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Romani communities in Greater São Paulo seek recognition and services — Level A1 — a man walking down a street

Romani communities in Greater São Paulo seek recognition and servicesCEFR A1

27 Sept 2025

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Adapted from Benjamin Crisp, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Leo, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
61 words
  • 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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