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Two jobs, one decision

A text in Armenian 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. Last month I got two job offers and couldn't decide for a long time. On the one hand, the first one's salary was…

Updated September 1, 2026 · Lingofly

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Comprehension questions

The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.

  1. What was the advantage of the first offer?

  2. What did the friend say?

  3. What turned out to be more important than money for the narrator?

  4. What did he choose in the end?

Frequently asked

What level do you need to read this text in Armenian?

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.

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