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What to do before you arrive in Canada
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Our Agenda1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Class discussion
5. Activity 2: Review vocabulary
6. Activity 3: Listen to a dialogue
7. Activity 4: what to do before you arrive in Canada
8. Activity 5: Case studies
9. Activity 6: Dictation
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 10 new words
2. To learn what you should do before you arrive in Canada
• What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions
Join us in a group discussion
Activity 1
What should we do before we move to Canada? Share your experience!
Activity 1
Let’s review the vocabulary
Activity 2
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcriptphotocopyappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of livingprocess Get your finances in orderofficial
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcriptphotocopyappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of livingprocess Get your finances in order
official
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcriptphotocopyappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of living
process Get your finances in order
official
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcriptphotocopyappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of living
process
Get your finances in order
official
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcript
photocopy
appropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of living
process
Get your finances in order
official
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
something that can be verified
the cost of food, rent or mortgage and other day-to-day expenses
a series of actions designed to accomplish a certain goalan image made of an original document
to pay off all your debts or at least have a good idea about your overall financial situation
transcript
photocopy
appropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Cost of living
process
Get your finances in order
official
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcriptappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcriptappropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcript
appropriate
document
currencyletters of reference
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcript
appropriate
document
currency
letters of reference
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcript
appropriate
document
currency
letters of reference
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
papers that are required to give evidence of something
an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achievedLetters written by someone else to give evidence of your good character Money in the form of bills or coins
Suitable for a particular cause
transcript
appropriate
document
currency
letters of reference
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference processappropriate
official Cost of living photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference
processappropriate
official Cost of living photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference
processappropriate
official
cost of living
photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference
process
appropriate
official
Cost of living
photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference
process
appropriate
official
Cost of living
photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Did you get any ______________________ from your previous employer? You may need those for your future employer.
2. The _______________ is going up everyday! Look at the price of these bananas!
3. Immigrating to a new country is a long _______________. It takes time and planning.
4. Before you move to Canada, it’s important to find ___________________ living arrangements.
5. Do you have ___________________ of those letters?
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
letters of reference
process
appropriate
official
Cost of living
photocopies
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documenttranscript currencyget your finances in order
official
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documenttranscript currency
get your finances in order
official
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documents
transcript currency
get your finances in order
official
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documents
transcript currency
get your finances in order
official
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documents
transcripts
currency
get your finances in order
official
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Before moving you should _______________________ . Pay off your debts if possible.
2. What ________________ do I need to present upon entering Canada?
3. Your passport is an ________________ document. Take good care of it!
4. Make sure you get ___________________ to prove you took these courses.
5. It’s important to have at least a little ______________ when you enter Canada. You may need money for a cab or to get some food.
documents
transcriptscurrency
get your finances in order
official
Let’s read a dialogue
Activity 3
What do Margarita and Yuliana discuss about things a person should do before moving to Canada?
Listen to a dialogue: Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Congratulations! I hear that you have been approved to come to Canada!
Thank you. Now I have a lot of work to do. Do you have any advice for me?Yes. For one thing, make sure you gather letters of reference from your previous employers, as well as transcripts from your educational institute.
Thanks for that. I know it can take time to obtain those. Any other ideas?
That makes sense. That reminds me, I guess I should also find out a little about the cost of living over there. I have no idea about the cost of apartments or food in Manitoba
Yes. Make sure you get your finances in order before you arrive.
I mean that you need to pay off your debts, if that’s possible. It also means that you should be aware of your expenses and incoming money.
What do you mean by that?
I can help you with that.
I knew you would say that. Oh, one more question …
Listen to a dialogue: Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
Margarita
Yuliana
MargaritaYuliana
Sure. What’s your question?I was wondering if we could stay with you for a week, or so, until we are able to find an appropriate place.Of course. We’ll also make sure you have some Canadian currency on hand to cover you for your first days here. I will also send you a list of all the official documents that you will need when you enter.
No problem, I know that you would help me in the same way.
This really is a big process, isn’t it? Thanks again for your help in all this.
Oh…. I have one more question. Should I make photocopies of any of the documents I need to present?Yes, that would be a good idea. Also, make sure you take good care of your originals. You don’t want to lose those.
Ok, I’ll be careful about that.
Hey, I have to go now. Can I call you later? I have some more advice for you.
Sounds great!
Let’s learn what a newcomer should do before immigrating to Canada
Activity 4
1.Gather important documents!
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1.Gather important documents!
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Important documents could include …
birth certificatepassportMarriage certificate Divorce certificate
death certificate for a deceased spouse/
adoption records for adopted children
educational diplomas and certificates
Other Important documents
driver’s licence and/or International Driving Permits
transcripts that list the courses you took to obtain a degree or certificate
official vaccination records/medical records (prescriptions, test results, x-rays, allergies) and dental records
2. Improve your English or French
to communicate with others
Learning English or French will help you …
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to get a good job!
Learning English or French will also help you …
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Question: why do we need to communicate with others?
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3. Before coming to Canada we should … find a place to live.
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Sometimes people rent houses or apartments until they are settled.
3. Before coming to Canada we should … find a place to live.
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Other people decide to stay with family or friends when they first arrive.
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still others decide to stay at a hotel or arrange other accommodations.
4. Before coming to Canada we should also look for suitable employment.
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Before coming to Canada, be sure to...Obtain letters of reference from previousemployers.
Gather all your educational diplomas and certificates.
Learn about how to search and apply for jobs in Canada
One more (very important) thingList of Pre-Arrival Services:http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/list-of-pre-arrival-services
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Other things to consider before you arrive …
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Bring appropriate clothing!
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Learn about the Canadian education system!
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Learn about workplace standards in Canada!
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Learn about worker rights in Canada!
Be prepared for your arrival at the border!
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You will be interviewed!
They will ask who you are travelling with.
You will be interviewed!
They will ask about any criminal convictions you may have.
You will be interviewed!
They will ask about your plans in Canada, or about your plans in Canada.
Bring some currency!
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Get a local street map!
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Case studies
Activity 5
Scenario 1
Juan and his wife are moving to Canada in 3 months. They are not sure what documents to bring with them.
Scenario 2
Isabella will be arriving in Canada in two weeks. She was planning to stay at her sister’s house upon her arrival, but she just found out that will be impossible because of a fire.
Scenario 3
Lupita is set to arrive in Dauphin, Manitoba in 7 weeks, but she is worried about finding employment upon her arrival there.
Scenario 4
Rogellio is thinking about moving to Canada. He is a doctor in his home country, but he is not sure if he will be found qualified to continue his profession in Canada.
Scenario 5
Marta is set to arrive in Winnipeg on February 10. She is worried because she heard that Manitoba can be very cold in January.
Dictation
Activity 6
Dictation 1
Make an effort to improve your English or French if neither one is your first language.Communication skills may be your most important tool to settle successfully in Canada and find a job.
Dictation 2
Plan where you will stay during your first days in Canada. Make arrangements to stay with family or friends, or book a hotel in a central location.
Dictation 3
Get and bring to Canada all official documents belonging to you and the family members who are immigrating with you.
Dictation 4
Learn about the education system in Canada. Take note of deadlines for applying and registering at schools, colleges and universities. Find information about schools for your children as well as education opportunities for you.
Dictation 5
You must have some documents with you to enter Canada. Without these documents, you will not be allowed into Canada.
Review: What did you learn today?
• 10 new words
• Various ideas about what you should do before moving to Canada.
Thanks for attending.
See you next time!