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.
In our review, my boss said the plan was ready.
Tonight I remember a stranger's small gift.
I watched the train pull away tonight.
I saw her after ten years.
We sat with our cups, the tea slowly cooling.
The rain started as I left the office.
Tonight I found an old photo.
I look out the window and see the clouds.
I put my resume in the ground.
I saw the market full of people.
Last week we reviewed the project plan.
I wrote the email at midnight.
Today I talked to someone I did not know.
I walk home in the rain.
She failed her math test yesterday.
My boss asked about our project.
I chop onions for you tonight.
I watched the sky turn pink.
I remember a young woman before her first injection.
I dance in the kitchen tonight.
The door clicks shut, and I am alone.
I almost didn't ask the question today.
I saw her at the café.
Today the rain came down hard.
Last week I had to update my team on our project.
The first coffee of the morning wakes me up.
Work ended. I closed my laptop.
I remember the day I spoke English to a stranger.
I stared at the screen for hours.
Last night, I had tea with Ana.
Rain taps my window like a friend.
Today, a stranger held the elevator for me.
After the meeting, I felt unsure about emailing.
The day leaves with a low orange glow.
I left work late, and the sky was already dark.
I wrote a letter last night.
Tonight I called my mother after work.
The alarm rings at five.
Yesterday I made a mistake at work.
There is a question I never asked.
I saw my old friend today.
The street lamps turn on at seven.
Tonight I planted a small seed.
My bag is open on the bed.
Tonight the city feels big and unknown.
Last night, I thought about questions.
The market is loud today.
The lamp throws a warm glow on my hands.
At standup, my teammate said 'blocker' a lot.
I stared at the screen for hours.