Friday, October 23rd--Friday Bible Class--We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Riverdale Baptist Church. We will study, "Rebekah's Children".
Thursday, October 29th--English and Cooking Lesson at Ava's house from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will have an English Lesson, "Making a Doctor's Appointment, a Few More Idioms, and Knock Knock Jokes". Then, I will show you how to make a breakfast casserole. Please bring a simple drink or snack to share. Since we are making a breakfast casserole, fruit, muffins, juices, etc. would be great! It's okay to come late or leave early.
Saturday, October 31st--Halloween! Our church won't have a fall festival this year. If you want to bring your kids to "trick or treat" in Indian Hills, you can park your car at my house. I will be passing out candy and I would love to see you!
We won't have a Sunday Class in October. The Sunday Class will meet again on 11/22.
Japanese translation and Bibles are provided for the Bible Study Classes. Childcare is also provided. Children are also welcome to stay in the class with us.
Please invite a new friend to join us!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Going to the Bank and a Few More Idioms
1. If you can’t use an ATM or your debit card and you need cash, write a check to “cash” or to yourself for the amount of money you want. Then, go to the bank and tell the bank teller, “I want to cash this check please”. If the banks are closed, you can usually cash a check at the grocery store. You need to write the check to the store (example, Kroger) and then ask them to cash it for you. If you aren’t sure if the store will cash a check for you, you can ask, “Can I write a check for cash?”
2. If someone writes you a check and you want to cash it, sign the back of the check and tell the bank teller, “I need to cash this check please”. If you want to deposit the check into your account you need to fill out a deposit slip and sign your name on the back of the check. Then, write “For Deposit Only” and your account number on the back of the check. Tell the teller, “I want to deposit this check into my account please”.
3. If you get charged a fee and you don’t understand why, you can tell the teller, “Can you please explain this fee?” OR “Can I have a written explanation of this fee?”
Some banking phrases: “bounce a check”, “balance your checkbook”, “bank statement”, “check register”, “deposit slip”, “endorse a check”
IDIOMS
ASAP—As soon as possible—My husband asked me to come to his office as soon as possible.
Asking for trouble—behaving in a risky manner—If you put all of your money in the stock market, you are asking for trouble.
At my wits’ end—frustrated because you can’t solve a problem—I was at my wits’ end when I was helping my son with his homework last night.
At the drop of a hat—without notice or preparation—My neighbor loves to get out of the house and she is ready to go anywhere at the drop of a hat.
2. If someone writes you a check and you want to cash it, sign the back of the check and tell the bank teller, “I need to cash this check please”. If you want to deposit the check into your account you need to fill out a deposit slip and sign your name on the back of the check. Then, write “For Deposit Only” and your account number on the back of the check. Tell the teller, “I want to deposit this check into my account please”.
3. If you get charged a fee and you don’t understand why, you can tell the teller, “Can you please explain this fee?” OR “Can I have a written explanation of this fee?”
Some banking phrases: “bounce a check”, “balance your checkbook”, “bank statement”, “check register”, “deposit slip”, “endorse a check”
IDIOMS
ASAP—As soon as possible—My husband asked me to come to his office as soon as possible.
Asking for trouble—behaving in a risky manner—If you put all of your money in the stock market, you are asking for trouble.
At my wits’ end—frustrated because you can’t solve a problem—I was at my wits’ end when I was helping my son with his homework last night.
At the drop of a hat—without notice or preparation—My neighbor loves to get out of the house and she is ready to go anywhere at the drop of a hat.
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