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.
Tonight I cooked soup for my mother.
I wanted to ask a question today.
I wrote an email this morning.
Tonight I thought about the word no.
We sat by the window again.
Rain tapped on the window all day.
Today I fixed a small mistake in a report.
The alarm rings at five.
I found an old photo in my drawer.
Tonight I opened an old drawer and found a photo.
Tomorrow is a big day for me.
The clock says late.
Rain taps the window like a soft drum.
My hand finds the warm cup.
Last night, I put my shoes by the door.
The city wakes before me.
I put on my old shoes today.
I found a photo from my first job today.
I used to say yes to everything.
The door clicks shut behind the last guest.
I dialed her number without thinking.
Sometimes the bravest thing is a simple question.
Tonight I walked home through the rain.
We had a review meeting yesterday.
After hours of emails, my neck feels tight.
Last Tuesday, I spoke English to a stranger.
I moved here three weeks ago.
I remember my teacher, Mrs. Lee.
Yesterday I had to tell a customer about a new rule.
I sat in the meeting yesterday.
It rained hard that evening, and I had no cover.
The trip is almost over.
I called my mother tonight.
Last week, a customer called about a refund.
Yesterday, a student came to my desk after class.
I wrote to my old friends tonight.
The door clicks shut and I am alone.
I used to check my friend's promotions every week.
The street lamps glow the same every night.
I sit by the window.
Tonight I watched the last leaf fall.
Tonight I cooked and danced at the same time.
Today is the last day of this trip.
Today I sat with my laptop, frustrated.
I look out the small window.
I walked into the room with no plan.
Last week I pushed a code change too fast.
I typed the wrong time in the email.
The last leaf is still on the tree.
I almost quit this project last week.