Rising Transport Costs in Cameroon Due to FearCEFR A1
19 Nov 2025
Adapted from Guest Contributor, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Lai Man Nung, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- In Cameroon, transport costs are very high.
- Many people are afraid to travel because of conflict.
- Bus parks are full of cars and motorbikes.
- Drivers charge more money because of danger.
- Some trips cost much more than before.
- People need to pay extra money for safety.
Difficult words
- cost — the amount of money needed for something.costs, more, much
- travel — to go from one place to another.
- safety — the condition of being safe or protected.
- conflict — a serious disagreement or fight.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about high transport costs?
- How do you feel about traveling in dangerous areas?
- What can be done to improve safety while traveling?
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