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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Total capitalization capital structure Steven: Hey, Quinn, do you know what total capitalization and capital structure mean in business? Quinn: Yeah, total capitalization refers to the sum of a company’s debt and equity,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Toronto stock exchagne Stephen: Hey Danielle, have you heard about the Toronto Stock Exchange? Danielle: Hi Stephen! Yes, it’s one of the major stock exchanges in Canada where companies list their shares for…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Toronto futures exchange and winipeg commodity exchange Bobby: Hey Audrey, have you heard about the Toronto Futures Exchange and the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange? Audrey: Hi Bobby, yes, I’ve heard of them. They’re both…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Toehold purchase David: Hey Eva, have you heard about a “toehold purchase” in business and finance? Eva: No, I haven’t. What does it mean? David: A toehold purchase is when an investor acquires…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Tight money Charles: Hey Gabriella, have you heard about the term “tight money” in economics? Gabriella: Yes, it refers to a monetary policy characterized by higher interest rates and reduced availability of credit.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Third world Kenneth: Hi Sophia, have you heard the term “third world” in business and finance? Sophia: Yes, I have. “Third world” historically referred to countries that were not aligned with either the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Term insurance Bradley: Hey Natalie, have you ever considered getting term insurance? Natalie: No, Bradley, I haven’t. What exactly is term insurance? Bradley: Term insurance is a type of life insurance that provides…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Tenancy in common Alan: Hi Hailey, have you heard about tenancy in common? Hailey: Hi Alan! Yes, I have. Tenancy in common is a form of property ownership where two or more individuals…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Telephone switching Johnny: Orla, do you know what telephone switching is? Orla: No, what is it? Johnny: Telephone switching is the process of connecting calls from one telephone line to another, allowing people…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Ted spread Ethan: Hi Hannah, have you ever heard of the Ted spread in finance? Hannah: Yes, I have. The Ted spread is the difference between the interest rates on interbank loans and…