1. Could you tell me + question word (how/what/where/when) + subject + verb…?
2. May I ask + question word + subject + verb…?
Use these structures to ask for information politely in formal settings like a bank. "Could you tell me" is polite, while "May I ask" is slightly more formal, requesting permission to ask.
Change the question word and verb to form new questions, e.g., replace "how to open" with "when to withdraw."
Match the English banking term to its Vietnamese meaning.
Complete the sentences with the correct term from the vocabulary list.
A Day at the Bank
Minh visits the bank every month to deposit money into his savings account. He likes to save up for a new phone. Today, he brings 50 bucks in cash. The teller is friendly and asks, “Could you tell me your account number?” Minh gives his ID card and says, “I want to deposit this money.” The teller checks the balance and says, “Your account has 200 dollars now.” Minh asks, “May I ask about the interest rate?” The teller replies, “It’s 2% per year.” Minh is happy because he is not in the red. He also wants a debit card to withdraw money easily. The teller gives him a receipt after the payment. Minh leaves the bank with a smile, knowing his savings are growing.
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