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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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  • Secrets of Candi Borobudur: A Night of Discovery

    Secrets of Candi Borobudur: A Night of Discovery
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Secrets of Candi Borobudur: A Night of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit malam itu gelap dan berat dengan awan hujan.En: The sky that night was dark and heavy with rain clouds.Id: Di tengah rinai hujan, Candi Borobudur berdiri megah, seolah berbisik cerita-cerita purba.En: Amidst the drizzle, Candi Borobudur stood majestic, as if whispering ancient tales.Id: Dimas, seorang arkeolog muda dengan semangat yang membara, berdiri mengagumi megahnya candi tersebut.En: Dimas, a young archaeologist with a burning passion, stood admiring the grandeur of the temple.Id: Dia menggigil sedikit, bukan hanya karena dingin, tetapi karena kegembiraan.En: He shivered slightly, not just from the cold, but from excitement.Id: Ada sesuatu yang membingungkan para arkeolog; sebuah artefak dari candi telah berpindah tempat dengan misterius semalam.En: There was something puzzling the archaeologists; an artifact from the temple had mysteriously changed places overnight.Id: Dimas merasa ini adalah kesempatan sempurna untuk membuktikan kemampuannya di depan mentornya, Ayu.En: Dimas felt this was the perfect opportunity to prove his skills in front of his mentor, Ayu.Id: Dia ingin mendapatkan pengakuan darinya.En: He wanted recognition from her.Id: Namun, ada saingan lain, Rama, yang juga berusaha mendapatkan perhatian Ayu.En: However, there was another rival, Rama, who was also trying to get Ayu's attention.Id: Langit menumpahkan airnya tanpa henti, membuat tanah licin dan berbahaya, tetapi Dimas sudah memutuskan.En: The sky poured down relentlessly, making the ground slippery and dangerous, but Dimas had already decided.Id: Dia akan menyelidiki candi itu malam ini, meskipun hujan lebat mengguyur.En: He would investigate the temple that night, despite the heavy rain.Id: Penuh tekad, Dimas mulai menjelajahi area sekitar candi.En: With determination, Dimas began exploring the area around the temple.Id: Hujan membuat semuanya lebih sulit dan berbahaya.En: The rain made everything more difficult and dangerous.Id: Langkahnya pelan dan hati-hati di antara bebatuan yang licin.En: His steps were slow and cautious among the slippery stones.Id: Sekejap kilat menyinari sekitar, menyorotkan cahaya singkat ke arah bayangan yang tampak seolah-olah bergerak.En: A flash of lightning lit up the surroundings, casting short-lived light on a shadow that seemed to move.Id: Hatanya berdetak cepat, tetapi rasa penasaran mendorongnya maju.En: His heart beat faster, but curiosity pushed him forward.Id: Di tengah keheningan malam, kilauan cahaya dari bulan yang terbenam di balik awan memperlihatkan sebuah celah sempit di bawah candi yang ditutup tumbuhan liar.En: In the silence of the night, the glow of the moon setting behind the clouds revealed a narrow gap beneath the temple covered with wild plants.Id: Dengan penasaran, Dimas menyingkirkan rerumputan itu dan menemukan pintu rahasia yang lama tersembunyi.En: Curiously, Dimas cleared away the grass and found a long-hidden secret door.Id: Hatinya berdegup lebih kencang.En: His heart pounded faster.Id: Dia masuk dengan sangat hati-hati.En: He entered very carefully.Id: Di dalam, Dimas menemukan serangkaian lorong sempit yang berliku.En: Inside, Dimas found a series of winding narrow passages.Id: Petualangan ini membawanya menuju ruang yang besar, tempat artefak tersebut berada.En: This adventure led him to a large room where the artifact was located.Id: Dimas menggenggam tangannya dengan sukacita.En: Dimas clasped his hands with joy.Id: Namun, lebih dari sekadar menemukan artefak, Dimas menemukan mekanisme kuno yang dipakai untuk memindahkan artefak tersebut.En: However, beyond merely finding the artifact, Dimas discovered an ancient mechanism used to move the artifact.Id: Ini adalah penemuan besar!En: This was a significant discovery!Id: Namun, dia sadar bahwa penting untuk memberi penghargaan pada Ayu.En: But he realized the importance of giving credit to Ayu.Id: Pagi harinya, di depan para arkeolog lain, Dimas menjelaskan temuannya dan memberi pujian kepada Ayu, mengatakan betapa pentingnya pelajaran serta bimbingan darinya.En: The next morning, in front of other archaeologists, Dimas explained his findings and gave praise to Ayu, stating how important her lessons and guidance were.Id: Ayu tersenyum padanya dengan penuh bangga.En: Ayu smiled at him with pride.Id: Tetapi yang lebih berarti bagi Dimas adalah pemahaman baru yang dia dapatkan pada malam penuh tantangan itu.En: But what meant more to Dimas was the new understanding he gained on that night full of challenges.Id: Bahwa kerjasama dan ketulusan lebih berarti daripada kebanggaan pribadi.En: That cooperation and sincerity mean more than personal pride.Id: Tanpa gemerlap pujian, Dimas merasakan kepuasan yang mendalam dalam dirinya.En: Without the glitter of praise, Dimas felt a deep satisfaction within ...
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  • Budi's Journey: From Fear to Friendship on Gunung Bromo

    Budi's Journey: From Fear to Friendship on Gunung Bromo
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Budi's Journey: From Fear to Friendship on Gunung Bromo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Gunung Bromo berdiri megah di depan Budi.En: Gunung Bromo stood majestically in front of Budi.Id: Kabut tebal menutupi puncaknya yang menjulang, memberikan kesan misterius.En: Thick fog covered its towering peak, giving it a mysterious feel.Id: Gemuruh petir dari kejauhan memberi peringatan akan turunnya hujan.En: The rumbling thunder from afar warned of impending rain.Id: Budi dan teman-teman sekelasnya datang ke sini dalam rangka kunjungan lapangan sekolah.En: Budi and his classmates came here for a school field trip.Id: Di tengah ramainya suara teman-temannya, Budi merasa gelisah.En: Amidst the lively chatter of his friends, Budi felt restless.Id: Dia bertekad ingin berteman lebih dekat dengan teman sekelasnya, terutama Sari, yang dia segani.En: He was determined to become closer friends with his classmates, especially Sari, whom he admired.Id: Budi berjalan di belakang Adi dan Sari.En: Budi walked behind Adi and Sari.Id: Mereka terlihat akrab, sering saling bercanda.En: They seemed close, often joking with each other.Id: Budi berusaha mencari cara untuk bergabung.En: Budi tried to find a way to join in.Id: Namun, hujan mulai turun, membuat tanah menjadi licin.En: However, the rain started to fall, making the ground slippery.Id: Rasanya, tidak hanya jalan yang sulit dilalui, tetapi juga interaksi sosial.En: It felt like not only the path was difficult to navigate, but also the social interactions.Id: Di tengah perjalanan, Budi merasa terasing.En: Along the journey, Budi felt isolated.Id: Saat itulah dia teringat kisah lucu tentang Gunung Bromo yang pernah diceritakan oleh kakeknya.En: It was at that moment he remembered a funny story about Gunung Bromo that his grandfather had once told him.Id: "Apa kalian tahu," ujar Budi tiba-tiba dengan suara agak gemetar, "Legenda tentang Pangeran Joko dan Putri Bromo?En: "Do you guys know," Budi suddenly said with a slightly shaky voice, "The legend about Pangeran Joko and Putri Bromo?"Id: "Adi dan Sari berhenti dan memperhatikannya.En: Adi and Sari stopped and paid attention to him.Id: "Tidak, ceritain dong!En: "No, tell us!"Id: " jawab Sari dengan senyumnya yang cerah, membuat Budi merasa sedikit lega.En: replied Sari with her bright smile, making Budi feel a bit relieved.Id: Budi mulai bercerita.En: Budi began to tell the story.Id: "Katanya, Pangeran Joko suatu waktu tersesat di gunung ini.En: "They say, Pangeran Joko once got lost on this mountain.Id: Dia bertemu dengan Putri Bromo yang cantik dan memutuskan untuk bersembunyi di puncaknya agar bisa selalu melihat sang Putri dari kejauhan ketika kabut menghilang.En: He met the beautiful Putri Bromo and decided to hide at its peak so he could always see the princess from afar when the fog cleared."Id: " Suaranya mulai stabil, dan teman-temannya tertawa ketika dia menambahkan bagian konyol dari cerita tersebut.En: His voice began to stabilize, and his friends laughed as he added the funny parts of the story.Id: Namun, ketika hujan semakin deras, Budi terpeleset.En: However, as the rain poured harder, Budi slipped.Id: Dia jatuh terduduk di tanah yang becek.En: He fell seated on the muddy ground.Id: Sari cepat-cepat membantunya berdiri, memberikan sebuah tanya sambil tersenyum, "Kamu baik-baik saja?En: Sari quickly helped him up, asking with a smile, "Are you okay?"Id: "Itu menjadi titik balik bagi Budi.En: That was a turning point for Budi.Id: Melihat perhatian Sari, dia merasa lebih percaya diri.En: Seeing Sari's attention, he felt more confident.Id: Sepanjang perjalanan, mereka berbagi cerita dan tawa, tidak lagi merasa terasing.En: Throughout the journey, they shared stories and laughter, no longer feeling isolated.Id: Akhir dari perjalanan, saat mereka berkumpul di bawah sebuah pohon besar untuk berteduh, semua teman-temannya meminta Budi untuk melanjutkan ceritanya.En: At the end of the trip, as they gathered under a big tree for shelter, all of his friends asked Budi to continue his story.Id: Dengan semangat, Budi melanjutkan kisah-kisahnya.En: Enthusiastically, Budi continued his tales.Id: Kali ini dia yakin, dia diterima dan punya tempat di kelompoknya.En: This time he was sure he was accepted and had a place in his group.Id: Ketika mereka berjalan turun, Budi merasa berbeda.En: As they walked down, Budi felt different.Id: Hujan dan kabut tidak lagi menjadi penghalang.En: The rain and fog were no longer obstacles.Id: Dia sudah mengatasi ketakutannya, dan pada akhirnya, menemukan kepercayaan diri untuk menjalin persahabatan yang tulus.En: He had overcome his fears and, in the end, found the confidence to build genuine friendships.Id: Gunung Bromo tetap berdiri megah di belakang mereka, namun di dalam hati Budi, perjalanan itu sudah menorehkan kenangan yang indah.En: Gunung Bromo still ...
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  • Finding Tradition: Bima's Galungan Market Quest

    Finding Tradition: Bima's Galungan Market Quest
    Feb 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Tradition: Bima's Galungan Market Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Bima berdiri di tengah pasar yang ramai, memandang sekeliling dengan mata penuh harapan.En: Bima stood in the middle of the bustling market, looking around with hopeful eyes.Id: Ia ingin sekali membeli persembahan Galungan yang sempurna.En: He really wanted to buy the perfect Galungan offering.Id: Bau kemenyan dan melati memenuhi udara, sementara suara gamelan mengiringi percakapan para penjual dan pembeli.En: The scent of incense and jasmine filled the air, while the sounds of gamelan accompanied the conversations of the sellers and buyers.Id: Indira, adik perempuan Bima, penuh semangat.En: Indira, Bima's younger sister, was full of excitement.Id: Dia berlari ke sana kemari, matanya berbinar melihat kerajinan dan bunga warna-warni.En: She ran back and forth, her eyes sparkling at the crafts and colorful flowers.Id: Namun, kegiatannya membuat Bima sedikit kewalahan.En: However, her activity made Bima a little overwhelmed.Id: Ia harus fokus.En: He needed to focus.Id: "Indira, tetap dekat, ya!En: "Indira, stay close, okay!"Id: " seru Bima, mencoba mengawasi adiknya.En: called Bima, trying to keep an eye on his sister.Id: Mereka sudah mencari selama beberapa waktu, tapi harga di banyak kios lebih mahal dari yang diperhitungkan Bima.En: They had been searching for some time, but the prices at many stalls were higher than Bima had anticipated.Id: Kemudian, mereka bertemu Rizal.En: Then, they met Rizal.Id: Dia adalah penjual yang pandai menarik perhatian dengan kata-kata bijaknya.En: He was a seller who was skilled at attracting attention with his wise words.Id: Rizal mengulurkan tangan ramah, menawarkan bantuan.En: Rizal extended a friendly hand, offering help.Id: "Bima, mungkin butuh sedikit bimbingan?En: "Bima, maybe you need a little guidance?Id: Pasar ini memang bisa membingungkan," Rizal berkata sambil tersenyum.En: This market can indeed be confusing," Rizal said with a smile.Id: Bima ragu.En: Bima hesitated.Id: Dia ingin menyelesaikan ini sendiri, membuktikan pada keluarganya bahwa ia bisa menjaga tradisi.En: He wanted to finish this on his own, to prove to his family that he could uphold tradition.Id: Tapi, di satu sisi, bantuan kelihatannya tidak buruk.En: But, on the other hand, help didn't seem so bad.Id: Melihat Indira yang masih sibuk dengan bunga, Bima akhirnya setuju mendengarkan Rizal.En: Seeing Indira still busy with flowers, Bima finally agreed to listen to Rizal.Id: Rizal membawa mereka ke bagian pasar yang lebih tenang, jauh dari keramaian utama.En: Rizal led them to a quieter part of the market, away from the main crowd.Id: Di sana, tersembunyi sebuah kios dengan persembahan yang indah dan terjangkau.En: There, hidden away, was a stall with beautiful and affordable offerings.Id: Mata Bima berbinar.En: Bima's eyes sparkled.Id: "Ini dia!En: "This is it!Id: Tepat yang ku cari!En: Exactly what I've been looking for!"Id: " kata Bima dengan lega.En: Bima said with relief.Id: Sambil menunggu barang dibungkus, Rizal bercerita tentang pentingnya Galungan.En: While waiting for the items to be wrapped, Rizal shared about the importance of Galungan.Id: "Ini bukan sekedar persembahan, tapi juga penghormatan pada leluhur dan menjaga keseimbangan dharma," katanya lembut.En: "It is not just an offering, but also a way to honor ancestors and maintain the balance of dharma," he said gently.Id: Mendengarnya, Bima merasakan kebanggaan muncul dalam dirinya.En: Upon hearing this, Bima felt a sense of pride arise within him.Id: Ia mengerti lebih dalam arti dari tradisi yang keluarganya lestarikan.En: He understood more deeply the meaning of the tradition his family preserved.Id: Keduanya, Bima dan Indira, akhirnya pulang dengan barang yang dibutuhkan dan pengalaman berharga.En: Both Bima and Indira finally returned home with the items they needed and a valuable experience.Id: Saat matahari terbenam di balik Candi Tersembunyi, Bima merasa lebih percaya diri.En: As the sun set behind the Hidden Temple, Bima felt more confident.Id: Dia tahu betapa pentingnya peran komunitas dalam menjaga budaya.En: He knew how important the role of the community was in preserving culture.Id: Terima kasih untuk Rizal, ia bukan hanya pulang dengan persembahan, tapi juga pelajaran yang tak terlupakan.En: Thanks to Rizal, he didn't just come home with offerings, but also with an unforgettable lesson.Id: Galungan kali ini adalah awal yang baru bagi Bima.En: This Galungan was a new beginning for Bima.Id: Ia telah menunjukkan bahwa ia bisa, tidak hanya kepada keluarga, tapi juga pada dirinya sendiri.En: He had shown that he could, not only to his family but also to himself. Vocabulary Words:bustling: ramaihopeful: penuh harapanincense: kemenyansparkling: berbinaroverwhelmed: kewalahananticipated: diperhitungkanskillful: ...
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