Lesson No 42A-Basics Of Financial Vocabulary
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Basic Financial Vocabulary
General Financial Terms
- Budget: A plan for how you will spend your money.
- Income: Money that you earn.
- Expenses: Money that you spend.
- Savings: Money that you set aside for future use.
- Debt: Money that you owe to someone else.
- Interest: A charge for borrowing money.
- Investment: Using money to buy something that you hope will increase in value over time.
Banking Terms
- Bank Account: A place where you store your money.
- Debit Card: A card that allows you to withdraw money from your bank account.
- Credit Card: A card that allows you to borrow money.
- ATM: Automated Teller Machine.
- Check: A written order to a bank to pay money to someone.
Investing Terms
- Stock: A share of ownership in a company.
- Bond: A debt security issued by a government or corporation.
- Mutual Fund: A pool of money invested in a variety of stocks or bonds.
- Dividend: A payment made to shareholders by a company.
- Portfolio: A collection of investments.
Financial Planning Terms
- Financial Goals: Specific financial objectives you want to achieve.
- Financial Planning: The process of creating a plan to achieve your financial goals.
- Retirement Planning: Planning for your financial needs after you stop working.
- Budgeting: Creating a plan for how you will spend your money.
- Debt Management: Managing your debt to avoid financial problems.
Useful Websites for English Pronunciation
Here are some excellent online resources to help you improve your English pronunciation:
Pronunciation Practice Websites:
- Forvo: https://forvo.com/
- Learn English with Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4NVPg2kHv4
- Rachel’s English: https://rachelsenglish.com/
- American Accent Course: [invalid URL removed]
English Language Learning Platforms:
- FluentU: https://www.fluentu.com/
- EnglishCentral: https://www.englishcentral.com/
- Learn English with BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- VOA Learning English: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
English Listening Practice:
- TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/
- BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
- VOA Learning English: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
- ESL Podcast: https://tv.eslpod.com/
English Vocabulary Building:
- Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/
- Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
- Memrise: https://www.memrise.com/
- Wordnik: https://www.wordnik.com/
Remember, consistent practice is key to improving your English pronunciation. These websites can be valuable tools to help you on your journey.
