A program for finance specialists with B1 level who work with reporting, budgets, and presentations. Focus on terminology, communication, and financial documents.
Language of course:
English
Format of the event:
Online
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Course overview
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About Business English for Finance: scope and focus
The program covers finance communication and terminology: budget presentations, reporting discussions, GAAP/IFRS, banking vocabulary, financial analysis, financial control, negotiations, and business correspondence.
Who Business English for Finance suits, and who it does not
Suits
- Finance professionals with 1+ year experience: FP&A, controlling, accounting, audit, banking, consulting.
- B1 (Intermediate) English users who handle financial statements and budgets.
- Those preparing to present metrics to management and stakeholders or interview in English.
Does not suit
- Beginners below B1 level.
- Professionals without finance background seeking general conversational English.
- Those expecting individual coaching or guaranteed outcomes.
Common challenges in finance → how the Business English approach addresses them
- Inaccurate GAAP/IFRS terminology → focused vocabulary for standards and statements.
- Difficulty structuring budget presentations → frameworks for budgeting and Q&A.
- Barriers in negotiation settings → practical speaking scenarios and business etiquette.
- Email and alignment on metrics → templates for messages and alignment notes.
Comparison with alternatives in finance English
General English courses
Broad topics; limited depth in finance-specific terminology.
Self-study
Flexible but lacks systematic practice with presentations, reporting, and negotiations.
Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA) in English
Strong technical base; less focus on day-to-day finance communication in English.
What the course covers and expected outcomes for finance specialists
- Fundamentals: core finance skills in English.
- Accounting: reporting and bookkeeping; GAAP/IFRS terms.
- Financial Statements: interpreting and describing company metrics.
- Budgeting & Planning: planning cycle, budget discussions.
- Banking: banking system, monetary policy, credit/loan.
- Financial Analysis: types of financial statement analysis and metrics.
- Financial Control: role of the financial controller and key vocabulary.
- Career Skills: meetings, negotiations, presentations, etiquette, correspondence.
- Global Finance: audit, startup financing, pitch structure.
- Beyond Finance: topics about money and finance; English exams in the field.
Covered materials enable clear description of data, metric alignment, and communication with native speakers in financial contexts.
Instructors in Business English for finance
Sophia Pelivanova — Business English Teacher
- 15 years of teaching English, including business English for C-level executives.
- 10 years in IT companies (Magento, DraftKings, Binary Studio, Data Robot, etc.).
- Over 1000 students; focus on overcoming communication barriers in professional settings.
Anastasia Kryvulia — Senior Finance Manager (Microsoft)
- Responsible for financial results and sales in subsidiaries (Austria, Ireland, Portugal).
- 12 years of international experience at Johnson & Johnson, Adidas, Microsoft.
- Controlling in Public Sector, Enterprise Relationships & Business Development.
Level and format of Business English for Finance
- Level: B1 (Intermediate).
- Structure: modular; around 22 sessions.
- Focus: budget presentations, reporting analysis, negotiations, business etiquette, professional correspondence.
Course Description
Teachers
Sophia Pelivanova
Business English Teacher
- has 15 years of experience in teaching English, in particular - business English for C-level executives- the last 10 years she taught and developed English courses in IT companies (Magento, DraftKings, Binary Studio, Data Robot, etc.)- has taught over 1000 students - in teaching aims to help overcome the language barrier
Anastasia Kryvulia
Senior Finance Manager у Microsoft
- Senior Finance Manager at Microsoft, where he is responsible for financial results and sales departments in 3 subsidiaries (in the markets of Austria, Ireland and Portugal)- 12 years of international experience in global companies (Johnson & Johnson, Adidas and Microsoft)- has specialized experience in financial controlling in the areas of Public Sector, Enterprise Relationships & Business Development
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