African writers
African Fiction: Lesson 5-CHINUA ACHEBE, the Great Baobab Tree (Level B1-B2)
Can we compare the legendary African writer, Chinua Achebe, to a baobab tree? Yes, of course? Why? Greatness is the key word.
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Can we compare the legendary African writer, Chinua Achebe, to a baobab tree? Yes, of course? Why? Greatness is the key word.
An introduction to Zimbabwean writer Tsitsi Dangarembga. She is the first black woman to publish a novel in English in her country.
An introduction to an African talented writer, NoViolet Bulawayo, author of WE NEED NEW NAMES. She is Zimbabwean and her debut novel is delightful to read.
Meet Chigozie Obioma, a Nigerian contemporary writer who mixes elements of Greek mythology, Biblical myths and Igbo culture to create unique stories.
This is the beginning of our African Fiction series. Today’s article is about the fearless and award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
A charcoal seller goes to the house of a woman who owes him some money. Things do not go as planned. Read this story and learn more about punctuation marks.
A beautiful and inspirational poem to celebrate International Women’s Day. The audio version for “We Men are Equal to Women” is equally available!
This is the story of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian school drop-out, who built a windmill from scrapyard materials to generate electricity for his family.
Are you looking for a fun way to learn English in Warsaw, Poland? It is with great pleasure that we invite you to our creative English workshops in Wilanów.
This comprehensive article explains the striking similarities between learning how to sew and learning how to speak English (Level A2-B1-B2)
A tribute to my dear brother, Manasseh Chamahiya Ngwira, gone too soon. He was a loving, caring, passionate and hardworking man. He will forever be missed.
African stories are compelling. Learn English with our short stories and novels which are based on Africa and Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.
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Inspired by African Culture from Malawi
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