Banks

Coins, notes, credit cards or even Bitcoin. Money in all its forms needs to be kept somewhere, and somewhere very safe indeed. Do you trust the bank where you put your money? Do banks deserve the trust they have? These questions are ever more important in a society which is concerned with greater morality and ethics.

This intermediate lesson aims to get students thinking about money, finance, banking, interest rates, payments and the future of commerce.

Language level: B1+
Aim: Encourage discussion on banking.
Learner type: Young learners; Teens; Adults
Time: 45 – 60 minutes
Activities included: Discussing quotes, conversation questions, presentation, image discussion
Topic: Banks
Language: Any
Materials: Text and images