Hirira bidaia
A short in Basque 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. Last week our whole family went to the city. In the morning we got on the bus at the stop next to the city hall. There…
Text
- Joan den astean hirira joan ginen familia osoarekin. Goizez autobusa hartu dugu, udaletxetik gertu dagoen geralekuan. Bidean pilaketa bat zegoen, eta bidaia luzea izan zen. Museoa eta liburutegia ikusi ditugu, eta arratsaldez parkean paseatu gara. Itzultzean suvenir bat erosi dut amarentzat.Last week our whole family went to the city. In the morning we got on the bus at the stop next to the city hall. There was a traffic jam on the way, and the trip turned out long. We looked at the museum and the library, and in the evening we walked in the park. On the way back I bought a souvenir for mom.
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 did the family go to the city?
- What did the family go by?
- What was on the road?
- What was bought for mom?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Basque?
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.