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Have you ever thought about moving to another country? Or is this something you have done?
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Reasons for moving to a new country
Put the reasons to move to a new country into the correct categories. Work with a partner.
a better climate a lower cost of living. being with a partner
better education for your children better job opportunities better services
discovering a new culture escaping a bad political situation escaping poverty
escaping war getting away from natural disasters improving your quality of life
learning a foreign language
New experiences:
Financial
Family and relationships:
Weather:
Safety:
Health and well-being:
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Things to consider before you go
Match the statements with the things you need to consider before you move.
1. Communication will be easier if you learn a few key words and phrases before you go.
2. When you look at your paycheck, you may not get as much as you expect in your own country.
3. Research how safe the region is before you make plans.
4. Give yourself time to get used to the customs of your new country.
5. Every country has different rules about how long you are allowed to stay for.
6. Ifyou can’t handle heat of over 40°c, think about moving somewhere cooler.
a. residency and visas
b. the climate
the culture
d._ the currency and how much you can expect to earn,
e. the language
f. the political situation
[Ey] things you will need when moving to a new country
Complete the sentences below with the correct words.
currency driver's licence injections insurance
passport phrasebook possessions visa
1. In-some countries you need to have health_______. You have to pay to see a doctor if
you don't.
2. IFyou don't have your. you won't be able to get on the plane.
3, Exchange some of your own before you leave to have some when you arrive,
4, You will need certain to protect you from diseases in some areas of the world,
5, Citizens of some countries need a to enter other countries.
6. You may not be able to use your in some countries. So you will need a different
international document to be on the road.
7. Taking only a few with you will make it easier to move places more quickly, as
your bags willbe lighter.
8 Some people take a to a new country, but many people now use a translation
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EE) sriving ina new country
Rank the activities below, starting with the one you think is the most difficult. Then compare with a
partner.
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Finding accommodation.
Getting legal documents
Getting medical and dental treatment.
Making new friends.
Figuring out the transport system.
Calculating and paying taxes
Fitting into the local community.
Ey) Pecpte in new countries
Match the words to their definitions.
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an expat (expatriate) ‘a, amember of a country who has rights because they were born
‘there or was given similar rights as a person born there
‘a migrant b. someone forced to leave their country because of war or other
political reasons
arefugee someone living in a country that is not their own
an immigrant dd. someone that travels toa new country to find work
acitizen . someone who lives in a particular place
aresident f. someone who moves to a country to lve there permanently
Now, put the correct words from the exercise into the sentences below.
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Henrik is a French - His parents are Swedish but he was born in France.
‘The aid worker tried to find a bed for the night for the But there were none
available.
‘There are many s living in Germany. Turkish people are the biggest group.
Spain has a large population of British sThey often socialise together.
My sister is a of Australia, She has lived in Sydney for five years.
Hugo is an economic - He had a good job but found a better one in Switzerland,
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Getting legal documents
Awoman goes to apply for a temporary residence permit*. Complete the dialogue with the questions
below.
‘And the document to show that you are employed? Can I see your documents and passport please? audio
Do you also have a photocopy of your passport? Do you need anything else? a
Do you speak English? How long do I have to wait for the permit
Is that a problem? Willit be sent to me?
Helena: Good morning,
Assistant: Yes, how can | help you?
Helen:
I need to get a temporary residence permit. Am |in the right place?
Assistant: Yes, you are. 2
Helena: Yes, here they are.
Assistant: a
Helena:
Yes | have that. It should be with the other documents.
Assistant: It's not here, unfortunately.
Helen:
(Oh, hmm. Ab here it is. Sorry about that.
Assistant: No problem. But I can see the date written on the form is a few days ago.
Helena: “
Assistant: No, it's okay. | will write the new date, you just need to put your initials next to it.
Helena: Okay. Here?
Assistant: Yes, there. And please write who is giving you the permit here.
Helena: Sure.
Assistant: 5
Helena:
‘Yes, Ihave two copies if you need them.
Assistant: One will be fine. But please take this leaflet, there are some important rules in it.
Okay, thanks.
Assistant: About 3 to 4 weeks.
Helen:
Helena: 7
Assistant: No, we will call you and you need to come here and collect it here.
Helena: Okay thanks. 8
Assistant: No, that's all
Okay, thanks. Goodbye.
Assistant: Goodbye.
Now listen to check your answers.
“Note: This is a general conversation that does not represent the process in every country.
Helen:
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Good morning, do you speak English?
Yes, how can | help you?
[need to get a temporary residence permit. Am | in the right place?
Yes, you are. Can | see your documents and passport please?
Yes, here they are.
And the document to show that you are employed?
Yes I have that. It should be with the other documents.
It’s not here, unfortunately.
(Oh, hmm. Ah, here itis. Sorry about that.
No problem. But I can see the date written on the form is a few days ago.
\s that a problem?
No, it's okay. I will write the new date, you just need to put your initials next to it
Okay. Here?
Yes, there. And please write who is giving you the permit here.
Sure.
Do you also have a photocopy of your passport?
Yes, Ihave two copies if you need them.
One will be fine, But please take this leaflet, there are some important rules in it.
Okay, thanks. How long do Ihave to wait for the permit?
About 3 to 4 weeks.
Will it be sent to me?
No, we will call you and you need to come here and collect it here.
Okay thanks. Do you need anything else?
No, that’s all
Okay, thanks. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
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Warm-up
Encourage a short discussion
2, Reasons for moving to a new country
Students can work in pairs and then check with the teacher.
New experiences: learning a foreign language; discovering a new culture
Financial: a lower cost of living; escaping poverty; better job opportunities
Family and relationships: better education for your children; being with a partner
Weather: a better climate
Safety: escaping war; getting away from natural disasters; escaping a bad political situation
Health: improving your quality of life; better services
3. Things to consider before you go
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ings you will need when moving to a new country
‘Students can work alone and check in pais.
1. insurance 2. passport 3. currency 4. injections
5. visa 6. driver's licence 7. possessions 8, phrasebook
5. Arriving in a new country
‘Students work alone and then compare in pairs.
6. People in new countries
The word ‘migrant originally meant a person that moved to another country to find work. Through use in the
‘media, the meaning has changed to mean someone that leaves their country to escape war or other dangerous
situations,
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4. citizen 2 refugee 3. immigrant 4. expat 5. resident 6. migrai
Getting legal documents
Play the audio file or use your mobile device to scan the QR code. Make sure students complete the dialogue with
their answers before they listen,
1. Do you speak English?
2, Can Isee your documents and passport please?
3, And the document to show that you are employed?
4. Is that a problem?
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