Headway Pre-intermediate, 5th edition, Unit 1

Summary

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Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on meeting new people and discussing past, present, and future experiences.
• 😀 Vocabulary in the unit includes verbs with similar meanings, words with multiple meanings, and everyday social expressions.
• 😀 People often move to other countries or cities for work, study, or family, and each person has different reasons for relocating.
• 😀 Living abroad can be exciting due to exposure to new cultures, languages, food, music, and social experiences.
• 😀 Challenges of living in a new country include missing family, friends, home culture, and familiar routines.
• 😀 Adriana Gonzalez Vera moved from Chile to the UK with her husband and transitioned from working as a vet to running a Spanish consultancy company.
• 😀 Despite enjoying life in England, Adriana misses Chile's weather, culture, family, and her role as a vet.
• 😀 Anita Pat Warden moved from the USA to Barcelona, initially to study Spanish, and later established a career in online marketing.
• 😀 Anita enjoys her life in Barcelona, including her job, social circle, and proximity to the beach, but she still misses her family back home.
• 😀 Both Adriana and Anita show that living abroad offers growth and opportunity, but staying connected with home remains important.
• 😀 The video emphasizes that moving abroad can provide personal and professional development, but decisions about the future remain uncertain.

Q & A

Why did Laura move to Cardiff?

Laura moved to Cardiff after leaving Manchester five years ago. She is currently living there and visiting Manchester next weekend to see her parents and old friends.

What is the theme of the first unit in the course?

The first unit focuses on meeting and getting to know other people, while reviewing how to talk about the present, past, and future.

What is discussed in the video about people moving to another country?

The video discusses people who have decided to start a new life in another country, highlighting their experiences, what they like about their new home, and what they miss from their home country.

What kind of vocabulary is emphasized in the unit?

The unit focuses on verbs with similar meanings, such as 'do' and 'make', 'lend' and 'borrow', as well as words with multiple meanings. It also covers common social expressions used in everyday situations.

How does living in a different country impact people?

Living in a different country can be exciting as it exposes people to new cultures, languages, and experiences. However, it can also be challenging due to missing family, friends, and familiar customs.

What are some things people miss when living abroad?

People often miss their family, friends, cultural traditions, weather, and food from their home country. Some, like Adriana, also miss the close-knit relationships and the warmth of the people in their native country.

What is Adriana Gonzalez Vera’s background?

Adriana is originally from Santiago, Chile. She trained as a vet but now runs her own Spanish consultancy in the UK, where she helps company directors with presentations, translations, and Spanish teaching.

What challenges did Adriana face when moving to the UK?

Adriana faced challenges in adjusting to life far from her family in Chile. She also misses the weather, the culture, and the food from Chile, along with the time spent with her family.

Why did Anita Pat Warden move to Barcelona?

Anita first came to Barcelona in 2003 to study Spanish. She later returned in 2005 when she found a job in online marketing, and she now feels very happy living in the city.

What aspects of her life in Barcelona does Anita enjoy the most?

Anita enjoys the weather, cultural activities, beautiful architecture, and the proximity to the beach. She also appreciates the close friendships she has formed in the city.

Does Anita know if she will stay in Barcelona forever?

Anita is unsure if she will stay in Barcelona forever, stating that while she enjoys her life there, 'forever seems like a really long time'.

How do people maintain connections with their family while living abroad?

People like Anita stay in touch with their family through Skype, email, and phone calls. She also visits her family or has them visit her whenever possible.