8 Filling Out an Application

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Filling Out an ApplicationEveryday Dialogues

Clerk: What can I do for you today?

New Immigrant: I need to apply for a health card.

Clerk: Did you bring two pieces of ID?

New Immigrant: Yes, I have my drivers license and my birth certificate.

Clerk: Great. Do you have a proof of address with you?

New Immigrant: Um. I have a bill for my hydro.

Clerk: That will do. Have a seat and fill out these forms. Please print clearly. Do you need a pen?

New Immigrant: Yes, please. Should I bring this back to you when Im done?

Clerk: No. Here is your number. When your number is called, go to the designated counter.

New Immigrant: Okay. How long is the wait?

Clerk: The estimated wait is about half an hour.

New Immigrant: Thats not too bad.

Clerk: Its not too busy today. If you have any questions about the form, please let me know.

Dialogue ReadingRead the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being each character.Practice your intonation and pronunciation. Write down any new words or phrases.

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What can I do for you today?How can I help you? What brings you in today?

I need to apply for a health card. I need a new drivers license. I lost my library card. I need to renew my health card.Im here to get a drivers license.

I have my drivers license.I brought my birth certificate. I have a photocopy of my ID. I can show you my visa.

Did you bring two pieces of ID? Do you have some identification?Which two pieces of ID did you bring?

Do you need a pen? Do you have something to write with? Would you like to borrow my pen?

Do you have a proof of address? I need something that shows your address.Do you have a piece of mail?Do you have something with your current address on it?

How long is the wait?Do you know how long it will take?Do you know when theyll call my number?

Thats not too bad. Thats acceptable.Thats not too long. Thats fine.

If you have any questions, please let me know.If you have any questions, just ask. Let me know if you need me.Holler if you need me.

PracticeWork with your partner. Role-play the dialogue, substituting the different expressions below. Then reverse roles.



___drivers license

___birth certificate

___identification

___proof

___library card

___immigrant

___counter

___estimate

___clearly

___designated

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a. a card that allows you to borrow books

b. the card you need to drive a car

c. the paper that shows your date and place of birth

d. the short form is ID

e. in a way that is easy to read

f. something that shows that what you say or write is true

g. a high table/shelf that you can walk up to

h. a person who moved from another country

i. assigned, specific

j. an approximate guess

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VocabularyMatch the words or expressions on the left with the correct meanings on the right.

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Applicant: !! ! Hello. Id like to get a library ___________________.

Librarian: ! ! ! Great. Are you a local resident?

Applicant:! ! ! Yes. I moved to this town last week.

Librarian:! ! ! Welcome! Ill need to see your _________________ of address. Do you

! ! ! ! have something with your current address on it?

Applicant: !! ! Hmm. I didnt change my drivers ___________________ yet.

Librarian: ! ! ! What about a telephone or hydro _____________________?

Applicant:! ! ! I have a cable bill. Will that _______________________?!! ! !

Librarian:! ! ! Yes, that will do. Ill also need to see one piece of photo ________________.

Applicant:! ! ! I can show you my health ___________________.

Librarian: ! ! ! Perfect. I just need you to fill out this _______________.

Applicant:! ! ! Do you have a pen that I can borrow?

Librarian:! ! ! Sure. Why dont you have a ________________? Come back to this counter when

! ! ! ! youre done filling out the form.

Dialogue Building Complete the dialogue below with appropriate expressions.



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Write Your Own Dialogue Write a dialogue with a partner using phrases from page 2. Practice and present the dialogue to your class.



Applicant: Hello. Id like to get a library card.Librarian: Great. Are you a local resident?Applicant: Yes. I moved to this town last week.Librarian: Welcome! Ill need to see your proof of address. Do you have something with your current address on it? Applicant: Hmm. I didnt change my drivers license yet.Librarian: What about a telephone or hydro bill?Applicant: I have a cable bill. Will that do?! ! ! !Librarian: Yes, that will do. Ill also need to see one piece of photo ID (or identification).Applicant: I can show you my health card.Librarian: Perfect. I just need you to fill out this form.Applicant: Do you have a pen that I can borrow?Librarian: Sure. Why dont you have a seat? Come back to this counter when youre done filling out the form.

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Lesson Description:

Students learn vocabulary and expressions to use when speaking to someone about filling out an application form. There are two examples: applying for a health card and applying for a library card.

Answer Key

Dialogue BuildingThese are suggestions. Your students may choose other words that fit.

Spelling Note: This lesson shows the American spelling of the words Practice (Noun or Verb) and License (N or V). Most other English-speaking countries spell these words this way: Practice (N), Practise (V), Licence (N), and License (V). Make it a challenge for your students to find these words in the lesson and see if they know the alternate spellings. Have them try to identify the part of speech (Noun or Verb) in each instance.

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