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 tied my shoes this morning.
Last week, I sent an invoice.
Tonight I keep thinking about the word no.
I remember her voice, soft but sure.
Last week, a customer had a problem with our software.
I finally said the hard words.
Tonight I remember a rainy walk.
Tonight I think about a small moment with my nephew.
The street lamps glow like old friends.
I saw the strange dish on my plate.
I stared at the report for hours.
We finally agreed on the price.
I moved here last week.
We sat down to talk about the contract.
The mug is warm in my hands.
The day is done, and I walk to the water.
I saw the bus leave without me.
I sent a meeting note yesterday.
A customer said her bill was wrong.
Yesterday I stood in a long line.
The screen glowed, but my eyes were heavy.
I told my client the wrong date.
The cup is warm in my hands.
The plane lifts and the ground fades.
My day ended with a pile of emails.
Yesterday we started a new sprint.
I saw an old friend today.
The plane lifts into the clouds.
I walked out of the office.
Last week, I watched my friend's son build a tower.
The alarm rings at five.
I sat with Ana and Ben.
Tomorrow I fly home.
The screen glows, but my eyes are heavy.
I called my mother tonight after work.
Last week I had to share bad numbers with my team.
Every day I walk the same way home.
I feel that small fear again.
Tonight I'm packing for somewhere new.
We sat in the review room.
I remember that rainy afternoon last spring.
Rain taps on my window.
The numbers blurred on my screen for hours.
Yesterday, our site went down for a few minutes.
I called my mom after the doctor visit.
My desk still holds many papers.
The plane lifts off and the city shrinks below.
I stared at the screen for hours.
I have been stuck on this report for two days.
A customer came to my register with a receipt.