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.
Last week we deployed to staging on a rainy Tuesday.
We sat with our cups in the soft light.
I sit with my coffee, cold now.
I called my mom after the doctor visit.
Today I ran again after months.
Tonight I thought about my first run.
Last week I led a project kickoff meeting.
I walk the same way home every day.
Today is the last day.
Two teammates had a big disagreement today.
Yesterday I was stuck on a report for hours.
Tomorrow is my first day at the hospital.
The rain taps on the glass.
I sent that email with a typo.
I was nervous before the visit.
Rain taps on my window.
Today I talked with a student who failed a test.
I wrote the email at eleven.
Yesterday, a student failed a big test.
It is late and the room is dark.
Tonight I think about my old teacher.
Tonight I remember the rain last week.
I sat with a friend today.
I talked to a stranger today.
Yesterday I gave my boss a status update.
Saturday morning, I walk into the market.
The invoice was two weeks overdue.
I stared at the screen for so long.
The day is heavy on my shoulders.
Today I watched a child build a tower.
I came home tired from work today.
A customer came to my till with a receipt.
Yesterday I was stuck on a report.
Tonight I feel a small fear.
We met for coffee after five years.
I lay out my clothes for tomorrow.
The server crashed at noon, right in the middle of a big client project.
Tonight I cooked and danced at once.
I wake up in a room that is not mine.
I look out the small window.
Tonight I keep thinking about my first paycheck.
I learned to say no today.
I found a bug in our app yesterday.
Yesterday a customer called me, very angry.
I tied my shoes this morning.
I planted a small seed today.
Tonight I think about my niece.
I watched the train pull away tonight.
Yesterday I sent my code for review.
I remember a parent meeting last month.