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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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  • From Muddy Beginnings: Dewi's Journey in Balinese Traditions

    From Muddy Beginnings: Dewi's Journey in Balinese Traditions
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: From Muddy Beginnings: Dewi's Journey in Balinese Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan baru saja reda di Ubud, Bali.En: The rain had just cleared in Ubud, Bali.Id: Pagi itu, suasana terasa sejuk dan segar.En: That morning, the atmosphere felt cool and fresh.Id: Kelompok siswa dari SMA Bali Murni berkumpul di pinggir sawah terasering yang indah, siap untuk memulai perjalanan belajar mengesankan mereka.En: A group of students from SMA Bali Murni gathered by the edge of the beautiful terraced rice fields, ready to begin their impressive learning journey.Id: Di antara mereka, Dewi berdiri dengan antusias, matanya berbinar-binar melihat hamparan hijau di depannya.En: Among them, Dewi stood eagerly, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the green expanse before her.Id: “Ini kesempatan kita untuk belajar langsung, Dewi,” ujar Rama sambil tersenyum lebar.En: "This is our chance to learn directly, Dewi," said Rama with a wide smile.Id: Dewi mengangguk, merasakan semangat yang sama.En: Dewi nodded, sharing the same enthusiasm.Id: Seluruh kelompok mulai berjalan menyusuri pematang sawah.En: The entire group began walking along the edges of the rice fields.Id: Tanah yang lembut dan licin akibat hujan menjadi tantangan tersendiri.En: The soft and slippery ground due to the rain posed its own challenge.Id: Dewi berusaha menjaga keseimbangan, meski ada kekhawatiran di dalam dirinya.En: Dewi tried to maintain her balance, though there was a worry inside her.Id: Dia ingin sekali membuktikan kemampuannya dalam teknik bercocok tanam tradisional Bali yang telah banyak dipelajarinya dari buku.En: She was eager to prove her skills in the traditional Balinese farming techniques she had learned so much about from books.Id: Sang instruktur, Bapak Wayan, mulai menjelaskan cara menanam padi.En: The instructor, Bapak Wayan, started to explain how to plant rice.Id: "Perhatikan langkah-langkahnya baik-baik," katanya sambil mencontohkan dengan sabar.En: "Pay close attention to the steps," he said, demonstrating patiently.Id: Dewi mendengarkan dengan seksama, tetapi dia tahu tantangan sebenarnya adalah melakukannya sendiri di tanah berlumpur itu.En: Dewi listened intently, but she knew the real challenge was doing it herself in the muddy ground.Id: Ketika tiba giliran siswa untuk mencoba, Dewi merasakan debaran di dadanya.En: When it was the students' turn to try, Dewi felt the pounding in her chest.Id: Lumpur yang licin membuatnya ragu, namun dia ingin membuktikan dirinya.En: The slippery mud made her hesitant, yet she wanted to prove herself.Id: Rama, seakan menangkap kegelisahan Dewi, berkata, "Kamu bisa, Dewi.En: Rama, as if sensing Dewi's unease, said, "You can do it, Dewi.Id: Aku akan membantumu.En: I'll help you."Id: "Dewi menguatkan hati, lalu maju ke depan.En: Dewi gathered her courage and stepped forward.Id: Dengan rama di sisinya memberi semangat, Dewi mulai menanam bibit padi.En: With Rama by her side encouraging her, Dewi began to plant the rice seeds.Id: Awalnya tangannya gemetar, tapi perlahan dia menemukan irama yang benar.En: At first, her hands trembled, but slowly she found the right rhythm.Id: Satu per satu, langkah-langkah yang dia pelajari menjadi nyata.En: One by one, the steps she had learned became a reality.Id: Rama memperhatikan dengan kagum.En: Rama watched in admiration.Id: "Luar biasa, Dewi!En: "Amazing, Dewi!"Id: " serunya, membuat Dewi tersenyum lebar.En: he exclaimed, causing Dewi to smile widely.Id: Bapak Wayan yang mengamati dari dekat, memberikan tepukan tangan.En: Bapak Wayan, observing closely, applauded.Id: "Kerja bagus, Dewi.En: "Good work, Dewi.Id: Teknikmu sangat tepat!En: Your technique is very precise!"Id: " kata Bapak Wayan sambil memberikan pujian, membuat Dewi berseri-seri bangga.En: said Bapak Wayan, praising her, making Dewi beam with pride.Id: Hari itu, Dewi tidak hanya berhasil menunjukkan kemampuannya, tetapi juga meraih kepercayaan dari teman-temannya, dan yang terpenting, dari dirinya sendiri.En: That day, Dewi not only succeeded in demonstrating her abilities but also gained the trust of her friends, and most importantly, of herself.Id: Selepas kegiatan, Rama mendekati Dewi.En: After the activity, Rama approached Dewi.Id: "Aku senang bisa belajar dan bekerja sama denganmu.En: "I'm glad to have learned and worked with you.Id: Mungkin kita bisa menjelajahi lebih banyak tentang budaya Bali bersama.En: Maybe we can explore more about Balinese culture together."Id: "Dewi mengangguk bersemangat.En: Dewi nodded enthusiastically.Id: "Tentu, Rama.En: "Of course, Rama.Id: Masih banyak yang bisa kita pelajari.En: There is still much we can learn."Id: "Mereka melangkah pulang, menyeberangi pemandangan sawah yang hijau dan subur, dengan hati yang lebih dekat dan penuh rasa syukur.En: They walked home, crossing the green and fertile rice field scenery,...
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  • The Quest for Ancestral Honor at the Ma'nene Festival

    The Quest for Ancestral Honor at the Ma'nene Festival
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: The Quest for Ancestral Honor at the Ma'nene Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit Tana Toraja memancarkan warna biru yang cerah meskipun musim hujan sudah tiba.En: The sky over Tana Toraja radiated a bright blue despite the rainy season having arrived.Id: Burung-burung berkicau ramai, menyambut persiapan festival Ma'nene.En: Birds chirped loudly, celebrating the preparations for the Ma'nene festival.Id: Festival ini penting bagi masyarakat Toraja, di mana mereka menghormati leluhur dengan merapikan dan membersihkan jenazah leluhur.En: This festival is important for the Toraja people, where they honor their ancestors by tidying and cleaning the bodies of their forebears.Id: Di tengah persiapan yang sibuk, Rani merasa resah.En: Amidst the busy preparations, Rani felt anxious.Id: Pusaka keluarga yang berharga hilang.En: A precious family heirloom was missing.Id: Supaya dapat menghormati leluhur dengan benar, Rani harus menemukan pusaka itu.En: To properly honor the ancestors, Rani had to find the heirloom.Id: Jam sudah berdetak dan waktu untuk ritual semakin dekat.En: The clock was ticking, and the time for the ritual was drawing near.Id: Kampung itu bergelombang dengan bunyi ketukan tongkonan yang beriringan, rumah tradisional dengan atap berbentuk pelana kuda yang khas.En: The village resounded with the rhythmic knocking of the tongkonan, the traditional houses with their distinctive saddle-shaped roofs.Id: Di antara rumah-rumah ini, pengetahuan lama dan sejarah terdahulu disimpan erat.En: Among these houses, ancient knowledge and history were tightly preserved.Id: Rani adalah gadis yang penuh rasa ingin tahu dan bertekad.En: Rani was a girl full of curiosity and determination.Id: Dia tahu bahwa dia tidak bisa melakukannya sendiri.En: She knew she couldn't do it alone.Id: Dengan hati-hati, dia mendekati Adi, sepupunya yang lebih memilih tidak terlibat masalah.En: Carefully, she approached Adi, her cousin who preferred not to get involved in problems.Id: “Adi,” kata Rani, “Aku butuh bantuanmu.En: "Adi," Rani said, "I need your help.Id: Pusaka kita hilang.En: Our heirloom is missing."Id: ”Adi mengerutkan kening.En: Adi frowned.Id: “Mengapa kamu yakin pusaka itu bisa ditemukan?En: "Why are you sure that heirloom can be found?"Id: ” tanyanya skeptis.En: he asked skeptically.Id: Namun, melihat kegelisahan di mata Rani, dia setuju untuk membantu, dengan syarat mereka bertindak diam-diam agar tidak mengganggu para tetua, terutama Bibi Sari, yang sangat memegang adat.En: However, seeing the anxiety in Rani's eyes, he agreed to help, provided they acted discreetly so as not to disturb the elders, especially Aunt Sari, who was very attached to tradition.Id: Bibi Sari adalah wanita bijak dan berpengalaman.En: Aunt Sari was a wise and experienced woman.Id: Dia mengetahui banyak rahasia tradisi.En: She knew many secrets of the traditions.Id: Namun, dia menjaga rahasia itu dengan hati-hati, hanya mengungkapkannya kepada mereka yang benar-benar menunjukkan rasa hormat dan ketulusan terhadap budaya.En: However, she guarded those secrets carefully, only revealing them to those who genuinely showed respect and sincerity towards the culture.Id: Rani dan Adi mulai menyelidiki sekitar tongkonan.En: Rani and Adi began investigating around the tongkonan.Id: Mereka bertanya dengan sopan kepada para tetua dan memperhatikan setiap detil kecil yang mungkin menuntun mereka pada pusaka yang hilang.En: They politely asked the elders and paid attention to every small detail that might lead them to the missing heirloom.Id: Harapan mereka sebagian besar bergantung pada petunjuk dan tradisi yang tersembunyi di balik kebisingan persiapan.En: Their hope largely depended on hints and traditions hidden behind the noise of preparations.Id: Saat matahari hampir terbenam, Rani menyadari pola aneh di ukiran salah satu tongkonan.En: As the sun was about to set, Rani noticed an odd pattern on the carvings of one of the tongkonan.Id: Bersama Adi, mereka menemukan jalan sempit yang tak terlihat.En: Together with Adi, they discovered a narrow, hidden path.Id: Di dalamnya ada ruang kecil yang penuh dengan artefak lama.En: Inside was a small room filled with old artifacts.Id: Di antara barang-barang kuno itu, Rani melihat pusaka itu, bersinar dalam cahaya senja yang masuk melalui jendela kecil.En: Among these ancient items, Rani saw the heirloom, shining in the glow of the dusk entering through a small window.Id: Dengan gembira, Rani dan Adi segera mengembalikan pusaka ke tempat semestinya, tepat waktu untuk memulai ritual.En: Joyfully, Rani and Adi returned the heirloom to its rightful place, just in time for the ceremony to begin.Id: Para leluhur dihormati dengan sebaik mungkin, dan Rani dihargai karena dedikasinya.En: The ancestors were honored as best as possible, and Rani was appreciated for her...
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  • Finding Voice in the Rain: Arya's Journey to Self-Discovery

    Finding Voice in the Rain: Arya's Journey to Self-Discovery
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Voice in the Rain: Arya's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan turun dengan lembut di pinggiran kota Jakarta, membuat suasana menjadi lebih tenang.En: The rain fell gently on the outskirts of Jakarta, creating a more serene atmosphere.Id: Langit kelabu menutupi kota, memantulkan kilauan cahaya lampu dari rumah-rumah yang berjejer.En: The gray sky covered the city, reflecting the shimmering lights from the lined-up houses.Id: Di dalam salah satu rumah, keluarga Arya sedang bersiap-siap untuk makan malam reuni di rumah bibi mereka.En: Inside one of the houses, Arya's family was preparing for a reunion dinner at their aunt's house.Id: Lampion-lampion merah menggantung, menghiasi ruang tamu dengan semangat Tahun Baru Imlek.En: Red lanterns hung, decorating the living room with the spirit of the Chinese New Year.Id: Arya duduk di kamarnya, memandangi jendela dengan pikiran yang berkelana.En: Arya sat in his room, looking out the window with wandering thoughts.Id: Di usia sekolah menengah, harapan dan pertanyaan tentang masa depan selalu menghantuinya.En: In high school, hopes and questions about the future always haunted him.Id: Dia menghela napas panjang, merasa tertekan dengan harapan dari orang tua dan sanak keluarga yang akan bertemu malam ini.En: He sighed deeply, feeling pressured by the expectations of his parents and relatives who would gather tonight.Id: Fitri, kakaknya, baru saja pulang dari universitas dan penuh antusias ingin menyambung silaturahmi dengan keluarga.En: Fitri, his older sister, had just returned from university, eager to reconnect with the family.Id: Dia mendekati Arya, menyadari ada sesuatu yang mengganggu adiknya.En: She approached Arya, sensing something was troubling her brother.Id: "Arya, kamu baik-baik saja?En: "Arya, are you okay?"Id: " tanyanya lembut.En: she asked gently.Id: Arya menoleh, merasa ada sedikit kelegaan melihat Fitri.En: Arya turned, feeling a bit relieved to see Fitri.Id: "Aku tidak tahu apa yang akan kukatakan nanti.En: "I don't know what I'm going to say later.Id: Aku lelah merasa ada banyak tekanan tentang masa depanku.En: I'm tired of feeling so much pressure about my future."Id: "Fitri tersenyum, memberi dukungan.En: Fitri smiled, offering support.Id: "Katakan saja apa yang kamu rasakan.En: "Just say what you feel.Id: Aku akan membantumu.En: I'll help you."Id: "Di ruang keluarga, Budi, sepupu mereka yang lebih muda, berlari-lari kegirangan.En: In the living room, Budi, their younger cousin, ran around excitedly.Id: Dia sangat bersemangat menyambut perayaan, tetapi di dalam hati kecilnya, dia khawatir apakah keceriaannya akan diterima dengan baik oleh para sepupu dan orang tua.En: He was thrilled to welcome the celebration, but deep down, he worried whether his joy would be well-received by his cousins and the adults.Id: Malam tiba, dan seluruh keluarga berkumpul di rumah bibi.En: Evening arrived, and the entire family gathered at the aunt's house.Id: Aroma harum makanan memenuhi udara, menggugah selera siapapun yang mendekat.En: The fragrant aroma of food filled the air, enticing anyone who approached.Id: Arya merasa gugup tetapi juga bertekad.En: Arya felt nervous but also determined.Id: Di meja makan yang dihiasi oleh hidangan khas Imlek, perbincangan riuh rendah dimulai.En: At the dining table adorned with traditional Chinese New Year dishes, lively conversations began.Id: Para kerabat mulai mengajukan pertanyaan, beberapa di antaranya tentang masa depan Arya.En: Relatives started asking questions, some of which were about Arya's future.Id: Fitri melirik Arya, memberi isyarat bahwa sekarang saatnya berbicara.En: Fitri glanced at Arya, signaling that it was time to speak.Id: Dengan suara sedikit bergetar, Arya mulai bicara, "Aku tahu semua orang ingin aku sukses, tapi aku punya banyak kebingungan.En: With a slightly trembling voice, Arya began, "I know everyone wants me to succeed, but I have a lot of confusion.Id: Aku ingin mencari tahu jalanku sendiri.En: I want to find my own path."Id: "Keluarga terdiam, mendengarkan dengan seksama.En: The family fell silent, listening intently.Id: Bibi tersenyum hangat, menjawab, "Arya, kami kadang terlalu bersemangat.En: The aunt smiled warmly, responding, "Arya, sometimes we're overly enthusiastic.Id: Kami hanya ingin yang terbaik untukmu.En: We just want the best for you.Id: Tapi kami mengerti.En: But we understand.Id: Kamu tidak sendiri.En: You're not alone."Id: "Dengan dukungan Fitri dan penerimaan dari keluarga, Arya merasa lebih ringan.En: With Fitri's support and the family's acceptance, Arya felt lighter.Id: Budi, menyadari kesempatan, dengan semangat menambahkan, "Ya!En: Budi, realizing the opportunity, enthusiastically added, "Yes!Id: Kita semua di sini untuk saling mendukung!En: We're all here to support each other!"Id: "Malam itu, Arya 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