Dialogue 1 Maria: Hi there, I noticed you’re new to the English class. My name’s Maria.Santiago: Hello Maria, my name is Santiago.Maria: It’s nice to meet you, Santiago. Is this your first time learning English in the US?Santiago: Yes, it is. I just moved here from Mexico last month.Maria: Wow, that’s a big move! How…
Dialogue 1 James: Hey, Maria. I heard you’re working towards becoming a US citizen. How’s everything going?Maria: It’s been tough, but I have my green card now and I’m waiting for my citizenship interview next month.James: That’s great! Are you nervous about the interview process?Maria: A little bit. There’s just so much to know and…
Dialogue 1 Maria: Hey, Mike. Have you been feeling homesick lately?Mike: Yeah, I have. It’s just so different here in the States compared to back home.Maria: I know what you mean. Adjusting to a new culture can be really tough on your mental health.Mike: But there’s just so much pressure to succeed and make something…
Dialogue 1 Maria: Hey John! How can immigrants in the US build credit?John: Yes, there’s a way. I had to figure it out too as an immigrant. What’s your situation?Maria: My husband and I have been here for 6 months. We work, but we can’t get credit cards or loans because we don’t have any…
Dialogue 1 Maria: Hey, Emily. Can you help me save money on groceries in the U.S.?Emily: Sure! It can be hard with higher prices here compared to Brazil. First, try buying store brands or generic options instead of big brands.Maria: Oh, that makes sense. We didn’t have to choose between them back home.Emily: Yeah, it’s…