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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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  • Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta

    Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di pagi yang sibuk, gedung perkantoran modern di Jakarta dipenuhi aktivitas.En: On a busy morning, the modern office building in Jakarta was filled with activity.Id: Hujan turun dengan deras di luar, membuat kaca jendela besar berkabut.En: The rain poured heavily outside, fogging up the large windowpanes.Id: Di dalam kantor, suasana lebih ceria dengan dekorasi sisa-sisa Hari Valentine yang menempel di dinding, menghadirkan sekilas keceriaan pada lingkungan profesional tersebut.En: Inside the office, the atmosphere was cheerier with remnants of Valentine's Day decorations clinging to the walls, providing a touch of cheerfulness to the professional environment.Id: Andika duduk di mejanya, menyeruput kopi yang masih mengepul sambil mempersiapkan presentasi untuk rapat yang akan berlangsung nanti.En: Andika sat at his desk, sipping steaming coffee while preparing a presentation for the meeting that would take place later.Id: Dia sangat berambisi memimpin proyek internasional yang baru dibicarakan oleh perusahaan.En: He was very ambitious about leading the international project that the company had recently discussed.Id: Ini adalah kesempatan emas baginya untuk melangkah lebih jauh dalam kariernya.En: This was a golden opportunity for him to advance further in his career.Id: Sementara itu, Dewi dengan tenang menata dokumen-dokumen yang akan ia bawa ke rapat.En: Meanwhile, Dewi calmly organized the documents she would bring to the meeting.Id: Dia dikenal sebagai pekerja yang giat dan kolaboratif.En: She was known as a diligent and collaborative worker.Id: Meski begitu, Dewi merasa sering diabaikan untuk peran kepemimpinan.En: Nonetheless, Dewi often felt overlooked for leadership roles.Id: Kali ini, ia bertekad untuk membuktikan bahwa dia layak diberi kesempatan memimpin.En: This time, she was determined to prove that she deserved a chance to lead.Id: Rapat dimulai tepat pukul sepuluh pagi.En: The meeting started promptly at ten in the morning.Id: Ruang rapat terasa hangat walau di luar hujan menderas.En: The meeting room felt warm even though it was pouring rain outside.Id: Kepala divisi memulai dengan penjelasan singkat mengenai proyek baru dan kandidat yang mungkin akan menjadi pemimpin proyek tersebut.En: The division head began with a brief explanation of the new project and the candidates who might become the project's leader.Id: Andika mengambil giliran pertama untuk berbicara.En: Andika took the first turn to speak.Id: Ia mempresentasikan rencana proyek yang berani dan ambisius.En: He presented a bold and ambitious project plan.Id: Rencana itu memukau beberapa rekan, namun menimbulkan kekhawatiran mengenai kecenderungan rencana tersebut yang terlalu berisiko.En: The plan impressed some colleagues but raised concerns about the plan's tendency to be too risky.Id: Kemudian, giliran Dewi.En: Then, it was Dewi's turn.Id: "Saya percaya kesuksesan datang dari kerja sama," katanya dengan penuh keyakinan.En: "I believe success comes from collaboration," she said with conviction.Id: Dewi memaparkan visi proyeknya yang berfokus pada kerjasama yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif, menekankan pentingnya kerja tim dan hasil jangka panjang.En: Dewi outlined her project vision focusing on sustainable and inclusive teamwork, emphasizing the importance of team effort and long-term outcomes.Id: Ketegangan terasa saat semua orang menunggu keputusan manajer.En: Tension was palpable as everyone awaited the manager's decision.Id: Satu posisi kepemimpinan harus diputuskan, dan masing-masing dari mereka menginginkan yang terbaik.En: One leadership position had to be decided, and each of them wanted the best.Id: Akhirnya, manajer berpikir sejenak sebelum mengambil keputusan yang tak terduga.En: Finally, the manager thought for a moment before making an unexpected decision.Id: "Saya memutuskan Andika dan Dewi akan menjadi pemimpin bersama untuk proyek ini," katanya.En: "I have decided Andika and Dewi will be co-leaders for this project," he said.Id: "Keragaman dan keseimbangan antara ambisi dan kolaborasi akan menjadi kekuatan kita.En: "Diversity and balance between ambition and collaboration will be our strength."Id: "Mendengar keputusan itu, Andika tersenyum memahami bahwa pentingnya melibatkan orang lain dalam rencana-rencananya.En: Upon hearing the decision, Andika smiled, realizing the importance of involving others in his plans.Id: Dewi merasa dihargai dan menjadi lebih percaya diri akan kemampuan memimpinnya.En: Dewi felt appreciated and became more confident in her leadership abilities.Id: Dengan keputusan ini, kantor menjadi sedikit lebih cerah dari biasanya.En: With this decision, the office became a bit brighter than usual.Id: Andika dan Dewi tahu bahwa mereka akan belajar dan tumbuh bersama dari 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  • Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor

    Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah rintik hujan yang lembut, Rina dan Budi berjalan pelan-pelan di Kebun Raya Bogor.En: In the midst of the soft rain, Rina and Budi walked slowly in the Kebun Raya Bogor.Id: Udara pagi itu sejuk, dan aroma tanah basah memenuhi hidung mereka.En: The morning air was cool, and the aroma of wet earth filled their noses.Id: Dedauan yang rimbun di sekitar memberikan kedamaian, tapi hati Rina tidak tenang.En: The lush foliage around them provided peace, but Rina's heart was uneasy.Id: Hari itu bertepatan dengan Hari Valentine, waktu yang tepat bagi banyak orang untuk berbicara tentang cinta.En: That day coincided with Valentine's Day, a perfect time for many to talk about love.Id: Rina menatap pepohonan besar yang berjajar di sekeliling mereka.En: Rina gazed at the large trees lined up around them.Id: "Budi," katanya akhirnya memecah keheningan, "aku dapat tawaran kerja di luar negeri.En: "Budi," she finally said, breaking the silence, "I got a job offer abroad.Id: Ini kesempatan yang bagus untuk karierku.En: It's a great opportunity for my career."Id: "Budi tertegun mendengar kata-kata Rina.En: Budi was taken aback by Rina's words.Id: Dia sudah lama menyukai Rina, namun tidak pernah berani mengatakan perasaannya.En: He had liked Rina for a long time but never dared to express his feelings.Id: "Kapan kamu pergi?En: "When are you leaving?"Id: " tanyanya dengan suara pelan.En: he asked softly.Id: "Bulan depan," jawab Rina sambil menghela napas.En: "Next month," Rina replied with a sigh.Id: "Aku bingung, Budi.En: "I'm confused, Budi.Id: Aku ingin mengejar karier, tapi di sisi lain, aku tidak ingin meninggalkan semuanya di sini.En: I want to pursue my career, but on the other hand, I don't want to leave everything here."Id: "Mereka terus berjalan, sementara pikiran Budi kalut.En: They continued walking, while Budi's mind was in turmoil.Id: Di kepalanya, ada pertanyaan besar yang harus dia jawab: Haruskah dia menyatakan perasaannya sekarang, sebelum Rina pergi dan kesempatan itu hilang?En: In his head, there was a big question he had to answer: Should he confess his feelings now, before Rina leaves and the opportunity is gone?Id: Akhirnya, mereka menemukan sudut yang tenang di bawah kanopi pohon besar.En: Finally, they found a quiet corner under the canopy of a large tree.Id: Hujan mulai turun lebih deras, menciptakan melodi lembut yang menenangkan.En: The rain started to fall heavier, creating a soothing soft melody.Id: "Rina," Budi mulai berkata, merasakannya denyut hatinya bertambah cepat.En: "Rina," Budi began to say, feeling his heartbeat quicken.Id: "Ada sesuatu yang ingin aku katakan.En: "There's something I want to tell you."Id: "Rina menoleh, wajahnya penuh perhatian.En: Rina turned, her face full of attention.Id: "Apa itu, Budi?En: "What is it, Budi?"Id: ""Bertahun-tahun aku menyimpan perasaan ini.En: "For years I've kept these feelings.Id: Aku menyukaimu, Rina.En: I like you, Rina.Id: Lebih dari sekadar teman.En: More than just a friend.Id: Aku takut jika kamu pergi, aku tidak akan mendapat kesempatan untuk memberitahumu.En: I'm afraid if you leave, I won't get the chance to tell you."Id: "Rina terdiam, matanya berkaca-kaca.En: Rina fell silent, her eyes glistening.Id: Pengakuan Budi membuat hatinya bergetar.En: Budi's confession made her heart tremble.Id: Dia menyadari bahwa selama ini, dia takut untuk pergi bukan hanya karena meninggalkan kampung halamannya, tetapi juga karena meninggalkan Budi.En: She realized that all this time, she was afraid to leave not just because of leaving her hometown, but also because of leaving Budi.Id: "Budi," kata Rina lembut, "terima kasih sudah jujur.En: "Budi," Rina said softly, "thank you for being honest.Id: Aku juga merasa perlu mempertimbangkan kembali semuanya.En: I also feel I need to reconsider everything.Id: Aku tidak yakin akan pergi sekarang.En: I'm not sure I'll go now.Id: Aku ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang kita.En: I want to know more about us."Id: "Budi tersenyum lega, meski hujan membasahi wajahnya.En: Budi smiled with relief, even though the rain soaked his face.Id: Dia merasa bahagia telah mengatakan yang sebenarnya.En: He felt happy for having spoken the truth.Id: "Terima kasih, Rina.En: "Thank you, Rina.Id: Kita bisa merencanakan segalanya bersama-sama.En: We can plan everything together."Id: "Di tengah hujan yang terus turun, Rina dan Budi tetap berdiri di sana, merangkul keputusan yang baru mereka buat.En: In the midst of the ongoing rain, Rina and Budi stood there, embracing the decision they had just made.Id: Mereka sadar, dalam hidup yang penuh keraguan dan peluang, terkadang hati membutuhkan suara yang lebih kuat dari keraguan.En: They realized that in a life full of doubts and opportunities, sometimes the heart needs a ...
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  • Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga

    Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rain-Kissed Proposals: A Love Blooming in Taman Bunga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah keindahan warna-warni Taman Bunga Nusantara, terdapat Putra, seorang pria muda yang penuh harap dan cemas.En: In the midst of the colorful beauty of Taman Bunga Nusantara, there was Putra, a young man full of hope and anxiety.Id: Hari itu adalah Hari Valentine, dan Putra merasa ini adalah momen yang tepat untuk melamar Ayu, gadis yang sangat dicintainya.En: That day was Valentine's Day, and Putra felt it was the perfect moment to propose to Ayu, the girl he loved deeply.Id: Taman ini terkenal dengan bunga dan tanaman yang eksotik, namun kali ini langit kelabu dan cuaca tidak menentu membuat segalanya tak bisa diprediksi.En: The garden is famous for its exotic flowers and plants, but this time the gray sky and unpredictable weather made everything uncertain.Id: Hujan turun kapan saja tanpa peringatan.En: Rain would fall at any moment without warning.Id: Ayu, di sisi lain, menikmati setiap detik perjalanan mereka di taman ini.En: Ayu, on the other hand, was enjoying every second of their journey in the park.Id: Dia terpesona dengan keindahan alam di sekitarnya.En: She was captivated by the surrounding natural beauty.Id: Tanpa mengetahui rencana Putra, Ayu terus mengagumi setiap bunga yang mekar, sesekali mengambil gambar untuk diunggah ke media sosial.En: Unaware of Putra's plan, Ayu continued admiring each blooming flower, occasionally taking photos to upload to social media.Id: Putra menyembunyikan cincin pertunangannya dengan hati-hati di dalam sakunya.En: Putra carefully hid the engagement ring in his pocket.Id: Dia menunggu saat yang tepat.En: He waited for the right moment.Id: Namun, kerumunan orang yang memenuhi taman membuatnya sulit menemukan momen tenang.En: However, the crowd filling the garden made it difficult for him to find a quiet moment.Id: Cuaca juga bermain tidak menentu, hujan tiba-tiba turun dan membuat semua berlarian mencari tempat berteduh.En: The weather also played unpredictably, with rain suddenly pouring down, causing everyone to rush for shelter.Id: Namun, Putra tidak kehilangan semangat.En: Nevertheless, Putra did not lose his spirit.Id: "Aku harus menunggu hujan berhenti," pikirnya sambil melihat sekeliling mencari tempat yang lebih sepi.En: "I must wait for the rain to stop," he thought as he looked around for a quieter place.Id: Ketika hujan reda, mereka berjalan menuju sebuah gazebo.En: When the rain stopped, they walked toward a gazebo.Id: Gazebo itu sedikit jauh dari keramaian.En: The gazebo was a bit away from the crowd.Id: Di situlah Putra merasa ini kesempatan yang baik.En: That was when Putra felt this was a good opportunity.Id: Tapi hujan lagi-lagi mengguyur dengan deras ketika mereka masuk ke dalam gazebo.En: But once again, the rain poured heavily just as they entered the gazebo.Id: Dengan jantung berdegup kencang, Putra menarik napas panjang.En: With his heart pounding, Putra took a deep breath.Id: Diiringi suara rintik hujan yang menari di atas atap gazebo, Putra menatap Ayu dengan penuh keyakinan.En: Accompanied by the sound of raindrops dancing on the gazebo roof, Putra looked at Ayu with full confidence.Id: "Ayu, aku ingin bertanya sesuatu," katanya, suaranya bergetar karena gugup.En: "Ayu, I want to ask you something," he said, his voice trembling with nervousness.Id: Ayu menatap penuh keingintahuan, sedikit terkejut dengan keseriusan Putra.En: Ayu looked on with curiosity, slightly surprised by Putra's seriousness.Id: Putra merogoh saku dan mengeluarkan cincin, lalu berlutut di hadapannya.En: Putra reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring, then knelt before her.Id: "Ayu, maukah kau menjadi pendamping hidupku?En: "Ayu, would you be my life companion?"Id: " Suara Putra meski lirih, penuh dengan ketulusan.En: Putra's voice, though faint, was full of sincerity.Id: Hati Ayu meleleh, air mata bahagia mulai mengalir meski bercampur dengan air hujan yang membasahi wajahnya.En: Ayu's heart melted, tears of happiness began to flow even though mingled with the rainwater wetting her face.Id: Tanpa ragu, dia mengangguk, "Ya, aku mau!En: Without hesitation, she nodded, "Yes, I will!"Id: " jawabnya dengan senyum lebar.En: she replied with a broad smile.Id: Putra berdiri, memasangkan cincin di jari manis Ayu.En: Putra stood up, placing the ring on Ayu's ring finger.Id: Mereka berpelukan erat di tengah hujan, merasakan cinta yang menghangatkan meski hujan semakin deras.En: They embraced tightly in the rain, feeling the love that warmed even as the rain grew heavier.Id: Di tengah hujan itu, Putra menyadari bahwa segala ketidakpastian dan ketidaksempurnaan justru membuat momen itu lebih berarti.En: In the midst of the rain, Putra realized that all the uncertainty and imperfections actually made the moment more meaningful.Id: Dia merasa lebih ...
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