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Khadija Haidary’s letters reach readers in China — Level A1 — woman in black blazer and white and blue hijab

Khadija Haidary’s letters reach readers in ChinaCEFR A1

28 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Lina Ma, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Kuzzat Altay, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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73 words
  • Khadija Haidary left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban.
  • She wrote many emails while hiding in the countryside.
  • Her emails were translated and reached readers in China.
  • They were posted on a WeChat account.
  • The writing showed how women lost basic rights.
  • Women could not work or walk alone.
  • Girls could not go to school or pools.
  • Many Chinese readers offered small, private help.
  • She and her family later moved to Pakistan for safety.

Difficult words

  • escape — get away from danger or bad people
  • hide — stay where others cannot find you
    hiding
  • translate — change words from one language to another
    translated
  • right — basic freedoms and rules people have
    rights
  • safety — being free from danger or harm

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Discussion questions

  • Would you help someone in another country?
  • Do you think girls should go to school?
  • Have you ever written an email to help someone?

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