Bilingual English lessons tagged #retail — read one here, then open it in Spikdi to hear the narration and score your speaking.
Today I solved a small problem at work.
The kettle hums low on the counter.
I used to say yes to everything.
I saw my old friend today.
Tonight I finally tried the dish I always avoided.
Today the market was loud and full.
The weekend market is not a soft place.
The market is alive.
I feel a small knot in my chest.
Last week, I talked to a stranger.
Rain taps on my window like a soft drum.
I wrote a letter today.
Yesterday I saw a colleague close a big deal.
I talked to a stranger today.
At the end of the day, a customer noticed a wrong charge.
Tonight I cooked for you, my favorite person.
Today I talked to a stranger at the store.
Tonight I thought about my long report.
The weekend market is always crowded.
Last night I had tea with my friend.
The market buzzes with life on a Saturday.
I found an old photo today.
Every night, I write a small report.
The report is still open on my desk.
I used to watch my coworkers' numbers every week.
I carried a heavy secret for weeks.
The cup is warm in my hands.
Last night I stacked boxes in the back room.
My feet ache from the long day.
I remember a stranger's kindness today.
Tonight I met an old friend after ten years.
Today is the last day of my trip.
The market wakes up early on Saturday.
Rain tapped on the roof all night.
I found an old photo today.
The bus left just as I reached the stop.
Yesterday a customer pointed out a billing error.
My eyes feel heavy now.
I close the shop door behind me.
Today I talked to a stranger at a shop.
I almost did not open the file again.
My shoes felt foreign tonight, like old friends I forgot.
The first cold morning slid under my door.
I felt stuck for days on that deal.
Today I watched my niece play with a box.
The train hums behind me, ready to leave.
I remember the first time I spoke English.
The pan hisses on the stove.
The bus doors closed in front of me.
The numbers on my screen made no sense.