FluentFiction - Indonesian

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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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  • Finding Faith in the Lanterns of Borobudur
    May 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Faith in the Lanterns of Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hamparan hijau yang subur di Jawa Tengah, Borobudur berdiri megah dengan stupa batu abu-abu dan ukiran yang sarat cerita.En: Amidst the lush green expanse of Jawa Tengah, Borobudur stands majestically with its gray stone stupas and carvings rich with stories.Id: Hari itu, suasana lebih hidup dari biasanya.En: That day, the atmosphere was livelier than usual.Id: Waisak tiba, perayaan yang penuh makna bagi umat Buddha.En: Waisak had arrived, a celebration full of meaning for Buddhists.Id: Budi memandang Borobudur.En: Budi gazed at Borobudur.Id: Udara kering musim kemarau membawa aroma harum dari dupa.En: The dry air of the dry season carried the fragrant aroma of incense.Id: Ayu, sepupunya yang ceria, berusaha menarik perhatiannya.En: Ayu, his cheerful cousin, tried to grab his attention.Id: "Budi, ayo!En: "Budi, come on!Id: Kita mulai perayaan!En: Let's start the celebration!"Id: " katanya dengan semangat.En: she said enthusiastically.Id: Di dekat mereka, Dewi, sanak lebih tua yang bijaksana, berdiri tenang.En: Near them, Dewi, the older and wise relative, stood calmly.Id: Ia tersenyum, berharap perjalanan ini membawa pencerahan.En: She smiled, hoping this journey would bring enlightenment.Id: Namun, dalam hati, Budi merasa resah.En: However, in his heart, Budi felt uneasy.Id: Ia selalu merasa jauh dari keyakinannya, penuh keraguan tentang agama dan spiritualitas.En: He always felt distant from his beliefs, full of doubts about religion and spirituality.Id: Kedatangannya ke sini lebih karena permintaan keluarga.En: His presence here was more due to family requests.Id: Ia mendambakan kedamaian, sebuah arah dalam hidupnya, namun, baginya, itu semua terasa kabur.En: He longed for peace, a direction in his life, but for him, it all felt blurry.Id: Borobudur dipenuhi orang dengan kebaya cerah dan sesaji.En: Borobudur was filled with people in bright kebaya and offerings.Id: Ayu sibuk mengambil foto dan bercanda dengan peziarah lainnya, tetapi Budi lebih memilih merenung.En: Ayu was busy taking photos and joking with other pilgrims, but Budi preferred to reflect.Id: Dewi mendekatinya.En: Dewi approached him.Id: "Budi, terkadang jawaban ada di saat kita diam dan mendengar," katanya lembut.En: "Budi, sometimes the answers come when we are silent and listening," she said gently.Id: Malam tiba.En: Night fell.Id: Langit dipenuhi ribuan lentera yang melayang, menerangi tempat suci itu dengan cahaya lembut.En: The sky was filled with thousands of floating lanterns, illuminating the sacred place with soft light.Id: Dalam keheningan malam, dengan lantunan doa pelan sebagai latar, Budi merasa terpesona.En: In the silence of the night, with the soft chant of prayers in the background, Budi felt captivated.Id: Lentera-lentera itu mengingatkannya pada harapan yang terbang tinggi meninggalkan beban di bawah.En: Those lanterns reminded him of hopes soaring high, leaving burdens behind.Id: Di saat itu, semua ragu-ragu terasa hilang.En: At that moment, all doubts seemed to vanish.Id: Hatinya damai.En: His heart was at peace.Id: Tanpa sadar, air mata jatuh.En: Unbeknownst to him, tears fell.Id: Ia tiba-tiba merasa bagian dari sesuatu yang lebih besar, rasa terhubung dengan leluhur dan keluarganya.En: He suddenly felt part of something bigger, a sense of connection with his ancestors and family.Id: "Terima kasih telah membawa kami ke sini, Dewi," kata Budi kepada sanak tetua itu sambil tersenyum penuh damai.En: "Thank you for bringing us here, Dewi," said Budi to the elderly relative with a peaceful smile.Id: Dewi menepuk bahunya, "Kedamaian ada dalam hatimu, Budi.En: Dewi patted his shoulder, "Peace is within your heart, Budi.Id: Kita hanya perlu membantumu menemukannya.En: We just needed to help you find it."Id: "Setelah perayaan usai, Budi merasakan kehidupan baru.En: After the celebration was over, Budi felt a new life.Id: Ia bukan hanya menemukan keyakinannya, tetapi juga menemukan kedamaian dan tujuan yang selama ini dicari.En: He not only found his faith, but also discovered the peace and purpose he had been seeking all this time.Id: Hubungan dengan keluarganya menjadi lebih erat.En: His relationship with his family became closer.Id: Bagi Budi, Borobudur bukan hanya tempat wisata, tetapi tempat lahirnya harapan baru.En: For Budi, Borobudur was not just a tourist site, but a birthplace of new hope.Id: Dengan semangat itu, ia bersiap menghadapi esok yang lebih cerah.En: With that spirit, he was ready to face a brighter tomorrow. Vocabulary Words:amidst: di tengahexpanse: hamparanlush: suburmajestic: megahstupas: stupacarvings: ukiranfragrant: harumincense: dupacheerful: ceriaenthusiastically: dengan semangatenlightenment: pencerahanuneasy: resahbeliefs: keyakinannyadoubts: keraguanspirituality: ...
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    17 min
  • The Missing Artifact: A Race Against Time at Candi Borobudur
    May 5 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: The Missing Artifact: A Race Against Time at Candi Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit di atas Candi Borobudur mulai berwarna jingga.En: The sky above Candi Borobudur began to turn orange.Id: Cahaya matahari sore memantulkan sinarnya pada batu-batu candi yang megah.En: The afternoon sunlight reflected its rays on the magnificent stones of the temple.Id: Hari itu, suasana candi ramai dengan para biksu dan pengunjung yang bersiap untuk merayakan Hari Waisak.En: That day, the temple was bustling with monks and visitors preparing to celebrate Hari Waisak.Id: Adi, seorang pemuda berbakat dengan minat mendalam terhadap sejarah Indonesia, berjalan cepat di area candi.En: Adi, a talented young man with a deep interest in Indonesian history, was walking quickly around the temple area.Id: Ia merasa gelisah.En: He felt uneasy.Id: Tadi pagi, seorang penjaga candi memberitahunya bahwa sebuah artefak baru hilang.En: Earlier that morning, a temple guard told him that a new artifact had disappeared.Id: Artefak itu sangat penting untuk upacara Waisak sore ini.En: The artifact was crucial for the Waisak ceremony that evening.Id: Dengan waktu yang hampir habis sebelum upacara dimulai, Adi memutuskan untuk meminta bantuan Lia dan Raka.En: With little time left before the ceremony began, Adi decided to ask for help from Lia and Raka.Id: Lia adalah seorang pemandu lokal yang mengenal setiap sudut candi, sementara Raka adalah rekan sejarawan yang bekerja bersama Adi.En: Lia was a local guide who knew every nook and cranny of the temple, while Raka was a historian colleague who worked with Adi.Id: "Adi, kita harus bergerak cepat," kata Lia, melihat penanda waktu pada jam dinding candi.En: "Adi, we need to move quickly," said Lia, glancing at the time on the temple's wall clock.Id: Suasana semakin ramai, dan para penjaga candi mulai mempersiapkan penutupan.En: The atmosphere grew more crowded, and the temple guards began preparing for closure.Id: Mereka bertiga dengan hati-hati menyisir setiap sudut candi.En: The three of them carefully combed every corner of the temple.Id: Mereka mencari di balik dinding-dinding ukiran dan di antara patung-patung Buddha yang berdiri kokoh.En: They searched behind the carved walls and among the sturdy-standing Buddha statues.Id: Adi merasa waktu semakin menipis, seperti pasir yang jatuh di dalam jam pasir.En: Adi felt time slipping away, like sand falling in an hourglass.Id: "Tidak ada di sini," gumam Raka setelah memeriksa satu lorong.En: "It's not here," muttered Raka after checking one corridor.Id: "Kita harus mencoba bagian lain.En: "We need to try another section."Id: "Adi, Lia, dan Raka akhirnya sampai di sebuah area yang jarang didatangi pengunjung.En: Adi, Lia, and Raka finally reached an area rarely visited by tourists.Id: Patung Buddha besar berdiri di sana.En: A large Buddha statue stood there.Id: Dalam kekhusyukan mereka mencari, Adi tiba-tiba merasakan sesuatu di balik patung.En: In their focused search, Adi suddenly felt something behind the statue.Id: Ia mengulurkan tangan, dan matanya melebar saat merasakan benda keras.En: He reached out his hand, and his eyes widened upon feeling a hard object.Id: Itu adalah artefak yang hilang!En: It was the missing artifact!Id: Dengan cepat, Adi membawa kembali artefak itu ke penanggung jawab candi.En: Quickly, Adi returned the artifact to the temple's person in charge.Id: Para biksu dan pihak candi mengucapkan terima kasih sebesar-besarnya kepada Adi atas usahanya.En: The monks and temple officials thanked Adi profusely for his efforts.Id: Tak lama kemudian, upacara Waisak dimulai dengan megah.En: Soon after, the Waisak ceremony began magnificently.Id: Lentera-lentera berwarna-warni diterbangkan ke langit, menciptakan suasana mistis yang indah.En: Colorful lanterns were flown into the sky, creating a beautifully mystical atmosphere.Id: Melihat seluruh upacara berjalan lancar, Adi merasakan kebanggan memenuhi dirinya.En: Seeing the ceremony proceeding smoothly, Adi felt a sense of pride fill him.Id: Ia menyadari bahwa kolaborasi dengan Lia dan Raka sangat penting.En: He realized that collaboration with Lia and Raka was crucial.Id: Pengalaman ini memberinya kepercayaan diri yang baru.En: This experience gave him newfound confidence.Id: Kini, ia sadar bahwa di balik setiap tantangan, kerja sama dan cepat tanggap lebih penting dari segalanya.En: Now, he understood that behind every challenge, cooperation and quick response were more important than anything else.Id: Senja semakin menua, tetapi semangat Adi untuk melindungi sejarah dan budaya Indonesia semakin membara.En: The evening aged, but Adi's spirit to protect Indonesia's history and culture burned ever brighter.Id: Candi Borobudur berdiri kokoh dan tenang menyambut malam, dengan Adi yang kini lebih yakin dan lebih kuat dari sebelumnya.En: Candi ...
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    17 min
  • Rain, Rice, and Resilience: Dewi's Harvest Struggle
    May 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rain, Rice, and Resilience: Dewi's Harvest Struggle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-05-04-22-34-01-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit pagi itu berwarna biru cerah dengan awan putih yang menggantung malas.En: The morning sky was a bright blue with white clouds lazily hanging around.Id: Di desa yang dikelilingi bukit-bukit hijau, terhampar sawah luas yang berwarna hijau terang.En: In the village surrounded by green hills, a vast expanse of rice fields stretched out in a bright green hue.Id: Di antara batang padi yang menjulang, Dewi berdiri dengan tangan di pinggang.En: Among the towering rice stalks, Dewi stood with her hands on her hips.Id: Hari panen sudah tiba, tetapi langit mulai berubah lebih awal dari yang diharapkan.En: The harvest day had arrived, but the sky started changing earlier than expected.Id: "Kelihatannya hujan akan turun lebih cepat," kata Arif, pemuda yang selalu membantu Dewi dan keluarganya di ladang.En: "It looks like the rain is going to fall sooner," said Arif, a young man who always helped Dewi and her family in the fields.Id: "Iya, kita harus mulai panen sekarang," jawab Dewi, suaranya mantap.En: "Yes, we have to start the harvest now," replied Dewi with steady voice.Id: Dia tahu risiko yang dihadapinya.En: She knew the risks she faced.Id: Jika mereka menunggu terlalu lama, hujan bisa merusak seluruh panen.En: If they waited too long, the rain could ruin the entire harvest.Id: Sinta, adik Dewi, datang dengan keranjang bambu di tangannya.En: Sinta, Dewi's sister, arrived with a bamboo basket in her hands.Id: "Apakah kita bisa melakukannya, Kak?En: "Can we do this, Sis?"Id: " tanyanya, matanya penuh ketakutan.En: she asked, her eyes filled with fear.Id: "Harus bisa.En: "We have to.Id: Kita semua akan bekerja bersama," kata Dewi, berusaha menyemangati adiknya.En: We will all work together," said Dewi, trying to encourage her sister.Id: Mereka bertiga mulai memotong batang padi dengan sabit kecil.En: The three of them began cutting the rice stalks with small sickles.Id: Ayah dan ibu Dewi sudah di bagian lain sawah, bekerja sekuat tenaga.En: Dewi's father and mother were already in another part of the field, working with all their might.Id: Keringat mulai bercucuran dari dahi Dewi, tapi dia tidak berhenti.En: Sweat started pouring down Dewi's forehead, but she didn't stop.Id: Pikiran tentang toko kecil di kota mendorongnya untuk terus bekerja.En: Thoughts of a small shop in town motivated her to keep working.Id: Namun, tak lama kemudian, awan gelap mengumpul lebih banyak.En: However, not long after, more dark clouds gathered.Id: Tetesan hujan pertama jatuh.En: The first drops of rain began to fall.Id: Dewi merasa cemas, tetapi dia menguatkan diri.En: Dewi felt anxious, but she steeled herself.Id: "Kita hampir selesai," katanya kepada Arif dan Sinta, meskipun dia sendiri mulai meragukannya.En: "We're almost done," she said to Arif and Sinta, even though she herself started to doubt it.Id: Dalam sekejap, hujan mulai turun deras.En: In an instant, the rain started pouring down heavily.Id: Dewi, Arif, dan Sinta berlari ke tepian sawah sambil tetap membawa keranjang penuh padi.En: Dewi, Arif, and Sinta ran to the edge of the field, still carrying baskets full of rice.Id: Mereka basah kuyup tapi tetap berusaha menyelamatkan hasil kerja keras mereka.En: They were soaking wet, but they continued to try to save the fruits of their hard work.Id: Hujan berlangsung hingga sore hari.En: The rain lasted until the afternoon.Id: Setelah reda, Dewi dan keluarganya berkumpul di rumah, memeriksa hasil panen.En: After it subsided, Dewi and her family gathered at home to check the harvest.Id: Meskipun banyak yang rusak, sebagian besar selamat berkat usaha keras mereka.En: Although much was ruined, most were saved thanks to their hard efforts.Id: "Aku tahu ini tidak cukup untuk rencana toko kecilmu," kata ibunya dengan lembut.En: "I know it's not enough for your small shop plan," her mother said gently.Id: Dewi menunduk sejenak, hatinya kecewa.En: Dewi bowed her head for a moment, her heart disappointed.Id: "Tapi kita punya cukup untuk bertahan," tambah ayahnya, menepuk bahu Dewi.En: "But we have enough to get by," her father added, patting Dewi on the shoulder.Id: Dewi tersenyum tipis.En: Dewi gave a faint smile.Id: Mungkin mimpinya harus ditunda, tetapi dia melihat sekeliling dan merasa bersyukur.En: Perhaps her dream had to be postponed, but she looked around and felt grateful.Id: Mereka bersama, mereka keluarga.En: They were together; they were family.Id: Itu pun berharga.En: That was valuable too.Id: Hari itu, Dewi memahami bahwa memimpikan masa depan tidak boleh menghalangi nilai dari saat ini.En: That day, Dewi understood that dreaming of the future should not overshadow the value of the present moment.Id: Dia mengerti bahwa kekuatan dan dukungan dari keluarga dan komunitasnya adalah harta yang tak ternilai.En...
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