Dialogue with a Bank Manager About Opening an Account

Easy Version

Student: May I come in, sir?

Manager: Yes, please come in. Sit down.

Student: Thank you, sir.

Manager: How can I help you?

Student: I want to open an account in your bank.

Manager: That is good. What type of account do you want to open?

Student: I want to open a savings account.

Manager: A savings account is a good choice.

Student: What should I do first?

Manager: First, collect an application form.

Student: What should I write in the form?

Manager: Write your name, address, date of birth, and other details.

Student: Do I need any documents?

Manager: Yes. You need a copy of your birth certificate or NID card.

Student: Do I need photographs?

Manager: Yes. You need two passport-size photographs.

Student: Do I need to deposit money?

Manager: Yes. You need to deposit some money to start the account.

Student: Will I get a passbook?

Manager: Yes. You will get a passbook after opening the account.

Student: Thank you for your help, sir.

Manager: You are welcome.

Medium Version

Student: May I come in, sir?

Manager: Yes, please come in. Have a seat.

Student: Thank you, sir.

Manager: How can I help you?

Student: I want to open an account with your bank. Could you please tell me the process?

Manager: Of course. What type of account do you want to open?

Student: I want to open a savings account.

Manager: That is a good choice. A savings account helps you save money and earn interest.

Student: What should I do first?

Manager: First, you need to collect an application form from the bank.

Student: What information should I write in the form?

Manager: You have to write your name, address, date of birth, occupation, and contact number.

Student: Do I need any documents?

Manager: Yes. You need a photocopy of your National ID card, birth certificate, or student ID card.

Student: Do I need photographs?

Manager: Yes. You need two recent passport-size photographs.

Student: Do I need an introducer?

Manager: Yes. You need an introducer who has an account in our bank.

Student: What should the introducer do?

Manager: The introducer should sign your form and write his or her account number.

Student: Do I need to deposit money at first?

Manager: Yes. You have to deposit some money to activate the account.

Student: What will I get after opening the account?

Manager: You will get a passbook. You may also apply for an ATM card.

Student: Thank you for explaining everything clearly.

Manager: You are welcome. Feel free to ask if you need more help.

High-Scoring Version

Student: May I come in, sir?

Manager: Yes, please come in. Have a seat.

Student: Thank you, sir.

Manager: How can I help you?

Student: I want to open an account with your bank. Could you please guide me through the process?

Manager: Certainly. First, tell me what type of account you want to open.

Student: I would like to open a savings account.

Manager: That is a wise choice. A savings account helps you save money safely and earn interest on your balance.

Student: What should I do first, sir?

Manager: First, you need to collect an application form from the bank. You may also get it from our website.

Student: What information should I provide in the form?

Manager: You have to fill in your personal details, such as your name, address, date of birth, occupation, contact number, and nominee information.

Student: Do I need to submit any documents?

Manager: Yes. You must submit a photocopy of your National ID card, passport, birth certificate, or student ID card.

Student: Do I need photographs too?

Manager: Yes. You need two recent passport-size photographs. They should be attested if necessary.

Student: Do I need an introducer?

Manager: Yes. You need an introducer who already has an account in our bank. The introducer must sign the form and write the account number.

Student: What happens after I submit the form and documents?

Manager: We will check your form and documents. Then you will give your specimen signature on a signature card.

Student: Why is the specimen signature needed?

Manager: It is needed to verify your future transactions and keep your account safe.

Student: Do I need to deposit money at the beginning?

Manager: Yes. You have to deposit a small amount of money to activate the account.

Student: What facilities will I get after opening the account?

Manager: You will get a passbook. You may also request a cheque book, an ATM card, and online banking service.

Student: That sounds very helpful. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly.

Manager: You are most welcome. If you need any more help, feel free to ask.

Student: Sure, sir. Have a nice day.

Manager: You too.

Practice

Write your own dialogue using the given clues.

Write a dialogue between you and a bank manager about opening a bank account.

Clues:

ask permission to enter the manager’s room

manager asks you to sit down

say that you want to open a bank account

ask about the process

manager asks what type of account you want

say that you want a savings account

manager says a savings account is useful

collect an application form

fill in personal details

name, address, date of birth, occupation, contact number

submit necessary documents

National ID card / birth certificate / student ID card

attach two passport-size photographs

need an introducer

introducer signs the form

give specimen signature

deposit some money

account will be activated

get a passbook

apply for ATM card

apply for online banking

thank the manager

end the dialogue politely

Useful Words and Expressions

bank manager — ব্যাংক ম্যানেজার

open an account — হিসাব খোলা

bank account — ব্যাংক হিসাব

savings account — সঞ্চয়ী হিসাব

current account — চলতি হিসাব

fixed deposit account — স্থায়ী আমানত হিসাব

process — প্রক্রিয়া

guide me — আমাকে পথ দেখান / বুঝিয়ে দিন

application form — আবেদন ফরম

collect a form — ফরম সংগ্রহ করা

download — ডাউনলোড করা

fill in the form — ফরম পূরণ করা

personal details — ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য

name — নাম

address — ঠিকানা

date of birth — জন্মতারিখ

occupation — পেশা

contact number — যোগাযোগের নম্বর

nominee information — নমিনির তথ্য

documents — কাগজপত্র

submit documents — কাগজপত্র জমা দেওয়া

photocopy — ফটোকপি

National ID card — জাতীয় পরিচয়পত্র

birth certificate — জন্মসনদ

student ID card — শিক্ষার্থী পরিচয়পত্র

passport-size photograph — পাসপোর্ট সাইজ ছবি

recent photograph — সাম্প্রতিক ছবি

attested — সত্যায়িত

introducer — পরিচয়দানকারী

account number — হিসাব নম্বর

sign the form — ফরমে স্বাক্ষর করা

signature card — স্বাক্ষর কার্ড

specimen signature — নমুনা স্বাক্ষর

verify — যাচাই করা

future transactions — ভবিষ্যৎ লেনদেন

deposit money — টাকা জমা দেওয়া

activate the account — হিসাব চালু করা

balance — জমা টাকা / ব্যালেন্স

earn interest — সুদ পাওয়া

passbook — পাসবই

cheque book — চেকবই

ATM card — এটিএম কার্ড

online banking — অনলাইন ব্যাংকিং

banking service — ব্যাংকিং সেবা

safe — নিরাপদ

wise choice — বুদ্ধিমানের পছন্দ

How can I help you? — আমি আপনাকে কীভাবে সাহায্য করতে পারি?

I want to open an account. — আমি একটি ব্যাংক হিসাব খুলতে চাই।

Could you please tell me the process? — আপনি কি অনুগ্রহ করে প্রক্রিয়াটি বলতে পারেন?

A savings account helps you save money. — সঞ্চয়ী হিসাব টাকা জমাতে সাহায্য করে।

You need to collect an application form. — আপনাকে একটি আবেদন ফরম সংগ্রহ করতে হবে।

You have to fill in your personal details. — আপনাকে আপনার ব্যক্তিগত তথ্য পূরণ করতে হবে।

You need an introducer. — আপনার একজন পরিচয়দানকারী দরকার।

You have to deposit some money. — আপনাকে কিছু টাকা জমা দিতে হবে।

You will get a passbook. — আপনি একটি পাসবই পাবেন।

Thank you for explaining everything clearly. — সবকিছু পরিষ্কারভাবে বুঝিয়ে দেওয়ার জন্য ধন্যবাদ।