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A12 min · 93 words

Spóźniony tramwaj

The Late Tram

Tram number thirteen is late again. Ola waits at the stop, checks the timetable, and in the end walks — Kraków transport in the instrumental case.

You will practice: The instrumental of transport (tramwajem, autobusem, taksówką), jechać vs iść, and time phrases (pięć minut, kwadrans).

Words to know

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  • tramwajtram
  • przystanekstop (tram/bus)
  • spóźnionylate, delayed
  • rozkład jazdytimetable
  • czekaćto wait
  • korektraffic jam
  • autobusbus
  • taksówkataxi
  • pieszoon foot
  • spacerwalk, stroll
  • pogodaweather
  • zdążaćto make it in time

Did you get it?

3 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.

1. Which tram is Ola waiting for?

2. How long is the tram delayed?

3. How does Ola get to work in the end?

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