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Flat Earth Conspiracy in Balkan Music — text

Flat Earth Conspiracy in Balkan MusicCEFR A1

14 Mar 2025

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Adapted from Metamorphosis Foundation, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Brett Jordan, Unsplash

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

  • In the Balkans, many people talk about the Flat Earth idea.
  • This is mentioned in a popular song called 'Balkan Boys.'
  • The song is by the band Dubioza Kolektiv.
  • It has over four million views online.
  • The song makes jokes about strange ideas.
  • It says the Earth is round, not flat.

Difficult words

  • idea — A thought or plan in your mind.
  • popular — Liked or known by many people.
  • song — A piece of music with words.
  • band — A group of musicians who play music.
  • jokes — Funny things said to make people laugh.
  • strange — Not normal or usual, surprising.
  • Earth — The planet we live on.

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think about the Flat Earth idea?
  • Why do you think people like funny songs?
  • Have you heard any funny songs? What are they?

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