Contacting the Embassy
Contacting the Embassy
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
embassy
Noun
ˈɛmbəsiː
a diplomatic office in a foreign country where a group of people represent their country
The Japanese embassy is over there.
make an appointment
Phrase
meɪk ʌn əˈpɔɪntmənt
to arrange to meet someone at a particular time and place
She made an appointment with her doctor over the phone.
applicant
Noun
ˈæpləkənt
a person who makes a formal request for something
The applicant answered the interviewers' questions.
Applicant Service Center
Noun
ˈæpləkənt ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈsentər
a place where people can apply for visas or have issues regarding visas handled
How can I help you? // I was wondering how I can contact the Applicant Service Center?
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Do you know where the embassy of ... is?
I need to make an appointment.
How can I contact the Applicant Service Center?
My passport/money/credit card was stolen.
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt and Hannah are having some troubles abroad.
Matt
We both need to go to the US embassy and deal with these issues as soon as possible, Hannah. Do you know where the embassy is?
Hannah
I think it's just down the street.
At the embassy.
Hannah
Hello!
Matt
Do we need to make an appointment?
Secretary
Good day to you both! It depends on your matter...
Matt
Well, we both need help fast. You see, my passport was stolen.
Hannah
And I was wondering how I can contact the Applicant Service Center. There's been a mistake with my visa.
Secretary
Usually, you'd have to make a phone call or use our website to make an appointment. But, both of these matters are urgent. We shall look into them at once.
Matt
Thank you so much!
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Grace is having some troubles abroad, so she goes to the embassy.
Grace
Excuse me, how can I contact the (1)?
Secretary
What is the matter? Perhaps we can help you now.
Grace
My passport (2) stolen.
Secretary
This is an (3) matter. We shall look into it right away.
Grace
Thank you so much!
Ten minutes later, Masa walks in.
Masa
Excuse me, can you help me? I think there's been a (4) with my visa!
Secretary
Okay we will look into it.
Masa
Do I need to make an (5)?
Secretary
No, there is no need to do that. You will just have to wait for a few minutes. Please, have a seat.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 5
Answer Pool (Questions 1-5)
mistake
urgent
appointment
Applicant Service Center
was
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are in a foreign country and you seem to have lost your passport. Call the embassy and try to explain the situation and make an appointment. Your teacher will be the embassy worker.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Have you ever been to your country’s embassy abroad? If so, why?
Do you know what problems the embassy can help you with?
Have you ever lost your passport?
Which countries can you visit without a visa?
Which country do you wish you didn’t need a visa for?
