Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica: Personal Experiences and ChallengesCEFR A1
28 Oct 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Conrad Guthrie, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Hurricane Melissa is affecting Jamaica now.
- People are worried about strong winds and heavy rain.
- Emma and Candice talk on WhatsApp.
- They share information about the storm.
- Jamaica's electricity company is getting help from workers.
- Some people are ready to move if needed.
Difficult words
- hurricane — A strong storm with high winds.
- affect — To have an influence on something.affecting
- people — Human beings in general.
- worried — Feeling anxious or concerned.
- strong — Having great power or force.
- rain — Water drops that fall from clouds.
- talk — To speak or converse with someone.
- share — To give part of something to others.
- move — To change position or place.
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- How do people prepare for storms in your area?
- What do you think about using social media during emergencies?
- Why is it important to share information in a storm?
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