About Africa
Quick Quiz: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW AFRICA? (Part 2) Level A2-B1
A new fun quiz to learn more about your favourite African artists! From Fela Kuti to Miriam Makeba, not forgetting Youssou N’Dour! Why wait?
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Thandi Ngwira Gatignol
Hello and welcome to the Learn English With Africa blog. I am a teacher with a passion for creating diverse content for learning and teaching English. I am inspired by different cultures, people and experiences from across the world. This blog is where I want to share those inspirations with you. The blog is free to use. I hope you get inspired by it, whether you are a student, teacher or just visiting.
A new fun quiz to learn more about your favourite African artists! From Fela Kuti to Miriam Makeba, not forgetting Youssou N’Dour! Why wait?
How well do you know Africa? Here is a quiz in English to test your knowledge of this large and exciting continent. Here we go!
MANGOES FOR LYDIA is an advanced short story about a teenage girl who has always dreamed of seeing Lake Malawi. Colourful vocabulary charts available.
Learn vocabulary for talking about decisions with this story. The narrator is always being punished at school. One day something happens.
A moving poem about my dear Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. This small country is compared to an old woman who regains strength.
Kwame Nkrumah was a visionary African leader. He continues to inspire many people today.
WE NEED NEW NAMES was written by Zimbabwean author, No Violet Bulawayo. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Here are 7 more reasons why you should read the book.
Stop learning English forever and aim for long-lasting results. Follow these simple tips to save time, energy and money when studying a language.
A trip to Namiasi Lodge on the shores of Lake Malawi in Mangochi can be an unforgettable experience. Here are the reasons why.
Village life is beautifully portrayed in this poem. The focus is on women, the everyday heroines of a tough daily routine that threatens to stifle them.
What motivated colonialism and what does the expression “scramble for Africa” mean? Who were the major players in this race for Africa and why?
An African market can be colourful and lively for a number of reasons. One of them is the variety of fresh vegetables and fruit that is often on display.
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by Thandi Ngwira Gatignol
Inspired by African Culture from Malawi
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