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Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Fixed cost Lawrence: Hi Clara, do you know what fixed costs are in business? Clara: Yes, they’re expenses that stay the same regardless of the level of production or sales. Lawrence: That’s right.…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Fixed charge coverage
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Fixed charge coverage Jordan: Hey Abigail, have you ever heard of fixed charge coverage? Abigail: No, I haven’t. What is it about? Jordan: Fixed charge coverage is a financial ratio used to measure…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – First preferred stock
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about First preferred stock Martin: Hi Danielle, have you ever looked into first preferred stock in finance? Danielle: Yes, I have. First preferred stock, also known as “cumulative preferred stock,” gives shareholders priority in…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – First mortgage
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about First mortgage Michael: Hey Gabrielle, do you know what a “first mortgage” is in finance? Gabrielle: Yes, I think it’s a loan that’s secured by a property and has priority over any other…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – First call
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about First call Sean: Hey Emma, have you ever heard of the term “first call” in business and finance? Emma: Hi Sean! Yes, it’s often used in the context of investment banking to refer…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Firm quote
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Firm quote Christopher: Hey Stella, do you know what a firm quote is in business? Stella: Yeah, I think it’s a binding offer to buy or sell a security at a specified price.…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Finite life real estate investment trust
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Finite life real estate investment trust Ryan: Hi Lucy, have you heard about finite life real estate investment trusts? Lucy: Hi Ryan! Yes, they’re investment trusts that have a predetermined lifespan, typically established…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Financial structure
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Financial structure Thomas: Hey Zoey, have you ever thought about the financial structure of a business? Zoey: Hi Thomas, yes, the financial structure refers to how a company finances its operations and investments…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Financial position
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Financial position Jason: Hey Harper, do you keep track of your financial position? Harper: Yeah, I do. I regularly review my income, expenses, assets, and liabilities to understand where I stand financially. Jason:…
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Advanced English Dialogue for Business – Financial futures
Listen to a Business English Dialogue about Financial futures Eric: Hi Leah, have you heard about “financial futures” in finance? Leah: Yes, I have. Financial futures are contracts that obligate parties to buy or sell a financial asset at a…
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