atm

Everyday

1. An ATM (automated teller machine) is a machine where people take money out of their bank account using a card and a secret number (PIN). tree →
2. At an ATM people can also check how much money they have. tree →

In the lessons

a place where money is taken out; money then goes into the story; in everyday life and money lessons, keeping your PIN secret; phrases «ATM card», «use the ATM», «cash machine»

Examples

• He took 60 dollars from the ATM. tree →
• The ATM gives only 20-dollar bills. tree →
• She used the ATM twice. tree →
• The ATM charges a 3 dollar fee. tree →
• Mom got cash from the ATM. tree →
• Never tell anyone your PIN. tree →
• Cover the keypad when you type your number. tree →
• The ATM was out of cash. tree →
• In the UK it's called a cashpoint. tree →
• The ATM showed how much money was in the account. tree →

Note

Taking money from an ATM adds to the money in hand and takes from the bank. Trap: a fee is an extra cost. «ATM machine» repeats «machine»; just «ATM» is enough. Safety: keep your PIN secret and be careful of people watching.