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 laptop screen is dark now.
I chop the vegetables slowly.
I woke up and my nose was cold.
Tomorrow is the big day.
Today someone bought my coffee.
I remember the day I stopped looking sideways.
I always want to do one more thing.
I missed the bus today.
I remember a stranger's kindness from years ago.
My colleague asked for a new feature.
I used to look at others and feel small.
I had to tell the team about a delay.
I go to the market every Saturday.
I used to say yes to everything.
I sat at my desk for hours.
A client said the price was too high.
Tomorrow is my big day.
I step outside before the streetlights turn off.
My colleague looked at the spreadsheet and froze.
I remember the first time I spoke English to a stranger.
I chop the carrots slowly.
I sent an invoice two weeks ago.
I ran to the bus stop.
I found a bug in our app yesterday.
I sent my boss a quick heads-up today.
Yesterday I wrapped up the report.
I had to explain home care to a patient's daughter yesterday.
Every morning I drink a glass of water before coffee.
I left work without my umbrella.
Last Tuesday, I forgot my wallet at home.
I left work without my umbrella again.
I was about to open my laptop again.
I put on my old running shoes.
Tomorrow I go home.
I had a parent-teacher meeting yesterday.
I moved here three weeks ago.
I sat across from her at a small wooden table.
I check my bag three times.
I missed the bus by just a few seconds.
I used to say yes to everything.
I wanted to ask a question.
I put my phone down on the table.
I sit on my bed with my hands cold.
The door clicks shut.
I sit by the window with my coffee.
I chop vegetables for the one I love.
I gave my manager a status update yesterday.
Tomorrow is a big day.
I was lost in a new city.
I want to try again.