The focus of this week will be immigration. Use these words to talk to your co-workers, classmates, or new friends about this topic! Having conversations in English may be scary at first, but it is a great way to practice your English and get to know people better.
1. Watch the video:
2. Read the text
Most detainees who are deported aren’t criminals.
9% of those deported in 2013 actually qualified as level one priority as defined by ICE.
Who benefits from these aggressive policies? Private companies.
62% of ICE detention facilities were run by private companies.
The more detainees there are, the more profit. Companies do their fair share of lobbying.
3. Take the quiz
Don’t be shy and practice saying these words and phrases to yourself, first. If you are meeting someone for the first time, introduce yourself.
This topic is only a suggestion. If talking to someone about immigration is hard to do, talk about something that is important to you or about something that interests you! It’s always easier to talk about something you are passionate about! Once the conversation is flowing, you’ll be surprised how much you have in common with people from different walks of life!
