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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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  • Finding Tradition: A Christmas Quest at Grand Indonesia

    Finding Tradition: A Christmas Quest at Grand Indonesia
    Dec 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Tradition: A Christmas Quest at Grand Indonesia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Suara belanja terdengar riuh di Grand Indonesia Mall.En: The sound of shopping buzzes loudly at Grand Indonesia Mall.Id: Lampu-lampu Natal berkilauan menerangi setiap sudut mall.En: Christmas lights shimmer, illuminating every corner of the mall.Id: Di tengah keramaian itu, Rini, Budi, dan Sari merencanakan belanja kebutuhan Natal mereka.En: In the midst of the hustle and bustle, Rini, Budi, and Sari plan their shopping for Christmas necessities.Id: Rini tetap semangat meskipun bukan seorang Kristiani.En: Rini remains enthusiastic even though she is not a Christian.Id: Baginya, Natal adalah waktu yang tepat untuk mengingat kembali kenangan indah masa kecil.En: For her, Christmas is the right time to recall beautiful childhood memories.Id: “Hari ini ramai sekali, ya?En: "Hari ini ramai sekali, ya?"Id: ” kata Budi sambil melihat kerumunan orang yang berlalu-lalang.En: said Budi while observing the crowd of people passing by.Id: “Iya, kita harus bergerak cepat kalau mau mendapatkan hadiah yang bagus,” jawab Sari.En: "Iya, kita harus bergerak cepat kalau mau mendapatkan hadiah yang bagus," replied Sari.Id: Rini merasa sibuk mencari hadiah yang sempurna.En: Rini felt busy searching for the perfect gift.Id: Hadiah yang bisa membangkitkan semangat keluarga dan tradisi lama mereka.En: A gift that could uplift the family's spirits and their old traditions.Id: Namun, melihat kepadatan mall dan banyaknya toko yang sudah kehabisan barang, Rini mulai merasa khawatir.En: However, seeing the crowded mall and many stores already out of stock, Rini began to worry.Id: “Teman-teman, bagaimana kalau kita berpencar?En: "@id{Teman-teman, bagaimana kalau kita berpencar?Id: Kita bisa lebih cepat mencari hadiah,” saran Rini dengan penuh semangat.En: Kita bisa lebih cepat mencari hadiah}," suggested Rini enthusiastically.Id: Budi dan Sari setuju.En: Budi and Sari agreed.Id: Mereka bertiga berpisah, menyusuri lorong-lorong mall yang ramai.En: The three of them split up, exploring the busy corridors of the mall.Id: Durasi pencarian Rini membuatnya harus berpikir cepat sebelum hujan semakin lebat di luar.En: The duration of Rini's search made her think quickly before the rain outside became heavier.Id: Tanpa sengaja, Rini menemukan sebuah butik kecil yang tersembunyi di pojok mall.En: By chance, Rini discovered a small boutique hidden in a corner of the mall.Id: Tempatnya tidak terlalu mencolok, tapi ada sesuatu yang menarik perhatian Rini.En: The place was not too conspicuous, but something caught her attention.Id: Di dalam, Rini menemukan ornamen Natal yang indah, buatan tangan dengan motif warisan budaya Indonesia.En: Inside, Rini found beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments with motifs of Indonesian cultural heritage.Id: Mata Rini berbinar.En: Rini's eyes lit up.Id: Ini hadiah yang tepat!En: This was the perfect gift!Id: Dengan penuh kepuasan, Rini memutuskan untuk membeli ornamen tersebut.En: With great satisfaction, Rini decided to buy the ornaments.Id: Di dalam pikirannya, ia bisa membayangkan bagaimana hadiah ini akan membangkitkan kenangan lama keluarganya.En: In her mind, she could imagine how this gift would evoke her family's old memories.Id: Setelah keluar dari mall, Rini bergegas menuju parkiran, segera menuju mobil dan berkendara pulang meski hujan mulai turun deras.En: After leaving the mall, Rini rushed to the parking lot, quickly heading to her car and driving home, even as the rain started to pour heavily.Id: Sesampainya di rumah, Rini melangkah masuk dengan ornamen cantik itu di pelukannya.En: Upon arriving home, Rini stepped in with the beautiful ornament in her arms.Id: Keluarga menyambutnya dengan hangat.En: Her family welcomed her warmly.Id: “Lihat ini!En: "Look at this!"Id: ” seru Rini sambil memperlihatkan ornamen itu.En: exclaimed Rini, showing off the ornament.Id: Kegembiraan menyelimuti ruangan saat mereka melihat hadiah Rini.En: Joy filled the room as they saw Rini's gift.Id: Percakapan tentang masa lalu dan tradisi lama mulai mengalir.En: Conversations about the past and old traditions began to flow.Id: Itu adalah momen hangat yang merangkul hati setiap anggota keluarga.En: It was a warm moment that embraced the hearts of every family member.Id: Malam itu, Rini menyadari satu hal penting.En: That night, Rini realized one important thing.Id: Di tengah kesibukan kota dan situasi yang semrawut, kebersamaan dan kenangan tetap menjadi pengikat yang kuat.En: Amidst the city's hustle and chaotic situations, togetherness and memories remain a strong bond.Id: Persis seperti saat dia masih kecil merayakan Natal penuh cinta dan cerita.En: Just like when she was a child celebrating Christmas full of love and stories.Id: Rini tersenyum.En: Rini smiled.Id: Meskipun keadaan berubah, ...
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  • Tradition Meets Tech: A Tourist Tale from Gunung Bromo

    Tradition Meets Tech: A Tourist Tale from Gunung Bromo
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Tradition Meets Tech: A Tourist Tale from Gunung Bromo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di suatu pagi yang cerah di musim panas, Desa Gunung Bromo tampak sibuk.En: On a bright summer morning, the village of Gunung Bromo appeared busy.Id: Penduduk desa bergegas mempersiapkan diri untuk menyambut musim wisatawan.En: The villagers hurriedly prepared to welcome the tourist season.Id: Aroma dupa dari ritual memenuhi udara segar pegunungan.En: The aroma of incense from rituals filled the fresh mountain air.Id: Putri, pemandu wisata berpengalaman, berjalan di antara keramaian, tersenyum menyapa penduduk lokal yang dikenalnya sejak lama.En: Putri, an experienced tour guide, walked amidst the crowd, smiling and greeting the locals she had known for a long time.Id: Putri sangat mencintai desanya.En: Putri loved her village dearly.Id: Dia selalu berusaha menjaga keaslian pengalaman wisatawan di Gunung Bromo.En: She always strived to maintain the authenticity of the tourist experience at Gunung Bromo.Id: Di sisi lain, ada Satrio, rekan kerjanya yang lebih muda.En: On the other hand, there was Satrio, her younger colleague.Id: Satrio memiliki ide untuk membuat tur lebih modern dengan menggunakan teknologi terbaru seperti aplikasi pemandu dan media sosial untuk menarik lebih banyak wisatawan.En: Satrio had ideas to modernize the tours by using the latest technology, like guide apps and social media, to attract more tourists.Id: Putri dan Satrio duduk bersama di teras bambu, mendiskusikan rencana mereka.En: Putri and Satrio sat together on a bamboo terrace, discussing their plans.Id: "Aku setuju bahwa kita perlu inovasi," kata Putri dengan lembut, "tetapi kita tidak boleh melupakan tradisi kita.En: "I agree that we need innovation," said Putri gently, "but we must not forget our traditions."Id: " Satrio mengangguk.En: Satrio nodded.Id: Dia ingin mencoba hal baru, tetapi dia juga menghargai pendapat Putri.En: He wanted to try new things, but he also respected Putri's opinions.Id: Ketika hari Natal semakin dekat, turis pun datang dengan antusias.En: As Christmas approached, tourists enthusiastically arrived.Id: Putri dan Satrio siap memandu mereka ke salah satu ritual penting di desa — ritual upacara Kasada, di mana suku Tenggerian mempersembahkan sesajen ke kawah Gunung Bromo.En: Putri and Satrio were ready to guide them to one of the village's important rituals — the Kasada ceremony, where the Tenggerian tribe offers offerings to the crater of Gunung Bromo.Id: Namun, tiba-tiba awan gelap menutupi langit.En: However, suddenly dark clouds covered the sky.Id: Hujan deras turun, mengancam untuk membatalkan ritual ini.En: A heavy rain fell, threatening to cancel the ritual.Id: Putri dan Satrio harus cepat berpikir.En: Putri and Satrio had to think quickly.Id: Mereka segera mengumpulkan para turis di tempat yang aman.En: They immediately gathered the tourists in a safe place.Id: Kemudian, Putri berbicara kepada para turis, menjelaskan pentingnya ritual tersebut dan bagaimana cuaca tidak mengurangi makna spiritualnya.En: Then, Putri spoke to the tourists, explaining the importance of the ritual and how the weather did not diminish its spiritual significance.Id: Satrio membantu dengan membagikan foto ritual sebelumnya melalui media sosial, tetap menjaga antusias turis meski mereka tidak bisa melihat ritual secara langsung.En: Satrio helped by sharing photos of previous rituals on social media, keeping the tourists enthusiastic even though they could not witness the ritual directly.Id: Kerja sama Putri dan Satrio membuahkan hasil.En: The collaboration between Putri and Satrio paid off.Id: Para turis merasa terinspirasi dan memahami lebih dalam tentang budaya lokal.En: The tourists felt inspired and gained a deeper understanding of the local culture.Id: Setelah cuaca membaik, mereka akhirnya bisa melihat ritual yang telah ditunda.En: After the weather improved, they were finally able to witness the postponed ritual.Id: Para turis pulang dengan kenangan yang penuh makna dan cerita yang indah tentang Desa Gunung Bromo.En: The tourists went home with meaningful memories and beautiful stories about Gunung Bromo Village.Id: Setelah itu, Putri dan Satrio duduk bersama lagi.En: Afterward, Putri and Satrio sat together again.Id: Putri berkata, "Aku belajar bahwa teknologi bisa membantu kita menjaga dan menyebarkan tradisi, bukan mengancamnya.En: Putri said, "I learned that technology can help us preserve and spread traditions, not threaten them."Id: " Satrio tersenyum lebar.En: Satrio smiled broadly.Id: "Dan aku belajar bahwa tradisi adalah jiwa dari wisata kita," jawab Satrio.En: "And I learned that tradition is the soul of our tourism," replied Satrio.Id: Mereka berdua saling menghargai keahlian masing-masing dan berjanji untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara tradisi dan modernisasi.En: They both ...
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  • Bridging Tradition and Modernity at Mount Bromo's Festival

    Bridging Tradition and Modernity at Mount Bromo's Festival
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Bridging Tradition and Modernity at Mount Bromo's Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di kaki Gunung Bromo yang megah, desa Tengger sedang sibuk mempersiapkan Festival Yadnya Kasada.En: At the foot of the majestic Mount Bromo, the Tengger village was busy preparing for the Yadnya Kasada Festival.Id: Sinar matahari musim panas menerangi sawah-sawah hijau yang luas.En: The summer sunlight shone on the vast green fields.Id: Suara gamelan mengalun merdu, sementara aroma dupa mengisi udara.En: The sweet sound of gamelan music echoed, while the scent of incense filled the air.Id: Di tengah keramaian, Dewi termenung memandang ke arah gunung yang menjulang.En: Amid the bustle, Dewi was lost in thought, gazing towards the towering mountain.Id: Dewi adalah seorang pemudi yang ingin terhubung dengan akar budayanya.En: Dewi was a young woman seeking to connect with her cultural roots.Id: Ia selalu mendengar cerita neneknya tentang festival ini, tetapi sekarang ia ingin merasakannya sendiri.En: She had always listened to her grandmother's stories about this festival, but now she wanted to experience it for herself.Id: Di sebelahnya, Adi, teman masa kecilnya, mengangkat bahu.En: Beside her, Adi, her childhood friend, shrugged.Id: "Aku tetap tidak mengerti kenapa kita melakukan semua ini," katanya ragu-ragu.En: "I still don't understand why we do all this," he said hesitantly.Id: "Bukankah lebih baik kita memikirkan cara baru untuk menarik wisatawan?En: "Wouldn't it be better to think of new ways to attract tourists?"Id: "Sari, seorang pemimpin desa yang tua namun energik, mendengar percakapan mereka.En: Sari, an elder but energetic village leader, overheard their conversation.Id: "Adi," katanya lembut, "Tradisi ini adalah jantung kehidupan kita di sini.En: "Adi," she said gently, "This tradition is the heart of our life here.Id: Tanpa itu, kita kehilangan identitas kita.En: Without it, we lose our identity."Id: "Hari festival dimulai dengan tarian tradisional.En: The festival day began with traditional dances.Id: Para penari mengenakan pakaian warna-warni, bergerak gemulai mengikuti irama musik.En: The dancers wore colorful costumes, moving gracefully to the rhythm of the music.Id: Dewi terpikat oleh keindahan dan kelancaran gerakan mereka.En: Dewi was captivated by the beauty and fluidity of their movements.Id: Namun, pikirannya masih dibayangi oleh keraguan Adi.En: However, her thoughts were still shadowed by Adi's doubts.Id: Menjelang puncak acara, tibalah saatnya melakukan persembahan ke kawah Bromo.En: As the main event approached, it was time to make offerings to Bromo's crater.Id: Dewi merasa detak jantungnya semakin cepat.En: Dewi felt her heart race.Id: Dia memegang sesajen erat-erat, menyadari betapa pentinginya momen ini bagi komunitasnya.En: She held the offerings tightly, realizing the importance of this moment for her community.Id: Saat meletakkan sesajen di tepi kawah, matanya basah oleh rasa haru.En: As she placed the offerings at the edge of the crater, her eyes welled up with emotion.Id: Mendadak, Dewi merasakan sesuatu yang dalam.En: Suddenly, Dewi felt something deep.Id: Ini bukan hanya tentang tradisi, tetapi tentang rasa memiliki dan berakar pada sesuatu yang lebih besar.En: This was not just about tradition, but about belonging and being rooted in something larger.Id: "Adi," katanya memanggil, "Kita bisa membuat lebih banyak orang tertarik tanpa harus mengubah inti dari tradisi ini.En: "Adi," she called out, "We can make more people interested without changing the core of this tradition.Id: Kita bisa menambahkan elemen modern, tapi tidak perlu menggantikan apa yang sudah ada.En: We can add modern elements, but there's no need to replace what already exists."Id: "Adi tersenyum, akhirnya mengerti maksud Dewi.En: Adi smiled, finally understanding Dewi's point.Id: "Mungkin kita bisa mencobanya," katanya.En: "Maybe we can try that," he said.Id: Festival berlanjut dengan semangat baru.En: The festival continued with renewed spirit.Id: Dewi dan Adi bekerja sama, merancang ide agar festival tahun depan lebih menarik tanpa kehilangan intinya.En: Dewi and Adi worked together, planning ideas to make next year's festival more attractive without losing its essence.Id: Dewi merasa bahagia, lebih memahami pentingnya tradisi dan bagaimana menghargainya dalam kehidupan modern.En: Dewi felt happy, understanding more deeply the importance of tradition and how to appreciate it in modern life.Id: Saat malam menjelang, Dewi berdiri di antara keramaian dengan senyum di wajahnya.En: As night fell, Dewi stood among the crowd with a smile on her face.Id: Dia kini mengerti bahwa tradisi adalah jembatan antar generasi, dan ia berjanji untuk menjaganya sambil membiarkannya berkembang.En: She now understood that tradition is a bridge between generations, and she promised to preserve it ...
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