📖 Lesson A1 Reading🏠 Everyday Life

🌴 The Country with No Army

In this A1-level Reading Challenge, students discover Costa Rica — the country that abolished its army in 1948 and spent the money on schools, hospitals, and nature instead. Written in very short, clear sentences, the article covers Jose Figueres smashing the army wall, free education and healthcare, 25% protected land, 98% renewable electricity, incredible biodiversity, ecotourism, and the Pura Vida philosophy. With 15 vocabulary words, flashcards, and a 5-question quiz.

🎒 Teens (11–16) schedule 15 min signal_cellular_alt Easy visibility 186

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translate Key Vocabulary

armypresidentpeaceconstitutioneducationborderwildliferainforestdemocracyabolishbudgethealthcaretourismvolcanobiodiversity

auto_fix_high Grammar Points

Present simple for facts
There is / there are
Past simple (basic)
Comparatives
Can for ability

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