Learn English now with a proven method that's fast, effective, and enjoyable. Speak English with ESLPod.com will improve your English listening and speaking faster than any other approach. These daily and cultural English lessons are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Join more than 15 million people in 189 countries who have learned English with ESLPod.com. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited English member and get more than 1,800 lessons, or subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts to get three new lessons each week. Go to www.ESLPod.com for more information.
https://www.eslpod.com
1,240 - Giving Correct Change
Being able to add and subtract without a calculator is still useful in life. Find out why in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:28
Explanations: 4:20
Fast dialog: 20:19
Evelyn: If you want a job here as a cashier, you’ll need to be able to give correct change.
Hank: Don’t you use a cash register here?
Evelyn: We do, but when it’s not working, we have to be able to calculate change in our heads in a pinch.
Hank: Oh, I didn’t realize that.
Evelyn: Okay, let’s see how you do with a simple sale. Let’s say I’m purchasing these two items and I’m paying with a $20 bill.
Hank: All right, give me a minute…the total is $9.36.
Evelyn: Make sure you count back the change.
Hank: I’ve never done that before. I’m not sure I know how.
Evelyn: Count up starting with the coins and working your way up to the paper money. Count out loud so the customer gets a running total.
Hank: Okay, but first I have to do the math. The change should be...Can I have a piece of paper to check my work? I don’t want to short the customer or give them too much change.
Evelyn: You won’t have time to do that with each customer. Math wasn’t your favorite subject in school, was it?
Hank: You’re right about that. Maybe I need to work on my math skills. In the meantime, I’m handy with a mop.
Evelyn: Good to hear. There’s a cleanup on aisle three that’s got your name all over it.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse