El primer compte
A short in Valencian 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. Today I opened my first account at the bank on my street. I deposited five hundred euros from my first salary and now I…
Text
- Hui he obert el meu primer compte al banc del meu carrer. He ingressat cinc-cents euros del meu primer sou i ja puc treure diners del caixer automàtic. L'extracte del compte arriba per correu electrònic cada mes. Vull guardar diners cada mes, perquè els preus han pujat i una mudança costa molt. Si estalvio, el proper any compraré una bicicleta.Today I opened my first account at the bank on my street. I deposited five hundred euros from my first salary and now I can withdraw money at the cash machine. The bank statement comes by email every month. I want to put money aside every month, because prices have risen, and a move is expensive. If I save, next year I will buy a bicycle.
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 did he do today?
- How much did he deposit?
- How does the statement come?
- What will he buy if he saves?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Valencian?
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.