ESL WORKSHEET - Moving abroad to another country

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

MOVING TO A NEW COUNTRY

LinguaHouse

Feb. 17, 2025

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Challenges; Behavior, Feelings and Emotions; Dealing with Communication Difficulties; Companies and Jobs; Beliefs, Religion and Superstition; Society and Change; Travel and Leisure; Entertainment; Emigrating; People and Places; Useful Vocabulary; Vocabulary Lesson; Article Based; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 02/17/2025

This lesson looks at moving abroad to another country. Students will think about the tasks that need to be accomplished when moving and will listen to two dialogues involving people who have made the move. The students will focus on using more polite language when speaking. In the final task, the students will participate in a roleplay that allows them to practice the polite language from the lesson. (by Peter Clarkin)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

Audio 1
Conversation 1

Manager: Hello?
Sam: What’s up? Is this Café Wonder?
Manager: It is indeed, what can I do for you today?
Sam: Well, I saw an ad online for a position as a waiter and I want it.
Manager: That’s great to hear, may I ask if you have much experience?
Sam: What? I didn’t hear that
Manager: Oh, I just wondered, do you have a lot of experience?
Sam: Loads! I haven’t worked in a café before, but I did work in a burger place for about a year.
Manager: Oh, so did that position involve table service?
Sam: Yeah man!
Manager: That’s perfect, and what kind of hours would you be looking for?
Sam: Weekends

Conversation 2

Helena: Good morning, do you speak English?
Assistant: Yes, how can I help you?
Helena: I need to get a temporary residence permit. Am I in the right place?
Assistant: Yes, you are. Can I see your documents and passport, please?
Helena: Yes, here they are.
Assistant: And the document to show that you are employed?
Helena: Yes, I have that. It should be with the other documents.
Assistant: It’s not here, unfortunately.
Helena: Oh, hmm. Ah, 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: Is that a problem?
Assistant: No, it’s okay. I 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: Do you also have a photocopy of your passport?
Helena: Yes, I have two copies if you need them.
Assistant: One will be fine. But please take this leaflet, there are some important rules in it.
Helena: Okay, thanks. How long do I have to wait for the permit?
Assistant: About 3 to 4 weeks.
Helena: Will it be sent to me?
Assistant: No, we will call you and you need to come here and collect it here.
Helena: Okay, thanks. Do you need anything else?
Assistant: No, that’s all.
Helena: Okay, thanks. Goodbye.

Audio 2

Manager: Hello?
Sam: Good morning? Is this Café Wonder?
Manager: It is indeed, what can I do for you today?
Sam: Well, I saw an ad online for a position as a waiter and I would like to apply
Manager: That’s great to hear, may I ask if you have much experience?
Sam: I’m sorry, I couldn’t hear you.
Manager: Oh, I just wondered, do you have a lot of experience?
Sam: Yes, I have a significant amount of experience, I haven’t worked in a café before, but I did work in a burger place for about a year.
Manager: Oh, so did that position involve table service?
Sam: Of course!
Manager: That’s perfect, and what kind of hours would you be looking for?
Sam: If possible, I would like to work weekends.

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