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Story:

Anna had been thinking about opening a new savings account for a while. She had been saving money for her upcoming vacation and wanted to make sure her funds were secure. On her lunch break, she decided to go to the bank and get everything sorted.

As she entered the bank, she noticed the familiar sound of the teller's machines and the soft murmur of customers waiting in line. The air-conditioned space was quiet and calm, with a few people standing in line and others seated, waiting for their turn.

A friendly bank employee at the front desk smiled and asked, “Good afternoon! How can I help you today?”

“Hi, I’d like to open a savings account,” Anna replied. “I want to make sure my money is safe and earning interest.”

“Of course! I can help you with that,” the employee said, leading Anna to an available desk. “Please have a seat. I’ll just need to gather a few details from you.”

Anna sat down and waited as the employee pulled up a form. “May I see your ID, please?” the bank employee asked.

Anna handed over her driver’s license, and the employee quickly verified her information. “Now, how much would you like to deposit to start the account?” the employee asked.

«I’d like to deposit 500 dollars to start,» Anna replied.

“Great! I’ll process this for you,” the employee said as they typed into the system. “Now, you’ll receive monthly statements and your savings will earn interest. Would you like to set up online banking as well?”

“Yes, that sounds great,” Anna answered. “I’d like to be able to check my balance online.”

The employee helped Anna set up online banking, and in just a few minutes, everything was ready. “You’re all set! Your account is open, and you’ll receive your bank card in the mail in about a week,” the employee said with a smile.

“Thank you so much!” Anna said, feeling relieved. She stood up, shook the employee's hand, and left the bank with a sense of accomplishment, knowing her money was secure and growing.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

I’d like to open a savings account. – Я хотел(а) бы открыть сберегательный счёт.

How much would you like to deposit? – Сколько вы хотите внести на счёт?

I’d like to deposit… – Я хотел(а) бы внести…

Can I withdraw money from this account? – Могу ли я снять деньги с этого счёта?

How do I set up online banking? – Как мне настроить интернет-банкинг?

Can I transfer money between accounts? – Могу ли я перевести деньги между счётами?

What is the interest rate for this account? – Какой процент по этому счёту?

I need to check my balance. – Мне нужно проверить мой баланс.

Do you have any special offers? – У вас есть специальные предложения?

How do I get my bank card? – Как я получу свою банковскую карту?

Can I get a credit card? – Могу ли я получить кредитную карту?

Do you charge any fees for this account? – Берёте ли вы комиссию за этот счёт?

I’d like to transfer money to another account. – Я хотел(а) бы перевести деньги на другой счёт.

I’ve lost my card. – Я потерял(а) свою карту.

How long does it take to open an account? – Сколько времени нужно для открытия счёта?

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrases with their translations:

I’d like to open a savings account.

How much would you like to deposit?

How do I set up online banking?

Can I transfer money between accounts?

What is the interest rate for this account?

A) Как я настрою интернет-банкинг?

B) Сколько вы хотите внести на счёт?

C) Я хотел(а) бы открыть сберегательный счёт.

D) Могу ли я перевести деньги между счётами?

E) Какой процент по этому счёту?

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words:

I’d like to ______ a savings account.

How much would you like to ______?

Can I ______ money from this account?

I need to check my ______.

How do I get my ______ card?

Exercise 3: Translation from Russian to English

Translate the following sentences into English:

Я хотел(а) бы открыть счёт в банке.

Могу ли я перевести деньги на другой счёт?

Как мне настроить интернет-банкинг?

Сколько времени нужно для открытия счёта?

У вас есть специальные предложения для клиентов?

Answers to Exercises

Answers to Exercise 1:

1 – C

2 – B

3 – A

4 – D

5 – E

Answers to Exercise 2:

open

deposit

withdraw

balance

bank

Answers to Exercise 3:

I’d like to open a bank account.

Can I transfer money to another account?

How do I set up online banking?

How long does it take to open an account?

Do you have any special offers for customers?