradisional, Dewi merasakan sesuatu di hatinya.En: As she donned the traditional attire, Dewi felt something in her heart.Id: Sesuatu yang hangat, namun samar.En: Something warm, yet elusive.Id: Adi, yang lebih tua namun penuh semangat, memulai percakapan tentang makna Nyepi.En: Adi, who was older yet spirited, began a conversation about the meaning of Nyepi.Id: "Dewi, Nyepi adalah waktu untuk merenung.En: "Dewi, Nyepi is a time for reflection.Id: Kita berdiam diri agar alam bisa beristirahat," jelas Adi lembut.En: We remain silent so nature can rest," Adi explained gently.Id: Dewi mengangguk, mencoba menyerap semuanya.En: Dewi nodded, trying to absorb it all.Id: Saat malam tiba, gelap menyelimuti dunia luar.En: As night fell, darkness enveloped the outside world.Id: Suara hening menggantikan suara tawa dan ocehan.En: Silence replaced the sounds of laughter and chatter.Id: Dewi duduk di teras, menghadap laut yang seakan berbicara dalam bisikan.En: Dewi sat on the terrace, facing the sea that seemed to speak in whispers.Id: Dalam kesunyian itu, Dewi mulai merasakan denyut kehidupan Bali.En: In that silence, Dewi began to feel the pulse of Bali's life.Id: Momen itu membawanya pada kesadaran baru.En: That moment brought her a new awareness.Id: Jiwanya terasa lebih ringan.En: Her soul felt lighter.Id: Ia menyadari bahwa meski selama ini terpisah, akar budaya tetap ada di dalam dirinya.En: She realized that although she had been separated, the cultural roots remained within her.Id: Dewi mengusap air mata yang mengalir pelan di pipinya.En: Dewi wiped away the tears gently streaming down her cheeks.Id: Air mata kebahagiaan.En: Tears of happiness.Id: Menerima dirinya sendiri.En: Accepting herself.Id: Ketika pagi tiba, Nyepi berakhir.En: When morning came, Nyepi was over.Id: Dewi merasa berubah.En: Dewi felt transformed.Id: Saat berkumpul kembali dengan keluarga, ia merasakan kehangatan yang berbeda.En: As she regrouped with her family, she felt a different warmth.Id: Kini, Dunyo bukan lagi sekadar tamu dalam keluarganya.En: Now, Dunyo was no longer just a guest in her family.Id: Ia adalah bagian dari mereka.En: She was a part of them.Id: Dewi telah menemukan kedamaian dan kebanggaan dalam budayanya sendiri.En: Dewi had found peace and pride in her own culture.Id: Dewi kini berjalan di antara keluarganya dengan senyum yang lebih lebar dan hati yang lebih kuat.En: Dewi now walked among her family with a wider smile and a stronger heart.Id: Ia tahu dirinya ...
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    19 mins
  • A Rainy Rendezvous: Finding Clarity in Kebun Raya Bogor

    A Rainy Rendezvous: Finding Clarity in Kebun Raya Bogor
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Rainy Rendezvous: Finding Clarity in Kebun Raya Bogor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan rintik-rintik turun di Kebun Raya Bogor.En: Drizzle fell on the Kebun Raya Bogor.Id: Pohon-pohon hijau dan bunga-bunga mekar memberikan pemandangan yang menakjubkan.En: The green trees and blooming flowers provided a breathtaking view.Id: Udara berbau segar dan lembab, menciptakan suasana tenang.En: The air smelled fresh and damp, creating a serene atmosphere.Id: Diantara banyak pengunjung hari itu, Ayu dan Rizal melangkah masuk dengan tujuan masing-masing.En: Among the many visitors that day, Ayu and Rizal walked in with their own intentions.Id: Ayu, seorang seniman botani yang berbakat, datang dengan keresahan di hatinya.En: Ayu, a talented botanical artist, came with unease in her heart.Id: Sudah berminggu-minggu dia duduk di depan kanvas kosong, kehilangan arah.En: For weeks, she'd been sitting in front of a blank canvas, feeling lost.Id: Dia berharap dapat menemukan kembali inspirasinya di sini, di antara keindahan alam.En: She hoped to rediscover her inspiration here, amidst the beauty of nature.Id: Sementara itu, Rizal, seorang asisten peneliti ekologi, mencari kedamaian dari jadwalnya yang padat.En: Meanwhile, Rizal, an ecology research assistant, sought peace from his hectic schedule.Id: Dia berdiri di persimpangan jalan karier, tidak tahu apakah harus melanjutkan penelitiannya atau mencoba tantangan baru.En: He stood at a career crossroads, unsure whether to continue his research or to take on new challenges.Id: "Aku harus menemukan sudut pandang baru," pikir Ayu.En: "I need to find a new perspective," thought Ayu.Id: Sejenak, dia menjauh dari jalan setapak yang ramai, memilih jalur kecil di antara pohon-pohon besar.En: For a moment, she stepped away from the crowded path, choosing a small trail between the large trees.Id: Dengan hati-hati, dia mengamati daun-daun basah dan bunga-bunga yang tertunduk membawa hujan.En: Carefully, she observed the wet leaves and the flowers bowed by the rain.Id: Di waktu yang hampir bersamaan, Rizal memutuskan untuk tidak memikirkan pekerjaannya sejenak.En: At almost the same time, Rizal decided not to think about his work for a while.Id: Dia memilih untuk menikmati setiap momen yang ada di hadapannya.En: He chose to enjoy every moment in front of him.Id: Langkanya membawanya lebih dalam ke kawasan kebun yang lebih sepi.En: His steps took him deeper into the quieter part of the garden.Id: Hujan mendadak berubah deras.En: The rain suddenly turned heavy.Id: Ayu berlari mencari tempat berteduh terdekat, dan menemukan sebuah gazebo kecil.En: Ayu ran to find the nearest shelter and found a small gazebo.Id: Begitu masuk, dia mendapati Rizal sudah duduk di sana, mengguncang bulu-bulu air dari rambutnya.En: Once inside, she found Rizal already sitting there, shaking droplets of water out of his hair.Id: Keduanya saling tersenyum canggung.En: They exchanged awkward smiles.Id: "Hujan ini benar-benar tak terduga," kata Rizal, berusaha mencairkan suasana.En: "This rain is truly unexpected," said Rizal, trying to break the ice.Id: "Ya, tapi suara hujan di sini begitu menenangkan," jawab Ayu sambil tersenyum.En: "Yes, but the sound of the rain here is so calming," replied Ayu with a smile.Id: Percakapan berlanjut.En: The conversation continued.Id: Ayu berbagi tentang kebuntuannya dalam berkarya, dan Rizal mengungkapkan kebimbangannya mengenai masa depan.En: Ayu shared about her creative block, and Rizal revealed his uncertainties about the future.Id: Keduanya menemukan kesamaan dalam kebingungan dan keraguan masing-masing.En: They found common ground in their respective confusion and doubts.Id: "Kadang lebih baik menikmati perjalanan, ya?En: "Sometimes it's better to enjoy the journey, right?"Id: " kata Rizal sambil memandang ke luar, menonton tetesan air bergulir di daun-daun.En: said Rizal while looking out, watching the water droplets roll off the leaves.Id: Ayu mengangguk, merasa lebih ringan.En: Ayu nodded, feeling lighter.Id: "Betul, mungkin aku harus lebih menikmati prosesnya.En: "True, maybe I should enjoy the process more."Id: "Seiring hujan mereda, ayu langit terlihat cerah.En: As the rain subsided, the sky appeared bright.Id: Mereka berdua melangkah keluar dari gazebo, merasa lebih terhubung dan termotivasi.En: Both stepped out of the gazebo, feeling more connected and motivated.Id: Sebelum berpisah, mereka bertukar nomor telepon.En: Before parting ways, they exchanged phone numbers.Id: Saat mereka meninggalkan Kebun Raya Bogor, Ayu dan Rizal membawa pulang sesuatu yang lebih dari sekedar pemandangan indah.En: As they left the Kebun Raya Bogor, Ayu and Rizal took home more than just a beautiful view.Id: Ayu merasa lebih yakin dengan jalannya sebagai seniman, sementara Rizal merasa damai dengan ketidakpastiannya.En: Ayu felt more certain 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