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Caribbean year of tensions, culture and climate (Level A1) — An aerial view of a city with mountains in the background

Caribbean year of tensions, culture and climateCEFR A1

30 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Edgardo Ibarra, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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80 words
  • A new president took office after a disputed election.
  • Tensions rose with a larger neighbour and the United States nearby.
  • Many musicians and writers won important regional and world awards.
  • One steelpan player set a very long playing world record.
  • Hotels and islands began using more solar and renewable power.
  • A strong hurricane caused serious damage in parts of the Caribbean.
  • Some Caribbean national teams qualified for the World Cup.
  • The region mourned many well-known cultural figures and artists.

Difficult words

  • dispute — a disagreement or argument between people or groups
    disputed
  • tension — a nervous or unfriendly feeling between countries or groups
    Tensions
  • renewable — energy from natural sources that do not run out
  • hurricane — a very strong storm with strong winds and rain
  • qualify — to reach the needed level to take part
    qualified
  • mourn — to feel or show sadness after someone dies
    mourned

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever seen a strong storm where you live?
  • Would you like hotels to use solar power?
  • Do you enjoy music or books from your country?

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