LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEWCOMERS: AT THE POST OFFICE

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Registered mail = A mail service which allows the sender proof of mailing by a mailing receipt or electronic verification

Bubble envelope = Padded envelope (for fragile items)

Parcel = An object that's wrapped in paper, also knows as a "package"

Undeliverable = Refers to an item that the postal service was not able to deliver, for whatever reason

Overnight mail = A letter/package that will be delivered the following day

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

Your package came back undeliverable. = Your package was returned to us because it was not able to be delivered.

You'll have to provide a return address. = You'll have to write the address where the letter or package will be returned in case it can't be delivered (usually the address of the sender)

The envelope isn't sealed properly. = The envelope is not closed correctly/well enough.

Do you need insurance? = Some post offices sell insurance for packages, which will help you get some money in case the package is lost or damaged.

Drop it in the mailbox. = Put it in the mailbox.