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Practice Opening a Bank Account in English
You've just moved and want to open a basic account so your salary can be paid in. The only bill in the flat is in your flatmate's name.
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English · Voice only 02:00
You're talking to: bank employee
You: customer
stating why you're there
I've just moved here and I'd like to open an account.
asking for the document list
What do I need to bring with me?
flagging the document problem
The bill's in my flatmate's name — is that a problem?
Your goal
Leave knowing exactly which documents to bring, what will be accepted instead of the bill, and whether you need an appointment.
You'll practice
- Say you want to open an account and what you need it for
- Get the full document list, including what counts as proof of address
- Find out whether you need an appointment, and when
Phrases you'll actually use
Six lines that carry most of this conversation. You'll hear them, and you'll need them.
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I've just moved here and I'd like to open an account.
— stating why you're there
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What do I need to bring with me?
— asking for the document list
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The bill's in my flatmate's name — is that a problem?
— flagging the document problem
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Would a letter from my employer do instead?
— offering an alternative document
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Do I need an appointment, or can I just walk in?
— asking whether an appointment is required
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How soon could I actually start using it?
— pinning down when the account works
Level-up expressions
set something up
arrange or establish something new
How long does it take to set up an account?
fill something in
complete a form
Do I need to fill in anything else?
any chance
a polite way of asking if something is possible
Is there any chance I could do this without an appointment?
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