Partner Talk: Opening a Bank Account (Low Intermediate and Teacher: Edit this handout to include only the 10-12 words you need or want to emphasize with your learners. Word Example Sentence Partner Talk Sentence account Keep your safe in a bank account. ATM You can use your debit card to get money (automated at the ATM. teller machine) avoid Try to avoid paying fees. The balance is the amount of money in balance your account. bank A bank is a place to keep your money. If you need money, you can cash a check cash (a check) at your bank. charge Some banks charge for their services. check You can write a check to pay your bill. checking account Use your checking account to pay your bills. credit card Some banks offer credit card services. credit A credit union is a place to keep your money. You might get a debit card with your debit card checking account. Putting money into your account is called a deposit deposit. Direct deposit puts your paycheck direct deposit directly into your bank account. emergency You need to save money for emergencies. fee Ask what fees you will have to pay. goal My goal is to save more money. interest This bank pays interest on savings accounts.
Partner Talk: Opening a Bank Account (Low Intermediate and Teacher: Edit this handout to include only the 10-12 words you need or want to emphasize with your learners. Word Example Sentence Partner Talk Sentence account Keep your safe in a bank account. ATM (automated teller machine) You can use your debit card to get money at the ATM. avoid Try to avoid paying fees. balance The balance is the amount of money in your account. bank A bank is a place to keep your money. cash (a check) If you need money, you can cash a check at your bank. charge Some banks charge for their services. check You can write a check to pay your bill. checking account Use your checking account to pay your bills. credit card Some banks offer credit card services. credit A credit union is a place to keep your money. debit card You might get a debit card with your checking account. deposit Putting money into your account is called a deposit. direct deposit Direct deposit puts your paycheck directly into your bank account. emergency You need to save money for emergencies. fee Ask what fees you will have to pay. goal My goal is to save more money. interest This bank pays interest on savings accounts.
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