LingoflyA bag with a defect
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. We went to the mall and saw a pretty bag in the display. The bag is of genuine leather and of very good quality. With a…
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- Savdo markaziga bordik, vitrinada chiroyli sumka koʻrdik. Sumka charmidan yasalgan va juda sifatli. Chegirma kartasi bilan arzonroq boʻldi. Uyda qaradik: sumkada kichkina nuqson bor edi. Chek bilan doʻkonga bordik, sumkani almashtirdilar.We went to the mall and saw a pretty bag in the display. The bag is of genuine leather and of very good quality. With a bonus card it was cheaper. At home we examined it: there is a small defect in the bag. With the receipt we went to the shop, and the bag was exchanged.
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 they see the bag?
- What is the bag made of?
- Why did they pay less?
- What did they find at home?
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.