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.
Last week I presented a new plan to a client.
I remember my first time speaking English to a stranger.
Saturday morning, I walk into the market.
I had to call my mom about a mistake at work.
Yesterday I gave home care instructions to an older man.
Tonight I pack my bag for a new city.
We deployed the new update to staging first.
I watched the bus pull away tonight.
A traveler asked me for advice yesterday.
I wrote you a letter today.
I found an old photo today.
Yesterday I made a mistake at work.
I always feared spicy food.
Last week, I had to tell my manager the release would slip.
Yesterday I helped a patient who was very nervous.
A customer called me, very upset.
I remember my first English hello.
Every morning, I make my bed.
A customer came to my desk yesterday.
We sat across the table, papers between us.
The mug is warm in my hands.
Every morning I write one email.
I moved here last month.
Last week, my colleague asked me for a new feature.
I wake before the alarm.
My teammate asked for a new feature yesterday.
The cup is warm in my hands.
Tonight I planted a small seed in a pot.
I made a mistake on the proposal numbers.
I sent the email to the wrong person today.
Every night, I write a small report.
I closed my laptop at nine.
Every morning, I write three pages.
It is late, but the street is awake.
I finished my night shift at six.
The report is still open on my desk.
I had a first call with a new client yesterday.
I used to say yes to every request.
I did not sleep last night.
The first cold morning of the year arrived.
Today my nephew showed me how to build a tower.
Tonight I walked home without an umbrella.
I sit at my desk at night.
Tonight I folded my shirts into the suitcase.
Last week, a student came to me with a failed test.
Last week, I made a mistake in our plan.
A traveler asked me what to see today.
I used to watch my coworkers' numbers every week.
The alarm rings at six.
The last guest waved from the car.