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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal housing administration Isla: Hey Savannah, have you heard about the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)? Savannah: Yes, it’s a government agency that helps people buy homes by providing mortgage insurance to lenders. Isla:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal home loan mortgage corporation Sofia: Hey Taylor, have you heard about the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation? Taylor: Hi Sofia! Yes, I’ve heard of it. It’s also known as Freddie Mac, right?…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal funds rate Skylar: Hi Zoey, have you heard about the federal funds rate? Zoey: Yes, I have. It’s the interest rate at which banks lend reserves to each other overnight. Skylar: That’s…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal financing bank Madison: Hi Mariah, have you heard of the Federal Financing Bank? Mariah: Hey Madison! Yes, it’s a government corporation that provides financing for various federal credit programs and initiatives. Madison:…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal deficit Anna: Hi Danielle, do you know about the federal deficit in economics? Danielle: Yes, Anna. The federal deficit refers to the difference between the government’s total spending and its total revenue…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Favorite fifty Sarah: Hey Mariah, have you heard about the “Favorite Fifty” in business and finance? Mariah: No, I haven’t. What is it? Sarah: The “Favorite Fifty” refers to a list of fifty…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Fat cat Naomi: Hi Danielle, have you heard the term “fat cat” in business and finance? Danielle: Yes, Naomi. A “fat cat” typically refers to wealthy individuals or corporate executives who are perceived…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Fair price amendment Naomi: Hi Layla, have you ever heard of the fair price amendment? Layla: No, I haven’t. What is it? Naomi: It’s a provision in corporate law that requires shareholders to…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Face values Kennedy: Hey Aubrey, do you know what “face values” refer to in business and finance? Aubrey: Hi Kennedy, yes, “face values” usually refer to the nominal value or stated value of…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Extraordinary item Paisley: Hi Mia, have you ever heard of an extraordinary item in financial statements? Mia: Hey Paisley! Yes, an extraordinary item refers to a significant event or transaction that is unusual…