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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Maintenance bond Kennedy: Hi Gregory, have you ever heard of a maintenance bond in construction? Gregory: No, I haven’t. What is it? Kennedy: A maintenance bond is a type of surety bond that…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Madrid stock exchange Aria: Hey Dennis, have you heard about the Madrid Stock Exchange? Dennis: Yes, Aria, it’s one of the major stock exchanges in Europe. Companies from Spain and other countries trade…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Luxury tax Mary: Hi Bryan, have you heard about luxury tax in business and finance? Bryan: Yes, I have. Luxury tax is a tax imposed on goods or services that are considered non-essential…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Low grade Madison: Hi Ralph, do you know what “low grade” means in finance? Ralph: Hey Madison, yes, “low grade” typically refers to securities with a lower credit rating, indicating higher risk of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long term planning Jade: Hey Johnny, do you think long-term planning is essential in business and finance? Johnny: Absolutely, Jade. Long-term planning helps companies set goals, allocate resources efficiently, and adapt to changes…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long term loss Elizabeth: Hi Shawn, have you heard about long-term losses in finance? Shawn: Hi Elizabeth, yes, long-term losses occur when the value of an investment decreases over an extended period, typically…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long term goals Savannah: Hi Gary, have you thought about your long-term financial goals recently? Gary: Yes, Savannah. I’ve been considering saving for retirement and buying a home in the future. Savannah: That…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long term debt Emery: Hi Scott, have you heard about long-term debt? It’s money a company borrows and must repay over an extended period, typically more than one year. Scott: Oh, I see.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long term debt ratio Paisley: Hey Jimmy, do you know what the long term debt ratio means in finance? Jimmy: Hi Paisley! Yes, the long term debt ratio is a measure of a…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Long position Violet: Hi Zachary, have you heard of a “long position” in finance? Zachary: Yes, I have. A long position is when an investor buys a financial asset, such as a stock…