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.
This morning feels different.
The day before a big day feels strange.
I found an old photo in a book.
I stared at the problem for hours.
I told my manager, "We are on track for Friday's delivery."
Last week I had to deploy a new feature to production.
I noticed the dashboard was not loading.
I had a question in class today.
Today I fixed a tiny bug at work.
I open my notebook.
I noticed something strange in production this morning.
I had to tell a client bad news today.
My niece is three years old.
I stand on the platform, bag heavy on my shoulder.
I used to feel nervous about code reviews.
Last week, we had a project review meeting.
I almost threw this canvas away.
Every night I sit at my desk.
I had a discovery call with a new client yesterday.
I sent an email too fast after the meeting.
I love the market on Saturday.
It started to rain today.
I remember the first time I spoke English to a stranger.
I did not sleep last night.
A client told me our price was too high.
A client said my service was too expensive.
I walk past the food cart on the corner.
My teammate thought the bug was low priority.
I just finished a big call with a partner.
I noticed the dashboard was showing wrong numbers.
I walk this way every evening.
I stared at the problem for hours.
I was at the store checkout yesterday.
We were about to ship the new update on Friday.
I woke up late today.
I step out and the air hits me.
I saw an old friend today.
I remember her face only a little.
I saw the last leaf fall today.
I saw my colleague look confused.
I look at my messy room.
I closed my laptop at nine.
I was in a meeting with a potential client.
My boss asked for a status update.
I sit with my coffee before the sun rises.
The alarm went off at six.
It is raining outside.
I walk out of the subway station.
Last week was hard at work.
I always said I hated mushrooms.