In this video, we explore the experience of child refugees who are forced to leave their homes and native languages behind as they adapt to a new life in a foreign country. Through the story of Julie, a former refugee, we learn about the challenges and triumphs of learning a new language and the importance of cultural identity.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_ya85lxzw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P_ya85lxzw
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz related to the content of the video:
Q1: According to the United Nations, how many people around the world are currently living as displaced refugees?
Q2: What does the term ‘full-fledged’ mean?
Q3: What is the meaning of the phrasal verb ‘sort itself out’?
Q4: How is the concept of ‘either or’ described in the video?
Q5: What does it mean to be ‘dunked into a situation’?
Vocabulary
Let’s expand our vocabulary with some key terms from the video:
Julie’s mother tongue was Czech, the language spoken at home with her family.
Julie felt like she was ‘dunked’ into the English-speaking school environment.
Despite the challenges, Julie had ‘faith’ that everything would work out in the end.
Julie strived to become a ‘full-fledged’ member of her new community.
Julie didn’t see her identity as an ‘either or’ choice, embracing multiple aspects of her cultural background.
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