📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 3
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| account | where your money is kept at a bank | I'd like to open an account. |
| balance | how much money is in your account | Check your balance in the app. |
| deposit | put money into an account | I want to deposit some cash. |
| withdraw | take money out | I need to withdraw fifty dollars. |
| transfer | send money from one account to another | Can you transfer the money today? |
| fee | money you pay for a service | Is there a monthly fee? |
| interest | money the bank pays you, or you pay the bank | This account pays interest. |
| loan | money you borrow | They got a loan for a car. |
| savings | money you keep for later | I put a little in savings each week. |
| budget | a plan for spending | We made a budget for the month. |
| bill | a request for payment | The electricity bill is due. |
| PIN | your secret card number | Never share your PIN. |
| statement | a list of your account activity | I download my statement every month. |
| overdraft | spending more than you have, with the bank's permission | Avoid going into overdraft. |
| scam | a trick to steal money | That text is a scam. |
| afford | have enough money for | We can't afford a new car. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for banking and money?
Start with these 16 words, including account, balance, deposit, withdraw. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Elementary (A2) words, from week 3 of the free Complete English Course.