Solidarity in Times of CrisisCEFR A1
15 Nov 2025
Adapted from Hilal Sahin, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Frederick Shaw, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- We need to stay together in tough times.
- Every person matters, not just numbers.
- Food and healthcare are very important for everyone.
- When people do not eat, they feel bad.
- Bad news travels fast, like on social media.
- Helping each other can make our lives better.
Difficult words
- important — Something that is needed or valuable.
- together — In one place or with others.
- people — Men, women, and children.person
- food — What we eat to live.
- healthcare — Services to keep people healthy.
- bad — Not good; unpleasant.
- helping — Doing something for others.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about helping each other?
- Why do you think food is important?
- How do you feel about tough times?
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