Haris Pardede: from newspapers to football videosCEFR A1
23 Mar 2025
Adapted from Arpan Rachman, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Royhan Firdaus, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
73 words
- Haris Kristanto Pardede is a football commentator.
- He left newspapers for online video work.
- He used to work at a sports newspaper.
- He began making videos during the pandemic.
- He covered the national team at a big tournament.
- He hosts a YouTube channel with reports.
- He often reports from match fields abroad.
- He shares information before mainstream outlets.
- He wants to correct confusing news for fans.
- Many people started to trust his work.
Difficult words
- commentator — a person who talks about sports games
- online — on the internet or using the internet
- pandemic — a time when a disease spreads in many countries
- tournament — a sports event with many games and teams
- abroad — in or to a foreign country, not home
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Do you watch football videos online?
- Have you ever watched a match from abroad?
- Do you trust online reports or newspapers more?
Related articles
21 Oct 2021
16 Apr 2025
12 Nov 2025
1 Nov 2025
23 Sept 2025
Miski Osman: Identity, work and investment in East Africa
A project supported by the African Union Media Fellowship, International Consulting Expertise and the EU collected interviews in Mogadishu and Nairobi. One long interview follows Miski Osman’s path, her work on governance and her investments in East Africa.