Boyko.A
Lazarenko.O.
Bukovyna State Finance Academy
Studying Foreign Business Languages by economists at
the Universities of Great Britain
More than ever, a good knowledge of French, German,
Italian, Spanish are needed to succeed in international business and comers :
whether for working with multinational companies in your own country, or living
and working abroad.
Cambridge exams English for Speakers or other
Languages (ESOL) has a wide choice of certificates aimed at the business
community that will help you to get the most advantage from using French, German,
Italian, Spanish.[2]
The Business Certificates are internationally
recognized qualifications that show to employers what skills the test taker has
for using French, German, Italian, Spanish in the workplace. There are
different levels of Business French, German, Italian, Spanish Certificates ,
reflecting the differing reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities
needed for business.[2;4]
Developments such as International Accounting
Standards (IAS) are creating international career opportunities for
professional accountants. It is essential for individuals who wish to succeed
in the international business community to possess first-rate French, German,
Italian, Spanish language skills and the ability to converse with accounting
and finance professionals. Cambridge International Certificate in Financial
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish is set at Levels B2—C1 of the Common
European Framework of Reference —an internationally recognized benchmark of
language ability. This certificate can be used as proof of the ability in
French, German, Italian, Spanish
necessary to work in an international finance context or to follow a
course of accountancy or finance study at university level. The exam consists
of four separate papers testing reading, writing, listening and speaking, which
together last just under 3.5 hours (not including breaks). The tasks are based
on tasks and topics that finance professionals would expect to encounter in
their daily lives, such as:
Financial reporting
insurance
investment banking
ethics and professionalism
accounting software
assets and company valuations
acquisitions and mergers.[2;4]
Test results are normally reported approximately six
weeks after the test date. Levels of performance in the exam are distinguished
by a range of passing and failing grades.
The passing grades are B2 Pass, C1 Pass and C1 Pass
with Merit. All candidates receive a Statement of Results showing their overall
grade and their performance on each of the four papers. Candidates who achieve
a passing grade will also receive a certificate awarded by University of
Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
Individuals who wish to succeed in the international
business community need to posses first rate
language skills and the ability to converse with accounting and finance
professionals.
Cambridge university also have a site for preparing
students for their exams.
Oxford University takes a 5 place in rating of best
universities of the world. If you need French, German, Italian, Spanish for you
business Oxford university offers the solution. It include the following
topics:
Business vocabulary
Company Case Study
Conducting and participating in Meetings
Reading contracts
Foreign language for Business on the telephone
Negotiating [1]
Oxford University provides courses for industry and
individual professionals, both in the UK and abroad, through its Continuing
Professional Development Centre - part of the Department for Continuing
Education. It offers a variety of workshops, seminars, short courses,
certificates, diplomas and masters degrees as well as online courses across a
wide range of subject areas. It also provides needs analysis, training strategy
development and other services. The Language Centre offers a range of language
courses for students looking to learn or continue learning foreign languages,
and for international students who would like to improve their English. In any
one year, about 3,000 students and staff take courses in ten foreign languages
and English or use its library resources for independent study in any of the
135 languages on offer. The Language Centre also promotes innovation and
excellence in language teaching and learning through research, training and
consultancy. Students learn the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages in
Oxford.[1;3]
Summarising studying Business
Foreign Languages by the students at the Universities of Great Britain we can
say that there are many qualification teachers and they can give strong
knowledges. Their technology of teaching is effective. They used cognitive
books, several types of exams and their lessons are very interesting for
students because teachers used different mothod of training. It is very
prestige to study at this universities. It can help students to get well-paid job.
1. www.ox.ac.uk
4. www.businesslistening.com