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.
Sometimes, the simplest gestures bring unexpected warmth.
The cat sits quietly.
The morning light is soft.
My son plays with our dog.
Sometimes, the world around us feels like a quiet dream.
Tonight, a small worry is here.
Weekends offer a gentle pause from our busy days.
The quiet of a Friday off always feels different, a gentle pause in the week's rush.
The weekend light fades slowly.
The rain has started again tonight.
Tonight, I'm thinking about making a special meal for my family.
Sometimes, learning feels like a long, quiet journey.
Time moves quietly, always teaching us.
Sometimes, a change of scenery helps us see things differently.
Tonight, the world feels still and quiet.
The night is quiet now, a perfect time.
Tonight, thoughts drift far away.
Sometimes life changes suddenly.
Today was a long day.
Tonight is quiet.
Today, you used your English.
The night is very quiet now.
Sometimes, leaders feel alone.
Sometimes, we want new things.
Tonight, I thought about something.
Sometimes I walk alone.
Cats often sleep very much.
The night brings a special kind of quiet, doesn't it?
Sometimes, the quietest hours are when our truest efforts emerge.
It's late now, but my mind drifts to the quiet promise of dawn.
Sometimes, a simple gesture can bring a quiet warmth.
Tonight feels a bit different, doesn't it?
Sometimes, I think about the quiet mornings by the lake.
On Sunday I cook phở for my family.
Some days I do not feel strong.
It is 6 in the morning.
The train left exactly on time.
A tourist asked me for directions.
My alarm went off at four forty.
My first draft is always bad.
It is past midnight and the bug is still there.
My English is still small.
Today I shipped one small change.
I am learning to say no.
The rain came suddenly today.
The office door closes behind me.