ENJOYING MONEY

Woody Allen (1935-), American comedian and film director

 

We all deal with money. What experiences have you had? Share your knowledge about money with your class partner.

1.       What is the name of money in your native country? What does it look like?

2.       How much is a dollar in your native country’s currency?

3.       How much does seeing a movie cost? A gallon of gas? Lunch?

4.       Can you compare shopping in the United States with your native country?

5.       What are some bargains in your native country? Why?

6.       Are you a thrifty shopper? Can you give an example?

7.       Do you know someone who collects loose change? What do you do with the coins?

8.       Do you know anybody who collects coins as a hobby?

9.       Do you have any shopping tips for bargain hunting?

10.   Are you an impulsive shopper or do you shop with a list?

11.   When do you like to splurge? On what?

12.   Do you prefer to go shopping by yourself or with someone else? Why?

13.   Do you have a favorite mall, shopping center, or market?

14.   Have you ever wasted money? How?

15.   How often do you go out to restaurants? What do you look for in restaurants?

16.   Are you a tipper? What percentage do you usually leave for good service?

17.   Can you think of some extravagant ways to spend money?

18.   Have you ever felt “buyer’s remorse?” When? What did you do?

 

VOCABULARY

 

Circle five words you know. Use each in a sentence for your partner.

Currency………………………………………………………………………………

Coin……………………………………………………………………………………

Thrifty…………………………………………………………………………………..

Frugal…………………………………………………………………………………..

Impulsive……………………………………………………………………………..

Extravagant……………………………………………………………………………

Remorse…………………………………………………………………………………

Buyer’s remorse……………………………………….

Tip……………………………………………………………………………………….

Tipper……………………………………………………………………………………………

Budget……………………………………………………………………………………….

Credit………………………………………………………………………………………

Pile up………………………………………………………………………………….

Debt…………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

 

ON YOUR OWN

Write four sentences which reflect your attitudes about money.

1……………………………………………………………………………………………….

2………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3…………………………………………………………………………………………………