English Listening Practice - British Pocket Money - English Podcast

The video discusses the concept of pocket money, its impact on children's financial independence, and how it was earned and spent. It highlights the decline of corner shops due to the rise of supermarkets and explores saving habits with piggy banks. The speaker shares their entrepreneurial efforts to earn extra money and compares wallets and purses, touching on modern payment methods.

What was the condition for the speaker to receive pocket money?

• Walking the dog

• Cleaning the room

• Completing homework

• Helping with cooking

Which budget supermarket did the speaker visit to buy chocolate?

• Lidl

• Sainsbury's

• Waitrose

• Tesco

Why are corner shops declining according to the speaker?

• Poor customer service

• Rise of big supermarkets

• Limited products

• High prices

What was the speaker's strategy for saving money as a child?

• Buying gold

• Opening a savings account

• Investing in stocks

• Using a piggy bank

What did the speaker do to earn extra money from neighbors?

• Babysitting

• Gardening

• Dog walking

• Tutoring

What is the main difference between a wallet and a purse according to the speaker?

• Size

• Material

• Name

• Color

What modern tool does the speaker use to manage store cards?

• A mobile app

• A physical wallet

• A notebook

• A spreadsheet