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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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  • Accidental Peace: Dewi’s Chaotic Path to Serenity

    Accidental Peace: Dewi’s Chaotic Path to Serenity
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Accidental Peace: Dewi’s Chaotic Path to Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Dewi duduk di atas alas jerami, matanya terpejam, mencoba berkonsentrasi pada suara aliran sungai kecil yang mengalir di dekatnya.En: Dewi sat on a straw mat, her eyes closed, trying to concentrate on the sound of the small stream flowing nearby.Id: Sejak tiba di retret spiritual di Bali, Dewi merasa skeptis.En: Since arriving at the spiritual retreat in Bali, Dewi felt skeptical.Id: Apakah meditasi benar-benar bisa memberikan kedamaian batin?En: Could meditation truly bring inner peace?Id: Namun, Budi, pemandu retret, selalu mengatakan, “Berada di sini memberi Anda kesempatan untuk melampaui keramaian dunia.”En: However, Budi, the retreat guide, always said, “Being here gives you the opportunity to transcend the world's hustle and bustle.”Id: Pagi itu, udara sejuk dan sedikit angin berdesir di antara pepohonan palem.En: That morning, the air was cool, and a gentle breeze rustled through the palm trees.Id: Ratna, teman sekamar Dewi, duduk bersebelahan, tampak sepenuhnya tenggelam dalam meditasi.En: Ratna, Dewi's roommate, sat beside her, appearing fully immersed in meditation.Id: Namun, pikiran Dewi melayang kembali ke kehidupan kantor yang sibuk, dengan tenggat waktu dan rapat tanpa akhir.En: However, Dewi's thoughts drifted back to her busy office life, with endless deadlines and meetings.Id: Di tengah latihannya, seekor monyet berekor panjang melompat dari atap.En: In the middle of her practice, a long-tailed monkey jumped from the roof.Id: Ia dengan nakal merenggut tas Dewi dan menarik keluar kristal meditasi miliknya, barang yang dianggap kunci kedamaian oleh Budi.En: It mischievously snatched Dewi's bag and pulled out her meditation crystal, an item Budi considered key to peace.Id: "Hei, kembalikan!" seru Dewi, terkejut.En: “Hey, give it back!” Dewi exclaimed, surprised.Id: Monyet itu melompat dengan gesit, memegang kristal.En: The monkey jumped nimbly, holding the crystal.Id: Tanpa pikir panjang, Dewi berdiri dan mengejarnya.En: Without a second thought, Dewi stood up and chased after it.Id: Aturan utama di retret ini adalah untuk tetap tenang, namun hatinya gelisah melihat penjahat kecil itu.En: The main rule at this retreat is to remain calm, but her heart was restless seeing the little thief.Id: "Budi, lihat! Monyet itu!" Dewi memanggil saat melintasi lapangan rumput hijau.En: “Budi, look! The monkey!” Dewi called out as she ran across the green grass field.Id: Budi hanya tersenyum, mengetahui kejenakaan para monyet di sini sudah sering terjadi.En: Budi just smiled, well aware of the antics of the monkeys here.Id: "Tetap tenang, Dewi," katanya dari kejauhan.En: “Stay calm, Dewi,” he said from afar.Id: "Jangan biarkan dunia luar mengganggu ketenanganmu."En: “Don’t let the outside world disturb your peace.”Id: Namun, Dewi tidak bisa diam.En: However, Dewi could not stay still.Id: Ia berlari melewati sawah dan pohon, semakin mendekati monyet yang memanjat pohon beringin besar.En: She ran past paddy fields and trees, getting closer to the monkey climbing a large banyan tree.Id: Akhirnya, monyet itu berhenti di puncak, mengayun-ayunkan kristal dengan penuh kesenangan.En: Finally, the monkey stopped at the top, swinging the crystal with delight.Id: Dewi mendongak, terengah-engah, dan tertawa.En: Dewi looked up, panting and laughing.Id: Semua usahanya tampak sia-sia menghadapi makhluk kecil ini.En: All her efforts seemed in vain against this small creature.Id: Ratna dan peserta retret lainnya mulai berkumpul, tertawa bersama melihat situasi aneh itu.En: Ratna and the other retreat participants began to gather, laughing together at the strange situation.Id: Ketegangan yang Dewi rasakan berangsur hilang.En: The tension Dewi felt gradually faded.Id: Ternyata, kebahagiaan dan kedamaian lebih kuat daripada hanya sekedar objek fisik.En: It turned out, happiness and peace were stronger than mere physical objects.Id: Dewi menyadari, di tengah kekacauan ini, ada pelajaran berharga.En: Dewi realized, amidst this chaos, there was a valuable lesson.Id: Kedamaian tidak selalu datang dari kesempurnaan, tetapi dari penerimaan terhadap ketidaksempurnaan.En: Peace does not always come from perfection, but from acceptance of imperfection.Id: Ia tersenyum, melihat kristal melambai dari tangan jalang itu, dan merasakan sebuah pencerahan sederhana namun mendalam.En: She smiled, watching the crystal wave from the little rascal's hand, and felt a simple yet profound enlightenment.Id: Di bawah rimbunnya beringin, diiringi tawa teman-temannya, Dewi menemukan keheningan yang sejati.En: Under the lush banyan tree, accompanied by her friends' laughter, Dewi found true serenity.Id: Itu bukan karena ketenangan, tetapi dari hatinya sendiri.En: It was not due to tranquility, but from within her...
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  • Bunaken's Hidden Treasure: A Dive into Discovery and Friendship

    Bunaken's Hidden Treasure: A Dive into Discovery and Friendship
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Bunaken's Hidden Treasure: A Dive into Discovery and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bawah sinar matahari musim panas selatan, air laut di Bunaken berkilauan seperti permadani biru yang memukau.En: Under the southern summer sun, the sea water at Bunaken glistens like a captivating blue carpet.Id: Angin lembut membawa aroma asin yang menyegarkan.En: A gentle breeze carries a refreshing salty aroma.Id: Terumbu karang di Bunaken ramai dengan kehidupan laut.En: The coral reefs at Bunaken teem with marine life.Id: Ikan-ikan berenang lincah di antara karang berwarna-warni.En: Fish swim nimbly among the colorful corals.Id: Rizki berdiri di tepi kapal, wajahnya penuh harap.En: Rizki stands on the edge of the boat, his face full of hope.Id: Ia adalah siswa SMA yang sangat tertarik dengan kehidupan laut.En: He is a high school student very interested in marine life.Id: Namun, di antara teman-temannya, dia sering merasa terasing.En: However, among his friends, he often feels alienated.Id: Hari ini, mereka semua berada di Bunaken untuk studi biologi laut.En: Today, they are all at Bunaken for a marine biology study.Id: Rizki berharap menemukan spesies langka untuk mengesankan teman-teman dan gurunya.En: Rizki hopes to find a rare species to impress his friends and teacher.Id: Ayu dan Fajar, teman sekelasnya, berdiri di dekatnya.En: Ayu and Fajar, his classmates, stand nearby.Id: Mereka siap mengenakan peralatan snorkeling.En: They are ready to put on their snorkeling gear.Id: “Ayo Rizki, waktu kita terbatas di sini,” kata Ayu sambil tertawa.En: “Come on Rizki, our time here is limited,” Ayu says with a laugh.Id: Fajar setuju. “Ya, siapa tahu kita bisa melihat sesuatu yang menarik!”En: Fajar agrees, “Yes, who knows we might see something interesting!”Id: Mereka mengenakan masker dan fins, lalu terjun ke air yang jernih.En: They put on masks and fins, then dive into the clear water.Id: Di bawah permukaan, kehidupan laut tampak lebih hidup.En: Below the surface, marine life seems more vibrant.Id: Ikan-ikan kecil berwarna warni dan terumbu karang yang kokoh menghiasi pemandangan.En: Small, colorful fish and sturdy coral reefs adorn the view.Id: Namun, Rizki merasa kecewa.En: However, Rizki feels disappointed.Id: Peralatannya terbatas, dan visibilitas terkadang terganggu.En: His equipment is limited, and visibility is sometimes obstructed.Id: Ia takut teman-temannya tak akan menganggap serius usahanya jika tak menemukan apa-apa.En: He fears his friends won't take his efforts seriously if he finds nothing.Id: Tetapi, semangat petualangannya tak surut.En: But his adventurous spirit does not wane.Id: Rizki memutuskan untuk berenang lebih dalam, meski tahu ada risiko terpisah dari kelompok.En: Rizki decides to swim deeper, even though he knows there's a risk of getting separated from the group.Id: Dorongan untuk menemukan sesuatu yang berharga lebih besar dari ketakutannya.En: The urge to discover something valuable outweighs his fear.Id: Ketika menyelam lebih dalam, pandangannya menangkap kilauan yang berbeda.En: As he dives deeper, his gaze catches a different gleam.Id: Seekor ikan langka dengan warna-warna yang mempesona berenang di depan matanya.En: A rare fish with mesmerizing colors swims before his eyes.Id: Rizki tak percaya dengan apa yang dilihatnya.En: Rizki can't believe what he's seeing.Id: Dengan semangat, dia melambaikan tangan memanggil Ayu dan Fajar.En: Excitedly, he waves to call Ayu and Fajar.Id: Mereka segera berenang menghampiri.En: They quickly swim over.Id: Mata Ayu membulat kaget.En: Ayu's eyes widen in surprise.Id: “Wow, Rizki! Itu luar biasa!” seru Fajar dengan kagum.En: “Wow, Rizki! That's amazing!” exclaims Fajar in awe.Id: Teman-temannya segera mengambil gambar ikan tersebut, sambil memuji Rizki atas penemuannya yang luar biasa.En: His friends immediately take pictures of the fish, while praising Rizki for his extraordinary find.Id: Saat mereka kembali ke permukaan, semua teman-teman Rizki menyambutnya dengan antusias.En: As they return to the surface, all of Rizki's friends greet him enthusiastically.Id: Guru mereka juga memberikan pujian.En: Their teacher also gives praise.Id: Rizki merasakan sesuatu yang baru—rasa percaya diri dan kedekatan dengan teman-teman sekelasnya.En: Rizki feels something new—a sense of confidence and closeness with his classmates.Id: Kebanggaan dan rasa terhubung mengisi hatinya.En: Pride and a sense of connection fill his heart.Id: Perjalanan pulang terasa berbeda.En: The journey home feels different.Id: Rizki duduk di antara Ayu dan Fajar, berbagi cerita dan tawa.En: Rizki sits between Ayu and Fajar, sharing stories and laughter.Id: Kini, ia merasa lebih percaya diri dan yakin bahwa ia memang bagian dari kelompok tersebut.En: Now, he feels more confident and assured that he indeed is part of the ...
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  • Rekindling Bonds: A Cap Go Meh Tale of Friendship and Culture

    Rekindling Bonds: A Cap Go Meh Tale of Friendship and Culture
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rekindling Bonds: A Cap Go Meh Tale of Friendship and Culture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah musim hujan bulan Februari, Borobudur berdiri megah dikelilingi kabut.En: In the midst of the rainy February season, Borobudur stood majestically surrounded by mist.Id: Hari itu, Borobudur lebih ramai dari biasanya.En: That day, Borobudur was busier than usual.Id: Festival Cap Go Meh meriah.En: The Cap Go Meh Festival was lively.Id: Lantunan musik tradisional dan warna-warni pakaian menyemarakkan suasana.En: The strains of traditional music and the colorfulness of the clothing enlivened the atmosphere.Id: Dewi, seorang fotografer penuh semangat, sibuk menangkap momen festival.En: Dewi, an enthusiastic photographer, was busy capturing moments of the festival.Id: Dia melihat budaya ini sebagai bagian penting dari jati dirinya.En: She saw this culture as an important part of her identity.Id: Dengan kamera di tangan, Dewi menjelajahi candi mencari sudut yang sempurna.En: With a camera in hand, Dewi explored the temple seeking the perfect angle.Id: Di sisi lain, Fajar, seorang pemandu wisata di Borobudur, berharap bertemu Dewi lagi sejak mereka lulus dari perguruan tinggi.En: On the other hand, Fajar, a tour guide at Borobudur, hoped to meet Dewi again since they graduated from college.Id: Sekarang, dia melihatnya dari kejauhan, fokus dan bersemangat.En: Now, he saw her from a distance, focused and passionate.Id: Rasa rindu dan kenangan masa lalu muncul di benaknya.En: Longing and memories of the past surfaced in his mind.Id: "Harusnya ada jalan untuk bicara dengannya," gumam Fajar.En: "There must be a way to talk to her," muttered Fajar.Id: Lia, rekan kerja dan sahabat Fajar, merasa skeptis.En: Lia, Fajar's coworker and friend, felt skeptical.Id: "Apakah Dewi masih peduli dengan kita?" tanyanya pada Fajar saat mereka mengatur tur.En: "Does Dewi still care about us?" she asked Fajar as they arranged the tour.Id: Lia takut Fajar akan kecewa jika harapannya terlalu tinggi.En: Lia feared that Fajar would be disappointed if his hopes were too high.Id: Ketika Dewi terus mengejar momen foto sempurna, Fajar mencoba mendekatinya.En: As Dewi continued to chase the perfect photo moment, Fajar tried to approach her.Id: Namun Dewi tetap tenggelam dalam pekerjaannya.En: However, Dewi remained absorbed in her work.Id: "Ayo kita pergi ke tempat yang lebih tenang," ujar Lia menyarankan.En: "Let's go to a quieter place," Lia suggested.Id: Mereka mengajak Dewi ke sudut-sudut candi yang jarang dikunjungi.En: They invited Dewi to the less visited corners of the temple.Id: Sebuah ide muncul di benak Dewi.En: An idea popped into Dewi's mind.Id: Dia memutuskan berhenti sejenak dan menikmati pertunjukan budaya.En: She decided to pause for a moment and enjoy the cultural performance.Id: Bermain musik dan tarian meriah menghentikan Dewi pada saat yang tepat.En: The lively music and dance stopped Dewi at just the right moment.Id: Langit gelap dan hujan mulai turun.En: The sky darkened, and rain began to fall.Id: Ketiganya berlindung di bawah teras candi kuno.En: The three of them took shelter under the terrace of the ancient temple.Id: Dalam keheningan yang damai, Dewi tersadar. "Aku merindukan ini," Dewi mengaku, mengedipkan mata.En: In the peaceful silence, Dewi realized, "I missed this," Dewi confessed, winking.Id: "Menikmati warisan kita, bersama teman lama."En: "Enjoying our heritage, with old friends."Id: Pada saat hujan berhenti, bayangan Borobudur diselimuti kabut yang menyisakan aura misterius dan memukau.En: When the rain stopped, the shadow of Borobudur was enveloped in mist, leaving a mysterious and captivating aura.Id: Dewi mengambil kamera, menjepret suasana dengan senyuman lebar.En: Dewi took her camera, snapped the scene with a broad smile.Id: Disinilah, dia menangkap inti dari Cap Go Meh.En: Here, she captured the essence of Cap Go Meh.Id: Melihat hasil fotonya, Fajar dan Dewi saling berpandangan.En: Seeing the results of her photos, Fajar and Dewi exchanged glances.Id: Pandangan yang penuh arti, membawa harapan baru.En: A glance full of meaning, bringing new hope.Id: Sementara Lia memandanginya, tersenyum haru.En: Meanwhile, Lia looked on, smiling wistfully.Id: Dengan hujan yang mereda, suasana festival menahtap angin baru, termasuk persahabatan mereka.En: With the rain subsiding, the festival atmosphere embraced a new breeze, including their friendship.Id: Mereka sadar pentingnya bernostalgia dalam balutan budaya yang menghidupkan.En: They realized the importance of nostalgia wrapped in a culture that brings life.Id: Kini Dewi tahu, menghubungkan kembali masa lalu dan budaya penting untuk masa depan.En: Now Dewi knows, reconnecting with the past and culture is important for the future.Id: Fajar belajar menghadapi masa lalu dan menatap masa depan lebih berani.En: Fajar learned to face ...
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