LingoflyBefore signing
A text in Turkish 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. Before starting the new job I read the contract from beginning to end. The duties are written clearly, and the work…
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- Yeni işe başlamadan önce sözleşmeyi baştan sona okudum. Görev ve sorumluluklar açık yazılmış, çalışma saatleri de belli. Deneme süresi iki ay; bu sürede iki taraf da sözleşmeyi bitirebiliyor. Fazla mesai varsa ayrıca ödeniyor, ücretli izin ise yılda on dört gün. Bir tek prim konusu belirsizdi; sordum, yılda bir kez veriliyormuş.Before starting the new job I read the contract from beginning to end. The duties are written clearly, and the work schedule is defined too. The probation period is two months; during that time either party can terminate the contract. Overtime, if there is any, is paid separately, and paid vacation is fourteen days a year. Only the bonus question was unclear; I asked — it turns out it's given once a year.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- When did he read the contract?
- How long is the probation period?
- How many days of paid vacation?
- What was unclear in the contract?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Turkish?
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.