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.
My dog curls up beside me on the sofa.
I pour hot water over the coffee grounds.
I wake up before the sun.
I made a mistake today.
I remember last Tuesday.
I made a small mistake today.
The train whistle is long and low.
I met a stranger on the train today.
I put on my shoes today.
Tomorrow I will sell my vegetables at the market.
I got my first paycheck yesterday.
I stared at the code for hours.
I had to update a worried stakeholder yesterday.
I put on my old running shoes.
I often stay quiet when I don't know.
I remember the rain that evening.
Last week, we had a team review.
I missed the bus this morning.
I burnt my toast this morning.
I chop the onions slowly.
I taught a family how to care for their dad.
I started the meeting with a clear goal.
I walked home in the rain today.
I had a problem with a client last week.
I had to update my manager yesterday.
A tired couple arrived at 2 PM.
I saw the bus close its doors and drive away.
I moved here three weeks ago.
I always ask for a window seat.
I pour hot water over the tea leaves.
I was lost in a busy street.
I chopped the onions slowly, letting the tears fall.
I step onto the wet sand.
I used to say yes to everything.
I used to look at my friend’s life.
I thought the bug was a big problem.
Today I finished a hard task at work.
This morning the air feels different.
I stared at the code for hours.
I wake up before the sun.
I sit by the window.
I had to update my boss on a project yesterday.
I want to start running again.
I watched the last leaf fall tonight.
The door clicks shut.
Yesterday I found a bug in my code.
I was stuck on a task for two hours.
I wake up before the sun.
I want to try again.
I smell something good outside.