A house with a yard
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. We have a new house outside the city, with a yard and gates. The roof is good, but the basement is cold and damp. The…
Text
- Mamy nowy dom za miastem, z podwórkiem i bramą. Dach jest dobry, ale piwnica zimna i wilgotna. Pierwszy tydzień to sprzątanie od rana do wieczora. Skrzynka pocztowa jest pełna. Dziś wieczorem siedzimy na podwórku.We have a new house outside the city, with a yard and gates. The roof is good, but the basement is cold and damp. The first week is cleaning from morning till evening. The mailbox is full. This evening we are sitting in the yard.
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 does the house have?
- What about the basement?
- What is the first week busy with?
- Where do they sit in the evening?
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.