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.
Tonight I finally tried the dish I always avoided.
Last month, a client paid late.
Last week, I had to share bad numbers with my team.
Tonight I cooked for someone I love.
I finally said the truth today.
Last week, I had to tell my manager the release would slip.
We deployed to staging this morning.
The door closed, and the house felt bigger.
Last week I told my manager about the delay.
Tonight I finally told the truth.
Today the market was loud and full.
Last week, a client had a big problem.
I used to check my coworker's projects every day.
I planted a seed last month.
Tonight I saw the last leaf fall.
Tonight, I saw my to-do list.
I look out the small window.
My desk was full of old papers.
Yesterday we started a new sprint.
I slice onions thin, and my eyes water.
Tonight I think about a tea chat after work.
After my shift, the street smells alive.
The rain started as I left the clinic.
The rain starts as I leave work.
The weekend market is not a soft place.
Today I fixed a small problem.
My desk lamp still glows at ten.
Tonight I opened my closet and saw the mess.
Rain taps the window like a soft drum.
Yesterday we deployed the new login page to staging.
I moved here three weeks ago with two bags.
I stood on the platform today.
I ran to the stop, but the doors closed.
Every night, I walk the same way home.
After work, I walk the same way home.
A customer said our price was too high.
The market is alive.
Last night, I drank tea with my friend.
I met a parent after school today.
My shoes wait by the door.
I opened the bank app at midnight.
The door clicks shut.
Tonight the rain fell hard on my window.
Today, a stranger helped me.
I stared at the spreadsheet for hours.
The rain started as I left work.
Last week, we had a big review.
I feel a small knot in my chest.
This morning the air felt sharp.
A traveler asked me for ideas yesterday.