Where in the world are you?

The US India Australia

Which country would you like to work in and why?

Japan
Russia Spain
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1. You
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mighthave
havetoto
pay twotwo
pay month’s rent
month’s a) for free with most banks

2. When you move out of a flat b) your landlord will check the inventory

c) to withdraw money from a cash point

3. You can have an overdraft
4. You can use your bank card from home
5. You need to be registered with a doctor
6. Most employers include medical insurance
7. Using top-ups
8. You need to check that there is
d) as a deposit before you move into a flat
e) broadband access in the area where you live
f) means you don’t need to sign a contract
for your mobile phone
g) to get medical treatment
h) as part of their employment package
1. You might have to pay two month’s rent as a deposit before you move into a flat
2. When you move out of a flat your landlord will check the inventory

3. You can have an overdraft for free with most banks

4. You can use your bank card from home to withdraw money from a cashpoint

5. You need to be registered with a doctor to get medical treatment

6. Most employers include medical insurance as part of their employment package

7. Using top-ups means you don’t need to sign a contract for your mobile phone
8. You need to check that there is broadband access in the area where you live

Which pieces of advice are true for your country?

Which are different?
What other advice and information could you give?

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Where do you come from?

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1. From a small village in south west France called Marsac.

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2. Usually at 9am but sometimes at about 8.45.

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3. Languages? English and French quite fluently and also a bit of Chinese

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4. In a small apartment near the centre of town.

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5. Usually by bus, but if the weather is really good I sometimes walk.

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6. I usually go on holiday in June.

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7. Sometimes in the company canteen, but more often I go to the cafe round the
corner.
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USA
Throwing the
bouquet

Bullfighting, Spain

Halloween
USA
Customs
Describe
a local Japanese
custom Tea
Chinese Ceremony
New
or
festival in Harvest
Year Festival
your
home
town
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7. to talking Nice you

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Make small talk!

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 Formal and informal language
Formal OR Informal

I look forward to meeting you in Thanks for your message earlier

person
I would be grateful if you could send me your
catalogue I’m sorry but I can’t see you this week
Can you please bring Lars to translate?
All the best
With best regards Please accept my apologies for this misunderstanding

Can you give me a copy of the bill?

Could you possibly arrange an interpreter?

Thank you for your e mail received yesterday

See you at the meeting

Can you book the same hotel as last time? Would it be possible for you to organise my
accommodation?