Nations an Nationality Language
In this lesson, students will learn how to interact with a waitress at a restaurant, including asking for the check and paying. They will also learn some basic vocabulary related to dining out.
Listen to the audio and answer the questions in the quiz below.
Nation an Nationality Language
Mark: Excuse me, is it the right station to Dubai Mall?
Olivia: Yes, it is. We’re at Emirates Mall metro station. The train to Dubai Mall will arrive soon.
Mark: Great, thank you. I’m Mark, by the way. I’m from the United States.
Olivia: Nice to meet you, Mark. I’m Olivia, and I’m from the United Kingdom. What brings you to Dubai?
Mark: I’m here for work. I’m an engineer, and my company is working on a project here. How about you?
Olivia: I’m a teacher. I teach English to students from different countries. It’s fascinating to learn about their languages and nationalities.
Mark: That sounds interesting. I’ve always been curious about languages. I can speak a little Spanish, but I’d love to learn more.
Olivia: Spanish is a beautiful language. I’ve studied French and German, but I’d like to learn Arabic. It’s such a unique language.
Mark: Yes, it is. I’ve tried to learn some basic phrases, but it’s not easy. Do you think it’s important to learn about different nationalities and languages?
Olivia: Absolutely. It helps us understand different cultures and communicate with people from around the world. We can learn so much from each other.
Mark: I agree. It’s amazing how many languages are spoken in Dubai. I’ve heard so many different languages since I arrived.
Olivia: Yes, it’s a melting pot of cultures. You can hear languages like Hindi, Chinese, and Tagalog being spoken here. It’s incredible.
Mark: That’s what I love about traveling. You get to experience new things and meet people from different backgrounds. What’s your favorite part about teaching English to international students?
Olivia: I think it’s seeing them progress and become more confident in their language skills. It’s rewarding to know that I’m helping them achieve their goals.
Mark: That’s wonderful. I’m sure your students appreciate your efforts. The train is arriving, so I should get going. It was nice talking to you, Olivia.
Olivia: You too, Mark. Maybe we’ll meet again soon.
✅ Vocabulary
• Nationality – a person’s country of origin
• Language – a system of communication used by a particular country or group of people
• Engineer – a person who designs and builds things like roads, bridges, and buildings
• Teacher – a person who teaches students in a school or university
• Culture – the customs, traditions, and values of a particular group of people
• Melting pot – a place where people of different cultures and backgrounds come together
✅ Useful Sentences / Takeaways
1- Introductions
• Hello, my name is Mark, and I’m from the United States.
• Nice to meet you, I’m Olivia, and I’m from the United Kingdom.
2- Talking about languages
• I can speak a little Spanish, but I’d love to learn more.
• I’ve studied French and German, but I’d like to learn Arabic.
3- Discussing nationalities and cultures
• It’s fascinating to learn about different nationalities and cultures.
• I think it’s important to learn about different nationalities and languages.