Lessons from Migration: A Personal JourneyCEFR A2
26 Oct 2025
Adapted from Melissa Vida, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by David Restrepo, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
A girl migrated from Venezuela to Colombia with her mother. They faced many difficulties in Colombia, including discrimination and health issues. Her mother worked as a street vendor without official permission and struggled to find good jobs.
The girl learned about the challenges of being a migrant. They applied for health permits but faced many obstacles. Despite the hardships, some Colombians were kind and helped them.
Difficult words
- migrate — to move from one place to anothermigrated
- discrimination — treating someone unfairly because of differences
- vendor — a person who sells things
- obstacle — something that prevents progressobstacles
- hardship — a difficult or unpleasant situationhardships
- permit — an official document allowing somethingpermits
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Discussion questions
- How do you think migration affects families?
- What can communities do to help migrants?
- Why is it important to have permits when working?
- What are some ways to overcome discrimination?
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