LingoflyNoise from the bathroom
A text in Uzbek 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. The washing machine is noisy. First I checked the wires and the switch. I read the instructions and opened the…
Text
- Kir yuvish mashinasi shovqin chiqaradi. Avval simlarni va oʻchirgichni tekshirdim. Yoʻriqnomani oʻqidim, mashinaning qopqogʻini ochdim. Ichida bitta vint boʻsh edi — uni qattiq burdim. Shovqin tugadi, lekin chiroq hali miltillaydi — servisga ariza berdim.The washing machine is noisy. First I checked the wires and the switch. I read the instructions and opened the machine's lid. Inside, one screw had come loose — I tightened it firmly. The noise ended, but the bulb still blinks — I filed a service request.
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 machine?
- What was checked first?
- What was found inside?
- Why was a service request filed?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Uzbek?
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.