B2 – Upper Intermediate
Yearning for a life under the Tuscan sun or along the vibrant coastlines of Spain? Your dreams may be closer to reality than you think. A growing number of picturesque towns in Italy and Spain are extending an extraordinary offer. Yes! They have generous financial incentives for those willing to call these charming locales home. From the enchanting streets of Italy to the lively shores of Spain, these towns are eager to welcome fresh faces, infusing their communities with newfound energy and vitality.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “dwindling” mean, “Across Europe, towns with dwindling populations have come up with a radical solution for enticing new residents by offering generous cash incentives.”? Give 2 synonyms and use “dwindling” in your own sentence.
- What does “get a slice of something” mean, “Get a slice of the quiet life in Rubia, Spain.”? Use this in your own sentence.
- What does “go off grid” mean, “Go off grid on a remote island in Ireland”? Use this in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How do these towns plan to benefit from attracting individuals through such generous offers?
- Can individuals from any nationality or background apply for these incentives, or are there specific eligibility criteria based on citizenship or residency?
- What might be specific responsibilities or commitments expected from individuals who accept these incentives to move to these towns?
- What kinds of assistance or resources do these communities offer to newcomers in terms of inclusion, language learning, and finding work or housing? Please share.
- How have these towns been affected by demographic changes or population decline that has led them to take such measures?
- How do these towns plan to sustain and grow their communities in the long term after attracting new residents?
2 replies on “Get Paid to Move to Italy or Spain”
Discussion Questions:
1. How do these towns plan to benefit from attracting individuals through such generous offers?
According to the article there are different kinds of perks, some economically benefits to the families, also for their children, some offer houses, a nice place to live, absolutely off the grid, etc. It is an opportunity for a new life in some picturesque places with a calm and peaceful life.
2. Can individuals from any nationality or background apply for these incentives, or are there specific eligibility criteria based on citizenship or residency?
Of course, there are some criteria, some of them offer are only for nationals and with also some economic criteria (p.e.: Suisse), other are for expats, and so forth. But more or less all of them require to stay there for some years.
3. What might be specific responsibilities or commitments expected from individuals who accept these incentives to move to these towns?
Yes most of them are related to a minimum time to stay there, also some of them have to do with the kind of houses to life, etc.
4. What kinds of assistance or resources do these communities offer to newcomers in terms of inclusion, language learning, and finding work or housing? Please share.
Well, I know some cases in Spain, all of them share the same aim: to avoid de depopulation of this little villages, to avoid they became gosht towns, etc… They offer schools, nice houses, all the benefits you can access like a Spanish resident (p.e.: National Health System, etc.). And something very important they will be very well welcoming.
5. How have these towns been affected by demographic changes or population decline that has led them to take such measures?
Well, most of them have lost almost all their population so the have to struggle to keep the basic services: Schools, Medical Centres, Banks, Jobs, etc… It’s a big deal!!
6. How do these towns plan to sustain and grow their communities in the long term after attracting new residents?
Basically, attracting new residents, above all families with children, try to give them benefits, attract new business, and use the government money to do that. Al least in Spain it is a very problem the depopulation so they are keen to tackle the problem… So, it’s a great opportunity not only for actual residents while for new resident to change de situation and tale advantages of the circumstances.
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