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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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  • Healing Hearts: A Chance Encounter in a Hospital Waiting Room

    Healing Hearts: A Chance Encounter in a Hospital Waiting Room
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Healing Hearts: A Chance Encounter in a Hospital Waiting Room Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah hujan lebat yang terus menyerbu jendela kaca rumah sakit, Budi duduk dengan gelisah di ruang tunggu.En: In the midst of the heavy rain that kept battering the hospital’s glass windows, Budi sat anxiously in the waiting room.Id: Aroma antiseptik menggantung di udara, dan cahaya lampu neon bergetar lembut.En: The aroma of antiseptic hung in the air, and the neon lights flickered gently.Id: Budi menundukkan kepala, berusaha menenangkan degup jantungnya yang memburu.En: Budi lowered his head, trying to calm his racing heart.Id: Rumah sakit selalu membuatnya cemas, mengingatkan pada kejadian traumatis di masa lalu.En: Hospitals always made him anxious, reminding him of traumatic events from the past.Id: Di sampingnya, Dewi, adik perempuannya yang penuh semangat, mengamati kakaknya dengan penuh perhatian.En: Beside him, Dewi, his spirited younger sister, watched her brother attentively.Id: "Mas Budi, kenapa nggak coba ngobrol sama orang lain?En: "Mas Budi, why don’t you try talking to someone else?Id: Jangan terlalu tegang," sarannya sambil memberi senyum.En: Don’t be too tense," she suggested with a smile.Id: Budi menghela nafas dalam-dalam, "Aku cuma khawatir sama Ibu.En: Budi took a deep breath, "I’m just worried about Mom.Id: Lagipula, aku nggak tahu harus mulai dari mana.En: Besides, I don’t know where to start."Id: "Dewi menggeleng, "Itu Intan, dia sering aku lihat di sini.En: Dewi shook her head, "That’s Intan, I often see her here.Id: Dia sepertinya baik.En: She seems nice."Id: "Di seberang ruangan, Intan duduk memegang buku di pangkuannya.En: Across the room, Intan sat with a book on her lap.Id: Rambutnya yang panjang tergerai, wajahnya mencerminkan ketenangan yang tenang meski hatinya juga terbebani.En: Her long hair hung loose, and her face reflected a calmness although her heart was burdened too.Id: Adik laki-lakinya sudah lama sakit, tapi Intan tak pernah kehilangan harapan.En: Her younger brother had been sick for a long time, but Intan never lost hope.Id: Setelah ragu beberapa saat, akhirnya Budi memberanikan diri mendekati Intan.En: After hesitating for a moment, Budi finally mustered the courage to approach Intan.Id: "Hai, kamu Intan, kan?En: "Hi, you're Intan, right?"Id: " tanya Budi mencoba ramah.En: asked Budi trying to be friendly.Id: Intan mengangkat wajah, tersenyum lembut.En: Intan looked up, smiling softly.Id: "Iya, dan kamu mungkin Budi?En: "Yes, and you’re probably Budi?Id: Aku pernah lihat kamu dengan adikmu.En: I’ve seen you with your sister."Id: ""Hmm, iya benar.En: "Hmm, yes, that’s right.Id: Ibu lagi dirawat.En: Mom is being treated.Id: Aku sebenarnya nggak terlalu nyaman di rumah sakit," kata Budi, sedikit canggung.En: I’m actually not very comfortable in hospitals," said Budi, a bit awkwardly.Id: Intan mengangguk mengerti.En: Intan nodded understandingly.Id: "Aku tahu rasanya.En: "I know the feeling.Id: Kadang, kita cuma butuh teman ngobrol.En: Sometimes, we just need someone to talk to."Id: "Seiring hujan yang masih mengguyur deras, obrolan mereka mengalir lancar.En: As the rain continued to pour heavily, their conversation flowed smoothly.Id: Mereka berbagi cerita, tentang kegigihan Ibu Budi dan semangat juang adik Intan.En: They shared stories about Budi’s mother’s perseverance and Intan’s brother’s fighting spirit.Id: Dalam percakapan itu, mereka menemukan kehangatan dan penghiburan, melupakan sejenak kekhawatiran yang membelenggu.En: In that conversation, they found warmth and solace, momentarily forgetting the worries that bound them.Id: Waktu berlalu, dan suara gemuruh hujan mulai mereda.En: Time passed, and the sound of the rumbling rain began to subside.Id: Sebelum pulang, Budi dan Intan bertukar nomor telepon.En: Before leaving, Budi and Intan exchanged phone numbers.Id: "Terima kasih, Intan.En: "Thank you, Intan.Id: Rasanya lebih baik bisa berbicara denganmu," kata Budi dengan tulus.En: It feels better being able to talk with you," said Budi sincerely.Id: Intan mengangguk, matanya bersinar lembut.En: Intan nodded, her eyes shining softly.Id: "Sama-sama, Budi.En: "You’re welcome, Budi.Id: Kita bisa saling mendukung.En: We can support each other.Id: Dunia ini nggak terlalu menakutkan kalau kita punya teman.En: The world isn’t so scary if we have a friend."Id: "Malam itu, saat Budi dan Dewi pulang, hujan masih menyisakan genangan di sepanjang jalan.En: That night, as Budi and Dewi went home, the rain left puddles along the street.Id: Tapi di dalam hatinya, Budi merasa lebih tenang.En: But inside his heart, Budi felt more at ease.Id: Dia mungkin masih takut pada rumah sakit, tapi sekarang tahu, bersahabat bisa menjadi pelipur lara yang manjur.En: He might still be afraid of hospitals, but now he knew that ...
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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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    17 mins
  • 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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