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.
The market wakes up early on Saturday.
A traveler asked me what to see in my city.
I called the customer this morning.
I called my mom after work.
It's ten at night and my desk is still messy.
So to confirm, we agreed on the price.
I presented our proposal to the client yesterday.
I moved here last month.
The workday ends, and my feet turn.
I often sit in meetings and say nothing.
The suitcase lies open on the bed.
Tonight, the kitchen feels larger than usual.
Yesterday a customer called me, very angry.
Tonight I remember my teacher, Mrs. Ito.
Two teammates disagreed about the project deadline.
The clock hits six, and I leave work.
I stared at the numbers for hours.
The day ends and I step outside.
My room is full of old things.
Tonight I found an old photo.
The sidewalk has a familiar feel.
Tonight I remember my first paycheck.
I found an old photo today.
I open my suitcase on the bed.
I remember a meeting last Tuesday.
Late again, I stared at my list.
I got an email from my little cousin today.
Yesterday, I broke a small feature in our app.
That song from the old office came on today.
Every morning I write three lines in a notebook.
Last week, I dialed a number I didn't know.
Tonight I almost closed my laptop without sending it.
The guest arrived early and looked very tired.
We start every morning with a quick meeting.
After the meeting, I waited two days.
Last night I heard that old song.
In our team review, Maria praised the new plan.
Rain tapped on the roof all night.
Yesterday I found a bug in our app.
We deployed to staging this morning.
Yesterday I gave feedback on a colleague's code.
Saturday morning, and the market is full of life.
We started the project meeting today.
I remember Mrs. Alvarez from year ten.
I found an old photo today.
Last week, a customer looked at my price list.
The onions sizzle in the pan.
Last week a customer said our price was too high.
I just finished a big call.
Tonight I cooked for someone I love.