English for Finance

 

Course Outline

English for Specific Purposes – English for Finance

Objectives

a) Thorough training in vocabulary used in banking and finance

b) Thorough training in all areas regarding the ICFE

Prerequisites

a) Minimum knowledge of start-up vocabulary at Intermediate       level of general English

b) Minimum knowledge of start-up grammar at Intermediate         level of general English

Material

a) Absolute Financial English                                                 (authored by: Julie Pratten)

b) Professional English in Use - Finance                                (authored by: Ian MacKenzie)

c) Banking and Finance                                                           (authored by: Jon Marks)

 

  • General Information

The aim of this seminar is to develop and enhance the attendees' receptive and productive skills (reading and listening, speaking and writing respectively) required to master all areas of banking and finance in English, and thus gain the knowledge and confidence needed to become effective communicators in the world of finance. In addition, the course is suitable for anybody who intends to sit for the well-known International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE).

The areas of study covered in the seminars include:

  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Use of English
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Naturally, major emphasis is put on speaking and listening as these skills are essential to mastering the day-to-day business communication in the world of finance.

 

  • Exam Information

For more details about ICFE in Slovakia, visit the British Council webpage on ICFE.

If you are eager to learn more about ICFE, visit the Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) website.