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 write you a letter tonight.
The alarm rings at five.
I almost stopped reading this book.
I call my mother every evening.
I walk by the water.
I stand on the cold platform.
I made a small mistake today.
I sit with my tea.
I write a letter I may never send.
I missed the bus today.
I put a seed in the soil.
The last guest just left.
I look out the small window.
I made a small mistake today.
I remember my first paycheck.
I pack my bag for somewhere new.
I can do one more task.
I call my mother tonight.
I could not sleep last night.
I love this quiet time.
I sit in my chair.
I stare at the code on my screen.
I love cooking in my kitchen.
I sit by the window on the plane.
Every morning I go for a walk.
I heard an old song today.
I used to look at others and feel small.
I put a seed in the ground today.
Minh leaves the office at six.
I see the last leaf on the tree.
I still think about my teacher.
I have this small fear again.
I used to say yes to everything.
I walk into the market.
It is late at night.
I call my mother tonight.
The night is quiet now.
I put on my old running shoes.
I see the last leaf on the tree.
I hear a song from my past.
I remember a small act of kindness.
I sit with my tea.
I kept a secret for three years.
I cut the vegetables slowly.
I still remember her warm smile.
I sit by the window.
I used to stay quiet in meetings.
Today is my last day here.
The day is finally quiet now.
There is a small bench in the park.