B1 – Intermediate
It has become very common for older people to live abroad in their golden years. They choose to spend their retirement years in another country.
Some factors they consider when choosing a place to retire in are climate, the cost of living, healthcare, and housing.
International Living magazine released its Annual Global Retirement Index and named Greece as the best place to live in during a person’s sunset years.
Read the article about Greece as the best country to retire in the whole world.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2512/251204-retiring-in-greece.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “overseas” mean? “More and more people are choosing to spend their retirement overseas.” Use the word in a sentence and give 2 synonyms or similar expressions.
- What does “retiree” mean? “It is the first time Greece has been the number-one choice for retirees.” Use the word in a sentence and give 2 synonyms or similar expressions.
- What does “in every sense” mean? “Greece had what many people were looking for. The country was beautiful, welcoming, and affordable. It offered a lifestyle that feels rich in every sense.” Use the phrase in a sentence and give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion about Greece being the best place to retire?
- In general, what would make a place a very good place to retire in?
- Climate, the cost of living, healthcare, and housing are the most important things for older people who want to live in another country. Which one among these four factors do you think is the most important and why?
- In your opinion, where is the best place to retire and why?
- What do you think about retiring overseas?
3 replies on “Greece Is the Best Place to Retire ”
1. Overseas means in other country. A synonym could be “to live abroad” or “to live in a forgein country”. EX: When I was younger, my dream was to live overseas.
2. Retiree is a person who have finished his work because of his age. A synonym could be “pensioner” or “ex-worker”. Ex: My father became a retiree last august.
3. In every sense is a expression that means something is complete in every especiallity. Synonyms: “in every way” or “in all respects”. Ex.: I reckon that we must hire that girl, she is good in every sense for this job.
1. What is your opinion about Greece being the best place to retire?
I guess that Greece is a good option when you have free time and money. Greece or any mediterranean country, due to the fact that all of them have incredibles beaches, a perfect weather, and an amazing food.
2. In general, what would make a place a very good place to retire in?
Like I said, climate, things to do, prices, and slowlife.
3. Climate, the cost of living, healthcare, and housing are the most important things for older people who want to live in another country. Which one among these four factors do you think is the most important and why?
It depends on the person, mainly when we talk about climate, so it isnt so important. Others, like the cost of living and housing are very related because both depends on the network, so if there is a person who has enough money these arent two importants factors. But there is one factor that involves everyone: healthcare. And this is more important when you get older.
4. In your opinion, where is the best place to retire and why?
From my point of view, the best place to retire is a location near my relatives. They will be there whenever I need them.
5. What do you think about retiring overseas?
It is great if you have good health and you are independent or you have someone to share the experience.
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