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.
I used to say yes to everything.
I sat at my desk for hours.
A client said the price was too high.
Tomorrow is my big day.
I step outside before the streetlights turn off.
My colleague looked at the spreadsheet and froze.
I remember the first time I spoke English to a stranger.
I chop the carrots slowly.
I sent an invoice two weeks ago.
I ran to the bus stop.
I found a bug in our app yesterday.
I sent my boss a quick heads-up today.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.
I had to explain home care to a patient's daughter yesterday.
Every morning I drink a glass of water before coffee.
I left work without my umbrella.
Last Tuesday, I forgot my wallet at home.
I left work without my umbrella again.
I was about to open my laptop again.
I put on my old running shoes.
Tomorrow I go home.
I had a parent-teacher meeting yesterday.
I moved here three weeks ago.
I sat across from her at a small wooden table.
I check my bag three times.
I missed the bus by just a few seconds.
I used to say yes to everything.
I wanted to ask a question.
I put my phone down on the table.
I sit on my bed with my hands cold.
The door clicks shut.
I sit by the window with my coffee.
I chop vegetables for the one I love.
I gave my manager a status update yesterday.
Tomorrow is a big day.
I was lost in a new city.
I want to try again.
I saw her at the bus stop.
I saw the error log and felt my stomach drop.
I needed to ask my boss for a later deadline.
I feel a small fear tonight.
My desk lamp glows at midnight.
I did one more task today.
I walked down to the river.
I had to show a new teammate how our search works.
I put down my phone.
I walk by the river at dusk.
I put my favorite sweater in the bag.
I carried a small lie for years.
It started to rain on our walk home.