Summary
Learning to manage your money is an important life skill. This lesson will help you talk about your finances in English, whether you're saving for something special or just trying to spend less. You'll learn useful words and phrases to discuss your budget and spending habits.
Vocabulary
Students will learn key expressions for talking about money, such as save up for (something), pay a bill, and how to say you are on a tight budget. You will also practise how to cut back on (something) and keep track of (your spending).
Grammar
The grammar focus is on understanding the difference between the past simple vs. present simple. You will learn when to use each tense to talk about your daily money habits and past purchases.
Practical English
This section focuses on how to talk about spending with a friend. You'll learn useful phrases like I'm trying to spend less money, How do you save money?, and I spend too much on coffee.
Discussion
There is a speaking activity where you can practise talking about your own experiences with money and share tips with classmates.
Reading
This lesson includes an article to help you understand different aspects of managing money.
