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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 Inspiration: A Dance of Tradition at Borobudur

    Finding Inspiration: A Dance of Tradition at Borobudur
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Inspiration: A Dance of Tradition at Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Borobudur berdiri dengan megah, dihiasi dengan ukiran batu kuno yang basah oleh hujan.En: Borobudur stood majestically, adorned with ancient stone carvings wet from rain.Id: Selama musim hujan, medan hijau di sekitar candi terlihat berkabut.En: During the rainy season, the green landscape surrounding the temple appeared misty.Id: Suara doa dan perayaan terdengar di udara, menambah kekhusyukan suasana.En: The sound of prayers and celebrations filled the air, adding to the solemnity of the atmosphere.Id: Hari itu, Dewi, Budi, dan Wulan berkumpul di tempat ini untuk merayakan Mawlid, hari kelahiran Nabi Muhammad.En: On that day, Dewi, Budi, and Wulan gathered at this place to celebrate Mawlid, the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.Id: Mereka datang bersama keluarga besar untuk reuni.En: They came together with their extended family for a reunion.Id: Di tengah kerumunan, Dewi merasa gelisah.En: Amidst the crowd, Dewi felt uneasy.Id: Sebagai seorang seniman yang selalu mencari inspirasi, ia berharap menemukan ide baru untuk lukisannya.En: As an artist constantly seeking inspiration, she hoped to find new ideas for her paintings.Id: Ia ingin membuat karya yang menghormati keluarga dan warisan budayanya.En: She wanted to create a work that honored her family and cultural heritage.Id: Namun, tidak semua berpikiran sama dengannya.En: However, not everyone shared her perspective.Id: Kakak Dewi, Budi, adalah seorang pengusaha yang rasional.En: Dewi's brother, Budi, was a rational businessman.Id: Ia skeptis terhadap tradisi, lebih tertarik pada hal-hal praktis.En: He was skeptical of tradition, more interested in practical matters.Id: Sebaliknya, Wulan, sepupunya, adalah jiwa yang bebas dan senang bercerita.En: On the contrary, Wulan, their cousin, was a free spirit who loved storytelling.Id: Ia menikmati setiap momen, menjelajahi segala sudut candi dengan antusiasme.En: She relished every moment, exploring every corner of the temple with enthusiasm.Id: "Ayo, Dewi, ikuti saja festivalnya.En: "Come on, Dewi, just join the festival.Id: Mungkin kamu akan mendapat ide bagus," kata Wulan sambil menarik tangan Dewi.En: Maybe you’ll get a great idea," said Wulan, pulling Dewi's hand.Id: Namun, Budi hanya menggelengkan kepalanya.En: But Budi only shook his head.Id: "Semua ini hanya membuang-buang waktu," katanya.En: "All of this is just a waste of time," he said.Id: "Kau tahu Dewi, lebih baik fokus pada hal yang nyata.En: "You know, Dewi, it's better to focus on what's real."Id: "Dewi terdiam.En: Dewi fell silent.Id: Di antara dua pandangan yang berbeda, ia merasa terjebak.En: Caught between two different views, she felt trapped.Id: Namun, dorongan untuk menemukan inspirasinya mendorong dia untuk mengikuti langkah Wulan.En: However, the urge to find her inspiration drove her to follow Wulan's lead.Id: Mereka menari dengan gembira dalam festival yang penuh warna.En: They danced joyously in the colorful festival.Id: Saat malam tiba, lampu-lampu obor menyala, menciptakan pemandangan yang magis.En: As night fell, torch lights lit up, creating a magical scene.Id: Dewi melangkah lambat, mengamati bayangan candi yang menari di bawah sinar lembutnya.En: Dewi walked slowly, observing the shadows of the temple dancing under its soft glow.Id: Saat itulah, sebuah wawasan datang kepadanya.En: It was then that a revelation came to her.Id: Ia melihat hubungan antara masa lalu dan masa kini, bagaimana tradisi keluar sebagai tali pengikat di antara keluarga dan peradaban.En: She saw the connection between the past and the present, how traditions emerged as a bonding thread among family and civilization.Id: Ia melihat keluarganya bersatu, meskipun dengan cara pandang yang berbeda.En: She saw her family united, despite differing viewpoints.Id: Dewi menyadari bahwa tradisi bukanlah hal yang harus diabaikan.En: Dewi realized that tradition was not something to be ignored.Id: Mereka adalah warisan yang bisa mengilhami karya seninya.En: They were a legacy that could inspire her art.Id: Dengan pandangan baru ini, ia mulai membuat sketsa di bawah cahaya bulan purnama.En: With this new perspective, she began sketching under the light of the full moon.Id: Gambar-gambar awalnya menggambarkan motif-motif tradisional yang diwarnai sentuhan pribadi khas Dewi.En: Her initial drawings depicted traditional motifs colored with Dewi's distinctive personal touch.Id: Saat hari berakhir, Dewi merasa lebih tenang.En: As the day ended, Dewi felt calmer.Id: Ia mengerti, inspirasi terkadang datang dari penerimaan dan pemahaman.En: She understood that inspiration sometimes comes from acceptance and understanding.Id: Dengan senyum di wajahnya, ia merasa lebih dekat dengan akar budayanya, dan siap melukis karya yang menghormati keluarganya sekaligus ...
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  • Beneath the Rain: A Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Batik

    Beneath the Rain: A Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Batik
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Beneath the Rain: A Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Batik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Pasar Ubud berdenyut hidup di tengah musim hujan.En: The Pasar Ubud throbbed with life in the middle of the rainy season.Id: Hujan turun dengan deras, membasahi atap-atap seng dan tanah berpasir pasar tradisional yang ramai itu.En: Heavy rain poured down, wetting the zinc roofs and the sandy ground of the busy traditional market.Id: Bau tanah basah berpadu dengan wangi dupa yang dibakar di sudut-sudut pasar.En: The smell of wet earth mingled with the fragrance of incense burned at the corners of the market.Id: Warna-warni kain, rempah-rempah, dan suara para pedagang menawarkan barang mereka menciptakan suasana yang penuh semangat.En: The colorful fabrics, spices, and voices of vendors offering their goods created an atmosphere full of spirit.Id: Di tengah hiruk-pikuk itu, Dewi dan Budi berjalan hati-hati melewati genangan air.En: Amidst the hustle and bustle, Dewi and Budi walked carefully through the puddles.Id: Dewi, ibu yang berdedikasi pada tradisi, mengajak adiknya, Budi, untuk mencari kain batik yang sempurna.En: Dewi, a mother dedicated to tradition, invited her brother, Budi, to look for the perfect batik cloth.Id: "Kita perlu kain yang istimewa untuk upacara nanti," kata Dewi dengan penuh tekad.En: "We need a special cloth for the upcoming ceremony," Dewi said with determination.Id: "Kak Dewi, awas genangan," Budi memperingatkan sambil menunjuk ke depan.En: "Kak Dewi, watch the puddle," Budi warned, pointing ahead.Id: Dewi mengangguk sambil terus melangkah, pikirannya dipenuhi gambaran kain batik yang menawan dalam upacara dewasa putrinya.En: Dewi nodded as she continued walking, her mind filled with visions of the enchanting batik cloth in her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony.Id: Mereka berhenti di depan sebuah kios yang dipenuhi kain batik berbagai motif.En: They stopped in front of a kiosk filled with batik cloth of various motifs.Id: Ini kios milik Rina, penjual yang sudah dikenal di pasar itu.En: This was the kiosk of Rina, a well-known vendor in the market.Id: Rina menyapa mereka dengan senyuman hangat, senyum seseorang yang mengerti kebutuhan pelanggannya namun harus memikirkan masa depan anaknya.En: Rina greeted them with a warm smile, the smile of someone who understood her customers' needs but had to think about her child's future.Id: "Mencari yang seperti apa, Bu Dewi?En: "What kind are you looking for, Mrs.Id: " tanya Rina dengan ramah.En: Dewi?"Id: "Kain batik yang khas, yang bisa membawa keberuntungan dan kehormatan dalam acara nanti," jawab Dewi.En: Rina asked warmly.Id: Matanya berkelana menatap berbagai pilihan corak dan warna.En: "A unique batik cloth that can bring luck and honor to the event," replied Dewi.Id: Namun, hujan semakin deras.En: Her eyes wandered over the various patterns and colors available.Id: Dewi ragu.En: However, the rain grew heavier.Id: Apakah harus bergegas saja memilih yang ada di depan mata, atau mencari lebih dalam meski kondisi cuaca tidak bersahabat?En: Dewi hesitated.Id: Tepat ketika kebingungan melanda, mata Dewi tertumbuk pada kain batik yang menonjol di sudut kios.En: Should she quickly choose what was in front of her, or delve deeper despite the unfriendly weather?Id: Warnanya biru tua dengan aksen emas, motif parang yang anggun dan memikat.En: Just when confusion set in, Dewi's eyes caught sight of a standout batik cloth in a corner of the kiosk.Id: Hatinya langsung terpikat, namun label harga membuatnya terdiam.En: Its deep blue color with gold accents, featuring an elegant and captivating parang motif, instantly captured her heart, but the price tag left her silent.Id: Dilema ini memudar ketika Dewi memutuskan untuk melakukan sesuatu yang jarang ia lakukan—bernegosiasi.En: This dilemma faded when Dewi decided to do something she rarely did—negotiate.Id: "Bu Rina, kain ini sangat indah.En: "Bu Rina, this cloth is very beautiful.Id: Tapi harganya cukup tinggi," ujar Dewi dengan nada memohon.En: But the price is quite high," Dewi said with a pleading tone.Id: Rina mengerti.En: Rina understood.Id: Ia juga tahu tekanan orang tua dalam mengadakan acara penting.En: She also knew the pressures parents face in organizing important events.Id: Setelah beberapa saat berunding dan dengan hati yang terbuka, keduanya mencapai kesepakatan yang memuaskan.En: After a moment of negotiating and with open hearts, they reached a satisfactory agreement.Id: Harga yang lebih terjangkau bagi Dewi, sambil tetap memudahkan Rina mendekati tujuannya.En: A more affordable price for Dewi, while still helping Rina get closer to her goals.Id: Dengan senyum mengembang, Dewi dan Budi meninggalkan kios sambil memegang kain impian.En: With broad smiles, Dewi and Budi left the kiosk holding their dream cloth.Id: Seketika, hujan mulai reda, seolah alam pun...
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  • Rainy Revelations: Discovering Secrets at Borobudur Temple

    Rainy Revelations: Discovering Secrets at Borobudur Temple
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rainy Revelations: Discovering Secrets at Borobudur Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Pagi itu, langit Borobudur tampak abu-abu dan penuh awan.En: That morning, the sky above Borobudur appeared gray and full of clouds.Id: Rombongan sekolah tiba di pelataran candi, bagian dari kunjungan wisata budaya.En: The school group arrived at the temple's courtyard, part of a cultural tour.Id: Putri, Andi, dan Wulan turun dari bus dengan payung di tangan, bersiap menghadapi hujan yang sudah mulai turun dengan rintik-rintik lembut.En: Putri, Andi, and Wulan got off the bus with umbrellas in hand, ready to face the rain that had already started to fall with gentle drizzles.Id: "Candi Borobudur ini sangat menakjubkan, meskipun hujan," kata Wulan kepada murid-muridnya dengan senyum sabar yang sudah biasa.En: "Candi Borobudur is amazing, even in the rain," Wulan said to her students with a patient smile that was customary.Id: Putri mengangguk, matanya menyimpan rasa ingin tahu yang besar.En: Putri nodded, her eyes full of great curiosity.Id: Sejak kecil, ia terpesona dengan cerita-cerita candi dan artefak sejarah.En: Since she was a child, she had been fascinated by stories of temples and historical artifacts.Id: Andi, di sisi lain, terlihat lebih tertarik untuk menjelajah dan mencari petualangan kecil di setiap sudut candi.En: Andi, on the other hand, seemed more interested in exploring and seeking little adventures in every corner of the temple.Id: "Aku ingin tahu tempat-tempat tersembunyi di sini," katanya dengan nada antusias.En: "I want to find hidden places here," he said enthusiastically.Id: Hujan merintangi usaha mereka untuk menjelajah lebih dalam.En: The rain hindered their efforts to explore further.Id: Air turun deras, membasahi batu-batu candi yang licin.En: Water poured down heavily, soaking the slippery temple stones.Id: "Hati-hati, jangan sampai jatuh," Wulan mengingatkan.En: "Be careful not to fall," Wulan reminded them.Id: Putri menatap relief-relief pada dinding candi.En: Putri gazed at the reliefs on the temple walls.Id: Sejarah dan cerita terukir di sana, namun sebagian besar sudah tertulis di buku panduan.En: History and stories were carved there, though most were already written in the guidebook.Id: Seiring dengan hujan yang semakin deras, rombongan lain mulai menjauhi area tersebut mencari tempat berteduh.En: As the rain grew heavier, other groups began to move away from the area to find shelter.Id: Putri memandang sekeliling, menemukan sebuah area yang lebih teduh dan sepi, tepat di bawah rindang pepohonan yang besar.En: Putri looked around and found a more sheltered and quiet area, right under the large shady trees.Id: "Bu Wulan, bolehkah saya melihat-lihat di sana?" tanya Putri, menunjuk arah tempat itu.En: "Bu Wulan, can I take a look over there?" Putri asked, pointing to that area.Id: "Di sana lebih sepi, saya bisa melihat lebih jelas."En: "It's quieter there; I can see more clearly."Id: "Baiklah, tapi tetap berhati-hati, dan jangan terlalu jauh," jawab Wulan.En: "Alright, but be careful, and don't go too far," replied Wulan.Id: Andi pun memutuskan untuk ikut menemani Putri.En: Andi also decided to accompany Putri.Id: Ketika mereka sampai di sana, Putri mendekati salah satu relief yang lebih rendah.En: When they reached there, Putri approached one of the lower reliefs.Id: Hujan yang menetes pelan di atas payungnya memberi suara menenangkan.En: The rain softly dripping on her umbrella made a soothing sound.Id: Ia menatap ukiran dengan seksama, mencari sesuatu yang mungkin belum ia lihat sebelumnya.En: She stared at the carving intently, looking for something she might not have seen before.Id: "Hei, lihat ini," kata Putri, menunjuk pada sosok yang terukir dalam relief.En: "Hey, look at this," Putri said, pointing to a figure carved in the relief.Id: "Apa menurutmu ini menggambarkan seorang pemandu yang menolong pelancong? Seperti Biksu atau guru?" Andi memiringkan kepalanya, mencoba melihat dari sudut pandang Putri.En: "Do you think this depicts a guide helping travelers? Like a monk or teacher?" Andi tilted his head, trying to see from Putri's perspective.Id: "Bisa jadi," jawab Andi.En: "Could be," replied Andi.Id: "Coba tanyakan pada Bu Wulan."En: "Why not ask Bu Wulan?"Id: Wulan mendekat, memeriksa ukiran itu.En: Wulan approached, examining the carving.Id: Dengan senyumnya yang hangat, ia mendengarkan interpretasi Putri.En: With her warm smile, she listened to Putri's interpretation.Id: "Menarik sekali, Putri," puji Wulan.En: "Very interesting, Putri," praised Wulan.Id: "Interpretasimu mengingatkan kita bahwa ada banyak makna tersembunyi di balik tiap ukiran.En: "Your interpretation reminds us that there are many hidden meanings behind each carving.Id: Kadang, pemahaman baru datang dari observasi yang segar."En: Sometimes, new understanding comes from ...
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