Students in Amsterdam Share Housing With Refugees

B2 – Upper Intermediate

There are at least two biggest problems in every European country. They are: the influx of refugees and the increasing prices of apartments. Amsterdam might have a solution to this problem. They have introduced a new concept called “Startblok” where university students can live in a low-priced good quality apartments with refugees.

Watch the video, listen to the audio, and read the transcript to know more about this integration project between university students and refugees.

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/students-amsterdam-share-housing-refugees/3695391.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are the students and refugees expected to do in exchange for the cheap housing?
  2. What are your thoughts on the “Startblok” project? Do you see this succeeding in your country?
  3. What is the general attitude towards refugees in your country? Do you think that refugees find it difficult to integrate into your local community?
  4. Is housing cheap in your country? Would you ever consider moving abroad in exchange for lower housing costs?

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