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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Official estimates say 800,000 to a million Romani.
- Leaders say the real number is higher.
- Many Romani live in outskirts of São Paulo.
- A camp in Itaim Paulista has about 250 people.
- Magda Santos lives there with her family.
- People live in tents without stable addresses.
- Children often have problems at school.
- Floods in February 2025 damaged tents and cut water.
Difficult words
- culture — The beliefs and customs of a group.
- prejudice — Unfair feeling or opinion about a group.
- recognition — Being accepted or acknowledged.
- rights — Things people are entitled to have or do.
- origin — The beginning or starting point.
- live — To have life; to be alive.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think recognition is important?
- How can we help reduce prejudice?
- What is unique about the Romani culture?
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