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 used to dread code reviews.
A tired couple came to the front desk.
I always said I hated mushrooms.
I used to check their pages every night.
I used to look at others and feel small.
For years, I hid a small lie.
A customer called me yesterday, very upset.
I used to check their scores every day.
I am packing my bag for a new city.
The book sits open on my lap.
I wrote a letter tonight.
I love to dance in the kitchen.
The light comes through the window.
I made a small mistake today.
I left work late tonight.
A tired guest came to the front desk.
I chop the onions slowly.
I met a client yesterday.
My nephew showed me how to watch a movie.
We had a kickoff meeting last week.
I step onto the wet sand.
I walk the same road every night.
I remember holding my first paycheck.
I stood on the platform and watched the train.
My colleague commented on my pull request yesterday.
The train leaves the station.
Every evening I chop vegetables for dinner.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.
I always said no to spicy food.
I remember the first time I saw it.
I called my mom last night.
I turn on my favorite song.
Every morning I write three sentences.
I always thought I hated that dish.
I remember an afternoon last spring.
I did not sleep last night.
I look out the small window.
A customer called about a late delivery.
Last week I sat in a long team meeting.
I picked up the phone on the second ring.
Last week I needed to set up a team meeting.
I had to send a report to my boss.
I open my book and the world outside fades.
I had to ask a client about an overdue invoice.
I talked to a parent about their child.
I used to say yes to everything.
I hold the warm cup in my hands.
I found a problem in production.
The last guest closed the door.
I watched the last leaf fall.