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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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budget for
Meaning: To plan how much money will be needed for something.
Example: Students should budget for transportation and supplies.
on sale
Meaning: Offered at a reduced price for a limited time.
Example: Almost everything can be found on sale somewhere.
save money
Meaning: To reduce spending and keep more of your money.
Example: Students are advised to save money by using coupons.
be linked to
Meaning: To be connected or related to something.
Example: Debit cards are linked to checking accounts.
pay for
Meaning: To give money in exchange for goods or services.
Example: Students must pay for entertainment and transportation.
budget
IPA (UK): /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/
IPA (US): /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/
Meaning: A plan for how to spend money over a period of time.
Meaning: A plan for how to spend money over a period of time.
Example: Students should create a reasonable budget for personal spending.
coupon
IPA (UK): /ˈkuː.pɒn/
IPA (US): /ˈkuː.pɑːn/
Meaning: A voucher that gives a discount on a product or service.
Meaning: A voucher that gives a discount on a product or service.
Example: Students can save money by using coupons.
checking account
IPA (UK): /ˈtʃek.ɪŋ əˌkaʊnt/
IPA (US): /ˈtʃek.ɪŋ əˌkaʊnt/
Meaning: A bank account used for everyday transactions.
Meaning: A bank account used for everyday transactions.
Example: Debit cards are connected to checking accounts.
debit card
IPA (UK): /ˈdeb.ɪt kɑːd/
IPA (US): /ˈdeb.ɪt kɑːrd/
Meaning: A card that withdraws money directly from a bank account.
Meaning: A card that withdraws money directly from a bank account.
Example: Millions of Americans use debit cards for purchases.
interest charge
IPA (UK): /ˈɪn.trəst tʃɑːdʒ/
IPA (US): /ˈɪn.trəst tʃɑːrdʒ/
Meaning: Extra money paid when borrowing funds, such as with credit cards.
Meaning: Extra money paid when borrowing funds, such as with credit cards.
Example: Debit cards do not have interest charges.
Other Listening Exercises
A Lesson in Personal Finance
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