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.
After the meeting, I waited two days.
I left work late tonight.
The smell of hot oil hits me first.
The rain taps on the glass.
Yesterday I reviewed my teammate's code.
Tonight I found an old email.
Last spring, I planted a tiny seed.
The market is loud and full of color.
Last week, I made a mistake at work.
Her voice comes through the phone.
I had to present our new plan to a client.
The kitchen smells of onions and warm butter.
I missed the bus this morning.
It is late, and I sit with my laptop open.
I am packing for a new job.
Today I showed a new teammate our feature.
A guest arrived early, looking exhausted after a long flight.
The day was long and packed with tasks.
I tied my shoes this morning.
Last week, I sent an invoice.
Tonight I keep thinking about the word no.
I remember her voice, soft but sure.
Last week, a customer had a problem with our software.
I finally said the hard words.
Tonight I remember a rainy walk.
Tonight I think about a small moment with my nephew.
The street lamps glow like old friends.
I saw the strange dish on my plate.
I stared at the report for hours.
We finally agreed on the price.
I moved here last week.
We sat down to talk about the contract.
The mug is warm in my hands.
The day is done, and I walk to the water.
I saw the bus leave without me.
I sent a meeting note yesterday.
A customer said her bill was wrong.
Yesterday I stood in a long line.
The screen glowed, but my eyes were heavy.
I told my client the wrong date.
The cup is warm in my hands.
The plane lifts and the ground fades.
My day ended with a pile of emails.
Yesterday we started a new sprint.
I saw an old friend today.
The plane lifts into the clouds.
I walked out of the office.
Last week, I watched my friend's son build a tower.
The alarm rings at five.
I sat with Ana and Ben.