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Choir protects indigenous seeds in Nakuru area — Level A1 — Woman holds a tray of grains.

Choir protects indigenous seeds in Nakuru areaCEFR A1

10 May 2025

Adapted from Minority Africa, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Lisah Malika, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
67 words
  • A village faces strong heat and drought.
  • Local farmers formed a small choir.
  • The choir sings to save old seeds.
  • They teach how to select seeds.
  • They show how to store seeds safely.
  • The community keeps many seed varieties.
  • They test seeds to see if they grow.
  • The choir sings in local languages.
  • The group started with many members before.
  • The work helps farmers and women lead.

Difficult words

  • droughtA long period with little or no rain
  • choirA group of people who sing together
  • seedA small part of a plant used to grow
    seeds
  • selectTo choose one thing from others
  • storeTo keep something safe for later use
  • varietyA type or form of the same thing
    varieties

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have seeds at home?
  • Do you like to sing in a group?
  • Have you seen very dry weather (drought)?

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