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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
95 words
- In the Chiapas highlands there is a big gap.
- A grandmother in the story never learned to read.
- Her daughter left the village as a teenager to continue school.
- Some girls today have internet and go to school.
- Many families live in poverty and earn little money.
- Rural internet reaches about 35 percent of households.
- Schools and centers often have one old computer for many students.
- Violence and fear make going to school unsafe for girls.
- Programs like Low-Tech and Tecnolochicas teach practical skills.
- Girls use technology to build websites and campaigns for rights.
Difficult words
- mountain — A large natural landform that rises high.mountains
- grandmother — The mother of your father or mother.
- school — A place for learning and education.
- girl — A female child or young person.girls
- woman — An adult female human.women
- farm — A place where crops are grown or animals are raised.farms
- money — A medium of exchange for buying goods.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think education is important for girls?
- What challenges do women face in your country?
- How can we help girls go to school?
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