Hi everybody
Here's the key to the End-of-course revision you were supposed to do for homework.
http://www.box.net/shared/aoqsplzcn7
http://www.box.net/shared/mosq7yl6mz
Monday, 11 April 2011
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Session 10. End-of-course presentations (08/04/11)
Next Friday's session will be the last of the course. You will role-play your dialogues in front of the other students, who will asess your performance, pronunciation, correctness and repertoire.
You will also fill in the "End-of-course students' satisfaction questionnaire".
Finally, we will watch some funny videos from the popular TV sitcom 'Little Britain' involving situations at the bank, and you will do some activities in connection with the videos.
I hope you have had a good time and you've learnt a lot in this course!
You will also fill in the "End-of-course students' satisfaction questionnaire".
Finally, we will watch some funny videos from the popular TV sitcom 'Little Britain' involving situations at the bank, and you will do some activities in connection with the videos.
I hope you have had a good time and you've learnt a lot in this course!
Monday, 28 March 2011
Session 9. Online banking + other banking products (01/04/11)
In today's session we will go through some useful concepts about online and telephone banking, and we will do some general revision exercises.
We will also learn other types of banking products, such as pension plans, stock accounts or investment funds.
Finally, I will give you some time to prepare and practice your end-of-course dialogues that you will do in the last session of the course (April 8th).
We will also learn other types of banking products, such as pension plans, stock accounts or investment funds.
Finally, I will give you some time to prepare and practice your end-of-course dialogues that you will do in the last session of the course (April 8th).
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Session 8. Taking care of our clients / Online and telephone banking (25/03/11)
In next Friday's session we will learn some useful expressions that could be used when it comes to taking care of our clients (e.g. how to make requests, saying the right thing in specific situations, explaining bank procedures using the first conditional and modal verbs, expressing purpose with 'to' + infinitive).
Then we will see the main features of online and telephone banking, and we will do some general revision exercises.
Remember you will have to role-play a dialogue (in pairs/threes) in the last session of the course. You can let me know about your proposals in the class.
Then we will see the main features of online and telephone banking, and we will do some general revision exercises.
Remember you will have to role-play a dialogue (in pairs/threes) in the last session of the course. You can let me know about your proposals in the class.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Session 7. Loans and mortgages (18/03/11)
In today's session we will talk about loans and mortgages. We will study some dialogues and analyse the specific vocabulary used when requesting a mortgage. After that, you will practice similar situations and will improvise conversations depending on the conditions of the mortgage. We will also get familiar with some mortgage-related terms, such as fixed rate mortgage, land registry office, repayment period, etc.
In the second part of the session, we will learn some vocabulary about different types of properties, comparing two different properties, giving advice to our clients, and persuading them to do take the right decision.
EXTRA RESOURCES:
You can read more about loans and mortgages downloading this file.
In the second part of the session, we will learn some vocabulary about different types of properties, comparing two different properties, giving advice to our clients, and persuading them to do take the right decision.
EXTRA RESOURCES:
You can read more about loans and mortgages downloading this file.
Monday, 7 March 2011
Session 6. Common Confusions + Past Simple vs Present Perfect (11/02/11)
In next Friday's session, we will analyse some confusing words which have different translations into English, and we will analyse the conflicts that may come up when using these terms.
We will also see the different uses of the Past Simple and the Present Perfect in English, and we will do some banking-related activities that involve the use of both tenses. Then we will do some revision exercises and learn some extra new vocabulary.
We will also see the different uses of the Past Simple and the Present Perfect in English, and we will do some banking-related activities that involve the use of both tenses. Then we will do some revision exercises and learn some extra new vocabulary.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
VIERNES 04 MARZO: NO HAY CLASE
Hola
Tan sólo recordaros que finalmente voy a asistir al curso este viernes 4 de Marzo, así que no tendremos clase. Recordad que debido a este cambio, el curso acabará una semana más tarde de lo previsto.
Un saludo y hasta el próximo viernes.
Tan sólo recordaros que finalmente voy a asistir al curso este viernes 4 de Marzo, así que no tendremos clase. Recordad que debido a este cambio, el curso acabará una semana más tarde de lo previsto.
Un saludo y hasta el próximo viernes.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Session 5. Bank cards & Exchanging money (25/02/11)
In next Friday's session, we will study the different types of bank cards available. We will look into the structure of a typical English bank card, and we will do some exercises related to the use of cards at cashpoints. We will also revise the use of the imperative in English for giving orders or instructions.
In the second part of the session, we will deal with the topic "Exchanging money". We will learn the English names of the most important types of currencies in the world, analyse some bank notes and their respective countries, and we will simulate some of the possible situations that may come up when a client needs to exchange currency.
In the second part of the session, we will deal with the topic "Exchanging money". We will learn the English names of the most important types of currencies in the world, analyse some bank notes and their respective countries, and we will simulate some of the possible situations that may come up when a client needs to exchange currency.
Session 4. Bank Accounts (18/02/11)
In next Friday's session, we will learn about the different types of bank accounts, and we will discuss some differences between accounts in Spain and bank accounts in other English-speaking countries.
We will also practice some usual dialogues connected to the opening of bank accounts and the possible situations that may derive from this procedure.
Finally, we will do some exercises where you will put into practice all the new vocabulary that you've recently learnt.
We will also practice some usual dialogues connected to the opening of bank accounts and the possible situations that may derive from this procedure.
Finally, we will do some exercises where you will put into practice all the new vocabulary that you've recently learnt.
Friday, 11 February 2011
Session 3. Paying in and paying out. Past Simple: pronunciation of -ed. 50 key words for Banking English. Verb 'To Pay' (11/02/11)
Hi
In next Friday's session, we will go through some common expressions used when paying in cash, and we will role-play dialogues and situations that may come up when withdrawing money from an account. Also, we will analyse different situations related to the payment of bills, and learn the different types of existing bills.
As I have noticed that many people have problems pronouncing the -ed forms, we will also do some grammar practice in class, using some verbs in the past / participle forms that usually appear in banking conversations.
In the second part of the lesson, we will learn 50 key words in banking English, and we will analyse the verb 'TO PAY' and some of its varieties, including phrasal verbs and common expressions.
See you on Friday!
In next Friday's session, we will go through some common expressions used when paying in cash, and we will role-play dialogues and situations that may come up when withdrawing money from an account. Also, we will analyse different situations related to the payment of bills, and learn the different types of existing bills.
As I have noticed that many people have problems pronouncing the -ed forms, we will also do some grammar practice in class, using some verbs in the past / participle forms that usually appear in banking conversations.
In the second part of the lesson, we will learn 50 key words in banking English, and we will analyse the verb 'TO PAY' and some of its varieties, including phrasal verbs and common expressions.
See you on Friday!
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Session 2. E-mails, formal letters, faxes and other documents (04/02/11)
In next Friday's session we will analyse the usual structures used in e-mails, formal letters and faxes, along with the most common expressions used in this type of documents. We will pay special attention to the level of formality, too, and compare different sentences according to the register being used.
Also, we will look at some sample letters and, if we have time, we'll do some extra exercises.
In the second part of the session we will get familiar with the usual expressions used in telephone conversations, and you'll practise some common situations that may come up during a telephone call, and you'll learn how to act properly.
Also, I'll give you some advice on how to behave when talking on the phone, as well as some courtesy forms that you should use, and other expressions that you shouldn't use.
Also, we will look at some sample letters and, if we have time, we'll do some extra exercises.
In the second part of the session we will get familiar with the usual expressions used in telephone conversations, and you'll practise some common situations that may come up during a telephone call, and you'll learn how to act properly.
Also, I'll give you some advice on how to behave when talking on the phone, as well as some courtesy forms that you should use, and other expressions that you shouldn't use.
Reminder: no class on Friday 28th January
This is just to remind you that on Friday 28th January the school will be closed due to a school festivity, so there will be no class.
Therefore, the classes will continue next Friday 4th February.
See you then!
Friday, 21 January 2011
Session 1. Making Contact + alphabet + numbers (21/01/11)
Hi,
This first session will serve as an introduction to the course. We will see the different ways of saying hello and goodbye in English, along with several expressions to introduce people.
You will have the chance of put all this into practice with your clasmates and be able to introduce yourself in a proper way. Remember: a good introduction is the best way of making a good impression on your clients!
We will also see some grammar: it will be a quick revision of the Present Simple in English, and we'll do some exercises just to make sure everyone knows how to use this tense correctly.
In the second part of the session, we will revise the English alphabet (I'm sure some of you still do not remember some letters!), and we will practice the spelling of some difficult names and surnames, by role-playing some dialogues with your partner.
Also, we will learn how to give our personal details in a correct way (address, phone number, age, job, etc.). We will also learn how to express prices in English, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, fractions, percentages and other useful expressions.
As for the grammar contents, you can finish the photocopies I gave you in class which refer to the Present Continuous. If you have problems you can ask me next Friday.
This first session will serve as an introduction to the course. We will see the different ways of saying hello and goodbye in English, along with several expressions to introduce people.
You will have the chance of put all this into practice with your clasmates and be able to introduce yourself in a proper way. Remember: a good introduction is the best way of making a good impression on your clients!
We will also see some grammar: it will be a quick revision of the Present Simple in English, and we'll do some exercises just to make sure everyone knows how to use this tense correctly.
In the second part of the session, we will revise the English alphabet (I'm sure some of you still do not remember some letters!), and we will practice the spelling of some difficult names and surnames, by role-playing some dialogues with your partner.
Also, we will learn how to give our personal details in a correct way (address, phone number, age, job, etc.). We will also learn how to express prices in English, cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, fractions, percentages and other useful expressions.
As for the grammar contents, you can finish the photocopies I gave you in class which refer to the Present Continuous. If you have problems you can ask me next Friday.
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Curso Monográfico de Inglés Bancario I - EOI Cartagena
Hola a tod@s,
Mi nombre es Sergio Viñals, soy profesor de Inglés en Escuela Oficial de Idiomas, y actualmente imparto clases en la Extensión de Torre-Pacheco de la EOI de Cartagena.
Este blog sirve como complemento a las clases presenciales de mi curso monográfico de Inglés Bancario I, que en los últimos años se ha venido impartiendo en varias Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas de la Región de Murcia.
El curso consta de 30 horas. Para un mayor aprovechamiento, el nivel deseado de los participantes es de, al menos, haber superado Nivel Básico 2. El foco de interés será, lógicamente, el inglés bancario, prestando especial atención a la terminología habitual en este contexto, y sobre todo, la práctica oral de situaciones cotidianas que puedan surgir entre empleado-cliente (ej. abrir una cuenta, cambiar divisa, tramitar hipotecas, préstamos, etc.) con un nivel sencillo, pero efectivo.
No obstante, habrá contenidos gramaticales mínimos que a algunos les servirán de refresco, y a otros les beneficiarán significativamente.
Podéis encontrar más información sobre el programa del curso aquí.
Un saludo a tod@s y gracias por visitar el blog.
Sergio Viñals
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