LingoflyZer gertatuko da?
A text in Basque at level B1. The translation sits next to it for checking, not for support: at this level the text is read whole, and an unknown word is usually guessed from the sentence. What will happen on Saturday? We are going to the mountains, but the forecast speaks of rain, most likely in the…
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- Zer gertatuko da larunbatean? Mendira joatekoak gara, baina eguraldi-iragarpenak euria iragartzen du, seguru asko goizean. Ziur aski azkar pasako da, eta arratsaldean eguzkia aterako da. Behar izanez gero, aterkiak eta jantzi beroak eramango ditugu: dena pentsatu nahi dugu lehenik. Nolanahi ere, goaz mendiaren bidea behin gehiago egitera, eta ondorioz egun ona izango dela uste dut.What will happen on Saturday? We are going to the mountains, but the forecast speaks of rain, most likely in the morning. It will surely pass quickly, and after noon the sun will come out. Just in case we will take umbrellas and warm clothes: we want to think everything through first. In any case we are going to walk the mountain path once more, and, as a result, I think the day will be a good one.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- Where are they going on Saturday?
- What does the forecast say?
- What do they take just in case?
- What do they think about the day?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Basque?
B1. That means: everyday topics are behind you, you know about three thousand words, and an unknown word is more often guessed from the sentence than looked up.
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.