Renewing a driver's licence

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Renewing a driver's licence

Warm-up

Have you ever renewed a driver's licence? (Yes, I have. I renewed it...)

Vocabulary Match

post •• update
photo •• internet
renew •• now
form •• picture
fee •• paper
current •• cost
online •• mail

Vocabulary Answers

postmail
photopicture
renewupdate
formpaper
feecost
currentnow
onlineinternet

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Aiko and Ravi discuss how to renew a driver's licence in the UK. Ravi explains the simple online process and what Aiko needs to do.
Aiko:Hi, Ravi! Do you know how to ________ a driver's licence here in the UK?
Ravi:Yes, I did it ________ last month through the DVLA website.
Aiko:Oh, really? What do I need?
Ravi:Just your ________ licence and maybe a new ________ if your look has changed.
Aiko:That sounds simple. Do I need to take any tests?
Ravi:No, not for a renewal. You just fill in the ________ and pay the ________.
Aiko:How long does it take to get the new licence?
Ravi:Usually about a week. They send it by ________.
Aiko:Hi, Ravi! Do you know how to renew a driver's licence here in the UK?
Ravi:Yes, I did it online last month through the DVLA website.
Aiko:Oh, really? What do I need?
Ravi:Just your current licence and maybe a new photo if your look has changed.
Aiko:That sounds simple. Do I need to take any tests?
Ravi:No, not for a renewal. You just fill in the form and pay the fee.
Aiko:How long does it take to get the new licence?
Ravi:Usually about a week. They send it by post.

Quiz

  1. Where did Ravi renew his driver's licence?
  2. What might Aiko need if her look has changed?
  3. Does Aiko need to take any tests for renewal?
  4. How long does it take to receive the new licence?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Online through the DVLA website.
  2. A new photo.
  3. No, she does not.
  4. About a week.

True or False

  1. Ravi renewed his licence in person. T F
  2. Aiko needs to take a test for renewal. T F
  3. The new licence is sent by snail mail. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. False
  3. True

Discussion

  1. Do you have a driver's licence?
  2. Have you ever lost your driver's licence?
  3. What is the driving age in your country?
  4. Do you prefer public transport or driving?
  5. What is your favourite car?

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