Welcome to our "English for new immigrants" section. We have created this section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new English vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society, and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
TOPIC:
HEALTH CARE/HEALTH INSURANCE
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
Covered = Insured; if something is "covered" by an insurance policy, you don't have to pay for that thing
Free clinic = A clinic in the United States that provided free medical (and sometimes dental) care
Free of charge = Free
Ineligible = If you are "ineligible" for something, it means you don't have the right to get it, legally speaking
Fraud = The act of cheating or deceiving in order to get something (in this case could refer to lying in order to receive health care or health insurance)
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST:
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer:
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
You are eligible for free healthcare. = You can get free healthcare.
The waiting period is two months. = You have to wait two months.
This only applies to your immediate family. = This is only true for your close family members.
That clinic isn't covered by your insurance. = If you decide to go to that clinic, you'll have to pay for it yourself.
The cost of your health insurance is deducted from your paycheck. = A certain amount of money is taken from your paycheck to pay for health insurance.
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