Funds Transfer and Deposits

Dialog 7                                              Funds Transfer and Deposits

Maria: Alice, have you transferred the funds to the Anderson account yet?

Alice: No, I haven't done that yet.

Maria: Good, there are a few changes we need to make.

Alice: Really? It's good I haven't had a chance to go to the bank yet. What has been changed?

Maria: They've asked to how the funds transferred into three different accounts. Here's the updated information.

Alice: This looks more complicated.

Maria: It's not that difficult. Just take along the account numbers, amounts and payment scheme to the bank with you.

Alice: Am I authorized to make these changes?

Maria: I can call ahead and let them know. Here's the PIN number in any case.

Alice: Is there anything else I need to do?

Maria: Yes, could you make these deposits when you go.

Alice: Certainly, which accounts do you want to use.

Maria: Deposit the checks into our savings account. Put the cash into checking

Alice: OK, I'll probably leave in about a half an hour.

Key Vocabulary

to transfer funds

updated

complicated

payment scheme

to be authorized to do something

to call ahead

PIN number

How to Use an ATM

Dialog 6        How to Use an ATM

Susan: How do I use the ATM?

Alan: First of all, put your card in this slot and enter your PIN.

Susan: OK. Then I choose withdrawal?

Alan: Yes, choose withdrawal, not account information.

Susan: What's next?

Alan: The ATM calls up your checking or savings account.

Susan: And then?

Alan: Enter the amount you want to take out of your account.

Susan: How much can I take out?

Alan: Most accounts have a limit of $400.

Susan: What happens after I enter the withdrawal amount?

Alan: The ATM gives you bills, usually $20 bills. Take the money and receipt from the slots.

Key Vocabulary

ATM - automatic teller machine

to put a card into a slot

PIN - personal identification number

to enter a PIN

withdrawal

account

checking

savings

amount

to take out

limit

bill

receipt

Directions to a Meeting

Dialog 5                                              Directions to a Meeting

Mark: Linda, do you know how to get to Daniels Co.? I've never been there before.

Heather: Are you driving or taking the subway?

Mark: The subway.

Heather: Right. Take the no. 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the shuttle. Go across town and get off at Grand Central station. Go above ground and walk north on Park Avenue.

Mark: Just a moment, let me write this down!

Heather: Take the no. 9 from West 72nd street. Get off at Times Square and change to the shuttle. Got it?

Mark: Yes, thanks. Now, once I get to Times Square, which train do I take?

Heather: Change to the shuttle. Go across town and get off at Grand Central station. Go above ground and walk north on Park Avenue.

Mark: Can you repeat that?

Heather: Change to the shuttle. Go across town and get off at Grand Central station. Go above ground and walk north on Park Avenue.

Mark: Thanks Heather. How long does it take?

Heather: It takes about a half an hour. When is your meeting?

Mark: It's at nine. I'll leave at eight-thirty.

Heather: That's a busy time of day. You should leave at eight.

Mark: OK. Thanks Heather.

Heather: No problem.

Key Vocabulary

to get to somewhere

to take the subway

to change to another train

to go across town

to get off

to go above ground

to walk north / south / west / east

to take time

a busy time of day

Putting Someone Through

Dialog 4                                             

Putting Someone Through

 

Receptionist: Janson Wine Importers. Good Morning. How can I help you?

Caller: Could I speak to Ms Simpleton, please?

Receptionist: Who's calling please?

Caller: This is Jack Reilly from Lookout Vineyards.

Receptionist: Sorry, I didn't get your name.

Caller: Jack Reilly. That's R E I L L Y.

Receptionist: Thank you. And where are you calling from?

Caller: Lookout Vineyards.

Receptionist: OK Mr Reilly. I'll try and put you through.

Caller: Thank you.

Receptionist: You're welcome.

Key Vocabulary

importer

to get someone's name

to put through