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Professional English | The Financial Sector Description Level: Intermediate, Upper-intermediate Cambridge English for the Financial Sector provides around 50 hours of study material for English language students either working or studying in the field of finance. The book develops financial English vocabulary and also explains financial concepts. It helps students acquire and develop essential communication skills for working within the financial sector and industry. Cambridge English for the Financial Sector presents a range of different topics related to finance and develops students' English communication proficiency in a range of financial contexts. It contains authentic texts and genuine interviews with various professionals working in the financial sector. Contents of Cambridge English for the Financial Sector include: Organization of the financial industry: vocabulary of banking products and banking services, the development of the global financial industry, t

The self-study student book with answers contains four authentic past BEC Higher examination papers from the University of Cambridge, England. This BEC Higher exam preparation material offers BEC Higher exam candidates genuine exam practice using authentic BEC Higher exam material. BEC candidates can become familiar with the BEC Higher exam format, content and practice essential BEC Higher exam techniques to maximize their score. The book and audio pack includes a full answer section and transcripts of the BEC Higher exam audio recordings used in the practice tests. Advice is given for BEC candidates about how to prepare for the different sections of the BEC Higher exam: BEC Writing, BEC Reading, BEC Listening and BEC Speaking. Sample BEC Writing answers are provided so that BEC candidates can see the format, style and level of writing that is required for the Cambridge BEC Higher exam.

Professional English in Use - Finance This is a 140 page resource book appropriate for intermediate and advanced level English language students. The book contains 50 units which cover all the areas of financial English vocabulary including: accounting, borrowing, lending, central banking and venture capital as well as covering financial English idioms and commonly used metaphors. Finance - Professional English in Use is designed for use as a self-study resource and practice book. English teachers can also use it effectively for class tasks and one-to-one teaching. Professional English in Use Finance is an essential resource for both English teachers and English learners involved in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Business English courses who need to develop English communication skills in a financial environment.

Cambridge Introduction to Legal English The best selling Cambridge Introduction to Legal English Student Book & CDs presents a very innovative way to help law students studying English learn the necessary structures and terminology to be successful in working in the legal profession. It is also ideal for practicing lawyers whose first language is not English and helps develop, through its practical approach, real written and oral legal English skills in order to effectively use the language in an Anglo-American legal context. Law Degrees The study of law is intellectually very stimulating and challenging and can offer law students opportunities in many interesting fields of legal work. A law degree in the UK as well as in the US normally require three years of full time study in order to complete them. UK based law degrees usually contain certain core courses, for example, criminal law, administrative law, constitutional law, tort law, land law, contract law, and equity an

Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) Exam preparation pack This excellent BEC exam resource pack provides a wide range of BEC exam type tasks for students to practice and gain confidence. BEC Vantage Masterclass CD1 and CD2 provide hours of BEC exam listening practice for students to develop their listening skills and business vocabulary. The BEC Vantage coursebook contains fourteen units of business related topics developing both grammar and vocabulary for students preparaing for the BEC exam. It also contains a dedicated section full of advice and tips for the different BEC exam questions, how to deal with them and the best BEC exam strategies. A full grammar reference section is included as well as a glossary of business terminology common in the BEC exam. Complete scripts for all audio exercises are included in the book. A complementray BEC Vantage Masterclass workbook gives extra practice for students preparing for the BEC exam and is based on each unit in the cour

BEC Vantage Speaking Test There are three parts to the BEC Vantage Speaking test. Normally you do the test together with another person. In the speaking test there are two examiners, one who carries out the test while the other observes and listens to you speaking and makes notes. The BEC Vantage speaking test lasts about 14 minutes and there are three separate parts to the test. Your overall score for the BEC Vantage Speaking test is worth 25% of the overall mark for the BEC Vantage test. During the speaking test you talk on your own, with the examiner, and with the other candidate doing the test with you. BEC Vantage Speaking Test | Part 1 This part of the BEC Test consists of a conversation with the examiner who will ask you some general questions and then continue to ask you some more questions related to business in general. You will be expected to talk about yourself, what interests you, your home and your work. You should practice talking about personal information,

Business Vocabulary Quiz: People & Companies Here are some people describing the type of organization or work they do. Can you select the correct vocabulary from the options below to complete each sentence. entrepreneur family firm/business freelance multinational self-employed state-owned The company I work for is (1)______. People often say that these organizations aren’t run very well, but there are many initiatives now to try and make all our departments more efficient and effective. 1. entrepreneur family firm/business freelance multinational self-employed state-owned For me, the biggest benefit of working for a (2)______ company is the opportunity to get work experience abroad. Last year I was working in Germany, this year I’m back in the UK, based at our head office. 2. entrepreneur family firm/business freelance multinational self-employed state-owned I

The Cambridge BEC Higher Business English Certificate is recognized by many international companies, educational institutions and government departments around the world as proof of proficiency in professional English. Cambridge English - Business English cetificate (BEC) Higher - Authentic Practice Tests BEC 3 Cambridge practice tests contains four authentic BEC Higher past exam papers. These BEC 3 Higher practice tests give candidates the best possible opportunity to learn about the format of the BEC exam, practice, and evaluate their BEC exam skills. The BEC 3 Higher student book with answers comes complete with audo CD containing the listening sections for the four BEC Higher practice tests. It allows candidates to check progress with the answer key and audio transcripts provided with the book. The BEC 3 Higher student book with answers also provides a full overview of each section of the BEC exam so that candidates can really understand the exam structure. BEC 3 Cambri

BEC Exam BEC Preliminary Writing Part Two Question Read part of a letter below from Andrew Tellis inviting you to a business reception at which your company will receive an award. Cambridge Business English Certificate Writing Task Write a letter to Mr Tellis: Thanking him for the award Suggesting a topic for the talk Saying what equipment you will need Asking whether some members of staff can also attend Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet. Do not include any postal addresses. BEC Preliminary Writing Task Part Two Sample Answer Dear Mr Tellis I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone at Acme Technology for this award. I will be happy to attend the ceremony. Would it be possible for some of our staff to also attend? Regarding a short talk, I would be happy to oblige and suggest the theme of creative entrepreneurs, the foundation concept of our business. If you could provide a projector suitable for connection to a laptop for

BEC Vantage Writing Part 1 In Part 1 of the Cambridge BEC Vantage writing test you have to write a short communication, typically 40-50 words. here is an example of a BEC Vantage writing questions which asks you to write a memo about a training course. BEC Vantage Writing Part 1 Question Your company has introduced new SAGA accounting software and you think you need training in its use. Write a memo to your line manager: saying what you need describing a suitable course asking for permission to attend Write 40-50 words. BEC Vantage Writing Sample Answer Memo To: Line Manager From: Date: 8th June Subject: new SAGA accounting software I need training in how to use our new SAGA accounting software. The local business college is offering a course next month which deals with SAGA. The cost of the course is very reasonable and it won't interfere with my work. Can you please give me authorization to attend? [49 words]

Business English Certificate (BEC) Speaking Topics In this section of the BEC speaking test, you have to choose one topic from three choices and give a short talk, typically on a business topic. You are expected to talk for around one minute. the interlocutor/examiner will tell you when the time is finished. You are given one minute to think about your answer and prepare your talk. Sample Part 2 BEC Vantage Speaking Topics Topic A What is important when interviewing someone for a job deciding what qualifications are needed deciding what questions to ask Topic B What is important when arrangiing a meeting deciding who needs to be there sending out important papers Topic C What is important when giving a presentation preparing materials carefully keeping calm When you have finished your mini-presentation, your BEC speaking partner will ask you some additional questions based on your talk. Examples of BEC speaking questions your speaking partner may ask you: Wh

Examples of BEC Vantage speaking topics What is important when deciding to visit a trade fair? Types of product displayed Number of exhibitors What is important when entertaining clients? being creative variety of entertainment. clear timetable of free-time activities. Specialise staff. What is important when preparing for a job interview? an up-to-date resume/CV research the company ask relevant questions examples of abilities, achievements identify your strengths and weaknesses reason why you waqnt to leave your job dress appropriately turn off your cell phone be natural and relaxed answer briefly, unless you are asked for more detail What is important when looking for finance for a start up business examine different finance options projection of financial statements comprehensive business plan be clear about needs and requirements to satisfy consult a financial specialist What is important when planning corporate hospitality? organize guest list dec

Example of BEC Vantage Writing Task - an email Dear Mr Markham, Late payment I regret to say that we have not yet received payment for the goods that we delivered to you in march, although the agreement was that you would pay in 30 days. This is causing us severe cashflow problems, and unless you pay us immediately, we will have to stop supplying you with the goods you require. However, I would also like to warn you that if you do not pay promptly, we will be unable to offer you our usual discounts in the future. I look forward to receiving your payment shortly. Yours sincerely, Georgina Chandler Accounts manager BEC Vantage Writing Question Cambridge Business English Certificate Writing Tasks You received the above letter this morning. Write an email to your assistant telling him to: Investigate the cause of the problem Pay the invoice Apologize and explain to Ms Chandler You should write about 40-50 words. BEC Vantage sample email answer Dear Mike, Plea

BEC Higher Writing Sample Report Answer BEC Higher Writing Graph Report Writing Sample BEC Higher Report Writing Sample Annual Turnover Report for FROZEN FOOD Ltd. This report details the main changes in turnover based on the category of retail sector from 2000 to 2002, a period of three years. Throughout the period, without exception, turnover produced by the supermarket sector was the highest among the three different categories. The turnover produced by department stores was the second-highest; the lowest turnover came from small retail outlets. Supermarkets increased their turnover steadily throughout the three years and reached £80m in 2002. Department stores reported turnover of £50m in 2000; however, this fell to £35m the following year and then remained steady in 2002. In 2001 the small shops-outlets sector experienced a loss in turnover, dropping by £10m from the £30m achieved in 2000, however, in 2002 this sector recovered somewhat with a turnover of £

Cambridge Business English Certificate Writing Tasks A branch of your company is moving to another town. The company Chairman has asked you to investigate and recommend a removals company. Use the two advertisements below, and all the notes you previously wrote to write a proposal for the Chairman. Write 120 – 140 words. BEC Vantage Sample Proposal Answer Companies Investigated I attach advertisements for two companies: Windspeed and A-Z. Windspeed belongs to the Freight Transport Association and AZ to the Road Haulage Association. Services available A-Z provides a service which is essential to us, that is, the handling of hi-tech equipment. We shall need to hire crates for storage of equipment which our branch does not need immediately. I have checked, and A-Z also provide crates. Windspeed also does international removals, but that is not of any interest to us. Both companies provide a packing service, but they are quite expensive, and I suggest that we do the

BEC Higher Speaking Test Part 3 For two candidates: Team Building The company you work for is about to take over another company and is keen to encourage staff from both companies to work together effectively. You have been asked to prepare a proposal for team building. Discuss and decide together: what kinds of work projects and leisure activities would be suitable to encourage teamwork what benefits effective teamwork could bring to the company what arrangements should be made before new colleagues start working together* [for three candidates] BEC Higher Speaking Test Part 3 Sample Answers A I think it's important to review the workload of both groups of employees and look for duplication and areas or projects that could be combined. This will make for better efficiency and reduce any duplicate effort. B Yes, that's a good idea, and by learning more about what each group of workers is doing we'll be able to get a better idea of how to integrate them. A

Pass Cambridge BEC Vantage This excellent resource book provides thorough practice for the international Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) Vantage level exam. Targeting business English students at B2 level (Upper Intermediate) it contains three complete BEC Vantage practice tests which can help students preparing for the BEC Vantage exam to become familiar with the format of the exam and also the different types of BEC Vantage exam questions. There is advice for students about the best BEC Vantage exam strategies for dealing with each of the four sections of the BEC Vantage exam:BEC Vantage Reading, BEC Vantage Listening, BEC Vantage Writing and BEC Vantage Speaking. Each of the four BEC Vantage practice tests is accompanied by a two-page test preparation section to focus students on the specific English language skills required for BEC. Pass BEC Vantage also provides a thorough and well organized revision of the important grammar and vocabulary relating to internati

Cambridge BEC Higher Writing Sample Questions And Answers Here is an example of a writing task from BEC Higher, when you are asked to write a piece of informal communication such as a short memo, email, note or message. Example memo: To: New Product Development Team From: Max Faure Subject: Timekeeping Dear all, I’ve noted that during the last two or three weeks some members of the team have been making a habit of arriving late and as a result, being late for the daily team meeting. This unfortunately means that the meetings themselves have been starting later than scheduled, and due to this, we haven’t had enough time to get through all of the agenda items because a lot of time has been wasted on updating latecomers on what they missed. I’m very aware that many of you are working long hours and putting a lot of effort into this project, so rather than taking time to speak to the team members concerned, I would just like to ask everyone if they could make a point of being