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Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English Course
The preparation course for the Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (B2/C1) is designed for aspiring finance professionals who need to acquire excellent specialist English language skills. Participants on the course will include:
- Practicing finance and accountancy professionals who wish to demonstrate to existing or potential employers their ability to communicate effectively at an international level.
- Finance and accountancy students who wish to improve their potential in a competitive job market by validating their skills in English.
- Candidates preparing for the Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (IFCE) examination.
Aims of the course:
- To encourage active engagement with a substantial range of financial texts in English including textbooks, journals, web pages, company reports and correspondence.
- To improve ability to read and understand financial texts in English at speed.
- To improve ability to produce quality written text in English for the purpose of informing and advising international clients.
- To enhance listening and spoken fluency skills in contexts such as presentations, briefings and consultations.
- To raise the level of accuracy in spoken language.
- To extend knowledge and use of a broad range of financial vocabulary.
- To familiarize participants with IFCE examination tasks and format.
Key financial language areas covered include:
- Financial accounting
- Company results
- Company formation and company law
- Taxation
- Client relations
- Banking and insurance
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Ethics & corporate governance
- Strategic financial management
The IFCE examination is administered by the British Council Amsterdam. The certificate can be used as proof of ability in English for the purposes of working in international finance or following a university level course in accountancy or finance.
7-10 people per group
