The people around
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. My neighbor is quiet and a little lonely, but very responsible: if he promised, he will do it. His wife is the…
Text
- Мій сусід мовчазний і трохи самотній, але дуже відповідальний: якщо пообіцяв — зробить. Його дружина навпаки, активна й дружня, знайомиться за хвилину. Спершу я думав, що він гордий, а виявилося — просто не любить зайвих слів. Тепер ми спілкуємося щотижня, і я радий, що не повірив першому враженню.My neighbor is quiet and a little lonely, but very responsible: if he promised, he will do it. His wife is the opposite, active and friendly; she gets acquainted in a minute. At first I thought he was proud, but it turned out he simply does not like extra words. Now we talk every week, and I am glad I did not trust the first impression.
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 the neighbor like?
- What is his wife like?
- What did the narrator think at first?
- How often do they talk now?
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.