Kraków and the weather
A short text in Polish 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. In Kraków it is hot in summer, and in winter it is cold and snows. In spring it is warm, but it rains almost every…
Text
- W Krakowie latem jest gorąco, a zimą zimno i pada śnieg. Wiosną jest ciepło, ale deszcz pada prawie co tydzień. Najładniejszy miesiąc to wrzesień: słońce jeszcze grzeje, a powietrze jest już świeże. W zeszłym roku byłem w górach w październiku i tam był już śnieg.In Kraków it is hot in summer, and in winter it is cold and snows. In spring it is warm, but it rains almost every week. The most beautiful month is September: the sun still warms, and the air is already fresh. Last year I was in the mountains in October, and there was already snow there.
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 is the weather like in Kraków in summer?
- Which month does the author consider the most beautiful?
- What happens in spring?
- What did they see in the mountains in October?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Polish?
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.