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Are you ready to supercharge your Indonesian listening comprehension?

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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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  • 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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  • Unlocking Creativity: A Christmas Bunker Adventure

    Unlocking Creativity: A Christmas Bunker Adventure
    Dec 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Unlocking Creativity: A Christmas Bunker Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Ketika matahari musim panas bersinar terang di langit selatan, Aditya melangkah ragu menuju bunker rahasia di belakang sekolah.En: When the summer sun shone brightly in the southern sky, Aditya hesitantly stepped toward the secret bunker behind the school.Id: Hari itu, udara terasa hangat dan lembut, khas libur Natal yang sebentar lagi tiba.En: That day, the air felt warm and gentle, typical of the Christmas holiday that was soon to arrive.Id: Namun, di benak Aditya, hanya ada satu hal penting: proyek akhir sekolah yang harus diselesaikan.En: However, in Aditya's mind, there was only one important thing: the final school project that needed to be completed.Id: Rina, rekan proyeknya, datang sambil tersenyum ceria seperti biasa.En: Rina, his project partner, arrived with her usual cheerful smile.Id: "Hei, Aditya!En: "Hey, Aditya!Id: Udah siap belum?En: Are you ready?Id: Mari kita lihat apa yang bisa kita temukan di bunker ini," katanya penuh semangat.En: Let's see what we can find in this bunker," she said enthusiastically.Id: Aditya menghela napas.En: Aditya sighed.Id: Rina memang selalu optimis dan penuh ide, tapi kadang caranya yang spontan membuat Aditya cemas.En: Rina was always optimistic and full of ideas, but sometimes her spontaneous ways made Aditya anxious.Id: Bunker itu suram dan berdebu.En: The bunker was gloomy and dusty.Id: Cahaya remang-remang menerobos celah pintu yang hampir tertutup rapat.En: Dim light filtered through the nearly closed door.Id: Di dalam, banyak sekali peralatan usang dan artefak misterius berserakan.En: Inside, there were lots of outdated equipment and mysterious artifacts scattered about.Id: "Wow, seperti masuk ke dunia lain," gumam Rina dengan mata berbinar.En: "Wow, it's like entering another world," Rina murmured with sparkling eyes.Id: Aditya memasang ekspresi serius.En: Aditya put on a serious expression.Id: "Kita harus cepat menyelesaikan ini agar bisa menikmati Natal tanpa cemas," ujarnya.En: "We need to finish this quickly so we can enjoy Christmas without worries," he said.Id: Namun, ketika berusaha membuka pintu ruang kerja, masalah muncul.En: However, when trying to open the workspace door, a problem arose.Id: Pintunya terkunci dan pencahayaan di dalam makin memburuk.En: The door was locked, and the lighting inside grew worse.Id: Aditya mulai panik.En: Aditya started to panic.Id: "Bagaimana ini?En: "What do we do?Id: Kita tidak bisa mulai bekerja!En: We can't start working!"Id: " keluhnya.En: he complained.Id: Rina justru tertawa kecil.En: Rina just let out a little laugh.Id: "Tenang, Aditya.En: "Relax, Aditya.Id: Lihat, aku punya ide," balas Rina sambil mengeluarkan jepit rambut dari tasnya.En: Look, I have an idea," replied Rina while taking a hairpin out of her bag.Id: Aditya memandang skeptis.En: Aditya looked skeptical.Id: "Kau yakin bisa?En: "Are you sure you can do it?"Id: " tanya Aditya ragu.En: Aditya asked doubtfully.Id: Namun, melihat keyakinan di mata Rina, Aditya memutuskan untuk mencoba cara Rina yang tak biasa.En: But seeing the confidence in Rina's eyes, Aditya decided to try Rina's unconventional method.Id: Dengan cekatan, Rina menggunakan jepit rambutnya untuk membuka kunci pintu.En: Skillfully, Rina used her hairpin to unlock the door.Id: Dalam hitungan detik, pintu itu terbuka.En: In a matter of seconds, the door opened.Id: Aditya terperangah sekaligus lega.En: Aditya was astonished and relieved at the same time.Id: "Hebat!En: "Amazing!Id: Kau berhasil!En: You did it!"Id: " serunya.En: he exclaimed.Id: Setelah itu, mereka mulai bekerja sama, menggabungkan ide Rina yang kreatif dengan pola pikir sistematis Aditya.En: After that, they began to work together, combining Rina's creative ideas with Aditya's systematic thinking.Id: Perlahan, proyek mereka terbentuk sempurna.En: Gradually, their project took perfect shape.Id: Menjelang malam, proyek pun selesai.En: As evening approached, the project was finished.Id: Aditya merasa lega dan bahagia.En: Aditya felt relieved and happy.Id: "Terima kasih, Rina.En: "Thank you, Rina.Id: Kau benar-benar menyelamatkan Natalku," ucap Aditya.En: You really saved my Christmas," Aditya said.Id: Ketika meninggalkan bunker, Aditya menyadari bahwa menghadapi masalah dengan cara berbeda ternyata berharga.En: Leaving the bunker, Aditya realized that facing problems in a different way was indeed valuable.Id: Ia juga belajar untuk lebih fleksibel dan percaya pada kekuatan kreativitas.En: He also learned to be more flexible and to trust in the power of creativity.Id: Sekarang, yang tersisa hanyalah merayakan Natal dengan hati ringan.En: Now, all that was left was to celebrate Christmas with a light heart.Id: Dan di malam Natal, ketika lampu kota menyala indah, Aditya dan Rina merayakan kerja keras mereka ...
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  • From Bunker Despair to Healing Hope: Dewi's Brave Journey

    From Bunker Despair to Healing Hope: Dewi's Brave Journey
    Dec 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: From Bunker Despair to Healing Hope: Dewi's Brave Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan deras mengguyur seperti aliran air tanpa akhir, membasahi tanah perkebunan teh yang sudah lama ditinggalkan.En: The heavy rain poured down like an endless stream of water, soaking the tea plantation ground that had long been abandoned.Id: Di bawah permukaan tanah, tersembunyi sebuah bunker tua yang nyaris dilupakan waktu.En: Beneath the surface, a hidden old bunker nearly forgotten by time lay dormant.Id: Di dalamnya, Dewi duduk dengan cemas di sisi matras bekas, memerhatikan sahabat lamanya, Rizal, yang terbaring lemah dan bingung.En: Inside, Dewi sat anxiously at the edge of a worn mattress, watching her old friend, Rizal, who lay weak and confused.Id: Bunker itu sempit dan lembap, dengan bau logam yang menusuk.En: The bunker was narrow and damp, with a pungent metallic smell.Id: Cahaya redup lampu darurat menerangi dinding beton yang dingin.En: The dim glow of an emergency lamp lit up the cold concrete walls.Id: Setiap rintik hujan yang jatuh menciptakan ritme monoton yang membuat suasana semakin tegang.En: Every raindrop that fell created a monotonous rhythm, heightening the tension.Id: Dewi, seorang wanita penuh tekad dan kepedulian, merasa harus membantu Rizal yang biasanya penuh semangat kini terbaring tak berdaya.En: Dewi, a determined and caring woman, felt she had to help Rizal, who was usually full of life, now lying powerless.Id: Hujan musim monsun telah menyebabkan longsoran tanah, mengurung mereka di dalam bunker itu.En: The monsoon rains had caused a landslide, trapping them inside the bunker.Id: Stok makanan mereka mulai menipis, dan semua sarana komunikasi terputus.En: Their food supplies were beginning to run low, and all means of communication were cut off.Id: Dewi tidak tahu pasti apa yang membuat Rizal sakit.En: Dewi did not know for certain what ailed Rizal.Id: Tapi dia tahu, dia harus mengandalkan pengetahuan yang sedikit tentang ramuan tradisional Jawa dan pertolongan pertama.En: But she knew she had to rely on her limited knowledge of traditional Javanese herbal remedies and first aid.Id: Dengan sabar, Dewi menyiapkan air rebusan akar jahe dan daun sirih, berharap bisa meringankan penderitaan Rizal.En: Patiently, Dewi prepared a brew of ginger root and betel leaves, hoping to alleviate Rizal's suffering.Id: Namun, kondisinya tak kunjung membaik, membuat rasa putus asa hampir menghampirinya.En: However, his condition did not improve, and despair almost overtook her.Id: Tapi Dewi menolak menyerah.En: But Dewi refused to give up.Id: Dalam salah satu sudut gelap bunker, Dewi menemukan sebuah alat medis darurat.En: In one of the bunker's dark corners, Dewi discovered an emergency medical kit.Id: Ini seakan memberi harapan baru.En: This seemed to provide new hope.Id: Namun, saat hendak menggunakannya, alat itu tiba-tiba rusak.En: However, as she was about to use it, the kit suddenly broke down.Id: Jantung Dewi berdegup kencang, namun ia tak membiarkan putus asa menguasai dirinya.En: Dewi's heart pounded, but she refused to let despair take hold of her.Id: "Dewi, kemarilah," suara lemah dari Rizal menghentikan lamunannya.En: "Dewi, come here," a weak voice from Rizal interrupted her reverie.Id: "Aku percaya padamu," katanya dengan suara nyaris tak terdengar.En: "I trust you," he said with a voice barely audible.Id: Kata-kata itu meneguhkan hati Dewi.En: Those words strengthened Dewi's resolve.Id: Dia memandang berkeliling ruangan, mencoba mencari solusi lain.En: She looked around the room, trying to find another solution.Id: Meski berat, Dewi memutuskan untuk menunggu kesempatan berikutnya.En: Though it was difficult, Dewi decided to wait for another opportunity.Id: Dia merawat Rizal dengan penuh ketelitian, menggunakan dedaunan yang tersisa dan menenangkan Rizal dengan ceritanya tentang masa kecil mereka.En: She tended to Rizal with great care, using the remaining leaves and soothing him with stories of their childhood.Id: Untungnya, keajaiban datang lebih cepat dari perkiraan.En: Fortunately, a miracle came sooner than expected.Id: Hujan berhenti lebih awal.En: The rain stopped earlier.Id: Langit yang tadinya kelabu kini mulai cerah, memberi kesempatan pada Dewi untuk keluar mencari bantuan.En: The sky, once gray, now began to clear up, giving Dewi the chance to go out and seek help.Id: Dengan sisa tenaga dan semangat kuat, Dewi mendaki menuju dataran lebih tinggi, berharap bisa mendapatkan sinyal telepon untuk memanggil pertolongan medis.En: With the last of her strength and determination, Dewi climbed toward higher ground, hoping to get a phone signal to call for medical assistance.Id: Akhirnya, bantuan datang tepat waktu.En: Finally, help arrived just in time.Id: Rizal dilarikan ke rumah sakit, dan berangsur pulih dari penyakit misteriusnya itu.En: Rizal ...
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