Community Playlist for Nate's Cycling ChallengeCEFR B1
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 an impressive distance to raise funds for Global Voices. To support him, the community created a playlist filled with diverse musical styles. This playlist is designed to motivate him during his challenging journey.
Among the featured songs, ‘Jerusalem’ by Fairouz resonates deeply with many due to its poetic expression of themes like grief and liberation. Lara AlMalakeh chose ‘Zamilou’ by the Syrian rapper Bu Kolthoum to highlight women's empowerment in Arab societies.
Additionally, the playlist includes upbeat Caribbean tracks curated by Candice Stewart, which aim to keep Nate energized and joyous. Overall, the community's playlist reflects their love and support for Nate as he takes on this Everest-sized challenge.
Difficult words
- cycle — to ride a bicycle.cycling
- distance — the amount of space between two points.
- community — a group of people living together.
- support — to help or assist someone.
- playlist — a list of songs or music tracks.
- empowerment — the act of giving power or confidence.
- journey — a trip from one place to another.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think music is important during a challenging journey?
- How can communities come together to support individuals like Nate?
- What other songs might be good for motivation?
- What themes in music resonate with you personally?
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