Pisuz aldatzea
A short in Basque 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. In a month we will move into the new flat. This flat is furnished, and the rent is cheaper. On Saturday a truck will…
Text
- Hilabete barru pisu berrira sartuko gara. Pisu hau altzariduna da, eta alokairua merkeagoa da. Larunbatean kamioia etorriko da eta gauzak garraiatuko ditu. Auzokoek ere lagunduko digute.In a month we will move into the new flat. This flat is furnished, and the rent is cheaper. On Saturday a truck will come and move the things. The neighbors will help us too.
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 will they move into the new flat?
- What kind of flat is it?
- What will come on Saturday?
- Who else will help with the move?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Basque?
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.