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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
77 words
- Connie Nshemereirwe is a science and education specialist.
- She trains people, writes and gives talks.
- She wants research to come from local communities.
- She says scientists should explain their work to the public.
- Schools in Uganda closed for a long time.
- Many children lost learning and some left school.
- Some children went to work to earn money.
- She studied science and became an engineer.
- She leads a programme for science leaders.
- She builds connections between African scientists.
Difficult words
- specialist — a person with expert knowledge
- research — careful study to find new facts
- community — people who live in the same placecommunities
- explain — say why or how something happens
- programme — a planned series of activities
- connection — a link or relationship between peopleconnections
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Discussion questions
- Do you like science?
- Have you ever explained something to other people?
- Have you ever worked to earn money?
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