Let’s talk about borders and immigration in English.
1.) People are sometimes nervous when they cross the border. Why do you think this is?
2.) What documents and information do you need to cross the border into Canada?
3.) What would you do if you were turned back at the border?
4.) Countries have different laws. Can you think of a mistake you might make when trying to enter another country?
WARM UP
BEGINNER (A1-A2)
What time is your flight? – Review and practice telling time two ways:
A.) What time is our flight?
B.) It’s at 2:30. (Say a time with method 1.)
A.) Oh, at half-past two! We’d better run!
(Repeat the time with method 2, and add a new sentence.)
VOCABULARY
INTERMEDIATE
HIGH INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
READING AND LISTENING
BEGINNER (IN LEVELS)
Farmer accidentally moves border
INTERMEDIATE
Expat or Immigrant? – What’s the difference?
World 101 Migration – Videos and inforgraphics about world migration
ADVANCED (C2)
No One is Illegal
Immigration and the American Economy – CNBC video
SPEAKING AND CONVERSATION
BEGINNER
World Map – Move around the world and notice where the boarders are. How did they come to be where they are?
INTERMEDIATE
Crossing the border role play – Take turns being an immigration Officer and person who wants to enter a country. (A2+)
Conversation Questions
1.) How are borders established?
2.) Who cares were our lines on a map are drawn? Who benefits?
3.) Are you proud of your country?
4.) Are you proud to be from your country?
5.) In what ways is regional pride useful?
6.) In what ways is regional pride detrimental?
