Is this really A1?

David B.B1Kwiziq community member

Is this really A1?

The vocabulary and long sentences should make this type of story A2 or even higher. Eamples, bodegon to mean still life and lienzo. I wish there were some easier real A1 stories for me to start with. I either have to forget them or spend a lot time 

Asked 1 year ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola David

It is a bit more challenging because the theme is art and it comes with more specific vocabulary. Remember there is always a space at the top where we suggest to look up some more difficult words before taking the dictation. In this case we are including these words to look up: "lienzo", "alto", "ancho", "bodegón", "delicado", "percibir","porcelana", "textura", "brillo", "pétalos" & "suavidad". 

There are more simple and basic dictations when the topics are more general. 

Here is a long list of dictations that you can take: dictados 

Saludos cordiales

Inma

David B.B1Kwiziq community member

Thanks for the understanding reply. I had not noticed the suggested vocabulary words on the start screen. That helps. 

I have done the first 3 dictations in the list. Based on those three, I still feel there is a need for the dictations to start on a lower level. I have done this 2nd dictation close to 10 times and have finally reached the point where I can hear the words of almost all of it. Most beginners will stop before the 10th time. There are some very good things in Kwiziq that I have not seen in other language apps I have tried. I think easier dictations is an area where Kwiziq could easily make a big improvement for beginners.

InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola David

Thanks for your comment. We'll take this into consideration. 

Gracias y saludos

Inma

Is this really A1?

The vocabulary and long sentences should make this type of story A2 or even higher. Eamples, bodegon to mean still life and lienzo. I wish there were some easier real A1 stories for me to start with. I either have to forget them or spend a lot time 

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