A successful interview
A text in Polish 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. Eva looked for work for three months. At last she received an invitation to an interview. There she spoke about herself…
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- Ewa szukała pracy od trzech miesięcy. W końcu dostała zaproszenie na rozmowę kwalifikacyjną. Opowiedziała tam o sobie i o swoim doświadczeniu. Pracodawca pytał o referencje, a Ewa wysłała je wieczorem. Po tygodniu przyszła oferta pracy: pełny etat i płatny urlop. Ewa podpisała umowę i zaczyna pracę w lipcu.Eva looked for work for three months. At last she received an invitation to an interview. There she spoke about herself and about her experience. The employer asked about references, and Eva sent them in the evening. In a week a job offer came: full employment and paid leave. Eva signed the contract and starts work in July.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- How long did Eva look for work?
- What did she speak about at the interview?
- What kind of job was it?
- When does she start work?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Polish?
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.