LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSBANKING
Apr. 25, 2025
Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Banking and Exchanging Money; Banking and Finance; Shops and Services; Situation Based; Modal Verbs; Vocabulary Lesson; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 04/25/2025
This lesson will primarily look at banking and the useful language that is needed to talk about this area. The students will listen to someone introducing the different functions a bank can offer and then listen to a conversation that takes place when a customer enters a bank. Throughout the lesson, learners will be introduced to new and interesting vocabulary and will be given opportunities to share their opinions with their classmates. (by Peter Clarkin)
CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English (act. 4).
CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English (act. 5).
CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English (act. 4).
CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English (act. 5).
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
Activity 4
Speaker: Like with most things the Internet has completely revolutionized the way that we bank. The vast majority of traditional banks offer almost all services online while digital banks that have been set up in the last 20 years are operated entirely online.
If you want to open a new checking account, many traditional banks still require you to go into the actual branch as you might need to provide various types of identification. However, once you have set up your account you are usually able to do your banking online.
Things like checking an overdraft, checking your balance, transferring money, and setting up a direct payment can usually be done with a couple of clicks on your laptop or smartphone.
Some other functions that require a higher level of approval from the bank may require you to go into an actual bank. These include- getting approval for a loan or mortgage with the relevant interest rate or withdrawing a large amount of cash.
Activity 5
Bank employee: Good morning, welcome to The Bank of America. How may I help you today?
Customer: Hi, I'd like to withdraw some money from my account, please.
Bank employee: Of course, that won’t be a problem. Could you please tell me your account number?
Customer: Sure, it's 654789012.
Bank employee: Also, how much will you be withdrawing today?
Customer: I would like to withdraw $3000.
Bank employee: Okay sure, for security reasons would you be able to provide me with some identification for this transaction?
Customer: One second please, I have my driving license with me would that be okay?
Bank employee: That’s perfect, thank you, and while I'm processing that, is there anything else I can do for you today?
Customer: Actually, would you be able to check my balance for me?
Bank employee: Of course, just one moment, please, and I will check that for you. The balance in your checking account is $45,321.
Customer: Perfect, also, I would like to change some Dollars into Pounds, can I do that here?
Bank employee: You can, we have a currency exchange booth just over there beside the window, they would be happy to help you out.
Customer: Okay, I will head over there after this, thank you for your help.
Bank employee: Certainly, if you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Customer: Thanks a lot, you have been a great help.
Bank employee: You're more than welcome. Thank you for visiting Bank of America. If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to visit us again, have a nice day.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/banking. Accessed on May 19, 2025. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2025. All rights reserved.
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