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A Teacher and Storyteller Resisting a Junta in ExileCEFR A2

20 Oct 2025

Adapted from Exile Hub, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Su Wai, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

Moon began her teaching career in 2014 in Myanmar. She wanted her classroom to be a place of questions and fun, not just rules. When the military took control in 2021, she led protests against them. This made her family worried for her safety.

To protect her, they sent her away. In exile, she faced hard times but still worked as a teacher. She learned new skills like storytelling and created podcasts to share important stories.

Moon hopes to open a bookstore café one day, reminding her family to keep their land for this dream.

Difficult words

  • protestA public expression of disagreement.
    protests
  • exileBeing away from home, usually by force.
  • storytellingThe act of telling stories.
  • importantSomething that matters a lot.
  • dreamA hope or wish for the future.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think Moon wanted to create a fun classroom?
  • How do you think storytelling can help in teaching?
  • What are your dreams for the future?

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