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English for Work – Premium
“Banking and Finance”Lower Intermediate (B1)
Study Guide
1. The levels.........................................................................................22. The structure of the “Banking and Finance” module.......................3
Section 1: In a bank.............................................................................................................. 4
Section 2: The history of inflation.........................................................................................4
Section 3: Phoning a customer.............................................................................................5
Section 4: Euro accounts......................................................................................................5
Section 5: Changing currency...............................................................................................6
Section 6: Banking in shops..................................................................................................6
Final test...............................................................................................................................7
3. Tools and resources.........................................................................8Text to speech......................................................................................................................8
Record yourself tool.............................................................................................................9
Dictionary............................................................................................................................. 9
Grammar reference..............................................................................................................9
Business centre...................................................................................................................10
Translate into any language...............................................................................................10
Pronunciation tool..............................................................................................................11
Interactive English..............................................................................................................12
Fun and games................................................................................................................... 12
Forums............................................................................................................................... 13
Audio speed control...........................................................................................................13
Additional resources...........................................................................................................14
4. The role of the tutor......................................................................155. Assessment....................................................................................15
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1. The levels
Net LanguagesGeneral English courses
Common European Framework
University of Cambridge ESOL exams
IELTS TOEFL (paper)
TOEFL (computer)
TOEIC (Listening and Reading)
TRINITY GESE
TRINITY ISE
C2 Proficient user
CPE 8.5 - 9.0
670+ 115 - 120 880 - 990 GESE 12 ISE IV
C1 Proficient user
CAE (BEC Higher)
7.0 - 8.0
630 - 670
100 - 115 780 - 880 GESE 11 GESE 10
ISE III
B2+ Independent user
6.0 - 6.5
580 - 630
78 - 100 690 - 780 GESE 9 GESE 8
ISE II
Upper Intermediate
B2 Independent user
FCE (BEC Vantage)
5.5 - 6.0
550 - 580
45 - 78 600 - 690 GESE 7
B1+ Independent user
4.5 - 5.0
530 - 550
30 - 45 500 - 600 GESE 6 ISE I
Lower Intermediate
B1 Independent user
PET (BEC Preliminary)
4.0 - 4.5
500 - 530
0 - 30 400 - 500 GESE 5
A2 Basic user 200 - 400 GESE 4 GESE 3
ISE Foundations
A1 Basic user 0 - 200 GESE 2 GESE 1
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2. The structure of the “Banking and Finance” module
The “Banking and Finance” module contains six sections, six tests and a final test. You will learn essential language used in banking and the world of finance.
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Section 1: In a bank
In this section you will practise useful banking vocabulary. Then do Speaking Tutorial 1.
Test 1
This section tests what you have studied in section 1, “In a bank”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 2: The history of inflation
In this section you will read an article and practise describing changes. Then do Writing Tutorial 1.
Test 2 This section tests what you have studied in section 2, “The history of Net Languages S.L. - C.I.F. B61615142 – Insc. R.M. B. T. 30575 F. 0113
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inflation”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 3: Phoning a customer
In this section you will practise making a phone call to a customer. Then do Speaking Tutorial 2.
Test 3 This section tests what you have studied in section 3, “Phoning a customer”.
You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 4: Euro accounts
In this section you will read an article and practise useful vocabulary. Then do Writing Tutorial 2.
Test 4 This section tests what you have studied in section 4, “Euro accounts”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
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Section 5: Changing currency
In this section you will practise a conversation with a customer.
Test 5 This section tests what you have studied in section 5, “Changing currency”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 6: Banking in shops
In this section you will read an article and practise expressing ability. You will also find a summary of language practised in the module in the Language Review tab.
Test 6 This section tests what you have studied in section 6, “Banking in shops”. You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
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Final test
The final test contains four sections that test what you have learnt in the module. This test is marked out of 40 and contributes to your final assessment.
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3. Tools and resources
To see the resources available in your course, click on My resources.
Text to speech
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Record yourself tool
Dictionary
Grammar reference
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Business centre
Translate into any languageYou can select any text on a page, listen to it spoken, and translate it into any language.
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Pronunciation tool
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Interactive English
Fun and games
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Forums
Audio speed control
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Additional resources
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Each unit also contains speech Each
4. The role of the tutor
All Net Languages tutors are experienced teachers of English who help you throughout the course. The tutor will:
send written comments, corrections and marks for the two writing tutorials have two speaking tutorials with you and send you written feedback and a mark answer any questions you might have about the course motivate and encourage you throughout the course.
5. Assessment
Marks are awarded as follows for this module:
Module tests Marks for each test
Section 1 10Section 2 10Section 3 10Section 4 10Section 5 10Section 6 10Final test 40Writing Tutorial 1 10Writing Tutorial 2 10Speaking Tutorial 1 20Speaking Tutorial 2 20Total score 160
You need to score at least 60% (96/160) to pass the module.
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