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.
Tomorrow is my big work day.
I stand on the platform, suitcase at my feet.
The sky is still dark, but the city is waking.
We sent the invoice a month ago.
Every night I drop one coin into my jar.
She came to me with a low score.
The work day is over.
I met a traveler at the hotel desk.
I had to call a customer about a rule change.
After work, I walk into my kitchen.
The day ends with a pile of emails.
Last month I almost quit my job.
I chop onions by the window.
Tomorrow is my big presentation.
The day's emails can wait until morning.
It's late and my desk is still full.
I keep replaying that tiny error in my head.
I remember my first paycheck.
Last week, we finished our app update.
I wrote a letter tonight that I'll never send.
My footsteps know this street by heart.
Last week I presented my plan to the leaders.
Yesterday the website stopped working.
I made a small mistake at work today.
We had a big disagreement in our team meeting.
I stared at the numbers for hours.
Tonight I cooked and danced.
I packed my bags last Sunday.
I woke up before the alarm today.
I still feel the warm trace of that talk.
Last week, my coworker brought a new dish.
I walk the same road every night.
Last week, I had to tell a customer about a policy change.
Every morning I open my email.
Sunday rain taps my window like a drummer.
The window is cold to touch.
I am packing my bag tonight.
I found an old photo today.
I pack my bag for a new city.
Today I solved a small problem at work.
The weekend market is alive with noise.
My shoes sat by the door for months.
It is late and my inbox is full.
I used to look at my friends' jobs.
Last week, I had a meeting with a client.
I saw my old friend today.
After work, I step into the kitchen.
My aunt called me last night.
The street is empty, but not scary.
I sit by the plane window.