Every lesson is a short story in two languages — English on top, your language underneath. Read one here, then open it in Spikdi to hear the narration and score your speaking.
I missed the bus again today.
I wrote you a letter last night.
I just got off a call with a new client.
I am packing my bag tonight.
I was stuck on a problem for two hours.
I couldn't sleep last night.
I put on my old running shoes.
In summary, the data supports moving forward with option A.
Last week I had to make a tough trade-off between speed and quality.
I used to ramble in product update emails, but now I keep them tight.
I used to think a PRD was just a list of features.
Last week, I had to push back on a colleague's proposal without sounding harsh.
I used to just guess when explaining my results at work.
Last week I led a project review and the team kept going off topic.
Last week, a stakeholder pushed back on our launch timeline.
We had a product review meeting last week about the new feature launch.
Last sprint, I had to negotiate priority with engineering and design leads.
Last week I had to present our product roadmap to the C-level team.
I used to ask directly, which sometimes sounded too blunt.
I learned to write a clear subject line for each email.
I started my new job and found the stationery drawer a mess.
I sent the report late yesterday.
Last week, my manager asked me to handle the new project timeline.
Last week I joined a new project team.
I had to send an email today to apologize for a scheduling mistake.
When my manager was in a meeting, a client called with an urgent request.
I had to ask a colleague for the latest sales data.
I had to schedule a meeting with a partner last week.
Every morning, I check our sprint board to see what's on deck.
Yesterday I wrapped up the login page redesign.
A guest arrived early, looking exhausted.
I heard an old song today.
Yesterday I wrapped up the login fix.
I wake up to the sound of rain.
Yesterday I found a bug in production.
I pack my bag for somewhere new.
I sit under the warm lamp.
The bed feels soft under me.
Last week I sent an invoice for a project.
I write three pages every morning.
I made a mistake yesterday.
I sat in front of my laptop for ten minutes.
I got my first paycheck last month.
I saw Maria after the test yesterday.
I wake up and walk to the kitchen.
My dog curls up beside me on the sofa.
I pour hot water over the coffee grounds.
I wake up before the sun.
I made a mistake today.
I remember last Tuesday.