10. If you can show you have an internationally recognised business qualification in English, you will have a greater advantage in the jobs market , and much greater flexibility if you want to work abroad.
11. . Top international companies such as Sony Ericsson, Shell, Vodafone, Bayer, Coca-Cola & HSBC all have employees who have taken one or more of the BEC examinations .
12. Ledesma S.A.A.I Litoral Gas SA Marsh SA Merrill Lynch Argentina SA Novo Nordisk Pharma Argentina SA Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Shell Sodexho Telefónica Unifón Vidriería Argentina SA (VASA) A.Marshall Moffat SA Accenture Arcor Chevron Chubb Argentina de Seguros Coca-Cola Company Copetro SA Deloitte ETEK Argentina (Reycom) Exolgan Gates Argentina SA Genencor Grupo Peñaflor Kodak Listed below are some examples of organisations which have used the BEC examinations as an indication of an individuals English language proficiency.
13. So… why BEC? Advantages of studying for the Business English Certificate:
14. Knowledge of practical business terms : Ability to - prepare an interview a CV arrange meetings make travel plans talk to providers write business letters and emails write reports and proposals etc
15. A single Certificate: BEC has a separate certificate which can be added as an individual item to your CV (or as a separate paper to your professional profile).
16. BEC and other certificates can be used as proof of your ability to use the language well enough in the university of your choice.
17. Certificates are based on testing real language skills relevant for today's world of business, rather than learning lists of words and grammar from books. .
21. In most subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula. Students can enter for the level that is most appropriate for them. Students are encouraged to study a wide range of subjects at IGCSE level: This can lead to the award International Certificate of Education .
26. . IELTS is recognised for course admission by universities in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and the UK. IELTS is also required as proof of your language abilities for immigration to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom.
27. IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training . Academic – Institutions of Higher and Further Education General Training – for school, work or migration .
28. . 9. Expert User - native speaker level of the language. 8. Very Good User - excellent command of the language, a few mistakes only 7 . Good User - handles language well, some inaccuracies, communicates adequately 6 . Competent User - reasonable control of the language, difficulties with unfamiliar areas 5. Modest User - adequate in own area, difficulties with complex structures 4. Limited User - adequate only in familiar areas, difficulty understanding expression 3. Very Limited User - problems communicating, limited communication abilities 2. Intermittent User - many difficulties, basic information only 1. Non User - understands a few isolated words only Remember, there is no "pass" or "fail" with the IELTS test .