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ஒரு வீடு எப்பிடி எழும்புது

A text in Tamil 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. On our plot we began to build a house. First we cleared the building site and tore down an old wall. Then we laid the…

Updated September 1, 2026 · Lingofly

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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 was done at the very beginning?

  2. What was the briefing on the first day about?

  3. Why was there a standstill in the work?

  4. What remains to finish?

Frequently asked

What level do you need to read this text in Tamil?

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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