1/9 Talk about the things you do at the bank.

I go to a bank near my home. It’s a fairly large branch of a major commercial bank in Korea.

* commercial bank: 시중 은행

When I walk into the bank, I first pull out a waiting number.

* pull out a waiting number: 순번 대기표를 뽑다

ex> You need to pull out a waiting number first.

When my number is called, I go up to the teller and take care of my business.

* take care of one’s business: 볼일을 보다

ex> I normally spend lunch time taking care of my personal business.

I do things such as open or close an account, check my balance, deposit or withdraw money, or exchange foreign currency.

* check one’s balance: 잔액을 확인하다

ex> You can check your balance very easily with your phone.

I sometimes pay for bills or traffic tickets as well.

* pay for bills: 요금을 납부하다, 청구서 대금을 결제하다

ex> I forgot to pay for bills last month.

People who work at the bank are usually very friendly and helpful.

ex> I always try to be friendly to everyone.

@ My balance is too low. 잔액이 부족해