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.

Reminder: no class on Friday 28th January

Hi

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!

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.

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