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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.
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.
Kenya is sometimes called the Silicon Savannah of Africa. Do you know why and how this East African country earned its nickname?
This is a short article about food in Africa. Have you ever tasted the baobab fruit? It’s so tasty and can be eaten in different ways.
Learn more about Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa. He served from 1994 to 1999. You can download worksheets with this article.
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.
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by Thandi Ngwira Gatignol
Inspired by African Culture from Malawi
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