Do you know how to talk about money and banking in English? 🏦💵
In this lesson, you will learn and practice important words related to saving, spending, and borrowing money. You will also improve your speaking skills by using these words in real-life situations!
🎯 What will you learn?
✅ New money vocabulary 💰
✅ How to use these words in daily conversations 🗣️
✅ More confidence when talking about money and banks
💡 Let’s start by learning some important words! Scroll down to see the vocabulary list. 👇
| Word | Meaning 💡 | Example 🗣️ |
|---|---|---|
| Withdraw 🏧💰 | Take money from a bank account | I need to withdraw $100 from the ATM. |
| Transfer 🔄💵 | Move money from one account to another | She transferred $500 to her savings account. |
| Check ✅💳 | Look at your bank balance or details | I checked my balance online this morning. |
| Invest 📈 | Use money to make more money | He invested in stocks to grow his savings. |
| Open (an account) 🏦 | Start a new bank account | I want to open a joint account with my wife. |
| Take out (a loan) 🏠💰 | Borrow money from a bank | We took out a loan to buy a house. |
| Charge 💳💸 | Ask someone to pay a fee or interest | The bank charges 3% interest on loans. |
| Be (in debt) ❌💵 | Owe money | I am in debt because of my student loan. |
💰 “Money Talks” – What Does It Mean?
The phrase “money talks” means that money has power and influence. People with money can often get what they want more easily, make decisions faster, or persuade others. It suggests that wealth can open doors and create opportunities that might not be available otherwise.
📌 Examples:
✅ The businessman got a last-minute reservation at the fancy restaurant—money talks! 💵👔
✅ She didn’t have the right qualifications, but she got the job anyway because her family is rich. Money talks!
This phrase is often used to describe situations where wealth gives people advantages in business, politics, or daily life. 💸✨
Let’s Practice
Quiz
Complete the sentences
🎭 Role Plays
1️⃣ Click on the link below to see the conversations.
2️⃣ Read through the conversations and practice the dialogues with a partner.
3️⃣ Take turns playing the roles of the bank customer and the bank employee.
4️⃣ Use the target vocabulary you’ve learned (e.g., deposit, withdrawal, balance, etc.) during the role play.
5️⃣ After practicing, switch roles and do the conversation again.
6️⃣ Be sure to practice speaking clearly and using the correct phrases.