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Lesson: How to Make Simple Transactions in English

Published on June 17, 2024 | Updated on February 24, 2025

During this lesson, you will learn to make simple transactions in English:

We will focus on three scenarios:

#1At the clothing store
#2At the bank
#3At the restaurant

Let’s get started


Pre-Task #1 (30 Mins)

Task #1A

Categorize the Questions

Think about answer for three questions in each category.


Pre-Task #2 (30 Mins)

Task #2A

Listen to the recording

At the bank


At the Shop


At the restaurant


Task #2B

Arrange the sentences using the numbers from 1 to 12

You need to deposit a minimum of 50 dollars =

I want to deposit $300 dollars =

What time would you like the reservation for? =

For how many people? =

What kind would you like to open? =

What size do you wear? =

Can I try it on? =

I need a checking account =

I would like to open a bank account =

Pardon me =

Could you help me? =

I would like to make a dinner reservation =


Main Task (30 Mins)

Task #3A

Create a conversation with a partner

Instructions:

  1. Create a conversation with your partner
  2. It could be about making a bank transaction, buying something at the store or placing an order at a fast-food restaurant
  3. Practice the pronunciation and fluency
  4. Record it

Break (30 Mins)

Task4A

Take some time off and be back on time

I need a break

Short Test: 80 Mins

Task5A

Time to show me what you got


Manuel Campos

Manuel Campos

I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org, a blog whose mission is to share lessons for those who want to learn and improve their English