EP 88 | 🌎SÉRIE 1 ¡Sí se puede! | Ép 2: L'interrogatoire de Sofia au Bureau des Douanes (Questionnaire PDF inclus)

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 (Intermediate- Advanced Level)  - Les Aventures de Sofia à Montréal -

 Épisode 2 : L'interrogatoire de Sofia

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In this second episode of the series "The Adventures of Sofia in Montreal," we follow Sofia Hernández Morales, a 24-year-old Mexican student, during her crucial interrogation at the Canadian border services office at the Montreal airport. This episode authentically captures the decisive moment where Sofia must convince the immigration officer to let her enter Canada to begin her master's studies in communication at UQAM.

Educational Content

The episode provides an immersive look at the immigration interrogation process, offering learners specialized vocabulary and authentic expressions used in this crucial administrative context. Sofia must present and explain all her documents: study permit, university acceptance letter, proof of funds, health insurance, police certificate, and housing arrangements.

Themes Covered

Administrative and Immigration Vocabulary: The episode naturally introduces essential terms such as "study permit," "tuition fees," "bank statements," "letter of financial support," "police certificate," and "permanent residence."

Stress and Emotion Management: Sofia authentically expresses her nervousness through hesitations, trembling, and Spanish-French code-switching, offering a realistic model of communication under pressure.

Official Canadian Procedures: The episode concretely explains the work rights of international students (20 hours per week during studies, full-time during school holidays) and the financial requirements for studying in Quebec.

Intercultural Understanding: Sofia demonstrates her knowledge of Quebec by intelligently comparing it to Mexico as a "cultural bridge," showing her preparation and cultural sensitivity.

Key Moments

The episode reaches its climax when the officer types on his keyboard for a long time, creating palpable suspense. Sofia worries that she will have to return to Mexico that same evening, but the officer ends up approving her application and issues her official study permit.

Message of Hope and Practical Advice

The episode ends with an inspiring message from Sofia to future international students, emphasizing the importance of meticulous preparation and honesty. She shares the Mexican wisdom: "La preparación y la verdad son las mejores armas" (Preparation and truth are the best weapons).

Transition to the Next Episode

The episode closes on a note of humor and realism: Sofia realizes that she only has Mexican pesos and must now navigate the "jungle of the currency exchange office" to obtain Canadian dollars, thus setting up the next episode.

Educational Value

This episode offers a complete immersion into a real situation that many immigrants experience, combining language learning, cultural understanding, and practical preparation for Canadian administrative procedures. It presents authentic French
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Dans ce deuxième épisode de la série "Les aventures de Sofia à Montréal", nous suivons Sofia Hernández Morales, une étudiante mexicaine de 24 ans, lors de son interrogatoire crucial au bureau des services frontalier

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