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Part 1: Living In A Foreign Country
Have you ever lived in a foreign country?
Yes, quite a few, actually. In fact, I’ve been moving around my whole life. I’ve lived in England,
Scotland, Spain, China and now I live in Ireland. However, I don’t think I’ll necessarily move to any new
countries in the future- I’m keen to
settle down
in one place.
What kind of people like to live in a foreign country?
Hmm, that’s a strange question. All sorts, I guess. Ultimately, there’s a variety of reasons why people
move to a foreign country. They might have
emigrated
in order to find work, or in search of a different
lifestyle or climate, for example. Some move so that their children have a different
upbringing
, some are
forced to move because of troubles in their home country. I don’t think there’s necessarily a “kind of
people” who live in a foreign country.
What can make living in a foreign country exciting?
Certainly, learning a new language and being exposed to a new culture are very exciting; meeting
people with a different
value system
or
etiquette
; seeing new architecture; trying new food- there’s a lot
that makes living in foreign countries exciting.
What can make it difficult to form close relationships in a foreign country?
Interesting question. First and foremost, I’d say the
language barrier
. Unless two people speak the
same language fluently, it’s difficult to form a very
deep relationship
. I’d also say that not having a
shared experience growing up can make it difficult to form deep relationships. I don’t think this is always
the case, but I think many people find it easier to connect deeply with others that have had a similar
upbringing and childhood. That’s just my theory anyway.
Useful vocabulary
Settle down
To begin to live a quiet and steady life.
“However, I don’t think I’ll necessarily move to any new countries in the future- I’m keen to
settle down
in one place.”
Emigrate
Leave your country to go and live in a foreign country.
“They might have
emigrated
in order to find work, or in search of a different lifestyle or climate, for
example.”
Upbringing
The treatment of children.
“Some move so that their children have a different
upbringing
, some are forced to move because of
troubles in their home country.”
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Value system
The things in life that people think are important.
“meeting people with a different
value system
or etiquette;”
Etiquette
Way of behaving.
“meeting people with a different value system or
etiquette
;”
Language barrier
The difficulty of communication because people speak different languages.
“First and foremost, I’d say the
language barrier
.”
Deep relationship
Close relationship where friends discuss intimate or important topics rather than everyday conversation
about topics like the weather.
“Unless two people speak the same language fluently, it’s difficult to form a very
deep relationship
.”
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