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Opening a bank account in English (beginner)
Beginner English for opening a bank account. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to open an account, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like to open an account, please.
Them
Sure. Do you have your ID with you?
Lin
Yes, and a pen. I came prepared.
Them
Great. Please fill out this form.
Lin
Can you help me with this part?
Them
Of course. Write your name and address.
Lin
Done. My pen worked hard today.
Them
Great. That pen deserves its own account.
Key phrases
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Open an account
✓ I'd like to open an account, please.Say you want to open an account
Polite start, say your need
Bring ID
✓ Do you have your ID with you?Ask if they have ID now
with you = carrying it now
Forms
✓ Please fill out this form.Used when giving a form
fill out: for forms
This part
✓ Can you help me with this part?Ask about one part of a form
part = one section
Quick answers
Open an account: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to open an account, please.” — say you want to open an account. Polite start, say your need.
Bring ID: what to say in English
Say “Do you have your ID with you?” — ask if they have ID now. with you = carrying it now.
Forms: what to say in English
Say “Please fill out this form.” — used when giving a form. fill out: for forms.
This part: what to say in English
Say “Can you help me with this part?” — ask about one part of a form. part = one section.