Money Money Money!

10/9/2012

So...you have arrived in England and you need to change the money from your country to English currency! How did you do that? Do you have a bank account in England? Did you do it yourself or did you get your host family/ the staff at Kaplan/your friends to help you?

Do you know where you can exchange money? Where can you get the best exchange rate? Which places charge commission?

Maybe you changed the money in your country? If so, how did you feel about bringing so much money in your bag? Did you have problems at customs? Do you know how much cash you can bring into England?

Do you usually pay by card or cash in England? Which is the best way for you? Do you keep lots of money in your pocket? Have you had any problems with losing money in England? What did you do?

What do you think about the price of food/shopping in England? Did it surprise you?

Here are some idioms - do you know what they mean?
1. Put your money where your mouth is
2. To be made of money
3. Put your money on it
4. Money is the root of all evil
5. Time is money

Soooooooo many questions! So now it's your turn! What do you think......?

36 Comments

AHMED BIHAADEEN

12/9/2012 07:40:35 pm

1- TO PROVE IT
2- TO BE RICH
3-HE CAN DO THAT, HERE HE WILL GET JOB
4-MONY IS VERY BAD
5-MONEY IS V. IMPORTANT

MAHMOUD

12/9/2012 07:40:41 pm

1-to prove it
2- to be rich and sure
3- he can do that, here he will get jop
4-mony is very bad
5- mony is very important

Tanguy

12/9/2012 07:41:11 pm

1 - To prove
2 - To be rich
3 - To be sure
4 - Very bad way
5 - Don't use time for nothing

Alessandro Medici

12/9/2012 07:41:31 pm

1. Put your money where your mouth is. - to prove someone something.
2. To be made of money. - to be rich.
3. Put your money on it. - to be sure.
4. Money is the root of all evil. - money is very bad.
5. Time is money. - very important.

cha

12/9/2012 07:41:49 pm

1. Put your money where your mouth is
= To prove and demonstrate

If someone says that 'Put your somthing where your mouth is'
You should prove and demonstrate somthing for them.

2. To be made of money
= To be rich

3. Put your money on it
= I'm sure

4. Money is the root of all evil
= Money is very bad

5. Time is money
= Time is very important

Mohammed

12/9/2012 11:50:51 pm

Hikaru Miyata

12/9/2012 07:45:13 pm

1.you can do something
2.To be made rich
3.change the money others
4.to be bad
5.the most important thing is time

Gabriela

12/9/2012 07:46:17 pm

1."Put your money where your mouth is" this idioms mean that you can do somethings.
2."To be made of money" this idioms mean that you can became rich.
3. "Put your money on it" this idioms mean that you can invest your money in something.
4."Money is the root of all evil" this idioms mean that this money is bad.
5."Time is money" this idoms mean that this money is important.

paula

12/9/2012 11:55:00 pm

People like to use expressions to define what they think! This 5 expressions means that! In my country we use the same with the same idea.

Elisa

12/9/2012 07:46:23 pm

1. "Put your money where your mouth is" is means prove it and demostrate your skill.

2. "To be made of money" to become rich.

3. "Put your money on it" is means it is sure.

4. "Money is the root of all evil" is means money is terrible.

5 "Time is money" is means time and money are both important!!!

Linda Kriusk

12/9/2012 07:46:31 pm

1.: If you do not think what somebody have said, then you can use these phrase to ask him or her with this phrase, that he or she should please demonstrate what he or she meant ...so you can prove if he or she is right what he or she said

2.: that means that sometimes you will be rich if you continue this way

3.: to spend the money on it

4.: that means that money is not the solution for everything and is not necessary at all

5.: you should use the time you have, because you can earn money in this time you

12/9/2012 07:49:11 pm

nojod

12/9/2012 08:24:52 pm

1. to prove someone somtething.
2. you can becom rich.
3.to be sure.
4.is not necessary & is very bad.
5. very important.

Alyssa

12/9/2012 08:19:26 pm

1. Prove someone what you said before.
2. To become rich.
3. To be sure of what you choose.
4. Because of the money you become a bad person.
5. Don't waste your time, "Time is money".

Amer Abdaljalil

12/9/2012 08:21:37 pm

I think the best way of payment in England is by card , because all of the stores and supermarkets accept it and it is more safe to have alot of cash in your pocket ..

The idioms ;
1.Put your money where your mouth is ; it means you have to prove what are you saying :)
2.To be made of money ; to have alot of money
3.Put your money on it ; That you are sure form something so you are ready to put your money on it
4.Money is the rool of all evil ; it means that money can change a good person to an evil but it isn't a rule
5.Time is money ; that the time is also as important as the money so you mustn't waste it .

Carlos Gonzalez

12/9/2012 08:30:16 pm

I'd like to comment the price of food in England. It's so expensive!!!! I live in a residence and I must keep how spend my money, because sometimes, there are differents aliments that it's better eatting out.

Yesterday I went to the supermarket. I bought four nonsense, and I spent 8 pounds! It's crazy!!!!

Advise: If you can, you should buy in Aldi. In my opinion, it's the cheapest supermarket.

big boss

12/9/2012 11:57:14 pm

I agree with u carlos , I think UK is the most expensive country but if u find a job here u will see the different .I know u come here to study english but u can work and gain alot of money . further more u can improve ur english during ur work . I hope lot of people read my advice and aply it .
with best wishes guys
money money money

Aurelian

13/9/2012 12:19:12 am

Hi Big Boss,

I am sure you have considered having the right visa if you or any other student is interetsed in working in the UK. It is illegal to work without having work rights in this country and you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you if you take any risks.

sangdo lee

12/9/2012 08:31:17 pm

1. Put your money where your mouth is - you prove something
2. To be made of money - it mean you are rich now
3. Put your money on it - it mean that it's sure
4. Money is the root of all evil - money is bad since it was made
5. Time is money - someone have mentioned that the time is gold. so, money is important as the time

Yuya Ogura

12/9/2012 08:31:27 pm

1. Put your money where your mouth is
= to prove
2. To be made of money
= to be rich
3. Put your money on it
= to be sure
4. Money is the root of all evil
= money is very bad
5. Time is money
= the time is the important.

Alessio

12/9/2012 08:31:40 pm

in England i use to pay with credit card because i don`t like to go around with a lot of cash!!!!!!!! It`s dangerous!!!

1. Put your money where your mouth is. - like a begger

2. To be made of money. - to be rich, but very rich

3. Put your money on it. - you are sure of it that you want to do a bet

4. Money is the root of all evil. - money can change a good person in a bad person

5. Time is money. - you have to spend the time you have to make money

July

12/9/2012 08:35:55 pm

In America is common to use American Dollars or Euros, when I arrived to UK I brought theses currency and needed go to money exchange to get Pounds. Some friends told me about one place in Arndale where I can get the best rate to exchange and don't have commission.
Certainly, I went to EuroChange and found the best rate to exchange my money.

chrissy

12/9/2012 11:53:03 pm

It was useful advise for me.

andres

12/9/2012 08:36:18 pm

I came here without any pound, I just had my country money and some euros, a friend helped me and we found a excange house near the central park, then we went there and I change my money to English currency, and was a happy ending :)

Ching-Hui

12/9/2012 08:38:05 pm

In my country I usually use debit card,because is more covenient
than use cash,but in England I don't have bank account,so I use cash,I don't like bring many money in my wallet,even in here the food is more expensive than my country,but in England has many yummi biscuit,so I'm afrid I will spend alot of on it.

Hae sook

12/9/2012 08:43:22 pm

Money can be seen extremely clear that, because it's nowadays most people want to rich of life, so the money that we recently live need to money, but we mustn't forget to important of your life because we can't buy money of happiness. Just money is source for using by more better your life.

Jack

12/9/2012 11:57:21 pm

1. "Put your money where your mouth" is to support something
that you believe in
2. "To be made of money" is to be rich
3. "Put your money on it" is you are sure of it that you want to
do a bet

4. " Money is the root of all evil" is money can change a good person in a bad person

5. "Time is money" is time is vailable

Javier

13/9/2012 12:00:09 am

Here's a good tip for all of you guys. Change your money at the currency exchance in Frankfurt Airport, you must change more than 300 € so they don't charge a commision. I changed €400 and they gave me £397. You can change more money but you have to be careful when you're travelling.

Aurelian

13/9/2012 12:22:45 am

Whow, £397 for €400 at Frankfurt airport!! This is a super deal Javier. I'll surely keep this in mind. Thanks

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13/9/2012 03:03:07 am

Here's a cool video to demonstrate these idioms in conversation, by Luca and Mohammed. Click on the link above.

Julien and Nicolo'

14/9/2012 12:44:12 am

Hi people! We give you some advice to save money in the UK.

If you want to buy something, don’t use your credit card every time if you have the possibility to pay with cash.

If you need to go somewhere, don’t rent a car because the insurance is very expensive. Moreover, it’s difficult to drive on the left side.

If you would like to contact some friends or your family, you should buy a UK sim card or if you have a wi-fi connection, you should use programs like skype for example.

If you love spend money for clothes, you have to be careful because the prices are expensive. It’ll be better if you bring clothes from your country.

If you want to take a ticket for public transport, you have to buy a weekly or a monthly ticket in order to save money.

If you desire to travel around the country, you should make a plan in order to book your tickets a long time before and save some money.

Maria and Ibrahim

14/9/2012 12:48:14 am

we think that we have many many choices to save our money and to be a money saving expert, if you want to live here in Manchester you need to check our list:

•Save £100s when you go abroad, or spending on foreign websites if you use specialist travel spending cards.
•If you want to get discount vouchers , you have to visit http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/
•if you have £1,000 on a credit card at 18% and £1,000 in savings at 2% after tax, you'd be £160 a year better off by simply repaying the card with the savings.
•If you have Cashback credit cards you will get money back every time you spend on them.
•Earn flights worldwide for you and your partner if you spend on a different card.
•If you've collected enough Airline credit cards miles they can be converted into flights (taxes and charges must still be paid).
•If you want to save money, get every penny you can.
•Choose a few courses going on the cheap if you want to be a money saving expert.
•If the course you want to study has lower tuition fees, that’s brilliant
•If you need to do a postgraduate, check all methods of getting funding like Government funding, Research councils, Companies, Trusts and charities, Universities and Banks.
•If you want to increase your money, find part time work.
•You can apply for a student loan if you have a good score in your subject.

We hope that be useful for you.

Natalia and Maria

14/9/2012 12:50:51 am

• If you want to talk with your parents, use the internet because mobile phones are very expensive
• If you bring money to change here don’t change at the airport, it’s better that you do it in a post office
• If you want to buy fashion clothes go to a second-hand shop, it’s cheaper and you can find nice things
• Don’t eat in restaurants or fast foods all the time if you will stay a long time
• Check the restaurants menu before if you don’t want to be broke.
• You should open an international account because you can use the credit card in all the places
• Be careful with the taxes when you buy by internet because you can see it after you will put you information account.

Peter and Christian

14/9/2012 12:51:51 am

Hi Students of the world!

If you come to England, especially to Manchester you should know something about money.
The currency in UK is Sterling, but the coins are called pounds (the notes) and pennies. Before leaving check the exchange rate, so sometimes it’s better to change money at home. It’s also good to have some pocket money and if possible a credit card. It depends where you are from; you will need more money for food and drink than in your country. On the other hand you can find good offers for clothes, books and multimedia.
Important for your time here: you need to learn to budget. Make a weekly or monthly budget and stick to it. Other tips:
• Try not to use your credit card to pay for things. It's easier to keep track if you pay cash. When going out drinking, only take with you the amount you're happy to spend that night.
• Before you buy something, ask yourself: Do I really need it? Can I afford it? Can I get it cheaper elsewhere? If any one answer is no, think again.
• Don't use cash machines that charge for withdrawals. Find out which ATMs charge and which don't.

Kim and Amanda

14/9/2012 12:52:14 am

Dear xxxx

I’m so glad that you come to visit me!!

First of all I need to tell you some stuff about life of England. Everything here is very expensive; you should bring a lot of money, if you can! It’s a good idea to exchange your money in the bank in your country; or make a deposit in your bank and when you arrive here you can exchange on a post office.

Moreover, I’m going to give you some tips of saving money. If you want to afford a social life, you need to learn to budget in UK, if you want save money, you can get 300 call min., unlimited texts and 500 mb of data for £ 10.50 on month from Vodafone or unlimited packages to £21 a month from T-mobile. If you want to travel in UK, you can get a 16-25 Railcard- it costs £28 for one year and gives you a third off UK rail fares.
If you study in UK for a long time you will need a bank account.

So, that’s it, if you any other question you can tell me or search in this website – Moneysavingexpert.com –

Kisses!

Bander Steven link

14/9/2012 01:00:28 am

Dear,

If you have your own TV set, you will need to get a licence.
You will save money if you make a weekly or monthly budget.
If it's a University with many site, it's bad because transport are expensive.

Money Money Money!

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