LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: AT THE BANK 1

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Credit score = A score, based on someone's credit history, that is used to determine how "credit-worthy" that person is

Teller = Bank employee who deals with customers' transactions

Window = The area in the bank where a teller serves customers

To wire = To transfer (usually money)

Statement = A record of all transactions in an account (often by month)

Balance = The amount of money in an account

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

You have to activate this card before you can use it. = You have to verify some information about yourself (usually online) before you can use this card.

We need to see picture ID. = We need some form of identification with your photo on it.

Your credit card is maxed out. = You have reached the spending limit on your credit card.

We'll wave the fee. = You won't have to pay the fee.

Your loan application was not approved. = The bank decided not to loan you money (give you a loan).