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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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  • Lost Heirloom, Found Courage: A Jakarta Aquarium Adventure

    Lost Heirloom, Found Courage: A Jakarta Aquarium Adventure
    Dec 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Lost Heirloom, Found Courage: A Jakarta Aquarium Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Siti, Ari, dan Dewi mengunjungi Jakarta Aquarium pada musim panas yang cerah.En: Siti, Ari, and Dewi visited the Jakarta Aquarium on a bright summer day.Id: Tempat itu ramai dengan keluarga dan pengunjung.En: The place was bustling with families and visitors.Id: Suara riang dari anak-anak yang kagum melihat ikan-ikan besar semakin membuat suasana meriah.En: The cheerful sounds of children amazed at the large fish added to the festive atmosphere.Id: Tapi pikiran Siti sudah melayang jauh, teringat akan kalung pusaka yang diwariskan turun-temurun dalam keluarganya.En: But Siti's thoughts had drifted far, remembering the heirloom necklace handed down through her family.Id: Kalung itu jatuh secara tidak sengaja ke dalam kolam penguin yang kini menjadi area terlarang.En: The necklace had accidentally fallen into the penguin pool, which was now a restricted area.Id: "Siti, kamu baik-baik saja?En: "Siti, are you okay?"Id: " tanya Dewi saat melihat Siti termenung di depan tangki.En: asked Dewi when she saw Siti lost in thought in front of the tank.Id: Siti mengangguk, meski hatinya gelisah.En: Siti nodded, though her heart was uneasy.Id: Dia merasa kalung itu sangat penting.En: She felt the necklace was very important.Id: Harus kembali ke tangannya.En: It needed to return to her hands.Id: Setelah menimbang-nimbang, Siti memutuskan untuk mengambil langkah besar.En: After some deliberation, Siti decided to take a big step.Id: Dia mengatakan rencananya kepada Ari dan Dewi.En: She told Ari and Dewi of her plan.Id: Sekilas, wajah Ari terkejut, tapi dia cepat mengerti tekad Siti.En: For a moment, Ari's face showed surprise, but he quickly understood Siti's determination.Id: "Baiklah, kami akan membantumu," kata Ari dengan semangat.En: "Alright, we'll help you," said Ari enthusiastically.Id: Malam itu, setelah semua pengunjung pulang dan aquarium ditutup, Siti dan kedua temannya menyelinap ke area terbatas.En: That night, after all the visitors had left and the aquarium was closed, Siti and her two friends sneaked into the restricted area.Id: Jantung Siti berdegup kencang.En: Siti's heart was beating fast.Id: Kenangan trauma masa kecil ketika hampir tenggelam pernah menghantui, tapi kini dia harus menghadapinya.En: Childhood memories of nearly drowning haunted her, but now she had to face them.Id: "Dewi, jaga pintu masuk," kata Ari.En: "Dewi, guard the entrance," said Ari.Id: Dewi mengangguk serius.En: Dewi nodded seriously.Id: Siti berjalan pelan menuju kolam penguin.En: Siti walked slowly toward the penguin pool.Id: Air melingkar lembut di permukaan, terlihat damai.En: The water circled gently on the surface, looking peaceful.Id: Dengan gemetar, Siti mendekatkan tubuhnya.En: With trembling hands, Siti approached.Id: "Kamu bisa, Siti," bisik Ari memberi semangat.En: "You can do it, Siti," whispered Ari encouragingly.Id: Dengan satu tarikan nafas dalam, Siti memasukkan tangannya ke air.En: With one deep breath, Siti plunged her hand into the water.Id: Dia merasakan dingin kulit penguin yang meluncur di dekatnya.En: She felt the cold skin of a penguin gliding near her.Id: Akhirnya, matanya menangkap sinar kilau di dasar air.En: Finally, her eyes caught the shimmering light at the bottom of the water.Id: Kalung itu!En: The necklace!Id: Perlahan, Siti meraihnya.En: Slowly, Siti reached for it.Id: Hatinya melompat lega.En: Her heart leapt in relief.Id: Namun, ketika Siti mengangkat kalung itu, tiba-tiba bunyi alarm berbunyi nyaring.En: However, as Siti lifted the necklace, suddenly an alarm blared loudly.Id: Ari dan Dewi panik.En: Ari and Dewi panicked.Id: "Lari, Siti!En: "Run, Siti!"Id: " seru Dewi.En: shouted Dewi.Id: Mereka bertiga bergegas keluar, tapi terlalu terlambat.En: The three of them hurried out, but it was too late.Id: Petugas keamanan sudah datang.En: Security officers had arrived.Id: Mereka siap menghadap kemungkinan terburuk.En: They were ready to face the worst-case scenario.Id: Tapi, melihat kalung di tangan Siti dan kefasihan cerita yang disampaikan Ari, para petugas tersenyum penuh pengertian.En: But, seeing the necklace in Siti's hand and the convincing story told by Ari, the officers smiled with understanding.Id: "Kami terkesan dengan keberanianmu," ujar salah satu petugas.En: "We are impressed with your bravery," said one of the officers.Id: Mereka membantu memastikan kalung pusaka Siti aman.En: They helped ensure Siti's heirloom necklace was safe.Id: Hari itu, Siti kembali ke rumahnya dengan perasaan lega.En: That day, Siti returned home with a sense of relief.Id: Pengalaman ini memberinya pelajaran berharga.En: This experience taught her a valuable lesson.Id: Dia tidak hanya mendapatkan kembali kalung penting itu, tetapi juga keberanian baru untuk menghadapi ketakutan.En: She not...
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  • Secrets of the Deep: A Hidden Truth at Jakarta Aquarium

    Secrets of the Deep: A Hidden Truth at Jakarta Aquarium
    Dec 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Secrets of the Deep: A Hidden Truth at Jakarta Aquarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-19-id Story Transcript:Id: Suara air yang mengalir dan lampu berkilauan dari akuarium membuat suasana di Jakarta Aquarium terasa nyaman dan misterius.En: The sound of flowing water and the shimmering lights from the aquarium create a cozy and mysterious atmosphere at the Jakarta Aquarium.Id: Anak-anak yang berlarian, ayah dan ibu memandangi ikan karang yang berwarna-warni dengan penuh kekaguman.En: Children run around, and parents gaze at the colorful coral fish with awe.Id: Di antara keramaian itu, Dewi melangkah dengan hati-hati, matanya tak lepas dari pameran terbaru akuarium itu.En: Amidst the crowd, Dewi steps carefully, her eyes glued to the aquarium's latest exhibition.Id: Sebagai fotografer bawah laut sekaligus pecinta kehidupan laut, Dewi merasa ada sesuatu yang tidak biasa.En: As an underwater photographer and a lover of marine life, Dewi feels that something is amiss.Id: Pameran baru itu diberi nama "Pesona Laut Dalam".En: The new exhibition is named "The Enchantment of the Deep Sea."Id: Ikan-ikannya luar biasa.En: The fish are extraordinary.Id: Namun, Dewi merasakan ada yang tersembunyi di balik keindahan itu.En: However, Dewi senses that there is something hidden behind their beauty.Id: Dia memperhatikan keterangan yang minim tentang asal usul ikan-ikan tersebut.En: She notices the scant information about the origin of these fish.Id: Dewi memutuskan untuk berbicara dengan Budi, seorang ahli biologi laut yang bekerja di sana dan temannya sejak lama.En: Dewi decides to speak with Budi, a marine biologist working there and her long-time friend.Id: Setelah jam berkunjung berakhir dan akuarium mulai sepi, Dewi menghampiri Budi.En: After visiting hours end and the aquarium starts to empty, Dewi approaches Budi.Id: Hujan deras di luar menggema di atap kaca.En: The heavy rain outside echoes on the glass roof.Id: Dewi menyuarakan kecurigaannya, berharap Budi mau berbagi rahasia.En: Dewi voices her suspicions, hoping Budi will share the secret.Id: "Budi, ada yang aneh dengan pameran baru ini.En: "Budi, there's something strange about this new exhibition.Id: Ikan-ikan itu tidak biasa.En: These fish are unusual.Id: Dari mana sebenarnya mereka berasal?En: Where exactly do they come from?"Id: "Budi tampak gelisah.En: Budi looks uneasy.Id: "Dewi, ini rahasia besar.En: "Dewi, this is a big secret.Id: Aku tidak bisa mengatakannya.En: I can't say."Id: " Bahkan dalam cahaya remang, Dewi bisa melihat rasa bersalah di wajahnya.En: Even in the dim light, Dewi can see the guilt on his face.Id: Dia tahu Budi tidak senang dengan situasi ini.En: She knows Budi is not happy with this situation.Id: Dewi, dengan tekad yang kuat, meraih tangan Budi.En: Dewi, with strong determination, grabs Budi's hand.Id: "Kamu tahu aku mencintai alam laut.En: "You know I love marine life.Id: Jika ada sesuatu yang salah, kita harus memperbaikinya.En: If something's wrong, we need to fix it.Id: Ini tentang kehidupan mereka.En: This is about their lives."Id: "Tekanan di dalam diri Budi semakin besar.En: The pressure within Budi intensifies.Id: Akhirnya, dengan enggan, dia mengajak Dewi masuk ke ruangan di belakang pameran.En: Finally, reluctantly, he invites Dewi into a room behind the exhibition.Id: Dengan hati-hati, Budi membimbing Dewi melewati koridor sempit sebelum tiba di sebuah ruangan gelap.En: Carefully, Budi guides Dewi through a narrow corridor before arriving at a dark room.Id: Di sana, dengan sorotan lampu redup, Dewi melihat kumpulan spesies ikan yang langka dan terancam punah.En: There, under dim lights, Dewi sees a collection of rare and endangered fish species.Id: Mereka jelas tidak seharusnya ada di sini.En: They clearly shouldn't be here.Id: Ketenangan Budi pecah.En: Budi's calmness breaks.Id: "Ikan-ikan ini ditangkap secara tidak sah.En: "These fish were caught illegally.Id: Manajemen menyuruhku merahasiakannya.En: Management ordered me to keep it a secret."Id: " Suaranya pelan, penuh penyesalan.En: His voice is soft, full of regret.Id: Dewi tahu bahwa Budi sekarang berada di titik krisis moral.En: Dewi knows that Budi is now at a moral crisis point.Id: "Dewi, kita harus melaporkan ini," kata Budi akhirnya, dengan suara bergetar.En: "Dewi, we have to report this," Budi finally says, his voice trembling.Id: "Ini salah.En: "This is wrong."Id: " Dewi mengangguk setuju.En: Dewi nods in agreement.Id: Keduanya menyusun rencana untuk melaporkan penemuan tersebut ke pihak berwenang konservasi laut.En: Together, they devise a plan to report their findings to the marine conservation authorities.Id: Mereka tahu risiko reputasi dan pekerjaan mereka, tapi keberanian mereka untuk memilih yang benar lebih besar.En: They are aware of the risks to their reputation and jobs, but their courage to do what is right is greater.Id: Beberapa minggu ...
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    19 mins
  • Battling Rain and Rattling Storms: A Lesson in Teamwork

    Battling Rain and Rattling Storms: A Lesson in Teamwork
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Battling Rain and Rattling Storms: A Lesson in Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Hujan turun deras, membuat langit Yogyakarta tampak gelap.En: The rain fell heavily, making the sky over Yogyakarta appear dark.Id: Di sebuah coffee roastery yang tenang dan nyaman, Ayu, Dewi, dan Budi duduk mengelilingi meja kayu.En: In a quiet and cozy coffee roastery, Ayu, Dewi, and Budi sat around a wooden table.Id: Aroma kopi segar memenuhi udara, menciptakan suasana hangat.En: The aroma of fresh coffee filled the air, creating a warm atmosphere.Id: Suara hujan terdengar lembut di jendela, sementara mereka bersiap untuk presentasi proyek akhir tahun sekolah.En: The sound of rain was softly heard on the window, while they prepared for their year-end school project presentation.Id: Ayu merasa gugup.En: Ayu felt nervous.Id: Dia telah bekerja keras untuk presentasi ini dan ingin tampil sempurna.En: She had worked hard for this presentation and wanted to perform perfectly.Id: Dewi, sahabat baik Ayu, membantu dengan menyiapkan visual presentasi.En: Dewi, Ayu's good friend, helped by preparing the presentation visuals.Id: Budi, yang baru bergabung dengan kelompok mereka, tidak banyak bicara.En: Budi, who had just joined their group, didn't talk much.Id: Namun, setiap kali ia membuka suara, komentarnya selalu bijak dan membantu.En: However, whenever he spoke, his comments were always wise and helpful.Id: Cuaca sedang tidak bersahabat.En: The weather was not favorable.Id: Hujan membuat semua terasa lebih sulit, khususnya dalam berkomunikasi dan berkoordinasi.En: The rain made everything more difficult, especially in communicating and coordinating.Id: Ayu memutuskan untuk mengadakan sesi persiapan tambahan di coffee roastery.En: Ayu decided to hold an additional preparation session at the coffee roastery.Id: Dia berharap bisa membuat semua anggota tim siap, meski ada banyak tantangan.En: She hoped to make all the team members ready, despite the many challenges.Id: Saat persiapan hampir selesai, tiba-tiba sebuah badai besar menghantam.En: As the preparation was almost finished, suddenly a big storm hit.Id: Angin kencang membuat jendela bergetar.En: The strong winds made the windows rattle.Id: Tanpa sengaja, air hujan masuk dan membasahi materi presentasi mereka.En: By accident, rainwater entered and soaked their presentation materials.Id: Ayu kaget.En: Ayu was shocked.Id: Panik sempat menguasai, tapi dia segera mengingatkan dirinya untuk tetap tenang.En: Panic almost took over, but she quickly reminded herself to stay calm.Id: "Kita harus improvisasi," kata Ayu dengan suara tegas.En: "We have to improvise," said Ayu with a firm voice.Id: Dewi dan Budi mengangguk setuju.En: Dewi and Budi nodded in agreement.Id: Mereka memindai materi yang tersisa dan mencoba mengingat poin penting yang harus disampaikan.En: They scanned the remaining materials and tried to remember the important points that needed to be conveyed.Id: Hari presentasi pun tiba.En: The day of the presentation arrived.Id: Hujan masih mengguyur kota, tapi di dalam ruangan, Ayu dan timnya berdiri di depan para juri.En: The rain still poured over the city, but inside the room, Ayu and her team stood in front of the judges.Id: Ayu mengambil nafas dalam-dalam.En: Ayu took a deep breath.Id: Tanpa materi lengkap, dia mengandalkan ingatannya dan dukungan dari Dewi serta Budi.En: Without complete materials, she relied on her memory and the support from Dewi and Budi.Id: Awalnya, Ayu merasa ragu.En: At first, Ayu felt doubtful.Id: Tapi seiring berjalannya waktu, percaya dirinya tumbuh.En: But as time went on, her confidence grew.Id: Presentasi mereka selesai dengan sambutan hangat dari juri.En: Their presentation concluded with warm applause from the judges.Id: Ayu merasa lega dan bangga.En: Ayu felt relieved and proud.Id: Dia sadar, fleksibilitas dan kerjasama tim telah menolong mereka mengatasi tantangan.En: She realized that flexibility and teamwork had helped them overcome the challenges.Id: Di akhir hari, saat mereka meninggalkan coffee roastery, hujan mulai reda.En: At the end of the day, as they left the coffee roastery, the rain began to subside.Id: Ayu menatap langit yang cerah, merasa puas.En: Ayu gazed at the clear sky, feeling satisfied.Id: Dia telah belajar pelajaran berharga: tidak perlu sempurna untuk bisa berhasil.En: She had learned a valuable lesson: it doesn't have to be perfect to succeed.Id: Yang paling penting adalah usaha dan kemampuan beradaptasi.En: What matters most is effort and the ability to adapt.Id: Dewi dan Budi menepuk punggung Ayu, bangga atas keberhasilan mereka.En: Dewi and Budi patted Ayu's back, proud of their success.Id: Bersama, mereka melangkah pulang, siap menghadapi tantangan berikutnya.En: Together, they walked home, ready to face the next challenge. Vocabulary Words:cozy: nyamanaroma: aromarattle: ...
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