Here are some useful phrases and expression for you to
talk about money:
- How many US Dollars do you want to change into Euro?
- I have $500 to spend on myself.
- I am going to spend my money on a holiday.
- What did you spend your money on?
- How did you spend your money?
- How much did you pay for it?
- How much does the blouse cost?
- It cost me only $25.50.
- How much will you charge me to shorten my trousers?
- We charge $9 extra to shorten them.
- There is a delivery charge of $15.
- A library lends books to the public.
- Students borrow books from the library.
Use the verb "to waste" when money are not spent
conveniently:
- I sometimes waste my money on silly
things.
- Don't waste your money.
- If you want to go on a holiday, you
need to "save up" your money.
Other useful phrases are:
- I would like to cash this cheque.
- Do you accept cheques?
- Can I pay by cheque / credit card?
- I'm afraid I can't afford the blouse,
it's too expensive.
- How much is it worth?
- The value is about $150.