Shopping before winter
A short in Ukrainian text at level A1. 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. Before winter I buy warm clothes. The old jacket has become too small, and the boots let water in. In the store I tried…
Text
- Перед зимою я купую теплий одяг. Стара куртка стала замала, а черевики промокають. У магазині я приміряв три куртки: перша завелика, друга задорога, третя якраз. Ще взяв сірий шарф і дві пари шкарпеток. Гаманець після цього став значно легший.Before winter I buy warm clothes. The old jacket has become too small, and the boots let water in. In the store I tried on three jackets: the first was too big, the second too expensive, the third just right. I also took a gray scarf and two pairs of socks. After that my wallet was noticeably lighter.
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 happened to the old jacket?
- How many jackets did he try on?
- What was wrong with the second jacket?
- What else did he buy?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Ukrainian?
A1. 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.