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என்ர வாழ்க்கை

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. I was born in a small village. My native town stands by the sea. In childhood I bathed in the river every day and went…

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. Where was the narrator born?

  2. What did he do in childhood every day?

  3. When did he find his first job?

  4. What is part of his nearest plans?

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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