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Footballer Latte Lath's Journey: From Ivory Coast to Germany

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Emmanuel Latte Lath is a footballer. He was born in Ivory Coast.

When he was a child, he moved to Italy. He played street games as a boy.

He also played football with a club called Carrick.

Now, Latte Lath has a new start. He is moving to Germany to play football there.

His journey shows how football can take a player to many countries.

Vocabulary6 words

footballer
a person who plays football
journey
a long trip or path in life
moved
went to live in a new place
child
a young person
club
a sports team group
new start
beginning again in a new place

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Quiz

1. Where was Emmanuel Latte Lath born?
2. What is Latte Lath's job?
3. Where is Latte Lath starting a new chapter now?

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Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Emmanuel Latte Lath is a _____. He was born in _____.

When he was a _____, he moved to Italy. He played street games as a boy.

He also played football with a club called _____.

Now, Latte Lath has a new _____. He is moving to _____ to play football there.

His _____ shows how football can take a player to many countries.

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