The Revival of Creole Gardens in GuadeloupeCEFR A1
15 Apr 2025
Adapted from Olivia Losbar, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by annie-claude bergeron, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Creole gardens are family gardens in Guadeloupe.
- They grow many plants like bananas and yams.
- People share food from these gardens.
- These gardens help families during tough times.
- They can protect against climate change effects.
- Many farmers are helping to keep these gardens alive.
Difficult words
- garden — A place where people grow plants.gardens
- family — A group of people related to each other.families
- share — To give part of something to others.
- protect — To keep safe from harm.
- climate — The usual weather in a place.
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Discussion questions
- What plants would you like to grow in a garden?
- How can families help each other during tough times?
- Why do you think sharing food is important?
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