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An Illustrator from Zagreb

 

Filip talks about his work and globalization.

Vocabulary

design graphic quite a while
earn special to illustrate (2)
sound train (2) keep on going
worry normal earn a living
really favorite I’d like to
main expect globalization
future dish (2) all over the world

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Video

 
 
 
 

Transcript

My name is Filip. I’m 28 years old, and I live in Zagreb.

What do you do for a living?

I’m a trained graphic designer and try to earn my living as an illustrator. But since there aren’t many jobs, I’ve been working for quite a while as a sound designer.

What does globalization mean to you?

For me, globalization is a good thing, and we should all keep going on in this direction.

What worries you?

Actually I’m not really worried about anything, or just about your normal everyday problems.

What’s your favorite food?

I like eating, but I don’t have a special, favorite dish; the main thing is to eat well.

What do you expect for your future?

I only expect positive things; that we live better lives in the future and that things will be nicer.

Which country would you like to visit?

Actually I’d like to travel all over the world. But if I had to decide on one country, it would be the Netherlands. I’ve been there and I like how the people are with each other and how they live.

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Questions

1. Who is this person? What’s his name? Where is he from?

2. He has worked in one specialty and profession. True or false? What is his job? What does he do?

3. Is he positive or negative about globalization?

4. He has very big problems. Is this right or wrong?

5. Is he optimistic or pessimistic about the future?

6. His favorite dishes are pizza and doner kebab. Is this correct or incorrect?

7. Does he want to visit only one country or travel the whole world?
 
 
A. Do you do graphic design or other computer or technical work?

B. Are you from Croatia? Do you live in Croatia? Have you ever been to Croatia?

C. Have you met anyone from Croatia? Who were they? What were they doing?

D. Describe the climate and geography of Croatia.

E. Describe the economy of Croatia. What does it import and export?

F. Does Croatia have any problems or challenges?

G. What is the food of Croatia like? Describe Croatian cuisine.

H. What are some tourists attractions (cultural, historical, natural)?

I. What comes to mind when you think of Croatia? What do you associate with Croatia?
 
 
 
 

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