Community Playlist for Nate's Cycling ChallengeCEFR A2
5 Aug 2025
Adapted from Sydney Allen, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Sabin Chhetri, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Nate Matias is cycling to help raise money for Global Voices. He is doing this by cycling a long distance, and the community has made a special playlist for him. The playlist includes many types of songs from different artists.
Each song has a story. For example, ‘Jerusalem’ by Fairouz is a famous song with deep feelings. Another song, ‘Zamilou,’ is by a Syrian rapper who talks about women's strength. These songs aim to inspire and energize Nate during his journey.
Difficult words
- cycle — To ride a bicycle or move on wheels.cycling
- raise — To collect or increase an amount.
- community — A group of people living together.
- playlist — A list of songs to play.
- inspire — To make someone feel motivated.
- strength — The quality of being strong.
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about cycling for charity?
- What types of songs inspire you?
- Why is community support important?
- What kind of stories can songs tell?
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