B1 – Intermediate
Hungary is implementing tougher immigration rules for people who are coming to live there because too many people are moving to the country. The government’s objective with this new immigration law is to help control how many people come and to make sure there are enough resources for everyone.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Hungary’s new immigration law.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/hungarys-new-immigration-law-level-2/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “in effect” mean, “The law is replacing an old one which was in effect for 16 years.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “residence permit” mean, “Residence permits will depend on immigrants’ skills.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “invest” mean, “The law also introduces a ‘golden visa’ for people who want to invest money in Hungary.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How might the rule impact the lives of both Hungarians and immigrants living in Hungary?
- What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Hungary’s new immigration rules? Elaborate and explain.
- How might these rules affect the economy and job market in Hungary? Explain.
- Do you think it’s fair that Hungarians get jobs first? Why or why not?
- What is your opinion about the ‘golden visa’?
- How would you compare these immigration rules in Hungary to your country?
2 replies on “Hungary’s New Immigration Law”
Vocabulary Questions:
1. Current. dress code at the golf club remains in effect
2.permission required to live in a country. the u.s. residency permit is very difficult to obtain.
3.spend money in companies and local industries. he invested all his money in apple shares a few years ago and now he is rich.
Discussion Questions:
1. it is probably better for Hungarians than for immigrants, who are thrown out of the country if they lose their jobs, but it is also true that immigrants often work in things that the locals do not want to work in.
2. That unemployment is reduced for the locals, at the expense of immigrants, and that you only receive skilled and wealthy immigrants, however this discriminates against the opportunities of immigrants.
3. If people decide to invest in the country to get a golden visa, the economy will improve, but this is not something that can be guaranteed.
4. I think it is a very delicate subject to give an opinion on, in the end it is a discrimination against immigrants, but I understand the part that thinks that they should have more rights.
5. It is done in many countries, money always generates more opportunities.
6. Spain has a very lax immigration law, not only because of its proximity to Morocco, but also because it is the only Spanish speaking country in Europe, which generates a lot of immigration.
Interesting insights about this issue. Thanks for sharing them.
Here is one sentence you can still revise:
Keep polishing your skills by way of consistent practice.