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Kalpana’s move to Kathmandu (Level A1) — people walking on street during daytime

Kalpana’s move to KathmanduCEFR A1

29 Dec 2023

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Adapted from Nepali Times, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by sippakorn yamkasikorn, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • Kalpana left her small village for Kathmandu.
  • She trained in basic beauty skills at home.
  • She hoped for a better life in the city.
  • Now she works long hours in a parlour.
  • She travels to work by crowded, sometimes humiliating bus.
  • The parlour later added massage services.
  • She sometimes has men as clients.
  • She fears her husband might react badly.
  • She saved a small amount each month.
  • Her future plans depend on money and safety.

Difficult words

  • parlour — A shop where people get beauty services
  • massage — Rubbing and pressing the body to relax
  • client — A person who pays for a service
    clients
  • train — Learn skills through practice or teaching
    trained
  • save — Keep money for later use
    saved
  • depend — Need something else to be possible
    depends

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever taken a crowded bus?
  • Do you save some money each month?
  • Would you like to work in a beauty parlour?

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