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.
Yesterday I had to explain a new policy.
The city is still asleep.
Today I watched a child try to build a tower.
Tomorrow is the big day at work.
I remember the night I nearly deleted that email.
I almost deleted that email.
I typed the wrong number in the report.
A guest came to the desk at two in the afternoon.
I think about my old teacher today.
The night felt endless, full of worry.
This morning feels different from the others.
Tonight the kitchen felt like a small stage.
Last week we had a deadline to ship.
I put a small seed into the earth today.
My forehead rests on the cold window.
I talked to a stranger today.
I started the meeting with a clear idea.
The last guest left an hour ago.
I send a careful email to my doctor.
The market is loud, but my head is clear.
The train takes him away tonight.
The plane lifts off and the city shrinks below.
I explained the home care steps today.
Tonight I found an old photo in a box.
Yesterday a stranger held the door for me.
Tonight I think about the word no.
The rain started when I left work.
I heard an old song today.
I used to watch my coworkers climb.
The alarm rings at five.
I presented our new package to the client today.
I wrote the email again today.
In our review, my boss said the plan was ready.
Tonight I remember a stranger's small gift.
I watched the train pull away tonight.
I saw her after ten years.
We sat with our cups, the tea slowly cooling.
The rain started as I left the office.
Tonight I found an old photo.
I look out the window and see the clouds.
I put my resume in the ground.
I saw the market full of people.
Last week we reviewed the project plan.
I wrote the email at midnight.
Today I talked to someone I did not know.
I walk home in the rain.
She failed her math test yesterday.
My boss asked about our project.
I chop onions for you tonight.
I watched the sky turn pink.