Well, Alesya, I’m rich today. I have earned some money from the paper round, I’ve got the money for the chores and I’ve got my pocket money, so I can waste a couple of quid. Let’s go and spend.
paper round, the chores,pocket money, waste
No, silly. It’s an informal word for pounds – our British currency. And what’s your currency – euro?
currency
No, it’s roubles – Belarusian roubles. I see. Where’s your purse?
purse
I don’t have a purse. It’s more convenient to have a wallet for keeping banknotes, coins and credit cards. Look!
credit cards, wallet,purse,banknotes, coins
Let’s barter! I will give you £1, if you give me one banknote with this beautiful building.
barter, banknote
But it’s not fair! It’s a huge amount of money.
fair, amount
I see you learn quickly. Good for you! But why do you carry all this Belarusian money with you?
carry
I’d like to buy this book for my dad – it’s about old coins. No, I can’t afford it. It’s too expensive. It costs £25!!! OK, I’ll buy that one instead. I can get it almost for free.
for free,coins, expensive, cost,afford
Let me buy this book for you. I have been saving to buy you a good present. Look, I have saved £50.
save
Never! I don’t want any charity.Let’s not argue, shall we? I’ve decided. I will lend you this money, and you’ll pay me back when I will come to Belarus
charity,argue,decide,lend, pay
Look, Alesya! I’ve got only I pence left – just a penny. I was as rich as Croesus in the morning and now I’m as poor as a church mouse. I’ve got no cash! And the stuff I’ve bought for myself is such a waste!
waste, cash, stuff
You must learn how to budget and cut down your expenses or you’ll have to make ends meet next month.
expenses,budget,cut down,make ends meet
Yes, you are right. I must be more responsible. Oh, I know! I will sell my Barbie dolls collection on the Internet!
responsible,sell,
