Money
There is an audio discussion to listen
to, common idioms relating to money and a list of conversation questions that
we might use when discussing this important subject.
Audio discussion
While listening pause
at interview questions and discuss them. Listen to an answer and compare.
Borrow vs lend money
Use 'borrow' when taking money
from someone, use 'lend' when giving money to someone.
Phrasal Verbs
pay back - to
return money owed to someone
pay off - to
finish paying all money that is owed
save up - to
keep money for a large expense in the future
put aside -
to save money for a specific purpose
Idioms
Money doesn’t grow on trees – money doesn’t come easily
I’m not made of money – to not have a lot of money
Time is money – time is valuable so do not waste it
Beyond one’s means – more than one can afford
To cost an arm and a leg – to cost a lot of money
Flat broke –
to have no money at all
Foot the bill –
to pay for something
Conversation
questions
Do you think money brings happiness?
What would you do if you were given $1 million?
In what ways do people’s lives revolve around money?
Do you agree with the expression “money is the root of
all evil”?
Have you ever lost a lot of money?
Have you ever won a lot of money?
Do you think children should be given pocket money /
an allowance?
How important do you think it is to save money?
Do you think people behave differently when they have
a credit card compared to when they have cash?
Do you think that money can ever buy love?
Have you ever had money stolen from you?
What qualities must a person have to make big money?
Why do people often want more money, no matter how
much they have got?
Why are poor people in many cases more generous than
rich people?
What do you like spending money on?
Have you ever lent money to someone?
Have you ever found any money on the street? If so,
what did you do with it?
When did you open your first bank account?
How old were you when you earned your first salary?
What did you spend it on?