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...
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Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Office Antics: How Rina and Wira Spiced Up Their Workday
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di pagi musim dingin yang dingin, kantor perusahaan Bagian Pemasaran mulai sibuk.
En: On a chilly winter morning, the Marketing Department office began to buzz with activity.
Id: Rina dan Wira duduk di meja mereka, mencoba untuk tetap fokus pada pekerjaan masing-masing.
En: Rina and Wira were seated at their desks, trying to stay focused on their respective tasks.<...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 17m and 52s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rainy Day Rescue: A Jakarta Leaky Roof Adventure
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Story Transcript:
Id: Langit Jakarta tampak gelap dan penuh awan hitam.
En: The sky over Jakarta looked dark and filled with black clouds.
Id: Hujan turun deras, tiada henti sejak pagi.
En: It had been raining heavily and incessantly since the morning.
Id: Di dalam rumah megah dengan taman rapi, Rina berdiri di ruang tamu, memandang langit-langit.
En: Inside a grand...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 19m and 58s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Jet-Set Mishap: A Cat's Unexpected Journey and Lessons Learned
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di keramaian Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, seorang pemuda bernama Rizky berdiri bimbang.
En: In the bustling crowd of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, a young man named Rizky stood uncertain.
Id: Udara kering musim kemarau terasa panas di kulitnya.
En: The dry air of the dry season felt hot on his skin.
Id: Kerumunan orang terburu-buru melewati keamanan, bau kopi yang...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 17m and 38s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Deadlines & Dreams: Amira's Balancing Act in a Cozy Café
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di tengah gemerlap lampu kecil dan aroma kopi yang harum, Café Freelancer di Yogyakarta menjadi tempat favorit banyak mahasiswa.
En: Amidst the twinkling small lights and the fragrant aroma of coffee, Café Freelancer in Yogyakarta has become a favorite spot for many students.
Id: Amira sering datang ke sini.
En: Amira often comes here.
Id: Dia duduk di mej...
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 18m and 40s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Gallery Glows: Kartika's Stunning Exhibition and Team Triumph
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di hari yang cerah di musim kemarau, National Gallery of Indonesia terasa hidup.
En: On a bright day in the dry season, the National Gallery of Indonesia felt alive.
Id: Udara hangat membawa semangat baru ke dalam ruangan yang penuh dengan lukisan indah.
En: The warm air brought a new spirit into the room full of beautiful paintings.
Id...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 19m and 56s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Festival Rivalries and Cooperation: Ayu's Journey to Leadership
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di SMA Jakarta, suasana sibuk sekali.
En: At Jakarta High School, the atmosphere was very busy.
Id: Siswa-siswa berjalan cepat, membawa dekorasi warna-warni.
En: Students walked quickly, carrying colorful decorations.
Id: Suara tertawa dan obrolan memenuhi udara, diiringi sinar matahari musim kemarau.
En: The sound of laughter and chatter filled the air, accompanied by the dry season's sunlight.<...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 19m and 29s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rani's Quest: Unlocking Cognitive Mysteries with a Rare Plant
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di sebuah laboratorium rahasia yang penuh alat-alat canggih, Rani berkonsentrasi pada eksperimennya.
En: In a secret laboratory filled with advanced equipment, Rani concentrated on her experiment.
Id: Alat kaca dan cairan mendidih mengelilinginya.
En: Glass apparatuses and boiling liquids surrounded her.
Id: Dia penasaran dengan kemampuan tanaman langka yang katanya dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif.
En: She was...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 20m and 54s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Balancing Tradition and Change: Ayu’s Galungan Journey
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Story Transcript:
Id: Pasar di Ubud bersinar cerah di bawah matahari musim kemarau.
En: The market in Ubud glistened brightly under the dry season sun.
Id: Aroma bunga segar dan dupa menyambut Ayu saat dia masuk.
En: The scent of fresh flowers and incense greeted Ayu as she entered.
Id: Ayu, seorang wanita muda berambut panjang, memasuki pasar dengan hati penuh tekad.
Episode • 15 July 2024 • 20m and 7s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rainy Day Missteps and Unexpected Friendships
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Story Transcript:
Id: Matahari mulai meredup di balik awan tebal.
En: The sun began to dim behind thick clouds.
Id: Jam menunjukkan pukul lima sore ketika Budi mengambil sepatu dari rak di depan rumahnya.
En: The clock showed five in the afternoon when Budi took his shoes from the rack in front of his house.
Id: Hari itu terasa berbeda.
En: That day...
Episode • 14 July 2024 • 19m and 9s
Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Dimas's Triumph: A Young Scholar's Journey to Earn Respect
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Story Transcript:
Id: Di tengah hiruk-pikuk Jalan Sudirman yang selalu ramai, terdapat seorang pemuda bernama Dimas.
En: In the midst of the bustling Sudirman Street, which is always crowded, there was a young man named Dimas.
Id: Gemuruh klakson mobil, seruan pedagang kaki lima, dan obrolan orang-orang memenuhi udara Jakarta yang lembab di musim kemarau ini.
En: The blare of car horns, the...
Episode • 13 July 2024 • 17m and
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