Brief Summary
This video serves as an introduction to the first unit of the "heway pre-intermediate" English course, focusing on meeting people, discussing the present, past, and future, and adapting to new environments. It features interviews with individuals who have relocated to different countries, highlighting their experiences, the challenges they face, and what they miss about their home countries. The unit also covers practical vocabulary related to everyday social interactions and expressions.
- Introduction to the "heway pre-intermediate" English course.
- Focus on meeting people, discussing time frames, and adapting to new environments.
- Interviews with people who have moved to different countries.
- Practical vocabulary for everyday social interactions.
Introduction
Laura introduces the first unit of the "heway pre-intermediate" course, which centers around meeting and getting to know people. The unit also reviews how to discuss the present, past, and future tenses. Laura shares her personal background, mentioning she is from Manchester but currently lives in Cardiff, having moved five years ago. She also mentions an upcoming visit to Manchester to see family and friends. The unit includes a video about people starting new lives in different countries, prompting viewers to consider what they might enjoy and miss in a new home. Additionally, the unit features a reading and speaking section about a blind date and a vocabulary section focusing on similar verbs and words with multiple meanings, as well as everyday social expressions.
Moving to a New Country: Experiences and Challenges
The video explores the experiences of people who have moved to different countries, highlighting the reasons behind their decisions and the challenges they face. Individuals share their motivations for moving, such as work, study, or a desire to experience a new culture. They express their appreciation for the new culture, food, music, and the international atmosphere of cities like London. However, they also acknowledge the challenges of living far from home and the things they miss, such as friends, family, and their home country's culture. Despite the difficulties, moving to a different country is seen as a great opportunity for personal growth and new experiences.
Adriana's Story: From Chile to the UK
Adriana Gonzalez Vera, originally from Santiago, Chile, shares her story of moving to the UK with her British husband, Mark, whom she met through work. She discusses her previous career as a veterinary surgeon and consultant in Chile. Adriana's family initially felt that the move was very far away and would make it difficult to meet up. In the UK, Adriana runs her own Spanish consultancy company, training company directors and providing translation and teaching services. She misses the weather, the warm people, her mother's cooking, and long talks with her father. Adriana has two daughters, aged 9 and 7, who enjoy reading and fashion, respectively. While she enjoys the quiet life in England, she hopes to work as a vet again in the future, though she would need to requalify in the UK.
Anita's Story: From San Francisco to Barcelona
Anita Pat Warden recounts her move from San Francisco to Barcelona, initially to study Spanish. She fell in love with the city and returned in 2005 for a job. Anita lives in San Javi, a convenient location near her job and the beach. She works for an American online marketing company, building websites for hotels. Anita has a close circle of friends in Barcelona, who feel like a second family. Despite enjoying her life in Barcelona, she misses her family, especially not being able to hug her mom or enjoy her dad's barbecue. She stays connected with her family through Skype, email, and occasional phone calls, and they visit each other regularly. Anita loves Barcelona for its weather, cultural activities, architecture, and the beach, but she is unsure if she will stay in Spain forever.
