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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 Harvest of Dreams: Dewi's Journey to Balance and Bravery

    A Harvest of Dreams: Dewi's Journey to Balance and Bravery
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Harvest of Dreams: Dewi's Journey to Balance and Bravery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Dewi berdiri di tengah hamparan sawah yang hijau dan subur.En: Dewi stood in the middle of an expanse of green and fertile paddy fields.Id: Matahari musim panas menyengat kulitnya, tetapi semangatnya tak surut.En: The summer sun scorched her skin, but her spirit didn't wane.Id: Dewi bekerja keras di sawah milik keluarganya.En: Dewi worked hard in the fields owned by her family.Id: Dia tidak pernah mengeluh, karena dia tahu hasil panen ini penting untuk masa depan keluarganya.En: She never complained, because she knew this harvest was crucial for her family's future.Id: Selain itu, Dewi punya mimpi besar ingin melanjutkan kuliah di kota.En: Besides that, Dewi had a big dream of continuing her studies in the city.Id: Rizal, kakak lelaki Dewi, selalu mengawasi adiknya dengan penuh perhatian.En: Rizal, Dewi's older brother, always watched over his sister attentively.Id: Rizal merasa khawatir melihat Dewi sering bekerja hingga larut malam.En: Rizal felt worried seeing Dewi often working until late at night.Id: "Dek, nanti sakit kalau terus begini," katanya suatu sore.En: "Dek, you'll get sick if you keep this up," he said one afternoon.Id: Dewi hanya tersenyum dan berkata, "Aku baik-baik saja, Kak.En: Dewi just smiled and replied, "I'm fine, Kak."Id: "Sari, sahabat Dewi, juga sering mengingatkannya untuk istirahat.En: Sari, Dewi's best friend, also often reminded her to take a break.Id: "Dewi, jangan lupa diri.En: "Dewi, don't forget yourself.Id: Kesehatan lebih penting," ujar Sari dengan suara riang saat mereka duduk di tepi sawah.En: Health is more important," Sari said cheerfully as they sat by the edge of the field.Id: Tapi Dewi begitu fokus pada pekerjaannya.En: But Dewi was so focused on her work.Id: Suatu hari, saat puncak musim panen tiba, Dewi tetap bekerja keras meskipun tubuhnya mulai lelah.En: One day, as the peak of the harvest season arrived, Dewi continued to work hard even though her body was starting to tire.Id: Aroma tanah yang menguar dan suara cicada yang berderik mengisi udara, menambah kesan betapa sibuknya hari-hari itu.En: The aroma of the soil and the sound of cicadas buzzing filled the air, adding to the impression of how busy those days were.Id: Namun, tanpa diduga, Dewi tiba-tiba jatuh sakit di tengah sawah.En: However, unexpectedly, Dewi suddenly fell ill in the middle of the field.Id: Tubuhnya runtuh ke tanah basah, terbenam di antara rumpun padi.En: Her body collapsed onto the wet ground, submerged among the rice stalks.Id: Rizal dan Sari bergegas mendatanginya.En: Rizal and Sari hurried to her.Id: "Dewi!En: "Dewi!Id: Bangun, Dewi!En: Wake up, Dewi!"Id: " seru Rizal panik.En: shouted Rizal in panic.Id: Melihat kondisi Dewi yang parah, Rizal dan Sari tidak punya pilihan lain.En: Seeing Dewi's severe condition, Rizal and Sari had no other choice.Id: Mereka harus segera menyelesaikan panen.En: They had to quickly finish the harvest.Id: "Kita harus panggil bantuan," ucap Sari, mencoba berpikir cepat.En: "We have to call for help," said Sari, trying to think quickly.Id: Rizal setuju dan segera memanggil penduduk desa.En: Rizal agreed and immediately called the village residents.Id: Dalam waktu singkat, para tetangga datang membantu.En: In no time, the neighbors came to help.Id: Lebih dari sekadar teman, mereka adalah keluarga.En: More than just friends, they were family.Id: Bekerja sama, mereka mengangkat padi-padi yang sudah masak, menyelesaikan panen tepat waktu.En: Working together, they lifted the ripe rice stalks, finishing the harvest on time.Id: Sementara Dewi beristirahat, dia menyadari sesuatu yang penting.En: While Dewi rested, she realized something important.Id: Dia tidak bisa melakukannya sendirian.En: She couldn't do it alone.Id: Ketika tubuhnya mulai pulih, Dewi mengucapkan rasa terima kasih kepada semua orang.En: As her body began to recover, Dewi expressed her gratitude to everyone.Id: Dukungan dari orang-orang terdekatnya begitu berharga.En: Support from those closest to her was very precious.Id: Akhirnya, setelah pulih, Dewi berjanji akan menjaga kesehatannya.En: Finally, after recovering, Dewi promised to take care of her health.Id: Dia belajar pentingnya keseimbangan antara kerja keras dan merawat diri sendiri.En: She learned the importance of balancing hard work with self-care.Id: Dengan senyuman, dia berkata kepada Rizal dan Sari, "Kalian benar.En: With a smile, she said to Rizal and Sari, "You were right.Id: Aku akan lebih berhati-hati ke depannya.En: I'll be more careful in the future."Id: "Matahari masih bersinar terik di atas desa, tetapi hati Dewi kini lebih tenang.En: The sun still shone brightly over the village, but Dewi's heart was now calmer.Id: Dia tahu, apapun mimpinya, selama ada keluarga yang mendukung, dia bisa mengatasi ...
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    18 mins
  • Eco Joy: A Simple Christmas in Jakarta with Ayu, Budi, and Sari

    Eco Joy: A Simple Christmas in Jakarta with Ayu, Budi, and Sari
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Eco Joy: A Simple Christmas in Jakarta with Ayu, Budi, and Sari Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hari itu sangat cerah di Jakarta.En: The day was very bright in Jakarta.Id: Ayu, Budi, dan Sari sedang berdiri di depan Urban Jungle, sebuah toko konsep yang menjual produk ramah lingkungan.En: Ayu, Budi, and Sari were standing in front of Urban Jungle, a concept store that sells eco-friendly products.Id: Tawa dan hikmat Natal memenuhi udara.En: Laughter and the spirit of Christmas filled the air.Id: Ayu merasa semangat namun agak cemas.En: Ayu felt excited yet somewhat anxious.Id: Ia ingin menemukan hadiah Natal yang sempurna untuk keluarga dan teman-temannya.En: She wanted to find the perfect Christmas gift for her family and friends.Id: Di dalam toko, suasananya ramai.En: Inside the store, the atmosphere was bustling.Id: Banyak orang sibuk mencari hadiah.En: Many people were busy searching for gifts.Id: Dinding toko dipenuhi tanaman hijau, dan aroma pinus serta kayu manis menyapa setiap pengunjung.En: The store's walls were covered with greenery, and the scent of pine and cinnamon greeted every visitor.Id: Produk-produk ramah lingkungan tertata rapi di setiap rak.En: Eco-friendly products were neatly arranged on every shelf.Id: Ayu, dengan hati-hati, melihat sekeliling, menyusun strategi belanjanya.En: Ayu, carefully, looked around, planning her shopping strategy.Id: "Ayo, kita bagi tugas," kata Ayu sambil tersenyum kepada Budi dan Sari.En: "Let's divide the tasks," said Ayu with a smile to Budi and Sari.Id: "Kita akan lebih cepat kalau masing-masing mencari di area berbeda.En: "We'll be faster if each of us looks in a different area.Id: Budi, kamu cari di bagian makanan organik.En: Budi, you check the organic food section.Id: Sari, kamu di bagian pakaian daur ulang.En: Sari, you take the recycled clothing section.Id: Kita bertemu lagi di kasir dalam waktu satu jam.En: We'll meet again at the cash register in one hour."Id: "Budi setuju dengan cepat.En: Budi quickly agreed.Id: "Setuju!En: "Agreed!Id: Lebih cepat selesai, lebih baik.En: The sooner we finish, the better.Id: Aku akan cari yang praktis," ujarnya sembari beranjak ke arah kiri.En: I'll look for something practical," he said, setting off to the left.Id: Sari mengangguk pelan, masih sedikit ragu dengan pilihannya.En: Sari nodded slowly, still a bit unsure with her choice.Id: Sementara itu, Ayu menjelajahi toko, berpikir keras tentang apa yang akan membuat keluarganya tersenyum di hari Natal.En: Meanwhile, Ayu explored the store, thinking hard about what would make her family smile on Christmas day.Id: Ia melihat banyak barang unik, tetapi semuanya terasa biasa saja.En: She saw many unique items, but they all seemed ordinary.Id: Sampai ia menemukan sebuah kalung yang terbuat dari bahan daur ulang, dikemas dalam kotak cantik.En: Until she found a necklace made from recycled materials, packaged in a beautiful box.Id: Hatinya melonjak.En: Her heart leaped.Id: Kalung itu mengingatkan Ayu pada kakaknya yang suka dengan perhiasan unik.En: The necklace reminded Ayu of her sister who loves unique jewelry.Id: Namun, ia menyadari bahwa uangnya hampir habis.En: However, she realized that her money was almost gone.Id: Ia terpaksa memilih, membeli kalung itu atau melanjutkan belanja untuk mencakup semua orang di daftarnya.En: She was forced to choose, to buy the necklace or to continue shopping to cover everyone on her list.Id: Setelah berpikir sejenak, Ayu memutuskan membeli kalung itu.En: After a moment of thought, Ayu decided to buy the necklace.Id: "Kasih sayang tidak harus mahal," pikirnya.En: "Love doesn't have to be expensive," she thought.Id: Ia tersenyum mendapati solusi sederhana dalam benaknya.En: She smiled, finding a simple solution in her mind.Id: Ia akan membuat kartu Natal buatan sendiri untuk keluarga lainnya.En: She would make homemade Christmas cards for her other family members.Id: Kartu yang penuh dengan tulisan tangan dan cinta.En: Cards filled with handwritten messages and love.Id: Saat berkumpul lagi dengan Budi dan Sari, Ayu merasa puas meski belum membeli semua yang diinginkannya.En: When she regrouped with Budi and Sari, Ayu felt satisfied even though she hadn't bought everything she wanted.Id: "Aku pikir, hadiah terbaik adalah perhatian kita," katanya dengan bijak kepada teman-temannya yang datang membawa kantong belanjaan.En: "I think the best gift is our attention," she wisely told her friends who came carrying shopping bags.Id: Maka, Natal tahun itu, Ayu tidak hanya memberikan hadiah tetapi juga memberikan sebagian dari dirinya sendiri.En: So, that Christmas, Ayu not only gave gifts but also gave a part of herself.Id: Dengan kertas lipat dan tinta warna-warni, Ayu menyusun kata-kata yang diharapkannya akan menyentuh hati mereka yang dicintainya.En: With folding paper and colorful ink, Ayu crafted words...
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    18 mins
  • Finding Warmth in a Rainy Christmas: Rizky's Journey

    Finding Warmth in a Rainy Christmas: Rizky's Journey
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Warmth in a Rainy Christmas: Rizky's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan deras mengguyur Jakarta pada malam itu.En: Heavy rain poured down over Jakarta that night.Id: Lampu-lampu berwarna-warni menghiasi gedung-gedung, memberikan suasana hangat di tengah dinginnya hujan.En: Colorful lights adorned the buildings, providing a warm atmosphere amidst the cold rain.Id: Rizky berdiri di jendela apartemennya, merenung.En: Rizky stood by his apartment window, pondering.Id: Baru beberapa bulan ia tinggal di kota besar ini.En: It had only been a few months since he moved to this big city.Id: Rasanya asing, seakan ia terlempar ke dunia lain yang begitu hiruk-pikuk.En: It felt foreign, as if he had been thrown into another world that was so bustling.Id: "Selamat Natal, Rizky!En: "Merry Christmas, Rizky!"Id: " tulis pesan singkat dari Dewi, kakak perempuannya.En: read a short message from Dewi, his older sister.Id: Pesan itu mengingatkannya pada keluarga di kampung halaman.En: The message reminded him of his family in the hometown.Id: Di sana, Natal adalah momen yang hangat, penuh cinta dan tawa.En: There, Christmas was a warm moment, full of love and laughter.Id: Di sini, di tengah kota yang tak pernah tidur, Rizky merasa sebaliknya.En: Here, in the city that never sleeps, Rizky felt the opposite.Id: Dengan perasaan campur aduk, Rizky memutuskan untuk menghadiri pertemuan keluarga di rumah Arif, sepupunya, yang tinggal tidak jauh dari sana.En: With mixed feelings, Rizky decided to attend a family gathering at Arif's house, his cousin, who lived not far from there.Id: Di balik pintu rumah Arif, terdengar suara musik dan tawa.En: Behind Arif's door, the sound of music and laughter could be heard.Id: Rizky merasa ragu, langkahnya terhenti sesaat sebelum ia memberanikan diri masuk.En: Rizky felt hesitant, his step paused for a moment before he summoned the courage to enter.Id: Di dalam, suasana begitu meriah.En: Inside, the atmosphere was so lively.Id: Arif, Dewi, dan seluruh keluarga menyambutnya dengan pelukan hangat.En: Arif, Dewi, and the entire family welcomed him with warm hugs.Id: Tapi di balik senyumnya, Rizky masih merasa hilang.En: But behind his smile, Rizky still felt lost.Id: Ia sulit membaur, perasaannya campur aduk antara senang dan canggung.En: He found it difficult to blend in, his feelings a mixture of joy and awkwardness.Id: Selama makan malam, ia lebih banyak diam, membisu.En: During dinner, he mostly remained silent, speechless.Id: Namun, saat semua hampir usai, Arif tiba-tiba berbicara.En: However, as things were about to conclude, Arif suddenly spoke.Id: "Rizky, kami semua kangen sama cerita-ceritamu.En: "Rizky, we all miss your stories."Id: " Rizky tersenyum kecil, merasa belum pantas untuk bercerita.En: Rizky gave a small smile, feeling unworthy to tell stories.Id: Tapi kemudian Dewi menambahkan, "Kami di sini untukmu, Rizh.En: But then Dewi added, "We're here for you, Rizh.Id: Tidak perlu merasa sendiri.En: No need to feel alone."Id: "Keheningan sejenak menyelimuti ruangan.En: A momentary silence enveloped the room.Id: Rizky akhirnya membuka suara, menceritakan bagaimana sulitnya menyesuaikan diri di kota besar ini.En: Rizky finally spoke up, telling how difficult it was to adjust in the big city.Id: Betapa ia merindukan kebersamaan yang dahulu ia sepelekan.En: How much he missed the togetherness he used to take for granted.Id: Perlahan, suara-suara dukungan mengalir.En: Gradually, voices of support flowed.Id: "Kami mengerti," kata mereka, "Kita semua pernah merasa hilang.En: "We understand," they said, "We've all felt lost before."Id: "Dengan perasaan lebih ringan, Rizky merasakan kehangatan yang tulus dari keluarganya.En: With a lighter heart, Rizky felt the sincere warmth from his family.Id: Natal kali ini tidak sekadar perayaan, tetapi juga sebuah pelukan dari orang-orang tercintanya.En: This Christmas was not just a celebration, but also an embrace from his loved ones.Id: Malam itu berakhir dengan senyum dan tawa, membangkitkan kembali semangat yang sempat hilang dalam diri Rizky.En: That night ended with smiles and laughter, reviving the spirit that had been lost within Rizky.Id: Ketika akhirnya ia pulang, sesekali renungan muncul di benaknya.En: As he finally went home, reflections occasionally appeared in his mind.Id: Jakarta memang masih misteri baginya, namun kini, ia tidak lagi merasa sendiri.En: Jakarta was still a mystery to him, but now, he no longer felt alone.Id: Keluarganya selalu ada, memberikan tempat yang aman untuk pulang.En: His family was always there, providing a safe place to return.Id: Di tengah keramaian kota, Rizky menemukan kembali rasa memiliki.En: Amidst the city's hustle and bustle, Rizky rediscovered a sense of belonging.Id: Di sini, hati yang hangat akan selalu menyambutnya.En: Here, a warm heart would always ...
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