LingoflyEl meu amic Pau
A short text in Valencian 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 best friend is called Pau, he has a cheerful character. He is smart and very brave, and he always tells the truth.…
Text
- El meu millor amic es diu Pau i té un caràcter alegre. És intel·ligent i molt valent, i sempre diu la veritat. És tranquil i no li agrada discutir. Amb ell la tristesa passa ràpid.My best friend is called Pau, he has a cheerful character. He is smart and very brave, and he always tells the truth. He is calm, and he does not like arguing. With him sadness passes quickly.
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 Pau's character like?
- What does Pau always tell?
- How does Pau feel about arguments?
- What happens to sadness near him?
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.