August in the north
A short in Spanish text at level A2. 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. In July Madrid is an oven: it is hot both day and night. That is why in August we go to the north, where it rains more…
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- En julio Madrid es un horno: hace calor de día y de noche. Por eso en agosto vamos al norte, donde llueve más y por la mañana hace fresco. El año pasado pasamos allí dos semanas y solo hubo un día de sol. No importa: para nosotros el verano perfecto es una casa con vistas y una nube encima.In July Madrid is an oven: it is hot both day and night. That is why in August we go to the north, where it rains more and the mornings are cool. Last year we spent two weeks there and there was only one sunny day. It does not matter: for us the perfect summer is a house with a view and a cloud overhead.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- What is the weather like in Madrid in July?
- Where does the family go in August?
- How many sunny days were there last year?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Spanish?
A2. 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.