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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