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 kept a secret for years.
I closed my laptop at nine.
I put on my old running shoes.
I called my mother yesterday.
I called a quick kickoff meeting yesterday.
A traveler asked me for advice last week.
I stood on the platform.
I walk through the night market.
A client asked for a new feature yesterday.
I remember that afternoon when the sky opened up.
This is my last night in this city.
I was lost in a new city.
I was lost in the museum.
I almost sent that email at 10 PM.
I walk by the water at dusk.
I start to dance when I cook.
I found an old photo on my phone.
I was stuck on a math problem.
I wrote you a letter last night.
I had to present a plan to leadership last week.
I opened my bank account and saw a new number.
I made a small mistake today.
I open my bag and look at the empty space.
My client asked for a lower price.
A client said my price was too high.
I still remember my first paycheck.
My manager asked for an update.
I did not sleep last night.
I remember my first English conversation.
I looked at the green soup.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.
Our team works in two-week sprints.
I spoke to a stranger today.
Rain taps on the roof.
I wrote a letter I may never send.
I watched the last leaf fall.
I watched the last leaf fall from the tree.
Tomorrow I leave for a new country.
I missed the bus this morning.
I was waiting for the bus in the rain.
I write three pages every morning.
I called a customer about a mistake we made.
I was in a meeting yesterday.
The market is loud today.
The city is not fully awake yet.
I pick up one sock from the floor.
I love the weekend market.
My colleague did not understand my point.
My colleague looked confused at my explanation.
I look at my to-do list.