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.
The guest arrived early and looked very tired.
We start every morning with a quick meeting.
After the meeting, I waited two days.
Last night I heard that old song.
In our team review, Maria praised the new plan.
Rain tapped on the roof all night.
Yesterday I found a bug in our app.
We deployed to staging this morning.
Yesterday I gave feedback on a colleague's code.
Saturday morning, and the market is full of life.
We started the project meeting today.
I remember Mrs. Alvarez from year ten.
I found an old photo today.
Last week, a customer looked at my price list.
The onions sizzle in the pan.
Last week a customer said our price was too high.
I just finished a big call.
Tonight I cooked for someone I love.
Tomorrow holds a big meeting.
Yesterday at standup, I said my task is in the backlog.
I wrote a letter last night.
Yesterday I helped a new teammate.
Last week I joined a new tech team.
Tonight I fixed a tiny bug in our system.
Last week, I had to tell clients about a delay.
Last Tuesday, I drank tea with a friend.
I had to tell the team today.
The bus door closed before I reached it.
Today I wrote a long email.
The bus left just as I reached the stop.
I met with a parent after class.
To give you some context, our release was set for Friday.
I saw her face after ten years.
My laptop glows on the desk.
Yesterday I negotiated with a client over a deadline.
My room was full of old papers.
Yesterday I felt stuck on a task.
I laced my shoes this morning.
Yesterday I helped a patient who was very nervous.
I step out while the road is still wet.
I sent the email with a typo.
We started the project meeting today.
So to confirm, we agreed on the main terms today.
It is late and I call my mother.
The train leaves the station tonight.
I saw the green salad at work.
Yesterday I met a patient before her procedure.
Yesterday, I got stuck on a small task.
I remember the day I spoke English to a stranger.
Yesterday a customer pointed out a billing error.