How much is (something) worth?

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 191, “Changing Money.”

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 191. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. Remember, to visit our website at eslpod.com. You can get there our complete Learning Guide for this podcast, including the complete transcript, definitions, additional explanations and culture notes.

Today's podcast is called “Changing Money.” Let's go.

I was at the airport to pick up my friend Sandra, who was visiting from Italy.

Gustavo: Do you have everything?

Sandra: Yes, I think so. But, I don’t have any U.S. dollars. Where can I change money? Can I do that here?

Gustavo: You could, but I wouldn’t recommend it. The exchange rate is really high and so are the fees. I’ll take you to the bank tomorrow.

The next day, I picked Sandra up from her hotel and we went to a branch nearby.

Bank clerk: What can I do for you?

Sandra: I’d like to exchange some currency and to get some U.S. dollars.

Bank clerk: Okay, how much would you like?

Sandra: How much is one euro worth?

Bank clerk: The current rate is one dollar to .8 euros.

Sandra: In that case, I’d like