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Are you ready to supercharge your Indonesian listening comprehension?

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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bali, Yogyakarta, or Raja Ampat? Maybe you want to speak Indonesian with your grandparents from Jakarta?

Our podcast will enrich you with the cultural and linguistic knowledge needed to fully immerse yourself in the regions of Indonesia, where the Indonesian language is predominantly spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki

    A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki
    Mar 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: A Rainy Journey: Dewi's Surprising Nyepì Gift for Rizki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan terus mengguyur Jakarta saat bulan Maret tiba.En: Rain continued to pour over Jakarta as the month of March arrived.Id: Nyepì sudah di depan mata, dan para siswa di SMA Jakarta Utara sibuk dengan berbagai rencana liburan.En: Nyepì was just around the corner, and the students at SMA Jakarta Utara were busy with various holiday plans.Id: Di antara mereka, Dewi sedang memikirkan sebuah rencana yang sangat istimewa untuk sahabatnya, Rizki.En: Among them, Dewi was thinking of a very special plan for her best friend, Rizki.Id: Dewi adalah seorang gadis yang terorganisir dan selalu ingin tahu tentang warisan budaya.En: Dewi is an organized girl and always curious about cultural heritage.Id: Dia tahu mimpi Rizki adalah mengunjungi Candi Borobudur.En: She knows Rizki's dream is to visit Borobudur Temple.Id: Tahun ini, Dewi ingin mewujudkan mimpi itu sebagai kejutan.En: This year, Dewi wants to make that dream come true as a surprise.Id: Meski musim hujan membuat perjalanan jadi rumit, Dewi yakin bisa mengatasinya.En: Although the rainy season makes travel complicated, Dewi is confident she can overcome it.Id: Selama beberapa minggu, Dewi berdiskusi dengan beberapa teman dekat.En: For several weeks, Dewi discussed with some close friends.Id: Mereka harus memastikan cuaca bersahabat saat hari keberangkatan tiba.En: They had to ensure the weather was friendly when the day of departure arrived.Id: Selain itu, mereka harus merahasiakan rencana ini dari Rizki.En: Besides that, they had to keep this plan a secret from Rizki.Id: Setiap kali Rizki bertanya tentang rencana Nyepì, Dewi hanya tersenyum dan berkata, "Akan ada kejutan.En: Whenever Rizki asked about the Nyepì plans, Dewi just smiled and said, "There will be a surprise."Id: "Sekolah kami terletak di salah satu sudut Jakarta yang bising.En: Our school is located in one of the busy corners of Jakarta.Id: Setiap siang, suara tawa dan canda memenuhi lorong.En: Every afternoon, the sound of laughter and chatter fills the hallways.Id: Di situlah Dewi dan teman-temannya sering berkumpul untuk merencanakan perjalanan rahasia itu.En: It's there that Dewi and her friends often gather to plan the secret trip.Id: Pada suatu hari, saat mereka sedang memeriksa prakiraan cuaca, Dewi menyadari bahwa hari keberangkatan mendekat dan langit mendung semakin gelap.En: One day, while they were checking the weather forecast, Dewi realized that the day of departure was approaching and the cloudy sky was growing darker.Id: Hari yang dinanti tiba.En: The awaited day arrived.Id: Pagi itu, hujan turun deras.En: That morning, the rain poured heavily.Id: Dewi cemas melihat air yang membanjiri jalanan.En: Dewi was anxious seeing water flooding the streets.Id: Namun, dia tetap tenang.En: However, she remained calm.Id: Dewi dan teman-temannya memutuskan untuk menunda keberangkatan hingga sore hari, berharap hujan akan reda.En: Dewi and her friends decided to postpone the departure until the afternoon, hoping the rain would subside.Id: Di sekolah, Rizki mulai curiga karena Dewi terus berbisik bersama teman-temannya.En: At school, Rizki began to grow suspicious because Dewi kept whispering with her friends.Id: Sorotan matahari mulai terlihat saat sore tiba.En: The sun's rays began to appear as the afternoon came.Id: Hujan mulai reda, dan langit terlihat lebih bersahabat.En: The rain started to subside, and the sky looked friendlier.Id: "Ini saatnya," pikir Dewi.En: "This is it," thought Dewi.Id: Mereka mengajak Rizki ke terminal bus dengan alasan ada tugas kelompok yang harus diselesaikan di sebuah lokasi berbeda.En: They invited Rizki to the bus terminal under the pretense of having a group assignment to complete at a different location.Id: Rizki terkejut saat menyadari bahwa mereka berada di dalam bus menuju Borobudur.En: Rizki was surprised when he realized they were on a bus heading to Borobudur.Id: "Dewi, apa ini?En: "Dewi, what is this?"Id: " tanyanya bingung.En: he asked, confused.Id: Dengan senyum lebar, Dewi menjawab, "Selamat menikmati kejutan Nyepì-mu!En: With a broad smile, Dewi replied, "Enjoy your Nyepì surprise!"Id: "Perjalanan ke Borobudur terasa lancar.En: The journey to Borobudur was smooth.Id: Sesampainya di sana, mereka disambut oleh keagungan candi yang diselimuti pepohonan hijau.En: Upon arrival, they were greeted by the grandeur of the temple shrouded in green trees.Id: Rizki terpesona, matanya bersinar melihat relief kuno yang telah dia idamkan.En: Rizki was captivated, his eyes shining as he viewed the ancient reliefs he had longed for.Id: Petualangan itu membawa mereka pada pengalaman berharga.En: The adventure provided them with valuable experiences.Id: Dewi belajar mengatasi tantangan secara tenang, dan Rizki merasa bersyukur memiliki ...
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  • From Raindrops to Revelry: A Surprise Party Triumph in Jakarta

    From Raindrops to Revelry: A Surprise Party Triumph in Jakarta
    Mar 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: From Raindrops to Revelry: A Surprise Party Triumph in Jakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-24-07-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Suara hujan turun deras di atap kafe di jalanan Jakarta.En: The sound of heavy rain poured down on the roof of the kafe in the streets of Jakarta.Id: Wangi kopi segar menguar di antara hiruk pikuk pengunjung yang sibuk mengobrol.En: The aroma of fresh coffee lingered amidst the bustling din of patrons busy chatting.Id: Di pojok kafe, Sinta, Rizky, dan Ayu duduk mengitari meja kayu kecil.En: In the corner of the kafe, Sinta, Rizky, and Ayu sat around a small wooden table.Id: Mereka bertiga bertemu di sana untuk satu tujuan penting.En: The three of them met there for one important purpose.Id: "Surprise party seperti apa yang kamu pikirkan, Sinta?" tanya Rizky sambil menyedot kopinya.En: "What kind of surprise party are you thinking of, Sinta?" asked Rizky, sipping his coffee.Id: "Saya ingin semuanya berjalan lancar," jawab Sinta dengan serius.En: "I want everything to go smoothly," replied Sinta seriously.Id: Dia sudah menyiapkan daftar panjang tentang apa yang perlu dilakukan. Mulai dari dekorasi, makanan, hingga siapa saja yang perlu diundang.En: She had already prepared a long list of what needed to be done, from decorations and food to who should be invited.Id: "Tapi kita juga butuh sesuatu yang unik, yang tidak terlupakan," sela Ayu.En: "But we also need something unique, something unforgettable," interrupted Ayu.Id: "Bagaimana kalau kita tambahkan tema? Sesuatu yang kreatif."En: "How about we add a theme? Something creative."Id: Sinta menghela napas.En: Sinta sighed.Id: "Tema, ya? Tapi, kita tidak punya banyak waktu.En: "A theme, huh? But we don't have much time.Id: Nyepi akan segera tiba, dan aku ingin pastikan semuanya siap."En: Nyepi is coming soon, and I want to make sure everything is ready."Id: Rizky tertawa.En: Rizky laughed.Id: "Santai saja, Sinta. Kita pasti bisa."En: "Relax, Sinta. We can definitely handle it."Id: Namun, perbedaan pendekatan mereka mulai terlihat.En: However, their different approaches became apparent.Id: Ayu sibuk menggambar ide-ide di kertas tisu, sementara Rizky asyik mengecek media sosial mencari inspirasi.En: Ayu was busy sketching ideas on a napkin, while Rizky scoured social media for inspiration.Id: Sinta merasa cemas, takut rencananya menjadi berantakan.En: Sinta felt anxious, worried her plans would fall apart.Id: "Waktu kita tidak banyak," kata Sinta dengan nada was-was.En: "We don't have much time," said Sinta with a worried tone.Id: "Kita harus segera putuskan."En: "We need to decide soon."Id: Ayu melompat dengan semangat.En: Ayu jumped up with enthusiasm.Id: "Apa yang ada di dalam kotak hadiah utama kita? Sesuatu yang berkesan!"En: "What's inside our main gift box? Something memorable!"Id: Sinta tersentak.En: Sinta was startled.Id: Ya ampun, dia lupa memasukkan hadiah utama dalam rencananya!En: Oh no, she had forgotten to include the main gift in her plan!Id: Dia merasakan kecemasan menyerangnya.En: She felt panic striking her.Id: "Astaga, hadiah... aku lupa."En: "Oh my gosh, the gift... I forgot."Id: Rizky menepuk pundaknya.En: Rizky patted her shoulder.Id: "Nggak apa-apa, kita bisa menyesuaikan.En: "It's okay, we can adjust.Id: Coba kita pikir bersama."En: Let's think about it together."Id: Dengan berpikir cepat, ketiganya bekerja sama.En: Thinking quickly, the three of them collaborated.Id: Ayu mengusulkan tema Tropis Malam, cocok dengan suasana musim hujan.En: Ayu suggested a Tropical Night theme, perfect for the rainy season.Id: Rizky mengambil alih tugas mencari hadiah, sementara Sinta fokus pada undangan.En: Rizky took on the task of finding a gift, while Sinta focused on invitations.Id: Akhirnya, dengan kerjasama dan improvisasi cerdas, rencana teratasi.En: In the end, with cooperation and smart improvisation, the plan was resolved.Id: Malam pesta tiba dengan sukses.En: The party night arrived successfully.Id: Lampu-lampu tropis memancarkan suasana hangat, dan teman-teman berkumpul dengan gembira.En: The tropical lights exuded a warm atmosphere, and friends gathered joyfully.Id: Di tengah keramaian, Sinta tersenyum.En: Amidst the crowd, Sinta smiled.Id: Dia menyadari pentingnya fleksibilitas dan kreativitas.En: She realized the importance of flexibility and creativity.Id: Bersama Ayu dan Rizky, mereka menciptakan kenangan indah.En: Together with Ayu and Rizky, they had created beautiful memories.Id: Kini, dia tahu bahwa kerja sama bisa membawa hasil yang lebih baik.En: Now, she knew that collaboration could lead to better results.Id: Malam itu, meski hujan terus turun, senyum cerah memenuhi ruangan kafe kecil di sudut kota Jakarta.En: That night, even though the rain continued to fall, bright smiles filled the small kafe in the corner of Jakarta. 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  • Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey

    Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey
    Mar 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Beneath the Storm: A Young Scientist's Secret Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-03-25-07-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hujan deras musim penghujan, Dewi menatap langit penuh harapan.En: In the middle of the heavy rain of the rainy season, Dewi gazed at the sky full of hope.Id: Sebentar lagi Nyepi, dan meski di Bali suasana akan hening, di Jakarta semua tetap beraktivitas seperti biasa.En: Soon it would be Nyepi, and even though in Bali the atmosphere would be silent, in Jakarta everything would continue as usual.Id: Namun, bagi Dewi, inilah waktu yang tepat untuk mempersiapkan proyek besar: memenangi lomba karya ilmiah di sekolah.En: However, for Dewi, this was the perfect time to prepare for a big project: winning the scientific paper competition at school.Id: Dewi adalah gadis SMA yang penuh semangat dengan minat besar pada kimia.En: Dewi is a high-spirited high school girl with a great interest in chemistry.Id: Keinginan terbesarnya sekarang adalah menciptakan eksperimen kimia yang luar biasa, meskipun alat di sekolahnya sudah usang dan jauh dari memadai.En: Her biggest desire right now is to create an extraordinary chemical experiment, although the equipment at her school is outdated and far from adequate.Id: Dia ingat cerita tentang sebuah laboratorium rahasia di bawah tanah, tersembunyi di balik gedung yang tampak biasa.En: She remembers a story about a secret underground laboratory, hidden behind an ordinary-looking building.Id: Mungkin ini hanya rumor, tetapi Dewi sangat penasaran.En: Maybe it's just a rumor, but Dewi is very curious.Id: Malam itu, ketika hujan turun lebih deras, Dewi memutuskan untuk mencoba keberaniannya.En: That night, as the rain fell harder, Dewi decided to test her courage.Id: Dengan mengenakan jaket tebal, dia menyusuri jalan-jalan sepi yang basah.En: Putting on a thick jacket, she walked down the deserted, wet streets.Id: Gedung itu tampak gelap, tetapi dia menemukan pintu kecil menuju ke bawah, menuju laboratorium impiannya.En: The building appeared dark, but she found a small door leading down to her dream laboratory.Id: Di dalam, tempat itu berkilau dengan keajaiban teknologi—mesin-mesin mengeluarkan dengungan lembut, dan berbagai perlengkapan canggih mengisi ruangan dengan kilauan futuristik.En: Inside, the place glittered with the wonders of technology—machines hummed softly, and various advanced equipment filled the room with a futuristic glow.Id: Ini adalah tempat yang sangat berbeda dari laboratorium di sekolahnya.En: This was a place very different from the laboratory at her school.Id: Dengan hati-hati, Dewi memulai eksperimen.En: Carefully, Dewi began her experiment.Id: Dia meracik bahan-bahan, menjumlah rumus, dan mengikuti imajinasi liarnya.En: She mixed materials, calculated formulas, and followed her wild imagination.Id: Namun, ketika dia hampir selesai, sebuah suara menegurnya, “Apa yang kau lakukan di sini?”En: However, just as she was nearly finished, a voice startled her, “What are you doing here?”Id: Rizwan, manajer laboratorium, berdiri di pintu.En: Rizwan, the laboratory manager, stood at the door.Id: Dewi terkejut, takut akan konsekuensi dari tindakannya.En: Dewi was surprised, afraid of the consequences of her actions.Id: Namun, alih-alih marah, Rizwan mendengarkan.En: However, instead of being angry, Rizwan listened.Id: Dia mengagumi keberanian Dewi dan ketulusannya untuk belajar dan maju.En: He admired Dewi's courage and her sincerity to learn and progress.Id: “Bagaimana kalau kita bekerja sama?” tawar Rizwan.En: “How about we work together?” Rizwan offered.Id: “Aku bisa membantu, tapi kau harus setuju dengan aturan main di sini, termasuk etika dalam berilmu.”En: “I can help, but you must agree to the rules here, including the ethics in science.”Id: Dewi setuju.En: Dewi agreed.Id: Dia belajar banyak dari Rizwan tentang pentingnya tanggung jawab dan etika dalam sains.En: She learned a lot from Rizwan about the importance of responsibility and ethics in science.Id: Dengan dukungan baru ini, proyek Dewi menjadi sukses besar.En: With this new support, Dewi's project became a great success.Id: Tentu saja, dia memenangkan lomba di sekolahnya, tapi lebih dari itu, dia menyadari nilai dari meminta bantuan dan bekerja sama.En: Of course, she won the competition at her school, but more than that, she realized the value of asking for help and collaborating.Id: Hari itu, di tengah derasnya hujan dan tenangnya malam jelang Nyepi, Dewi menemukan jalan baru yang penuh tantangan tetapi penuh harapan.En: That day, amid the heavy rain and the calm night approaching Nyepi, Dewi found a new path full of challenges but filled with hope.Id: Dalam prosesnya, dia tidak hanya menciptakan eksperimen yang luar biasa tetapi juga membangun fondasi masa depannya sebagai ilmuwan muda yang bertanggung jawab.En: In the process, she not only ...
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