El meu esport
A short in Catalan text at level A1. The translation sits next to it: reading with a dictionary is still too early at this level, and without support it will not happen at all. I love sport very much. On Saturdays I play football with friends in the park. The training begins at four and lasts…
Text
- M'agrada molt l'esport. Els dissabtes jugo a futbol amb els amics al parc. L'entrenament comença a les quatre i dura dues hores. Corro de pressa amb la pilota i a vegades marco un gol. Quan perdem, no passa res: val la pena jugar.I love sport very much. On Saturdays I play football with friends in the park. The training begins at four and lasts two hours. I run fast with the ball and sometimes score a goal. When we lose, no big deal: playing is worth it.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- When does he play football?
- Where do the games take place?
- How long does the training last?
- What does he say about losses?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Catalan?
A1. That means: you know the letters and have a stock of everyday words — about two or three hundred.
How to read a text in an unfamiliar language usefully?
First all the way through without peeking at the translation — just to catch the familiar words. Then with the translation. Then all the way through again: the second pass brings noticeably more, and that feeling matters more than any rule.