Word Stream: Financial
Features of the course
Developed by financial experts, the course covers 15 specialist categories of vocabulary needed by staff who want to thrive in an industry that is driven by globalization and international market forces. Using a combination of audio and text, the taught vocabulary spans the full spectrum of the finance world. It deals with both basic and more advanced terms that are vital in order to succeed in a highly competitive environment.
Target audience
Financial workers with a TOEIC score of 650+. Recommended not only for experts directly involved in finance and banking, but also for people who work in administration and the back offices of financial institutions.
Study period
The course takes at least 12 weeks (three months) to complete. It may take longer than 12 weeks to complete if you study less than the recommended study time.
The recommended study time is about three hours per week. This includes review of previous words and progress tests etc.
System requirements
A PC which can be connected to the Internet (broadband connection recommended). Microsoft OS (Windows 2000, XP, Vista), Internet Explorer version 6 or above, the most recent version of Flash Player, Adobe Reader version 5 or above
Vocabulary categories
240 words in 15 categories:
| Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Accounting Part 1 |
| Accounting Part 2 | |
| Banking | Retail |
| Loans & credit | |
| Structural | |
| Bonds | Bonds |
| Corporate structure | Corporate structure |
| Economics | The Basics |
| International | |
| Macroeconomics | |
| Company accounts | Company accounts |
| Financial statements | Financial statements |
| Financial strategy | Financial strategy |
| Industry roles | Industry roles |
| Investment | Miscellaneous |
| Calculations | |
| Vehicles | |
| Money and monetary policy | Money and monetary policy |
| Real estate | Real estate |
| Regulations | Corporate |
| Business law | |
| Retirement planning | Retirement planning |
| Stock markets | Trading |
| Instruments |
this course introduction can also be viewed/downloaded as a one-page pdf