Today, we continue talking about money in English.

You will learn new expressions, and I'll give you some advice on how to save money.

And with a fun mini-story, you will improve your English fluency.

It's like having a conversation with another person in English.

Hi, I'm Georgiana, your English teacher,

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friends and family. That would mean a lot. Thanks. Before we start, get the transcript at speakenglishpodcast.com slash podcast.

Okay, let's start.

Number one.

Money doesn't grow on trees.

We use this phrase to warn people that money is a limited resource and should not be wasted.

Example.

When I told my five-year-old son that I couldn't buy him a toy, because money doesn't grow on trees, he told me to use my credit card instead.

Number two. A penny saved is a penny earned. Although many families today live on credit,

it is always wise to put some money aside.

We use this expression to say that saving money is a good idea.

Example. You should always put some money aside.

My grandma used to say that a penny saved is a penny earned.

Number three, flat broke.

And if you never save and spend all your money, you become flat broke.

For example, it's been two years since I lost my job.

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