Furniture for the new flat
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. Anya's new flat is big, but without furniture. From grandma she received an old but good armchair and a sofa. The…
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- Nowe mieszkanie Ani jest duże, ale bez mebli. Od babci dostała stary, ale dobry fotel i kanapę. Sąsiad pomógł z półką na książki, bo ma wiertarkę i śrubokręt. Na oknach są jasne zasłony, a poduszki na kanapie są miękkie. Brakuje tylko żyrandola w pokoju, ale jasna lampa wystarcza.Anya's new flat is big, but without furniture. From grandma she received an old but good armchair and a sofa. The neighbour helped with a bookshelf, because he has a drill and a screwdriver. Light curtains hang on the windows, and the cushions on the sofa are soft. Only a chandelier is missing in the room, but a light lamp is enough.
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 Anya's flat like?
- From whom did she receive the armchair and sofa?
- How did the neighbour help?
- What is still missing?
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.