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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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  • Surfer's Triumph: Adi's Battle Against the Perfect Storm

    Surfer's Triumph: Adi's Battle Against the Perfect Storm
    Jan 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Surfer's Triumph: Adi's Battle Against the Perfect Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit cerah di Pantai Kuta mulai berubah mendung.En: The sky at Pantai Kuta is clear, but it starts to become overcast.Id: Awan hitam menggantung rendah, menunggu waktu untuk mencurahkan hujan.En: Black clouds hang low, waiting for the moment to release their rain.Id: Adi berdiri di tepi pantai dengan surfboard di tangan.En: Adi stands at the beach's edge with a surfboard in hand.Id: Dia menatap ombak yang mulai menggulung dengan lebih ganas.En: He gazes at the waves that are beginning to roll more fiercely.Id: Kompetisi surfing yang selama ini diimpikannya, hari ini akhirnya tiba.En: The surfing competition he has always dreamed of, has finally arrived today.Id: Adi memandangi sekelilingnya.En: Adi gazes around him.Id: Suasana yang semula ramai kini berubah tegang.En: The atmosphere that was once lively now turns tense.Id: Angin mulai bertiup kencang, menggoyangkan pohon kelapa yang berjajar di sepanjang pantai.En: The wind starts blowing strong, swaying the coconut trees lined up along the beach.Id: Penonton yang tadinya bersorak-sorai kini saling berbisik cemas.En: Spectators who were previously cheering now whisper anxiously to one another.Id: Namun, di hati Adi, kobaran semangat masih menyala.En: However, in Adi's heart, the flame of spirit still burns brightly.Id: Dia ingin menang.En: He wants to win.Id: Dia ingin membuktikan dirinya kepada semua orang.En: He wants to prove himself to everyone.Id: Penyelenggara kompetisi tampak berdiskusi.En: The competition organizers seem to be discussing.Id: Mereka memutuskan untuk memberi jeda sebentar.En: They decide to take a short break.Id: Namun, ombak besar seakan memanggil Adi.En: However, the big waves seem to call Adi.Id: Di kepalanya, ada suara yang berkata, "Ini waktumu.En: In his head, there's a voice that says, "This is your time.Id: Kesempatan datang tidak dua kali.En: Opportunities don't come twice."Id: "Adi menghela napas panjang dan membuat keputusan.En: Adi takes a deep breath and makes a decision.Id: Dia tidak akan mundur.En: He will not retreat.Id: Dia ingin menaklukkan ombak, meski hatinya sedikit berdebar.En: He wants to conquer the waves, even though his heart beats a little faster.Id: Dengan keberanian dan tekad, Adi memasuki air.En: With courage and determination, Adi enters the water.Id: Dia mendayung surfboard-nya dengan mantap, menantang setiap gelombang yang menghampiri.En: He paddles his surfboard steadily, challenging each wave that approaches.Id: Saat dia mencapai titik di mana ombak mulai terbentuk, tiba-tiba badai menerjang dengan sekuat tenaga.En: As he reaches the point where the waves begin to form, suddenly a storm hits with full force.Id: Angin berdesir kencang, menampar wajahnya.En: The wind howls fiercely, slapping his face.Id: Air laut berasa asin di bibirnya.En: The seawater tastes salty on his lips.Id: Namun, di sanalah, tepat di depan matanya, ada ombak besar yang seolah menunggu untuk ditahlukkan.En: However, right there, directly in front of him, there's a large wave that seems to wait to be conquered.Id: Dengan sekali pandang, Adi memutuskan untuk mencoba.En: With one glance, Adi decides to take the chance.Id: Dia bersiap, menyeimbangkan tubuhnya dengan hati-hati.En: He prepares himself, carefully balancing his body.Id: Saat kakinya menyentuh papan, dia merasa bebas.En: As his feet touch the board, he feels free.Id: Dia merasakan adrenalinnya naik, membuat setiap sentimeter dari tubuhnya merasa hidup.En: He feels adrenaline surge, making every inch of his body come alive.Id: Ombak itu tidak ramah.En: The wave is not friendly.Id: Ia menggulung dengan dahsyat, siap menangkap siapa saja yang berani mendekat.En: It rolls powerfully, ready to catch anyone who dares to approach.Id: Adi meluncur di atasnya dengan kecepatan yang sulit dipercaya.En: Adi glides on it with unbelievable speed.Id: Dia menunjukkan keterampilannya dengan percaya diri, berzigzag menghindari tubrukan ombak yang berbahaya.En: He demonstrates his skills confidently, zigzagging to avoid dangerous wave collisions.Id: Sesaat kemudian, ombak menutup di atasnya, semburat air mengelilingi, dan untuk sesaat, dia menghilang dari pandangan semua orang.En: A moment later, the wave closes over him, water spray surrounds him, and for an instant, he disappears from everyone's view.Id: Penonton menahan napas.En: The audience holds their breath.Id: Detik demi detik berlalu dengan lambat.En: Second by second passes slowly.Id: Hingga akhirnya, Adi muncul kembali, berdiri tegap di atas papan selancarnya.En: Until finally, Adi reappears, standing upright on his surfboard.Id: Badai mulai mereda.En: The storm begins to subside.Id: Langit yang tadinya gelap tampak sedikit cerah di cakrawala.En: The sky, once dark, appears a bit brighter on the ...
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    21 mins
  • Locked in the Garden: An Unplanned Lunar New Year Adventure

    Locked in the Garden: An Unplanned Lunar New Year Adventure
    Jan 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Locked in the Garden: An Unplanned Lunar New Year Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hari itu adalah Tahun Baru Imlek.En: That day was the Lunar New Year.Id: Budi, Ayu, dan Satria memutuskan untuk menikmati liburan dengan mengunjungi Kebun Raya Bogor.En: Budi, Ayu, and Satria decided to enjoy the holiday by visiting the Kebun Raya Bogor (Bogor Botanical Gardens).Id: Hujan di musim penghujan belum turun, tetapi awan gelap sudah menggantung di langit, memberikan rasa petualangan kepada mereka.En: The rain of the rainy season had not yet fallen, but dark clouds were already hanging in the sky, giving them a sense of adventure.Id: Budi memimpin jalan, mencoba mengesankan Ayu dengan pengetahuannya tentang tanaman.En: Budi led the way, trying to impress Ayu with his knowledge of plants.Id: "Ini adalah pohon kapuk.En: "This is a kapok tree.Id: Biji kapuknya dulu sering dipakai untuk bantal," kata Budi dengan bangga.En: Its kapok seeds were once often used for pillows," said Budi proudly.Id: Ayu tersenyum, menikmati cerita Budi yang penuh semangat.En: Ayu smiled, enjoying Budi's enthusiastic stories.Id: Sementara itu, Satria hanya mengangkat alis, setengah mendengarkan sambil mengawasi jam di pergelangan tangannya.En: Meanwhile, Satria just raised an eyebrow, half-listening while watching the watch on his wrist.Id: Hari semakin sore ketika mereka menyadari satu hal: pintu kebun ditutup lebih awal karena libur.En: The day was getting late when they realized one thing: the garden gates were closing earlier because of the holiday.Id: Mereka terjebak di dalam tanpa ada cara untuk keluar.En: They were trapped inside with no way out.Id: Satria mendengus, "Ini luar biasa.En: Satria grumbled, "This is amazing.Id: Kita terjebak di kebun.En: We're stuck in the garden."Id: "Ayu, dengan semangat petualangannya, melihat kesempatan ini untuk menjelajah lebih jauh.En: Ayu, with her adventurous spirit, saw this as an opportunity to explore further.Id: "Ayo, kita lihat apa yang bisa kita temukan," katanya sambil menarik lengan Budi.En: "Come on, let's see what we can find," she said, pulling Budi's arm.Id: Budi mengangguk meskipun dalam hatinya sedikit gugup.En: Budi nodded despite feeling a bit anxious inside.Id: Untuk menjaga suasana tetap menyenangkan, Budi memutuskan untuk membagikan lebih banyak fakta tentang tanaman kepada Ayu.En: To keep the mood enjoyable, Budi decided to share more facts about the plants with Ayu.Id: "Tahu tidak, ada lebih dari 15.En: "Did you know there are over 15,000 types of plants here?"Id: 000 jenis tanaman di sini," ujarnya.En: he mentioned.Id: Ayu tertarik dan memuji Budi atas informasinya.En: Ayu was intrigued and praised Budi for his information.Id: Namun, Satria tidak terlalu terkesan.En: However, Satria was not too impressed.Id: "Lebih baik kita cari jalan keluar," katanya dengan nada skeptis.En: "We better find a way out," he said skeptically.Id: Mereka terus berjalan, hingga mendengar suara langkah kaki.En: They kept walking until they heard footsteps.Id: "Mungkin seseorang bisa membantu kita," ujar Budi penuh harapan.En: "Maybe someone can help us," said Budi hopefully.Id: Mereka mengikuti suara tersebut, berharap menemukan penjaga.En: They followed the sound, hoping to find a guard.Id: Tapi ternyata, itu hanya suara tupai bermain dengan kaleng kosong.En: But it turned out it was just a squirrel playing with an empty can.Id: Setelah beberapa jam, mereka akhirnya melihat seorang satpam yang sedang berpatroli.En: After a few hours, they finally saw a security guard patrolling.Id: Satpam itu tertawa ketika mendengar kisah mereka.En: The guard laughed upon hearing their story.Id: "Santai saja, ini sering terjadi," kata satpam sembari membuka gerbang untuk mereka.En: "Relax, this happens often," said the guard as he opened the gate for them.Id: Saat mereka keluar, Budi tertawa bersama Ayu dan Satria.En: As they walked out, Budi laughed along with Ayu and Satria.Id: "Yah, setidaknya kita memiliki cerita untuk diceritakan," Ayu berkata dengan wajah ceria.En: "Well, at least we have a story to tell," Ayu said with a cheerful face.Id: Budi merasa lega meskipun rencananya sedikit meleset.En: Budi felt relieved even though his plan went a bit astray.Id: Dia belajar bahwa kadang-kadang, kejutan dalam perjalanan justru yang membuat pengalaman menjadi berharga.En: He learned that sometimes, surprises along the journey are what make the experience valuable. Vocabulary Words:adventure: petualanganimpress: mengesankanknowledge: pengetahuanproudly: dengan banggaenthusiastic: penuh semangateyebrow: alisskeptically: dengan nada skeptisintrigued: tertarikpraise: memujigrumbled: mendengustrapped: terjebakopportunity: kesempatananxious: gugupfact: faktamood: suasanafootsteps: langkah kakisquirrel: tupaipatrolling: berpatrolirelieved: legaastray: melesetvaluable: ...
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    16 mins
  • Blossom of Unity: A Mission Through Gunung Leuser's Lush Trails

    Blossom of Unity: A Mission Through Gunung Leuser's Lush Trails
    Jan 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Blossom of Unity: A Mission Through Gunung Leuser's Lush Trails Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah rimbunnya Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, hujan tak henti-hentinya mengguyur dedaunan hijau.En: In the midst of the lush Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, the rain ceaselessly poured over the green foliage.Id: Tempat yang penuh dengan kehidupan, di mana cahaya matahari menyelinap di antara kanopi lebat.En: A place full of life, where sunlight sneaked between the dense canopy.Id: Budi dan Sari melangkah hati-hati di jalan setapak yang licin, suara air hujan berpadu dengan langkah mereka.En: Budi and Sari walked carefully on the slippery trail, the sound of rain blending with their footsteps.Id: Budi, seorang ahli botani, menyimpan sebuah janji dalam hati.En: Budi, a botanist, held a promise in his heart.Id: Ia harus menemukan bunga langka yang hanya mekar di musim penghujan.En: He had to find the rare flower that only bloomed during the rainy season.Id: Bunga ini akan menjadi penghormatan bagi mentornya yang telah pergi.En: This flower would be a tribute to his mentor who had passed away.Id: Sementara itu, Sari, seorang fotografer alam, tertantang untuk mengabadikan keindahan bunga tersebut.En: Meanwhile, Sari, a nature photographer, was challenged to capture the beauty of the flower.Id: Dia melihat ini sebagai kesempatan untuk meningkatkan kariernya.En: She saw this as an opportunity to advance her career.Id: "Jalan ini lebih cepat," kata Budi, menunjukkan sebuah jalan kecil yang menurun tajam.En: "This path is quicker," Budi said, pointing to a small steep downhill path.Id: Sari ragu, "Tapi itu berbahaya dan peralatanku bisa rusak.En: Sari hesitated, "But it's dangerous and my equipment could get damaged."Id: "Namun, waktu semakin mendesak.En: However, time was pressing.Id: Sari setuju dengan sedikit enggan, menggulung jaket plastiknya lebih erat dan mengikuti Budi.En: Sari agreed with a bit of reluctance, wrapping her plastic jacket more tightly and following Budi.Id: Mereka dengan cekatan menyeberangi anak sungai, sesekali berhenti untuk memastikan arah yang benar.En: They adeptly crossed a small stream, occasionally stopping to ensure they were on the right track.Id: Suara burung eksotis sesekali terdengar di sela hujan, menambah keindahan yang menantang di hutan ini.En: The sound of exotic birds occasionally pierced through the rain, adding challenging beauty to the forest.Id: Setelah beberapa jam, akhirnya mereka sampai di lokasi yang mereka cari.En: After several hours, they finally arrived at the location they sought.Id: Di depan mata mereka, bunga itu berdiri anggun, meski terlihat rapuh, di tepi jurang yang baru saja longsor.En: Before their eyes, the flower stood gracefully, though it appeared fragile, at the edge of a freshly collapsed ravine.Id: Ketinggiannya membuat jantung berdetak lebih cepat.En: Its height made hearts beat faster.Id: Budi dan Sari berpandangan sejenak.En: Budi and Sari exchanged glances for a moment.Id: Ada kebersamaan dalam tujuan mereka saat itu.En: There was a shared purpose in their mission at that moment.Id: Mereka bekerja sama, Sari dengan lihai memotret dari sudut yang aman sementara Budi, dengan hati-hati, mengulur tali dan menjangkau bunga itu.En: They worked together, Sari skillfully photographing from a safe angle while Budi carefully lowered a rope to reach the flower.Id: Detik-detik menegangkan berlalu sebelum akhirnya, Budi berhasil mengambil sampel bunga tersebut.En: Tense moments passed before finally, Budi managed to take a sample of the flower.Id: Sari tersenyum puas, melihat hasil fotonya yang menakjubkan.En: Sari smiled contentedly, seeing her stunning photo results.Id: Saat perjalanan kembali, dalam kelelahan yang menyenangkan, Budi menyadari pentingnya berbagi pengalaman dengan orang lain.En: On the way back, in joyful exhaustion, Budi realized the importance of sharing experiences with others.Id: Sedangkan Sari, untuk pertama kalinya, merasakan kebahagiaan sejati akan kecantikan alam di luar jepretan lensanya.En: Meanwhile, Sari, for the first time, felt true happiness in the beauty of nature beyond the lens capture.Id: Mereka keluar dari hutan dengan pencapaian masing-masing.En: They emerged from the forest with their respective achievements.Id: Budi menjaga bunga dalam wadah aman, memikirkan arti janji yang dipenuhinya.En: Budi kept the flower in a safe container, contemplating the meaning of the promise he fulfilled.Id: Sari, di sisi lain, telah memiliki foto yang sempurna, sebuah hasil yang membuat namanya dikenal.En: Sari, on the other hand, had the perfect photo, a result that made her name known.Id: Di tengah suara hujan yang tetap setia, Budi dan Sari belajar sebuah pelajaran berharga tentang kerjasama dan keindahan alam yang tersembunyi dalam tantangan.En: Amid the consistently faithful 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