Business English for Financials

Nowadays, Finance Professionals communicate in English rather than Dutch as the majority of the companies are operating internationally. Operating confidently in an international working environment demands a high level of English and, for this reason, we facilitate a tailor-made Business English course.

What can you expect?

A combination of classroom sessions combined with an online environment for homework and self-study, as well as an app for support. Speaking & writing, listening & reading skills are key components of the course. The course also develops use of English (grammar and vocabulary) and practices functional communicative language pertinent to the field of finance.

Who?

For current Finance Professionals planning to work / working in international business environments.

Goal

To upgrade your English to work more confidently as a Financial Professional in an international business environment.

Optional

It is also possible to take the Bec Higher examination from Cambridge. The Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC) are internationally recognized Business English Exams at B2 (Vantage) and C1 (Higher) levels. The fee for the exam is approximately €250.

Course: Business English for Financials
Number of days: 8 (fortnightly evening sessions)
PE: 5
Location: Amsterdam, online
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Inhouse training possible: Yes – more info

Dates

Group 2: (Amsterdam 18:00 – 21:00)

Tuesday 13 September
Tuesday 27 September
Tuesday 11 October
Tuesday 25 October
Tuesday 8 November
Tuesday 22 November
Tuesday 6 December
Tuesday 20 December

Investment: €495 (ex VAT and excluding mandatory intake test)

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Program Business English for Financials

All four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, are integrated to enable students to use business English in more ambitious ways in international work environments. During class time, participants are introduced to a range of realistic business scenarios, and encouraged to increase their range, accuracy and use of appropriate language in order to communicate in a more professional manner in English. Guided homework is set to throughout the course to reinforce language and prepare for the examination Bec Vantage (B2) / Bec Higher (C1).

Course Contents:

Reporting and emailing
Telephoning
Problem solving
Functional communicative language
Field related vocabulary extension & grammar review
Presenting
Meetings & negotiations
Discussion, debate & role-play
Examination preparation for Cambridge Bec Vantage / Higher

Course Aims:

To upgrade written and spoken communication for work situations
To expand vocabulary and use of functional language to increase fluency and variety of expression
To input and practice jargon for the field of work
To heighten awareness of formal and informal styles of speaking and writing
To review and clarify aspects of grammar for more accuracy and range
To eradicate habitual errors and increase accuracy
To develop skills needed to pass Cambridge Bec Vantage / Higher

‘Good lessons, they were very much focused upon Business Finance which made it relevant for my day to day job. Also appreciated the English (meeting) etiquette, which was particularly useful’.

MaartenSpecialized Finance Recruiter

‘The Business English course was very useful to me. Our teacher was very enthusiastic and really helped us in the most patient dedicated way’.

JoepAccounts Payable Specialist

Instructor

Our experienced, native English speaking, trainers use the innovative Lingo@work Blended learning programme to deliver professional, relevant and tailor-made courses. Julie Fillingham, started Lingo@work out of passion for the English language. Delivering blended business language learning programmes. Focus on high quality content in the form of course readers, online platform and mobile Apps. The course materials are designed by experienced business English trainers which can be customised to meet the language needs of the participants.