LingoflyThe new apartment
A short text in Spanish 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. My apartment is on the third floor, and the elevator has not worked since January. The kitchen is small, but it has a…
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- Mi piso está en la tercera planta y el ascensor no funciona desde enero. La cocina es pequeña, pero tiene una ventana grande. El casero dice que la reforma del baño empieza el mes que viene. Mientras tanto, por las noches hay mucho ruido y el grifo gotea.My apartment is on the third floor, and the elevator has not worked since January. The kitchen is small, but it has a big window. The landlord says the bathroom renovation will start next month. For now it is noisy at night and the faucet drips.
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 does not work in the building?
- What does the landlord promise?
- What disturbs at night?
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.