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Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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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  • Under the Storm: A Tale of Unity in Jakarta's Chaos

    Under the Storm: A Tale of Unity in Jakarta's Chaos
    Jun 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Under the Storm: A Tale of Unity in Jakarta's Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di bawah hiruk-pikuk Jakarta, terdengar gemuruh badai yang menyusup hingga ke sebuah bunker bawah tanah.En: Beneath the chaos of Jakarta, the rumble of a storm could be heard sneaking into an underground bunker.Id: Tempat itu gelap dan sempit, hanya diterangi oleh cahaya redup dari lampu-lampu darurat.En: The place was dark and cramped, illuminated only by the dim light of emergency lamps.Id: Suara generator menggema di antara dinding beton.En: The sound of a generator echoed between the concrete walls.Id: Dalam bunker ini, Rian berdiri sebagai seorang pemimpin, memastikan semua orang aman.En: In this bunker, Rian stood as a leader, ensuring everyone was safe.Id: Rian merasa terbebani.En: Rian felt burdened.Id: Ada rasa bersalah yang dipendamnya.En: He harbored a sense of guilt.Id: Namun, dia tak menunjukkan itu pada Dewi dan Putra.En: However, he didn't show it to Dewi and Putra.Id: Dewi, yang baik hati, berusaha menjaga kedamaian di antara mereka.En: Dewi, who was kind-hearted, tried to maintain peace among them.Id: Dia merangkul semua dengan empati.En: She embraced everyone with empathy.Id: Sementara itu, Putra, dengan pesona alaminya, membuat segalanya terasa tidak menentu.En: Meanwhile, Putra, with his natural charm, made everything feel uncertain.Id: Dia menyimpan dendam dari pengkhianatan masa lalu.En: He harbored resentment from past betrayal.Id: Badai di atas semakin hebat.En: The storm above grew more intense.Id: Rian merasakan ketegangan antara dirinya dan Putra makin kuat.En: Rian felt the tension between him and Putra growing stronger.Id: "Kita harus tetap bersama," kata Rian tegas.En: "We must stick together," Rian said firmly.Id: Namun, Putra menatapnya dengan mata tajam.En: However, Putra looked at him with sharp eyes.Id: "Dan menyerahkan diri pada keputusanmu saja?En: "And just submit to your decisions?Id: Tidak bisa," balas Putra dengan nada menantang.En: No way," Putra replied with a challenging tone.Id: Suasana semakin panas.En: The atmosphere grew increasingly heated.Id: Dewi melihat bahaya dalam pertengkaran ini.En: Dewi saw the danger in this quarrel.Id: Dia tahu Rian ingin mempertahankan kontrol, tapi Putra juga punya cara berpikir sendiri.En: She knew Rian wanted to maintain control, but Putra also had his own way of thinking.Id: "Kita di sini bukan untuk bertengkar," kata Dewi lembut namun tegas.En: "We're here not to argue," said Dewi gently yet firmly.Id: "Kita harus saling mendengar," lanjutnya, menempatkan tangannya di bahu kedua lelaki itu.En: "We must listen to each other," she continued, placing her hands on the shoulders of both men.Id: Saat itu, suara badai di atas seakan mencapai puncaknya.En: At that moment, the sound of the storm above seemed to peak.Id: Bunker terasa bergetar.En: The bunker felt as if it were shaking.Id: Rian merasa harus segera mengambil sikap.En: Rian felt he needed to take a stand immediately.Id: "Baiklah, Putra," kata Rian perlahan.En: "Alright, Putra," Rian said slowly.Id: "Apa yang kau sarankan?En: "What do you suggest?"Id: " Tekanan di ruang itu sedikit mereda.En: The tension in the room eased slightly.Id: Putra menatap Rian, kali ini dengan sedikit rasa hormat.En: Putra looked at Rian, this time with a hint of respect.Id: "Kita harus merencanakan keluar dari sini bersama," usul Putra.En: "We need to plan to get out of here together," suggested Putra.Id: Dewi tersenyum, merasa lega melihat perubahan kecil ini.En: Dewi smiled, feeling relieved to see this small change.Id: Badai mulai perlahan mereda juga.En: The storm began to slowly subside as well.Id: Ketegangan di antara mereka mulai mengendur.En: The tension among them began to ease.Id: Rian menyadari kadang menjadi pemimpin berarti harus mendengarkan, bukan hanya memberi perintah.En: Rian realized that sometimes being a leader means listening, not just giving orders.Id: Kini, dia memilih mempercayai Dewi dan Putra.En: Now, he chose to trust Dewi and Putra.Id: Mereka belajar bahwa kerjasama lebih kuat dari konflik.En: They learned that cooperation is stronger than conflict.Id: Di akhir badai, ketiga sahabat ini lebih padu.En: At the end of the storm, these three friends were more united.Id: Keluar dari bunker, dunia di atas menanti.En: Exiting the bunker, the world above awaited them.Id: Bersama mereka siap menghadapi apa pun yang ada di luar sana.En: Together, they were ready to face whatever was out there. Vocabulary Words:beneath: di bawahchaos: hiruk-pikukrumble: gemuruhsneaking: menyusupbunker: bunkercramped: sempitilluminated: diterangidim: redupechoed: menggemaconcrete: betonburdened: terbebaniharbored: dipendamguilt: rasa bersalahkind-hearted: baik hatiembraced: merangkulempathy: empaticharm: pesonaresentment: dendambetrayal: pengkhianatantension: keteganganquarrel: ...
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  • Finding Hope Amidst Chaos: A Bond Forged in Adversity

    Finding Hope Amidst Chaos: A Bond Forged in Adversity
    Jun 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Finding Hope Amidst Chaos: A Bond Forged in Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Langit Jakarta siang itu cerah tanpa awan.En: The Langit Jakarta was clear and cloudless that afternoon.Id: Debu-debu beterbangan di udara kering khas musim kemarau.En: Dust swirled in the dry air typical of the dry season.Id: Di sebuah rumah sakit lapangan di dekat kawasan padat penduduk, kesibukan terasa di mana-mana.En: In a field hospital near a densely populated area, there was bustling activity everywhere.Id: Tenda-tenda darurat berdiri tegak, menghadap jalanan yang hiruk-pikuk.En: Emergency tents stood tall, facing the bustling streets.Id: Rina berjalan di antara tenda, berusaha menenangkan pikiran.En: Rina walked between the tents, trying to calm her mind.Id: Dia sudah berjam-jam bekerja, membantu pasien yang datang silih berganti.En: She had been working for hours, assisting patients who came one after another.Id: Rina adalah relawan medis yang sangat berdedikasi.En: Rina was a highly dedicated medical volunteer.Id: Dia menyayangi pekerjaannya, namun jauh di dalam hati, ada rasa sepi yang selalu menghantui.En: She loved her work, but deep inside, there was a sense of loneliness that always haunted her.Id: Dia ingin merasakan hubungan yang dalam, lebih dari sekadar rekan kerja atau pasien.En: She longed for a deeper connection, more than just colleagues or patients.Id: Di sudut lain rumah sakit darurat itu, Bima, koordinator logistik, sibuk mengecek daftar barang medis yang sedang menipis.En: In another corner of the makeshift hospital, Bima, a logistics coordinator, was busy checking the list of medical supplies that were running low.Id: Dia memastikan semua berjalan lancar dan cepat.En: He ensured everything went smoothly and quickly.Id: Meski terlihat tegar, Bima menyimpan kegelisahan sendiri.En: Although he appeared strong, Bima harbored his own anxieties.Id: Dia takut gagal.En: He feared failure.Id: Beban itu terkadang terasa lebih berat dari yang bisa dia tanggung.En: Sometimes, the burden felt heavier than he could bear.Id: Suatu ketika, saat waktu istirahat, Rina duduk di bawah pohon rindang.En: One time, during a break, Rina sat under a shady tree.Id: Bima mendekatinya, membawa dua botol air mineral.En: Bima approached her, carrying two bottles of mineral water.Id: "Butuh teman bicara?En: "Need someone to talk to?"Id: " tanya Bima, tersenyum tipis.En: asked Bima, with a slight smile.Id: Rina mengangguk.En: Rina nodded.Id: Di bawah pohon itu, keduanya mulai berbincang.En: Under that tree, they began to talk.Id: Percakapan sederhana mengalir, dari pekerjaan yang menumpuk hingga mimpi-mimpi yang mereka punya.En: A simple conversation flowed, from the mounting workload to the dreams they held.Id: Rina menceritakan kesepiannya, perasaan yang selalu menghantui setiap kali hari berakhir dan dia kembali ke tempat tidurnya yang kosong.En: Rina shared her loneliness, the feeling that haunted her every time the day ended and she returned to her empty bed.Id: Bima mendengarkan dengan seksama, lalu bergantian bercerita.En: Bima listened intently, then took his turn to share.Id: Tentang rasa tidak percaya dirinya, tentang rasa takut mengecewakan semua orang yang bergantung padanya.En: About his self-doubt, about the fear of disappointing everyone who depended on him.Id: Hari itu, di tengah riuh rendah rumah sakit lapangan, sesuatu berubah.En: That day, amid the hustle and bustle of the field hospital, something changed.Id: Rina dan Bima menemukan pengertian dan dukungan satu sama lain.En: Rina and Bima found understanding and support in each other.Id: Mereka merasa lebih ringan, lebih terhubung.En: They felt lighter, more connected.Id: Saat hari semakin larut dan pasien lebih sedikit, Rina dan Bima duduk berdampingan menatap langit sore.En: As the day grew later and there were fewer patients, Rina and Bima sat side by side, gazing at the evening sky.Id: Mereka tahu, perasaan yang mengikat mereka lebih kuat kini.En: They knew the feelings that connected them were now stronger.Id: Musim kemarau yang gersang tak lagi terasa mencekam.En: The parched dry season no longer seemed intimidating.Id: Ketika krisis akibat bencana mulai terkendali, dan kesibukan rumah sakit lapangan berkurang, Rina dan Bima meninggalkan tempat itu dengan rasa percaya diri yang baru.En: When the crisis due to the disaster began to subside, and the busyness of the field hospital lessened, Rina and Bima left the place with a new sense of confidence.Id: Mereka membawa harapan untuk hari esok, untuk perjalanan hidup bersama di luar tenda-tenda darurat itu.En: They carried hope for tomorrow, for a journey of life together beyond the emergency tents.Id: Untuk Rina, kebersamaan dengan Bima memberikan rasa percaya diri yang selama ini dia cari.En: For Rina, companionship with Bima provided the confidence she had been ...
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    18 mins
  • Bargaining with Heart: Anita's Journey at Borobudur

    Bargaining with Heart: Anita's Journey at Borobudur
    Jun 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Bargaining with Heart: Anita's Journey at Borobudur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-06-25-22-34-01-id Story Transcript:Id: Matahari terbenam dengan indah di langit biru Borobudur.En: The sun set beautifully in the blue sky over Borobudur.Id: Anita dan Dewi berjalan menyusuri pasar lokal di dekat Candi Borobudur.En: Anita and Dewi walked through the local market near Candi Borobudur.Id: Anita memegang kamera, siap menangkap setiap momen yang berarti.En: Anita held a camera, ready to capture every meaningful moment.Id: Dewi, di sisi lain, lebih tertarik pada sejarah dan misteri candi kuno itu.En: Dewi, on the other hand, was more interested in the history and mystery of the ancient temple.Id: Pasar itu ramai.En: The market was bustling.Id: Warna-warni batik dan ukiran kayu menggoda mata.En: The colorful batik and wooden carvings tempted the eyes.Id: Aroma sate dan jajanan pasar menggelitik hidung.En: The aroma of sate and market snacks teased the nose.Id: Suara penjual dan pembeli berbincang bersahut-sahutan.En: The voices of sellers and buyers chatting echoed back and forth.Id: Anita melihat sebuah ukiran kayu yang indah.En: Anita saw a beautiful wooden carving.Id: "Ini bagus untuk kenang-kenangan," pikirnya.En: "This is nice for a keepsake," she thought.Id: Dia mendekati Yusuf, penjual ukiran itu.En: She approached Yusuf, the seller of the carving.Id: Yusuf adalah penjual cerdas, dia tahu bagaimana menarik perhatian pembeli.En: Yusuf was a smart seller, he knew how to capture the buyer's attention.Id: "Saya suka ukiran ini. Berapa harganya?" tanya Anita.En: "I like this carving. How much does it cost?" asked Anita.Id: "Rp350.000," jawab Yusuf dengan senyum lebar.En: "Rp350.000," replied Yusuf with a wide smile.Id: Anita agak terkejut.En: Anita was somewhat surprised.Id: "Bisa lebih murah?" tanyanya, mencoba menawar.En: "Can it be cheaper?" she asked, trying to bargain.Id: Dewi, sedikit tidak sabar, mengingatkan, "Kita masih harus menjelajahi candi. Cepatlah, Anita."En: Dewi, a bit impatient, reminded her, "We still have to explore the temple. Hurry up, Anita."Id: Anita merasa tertekan.En: Anita felt pressured.Id: Tapi dia punya ide.En: But she had an idea.Id: Dia memutuskan untuk bercerita kepada Yusuf.En: She decided to tell Yusuf a story.Id: "Begini, saya seorang fotografer.En: "You see, I'm a photographer.Id: Saya dari jauh datang ke sini.En: I've come from far away to be here.Id: Saya ingin menemukan sesuatu yang berarti, yang melambangkan kunjungan saya ke Borobudur.En: I want to find something meaningful, something that symbolizes my visit to Borobudur.Id: Ukiran ini akan mengingatkan saya akan keindahan dan cerita di sini."En: This carving will remind me of the beauty and stories here."Id: Yusuf mendengarkan dengan seksama.En: Yusuf listened carefully.Id: Kata-kata Anita menyentuh hatinya.En: Anita's words touched his heart.Id: Dia bisa merasakan ketulusan dan semangat Anita.En: He could feel Anita's sincerity and enthusiasm.Id: "Kamu benar-benar suka budaya kita," katanya.En: "You truly appreciate our culture," he said.Id: Setelah berpikir sebentar, Yusuf berkata, "Baiklah, Rp250.000.En: After thinking for a moment, Yusuf said, "Alright, Rp250.000.Id: Karena kamu punya cerita yang bagus."En: Because you have a wonderful story."Id: Anita tersenyum bahagia.En: Anita smiled happily.Id: "Terima kasih, Yusuf. Ukiran ini sangat berarti bagi saya."En: "Thank you, Yusuf. This carving means a lot to me."Id: Setelah membayar, Anita dan Dewi berjalan menuju candi.En: After paying, Anita and Dewi walked towards the temple.Id: Dewi senang melihat Anita puas.En: Dewi was pleased to see Anita satisfied.Id: Dan sekarang, gilirannya untuk menikmati sejarah Borobudur.En: And now, it was her turn to enjoy the history of Borobudur.Id: Hati Anita terasa penuh.En: Anita's heart felt full.Id: Dia belajar bahwa lebih penting menjalin hubungan daripada sekedar tawar-menawar.En: She learned that it is more important to build a connection than just to bargain.Id: Ukiran itu lebih dari sekedar suvenir.En: The carving was more than just a souvenir.Id: Itu adalah simbol dari apa yang dia hargai di tempat ini.En: It was a symbol of what she valued in this place.Id: Dan dengan demikian, Anita dan Dewi meninggalkan pasar, siap untuk menjelajahi keajaiban Borobudur bersama.En: And thus, Anita and Dewi left the market, ready to explore the wonders of Borobudur together.Id: Keduanya mendapatkan apa yang mereka cari, melalui cara mereka sendiri.En: Both got what they were looking for, in their own ways.Id: Hari itu, di tengah pasar yang ramai, Anita menemukan sesuatu yang lebih dari sekedar suvenir.En: That day, in the middle of the bustling market, Anita found something more than just a souvenir.Id: Dia menemukan cerita dan makna.En: She found a story and meaning.Id: Dan itulah yang membuat perjalanannya lebih berharga.En: And that is what...
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