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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Economies of scale Ethan: Hi Kennedy, do you know what economies of scale are? Kennedy: Yes, it’s when a company produces more of something, so the cost per unit goes down. Ethan: Exactly.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Easy money Jordan: Hey, Elise, have you heard about the concept of “easy money” in finance? Elise: Yeah, I think it refers to making money quickly and with minimal effort. Jordan: That’s right.…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Earnest money Joseph: Hey Danielle, have you heard about earnest money in real estate transactions? Danielle: Yes, it’s a deposit made by the buyer to demonstrate their seriousness about purchasing the property. Joseph:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Earned income Charles: Eden, do you know what “earned income” means in finance? Eden: No, what is it? Charles: It’s income that you earn from working, like your salary or wages. Eden: Oh,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Earned income credit tax credit Bruce: Hey Paisley, have you heard about the Earned Income Credit (EIC) tax credit? Paisley: Yes, Bruce. It’s a tax credit for low to moderate-income working individuals and…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Dutch auction Jack: Lillian, have you heard of a “Dutch auction” in finance? Lillian: No, what is it? Jack: It’s a type of auction where the price starts high and gradually decreases until…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Due on sale clause Robert: Hey Sarah, have you heard about due on sale clauses in real estate? Sarah: Hi Robert! Yes, a due on sale clause is a provision in a mortgage…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Dual listing Christopher: Ellie, have you ever heard of dual listing? Ellie: No, what’s that? Christopher: It’s when a company’s shares are listed and traded on more than one stock exchange, allowing investors…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Droplock security floating rate note Louis: Aria, have you heard of a droplock security floating rate note? Aria: No, what is it? Louis: It’s a type of bond with a floating interest rate…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Dressing up a portfolio Randy: Lydia, have you heard about “dressing up a portfolio” in finance? Lydia: Yes, Randy. It’s when investors make strategic changes to their portfolio to make it look better…