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The washing machine is noisy

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. Our washing machine began to make noise at every spin. First I checked the wires and the socket, but everything looked…

Updated September 1, 2026 · Lingofly

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  • Nasza pralka zaczęła hałasować przy każdym wirowaniu. Najpierw sprawdziłem kable i gniazdko, ale wszystko wyglądało dobrze. Potem przeczytałem instrukcję obsługi i odkręciłem ostatni wkręt, żeby zdjąć pokrywę. W środku jeden wkręt był luźny, więc przykręciłem go z powrotem. Hałas zmniejszył się, ale lampka nadal migała, więc złożyłem zgłoszenie do serwisu. Serwisant powiedział, że koszt naprawy jest niski i że pralka jeszcze długo posłuży.
    Our washing machine began to make noise at every spin. First I checked the wires and the socket, but everything looked fine. Then I read the manual and unscrewed the last screw to remove the cover. Inside one screw had come loose, so I screwed it back in. The noise became less, but the little lamp still blinked, so I submitted a request to the service. The technician said the repair cost was low and the machine would serve a long time yet.

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 went wrong with the washing machine?
  2. What did the narrator check first?
  3. What did he find inside?
  4. What did the technician say?

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.

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