My street
A short in Ukrainian text at level A2. The translation sits next to it: reading with a dictionary is still too early at this level, and without support it will not happen at all. Our apartment building stands on the main street. On the left there is a small park with a flowerbed; on the right, a…
Text
- Наш житловий будинок стоїть на головній вулиці. Зліва сквер із клумбою, справа аптека і квиткова каса. Вночі горить вуличний ліхтар, і тому тут не страшно. Автовокзал за один квартал, а старе місто починається за мостом. Я живу тут давно і знаю кожну сходинку.Our apartment building stands on the main street. On the left there is a small park with a flowerbed; on the right, a pharmacy and a ticket office. At night a streetlamp burns, so it is not frightening here. The bus station is one block away, and the old town begins beyond the bridge. I have lived here a long time and know every step.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- What is on the left of the building?
- Why is it not frightening at night?
- Where does the old town begin?
- Has the narrator lived here long?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Ukrainian?
A2. That means: you know the letters and have a stock of everyday words — about two or three hundred.
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.