Preserving Oral Culture: Videos Hold Generations of KnowledgeCEFR A2
21 Nov 2025
Adapted from Amrit Sufi, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Mitchell Luo, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Oral culture videos are important for preserving traditional knowledge. Many folk songs and stories tell us about daily life and culture.
Citizen archivists record these songs and share them online. They upload the videos on platforms like Wikimedia Commons to reach more people.
This work helps keep traditions alive and gives voice to communities. These efforts are crucial to prevent cultural loss.
Difficult words
- culture — The way of life of a group of people.cultural
- tradition — Practices passed down through generations.traditional, traditions
- knowledge — Information, understanding, or skills gained.
- song — A musical piece with words.songs
- record — To capture sounds or images.
- community — A group of people living together.communities
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Discussion questions
- How do you think sharing culture online impacts communities?
- What other ways can we preserve traditions?
- Why is it important to keep traditions alive?
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