LingoflyAfter the illness
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. Last winter there was an epidemic at the office, and I caught the virus too. First my throat started hurting, then a…
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- Geçen kış ofiste bir salgın vardı ve ben de virüsü kaptım. Önce boğazım ağrıdı, sonra ateşim çıktı ve iki gün yataktan kalkamadım. Doktor beni muayene etti, akciğerlerimi dinledi ve antibiyotik yerine dinlenmeyi önerdi. Ağrı kesici içtim, bol su içtim ve elleri sık sık yıkamaya dikkat ettim. Üçüncü gün kendimi daha iyi hissettim; meğer en iyi ilaç uykuymuş.Last winter there was an epidemic at the office, and I caught the virus too. First my throat started hurting, then a fever came, and for two days I couldn't get out of bed. The doctor examined me, listened to my lungs, and instead of an antibiotic recommended rest. I took a painkiller, drank a lot of water, and made sure to wash my hands often. On the third day I felt better; it turned out the best medicine is sleep.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- Where did the epidemic start?
- What did the doctor recommend instead of an antibiotic?
- What did he make sure of during the illness?
- When did he feel better?
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.