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L'épreuve orale d'anglais en BTS Support à l'Action Managériale est une épreuve qui peut vous rapporter des points facilement. Il suffit d'apprendre son vocabulaire ( 200 mots de vocabulaire pour l'oral du BTS SAM), ses stages et d'avoir une bonne méthodologie ! Cette épreuve se déroule en trois temps :

Écoute et préparation (20 minutes)

Oral (5 minutes environ)

Entretien (15 minutes environ)

Oral d'anglais

Écoute et préparation (20 minutes)

Lors de l'arrivée dans la salle, une feuille de brouillon et un stylo sont autorisés.

Commence alors l'écoute d'un audio ou d'une vidéo en anglais. Ces documents sont de nature à vous intéresser : ils sont relatifs à l'environnement économique, la vie d'entreprise...

Vous disposez de 2 écoutes espacées d'une minute, puis de 15 minutes de préparation.

Seul le titre du document sera noté au tableau.

Écouter/visionner le document

1. Première écoute : se concentrer sur les mots ou expressions accentués : prendre des notes espacées pour pouvoir les compléter.

2. Seconde écoute : compléter les notes, éventuellement en utilisant une autre couleur.

Préparer le brouillon : sans rédiger, sous forme de notes seulement

Préparez l'introduction : type de document, titre, thème général.

-> The recording I have just listened to/ The video I have just watched is an interview/ a dialogue/ a presentation of ...

-> This document, entitled / whose title is ... deals With / highlights / focuses on / points out...

Résumez les principaux points du document en répondant aux questions en WH- et en respectant les articulations (voir les mots de liaison).

-> First / First of all / To begin With / On the one hand the reporter / the voice-over introduces / presents / describes / reports / explains / tells us that /shows how...
-> Secondly / Then / Next / On the Other hand we are given an analysis / a list / some pieces of advice about how to...
-> Final/y/ Lastly/ln conclusion he/she suggests/refers to / compares...

Donnez votre opinion : dites si vous êtes d'accord ou non avec ce qui est dit dans le document.

-> From my pointof view/ To my mind/ In my opinion, we should(n't)... I fully agree With the journalist but as regards... I think...

Préparez le commentaire : élargissez en évoquant par exemple les risques, les causes, conséquences, avantages, inconvénients. Faites des parallèles avec la France ou avec des sociétés que vous connaissez ou votre propre expérience.

Oral (5 minutes)

Une fois assis devant votre examinatrice, celle-ci vous fera signe de commencer lorsque vous vous sentirez prêt.

Vous avez alors 5 minutes environ pour parler du texte, en suivant le plan fait sur votre brouillon :

1. introduction

2. résumer du document

3. conclusion

4. opinion sur le document

5. ouverture

Entretien

La dernière étape est un entretien d'une durée de 15 minutes environ. L'examinatrice vous demanderas de préciser certains points, ou vous poseras des questions de toutes sortes: actualité, vos stages...

Petit conseil, apprenez par cœur vos 2 stages de BTS AM, il y a de fortes chances pour que vous tombiez dessus.

Les 3 erreurs à ne pas commettre

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2. Évitez les formules passe-partout : 'everybody knows...', 'everywhere in the world...'

3. Supprimez les adjectifs peu précis tels que 'big', 'good, 'bad, 'important'.

Le barème de l'épreuve orale d'anglais

Une fois que vous êtes prêts pour l'oral, attaquez-vous maintenant à l'écrit d'anglais !

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Ah, l'épreuve d'anglais (l'écrit)...

J'ai toujours redouté cette épreuve, l'anglais étant ma bête noire. Et pourtant, j'ai obtenu 14/20 à l'écrit, non pas en passant des heures dans les livres de révision, mais en appliquant ces 2 règles :

apprenez la MÉTHODOLOGIE

entraînez-vous sur des EXEMPLES et des CORRIGES

Si vous appliquez ces 2 conseils, soyez sûr de réussir votre écrit d'anglais.

L' écrit d' anglais en BTS Support à l'Action Managériale se décompose en 2 parties :

un compte rendu en français à partir d'un texte en anglais

une expression écrite (lettre, mail...)

Chaque partie est notée sur 10 points.

Je vous conseille de prendre 1h par partie, l'épreuve d'anglais se déroulant sur 2h au total.

Dans cet article, vous verrez :

la méthodologie à appliquer pour le compte rendu et l'expression écrite

ce qu'il faut faire et ne pas faire lors de l'épreuve

le barème de l'épreuve

Compte rendu en BTS SAM

La méthodologie pour réaliser un compte-rendu

Le compte rendu doit faire apparaître les idées principales d'un texte en anglais en 180 mots environ, avec une marge de + ou - 10%.

La compréhension du texte et le repérage des éléments-clés

Identifier l'origine du texte : repérer son auteur, le type de support et sa source.

Repérer la façon dont le titre accroche le lecteur : affirmation, question; impératif.

Repérer le sujet principal et la structure du texte :

-> les mots qui reviennent tout au long du texte ou les mots faisant référence aux mêmes idées.

-> l'idée principale et la fonction de chaque paragraphe (introductif, explicatif, recueil d'exemples, conclusif).

-> regrouper des paragraphes s'ils sont sur le même thème.

Repérer l'angle choisi par l'auteur : présence de témoignage(s), problème/solution, passé/présent, cause/conséquence, avantages/inconvénients.

La rédaction du compte-rendu au brouillon

une ou deux phrases d'introduction présentant le texte (titre, origine, date, thème).

suivre l'ordre des paragraphes permet de ne rien oublier mais fait courir le risque des répétitions. Pour éviter cet écueil et faire preuve d'un véritable esprit de synthèse : repérer les thématiques des différents paragraphes et organiser son compte-rendu en fonction de ces dernières.

Ce qu'il faut faire à l'épreuve d'anglais BTS SAM

respecter le nombre de mots demandé (+ ou - 10%)

Éliminer les chiffres, détails, citations et exemples

Relire son compte rendu et traquer les fautes d'orthographe

Ce qu'il ne faut pas faire à l'écrit d'anglais

rédiger le compte rendu en anglais (=0)

introduire un avis personnel

oublier des idées essentielles du texte

ne pas paraphraser le texte

Barème de l'écrit d'anglais (compte rendu)

Repérage des idées et des faits importants (5 points)

Organisation du compte rendu (3 points)

introduction

mention de la thématique

cohérence du développement

présence d'une conclusion

respect de la longueur

Qualité du français (2 points)

grammaire et orthographe

précision du lexique

Voyez, en respectant la méthodologie, les 3 points sur l'organisation du compte rendu sont dans la poche, tout comme les 2 points de la qualité du français. Cela vous fait déjà 5/10, sans avoir compté votre compréhension du texte !

Finalement, le compte rendu en BTS SAM n'est peut-être pas si à craindre que cela 😉

Si tu veux t'entraîner, voici 3 exemples de compte rendu corrigé pour l'épreuve d'anglais en BTS SAM !

Expression écrite en BTS SAM

L'expression écrite en anglais s'effectuera sous la forme d'un mail ou d'une lettre commerciale dans 99% des cas (on peut vous demandez un simple compte rendu), à partir d'éléments qui seront donnés en français.

La lettre commerciale

Vous devez montrer que vous savez rédiger et mettre en forme une lettre commerciale à l'usage des pays anglo-saxons à partir d'informations précises.

Méthode de rédaction

Vous aurez pris soin de lire le sujet de l'épreuve avec attention pour déterminer :

l'expéditeur, le destinataire, les pays d'où les entreprises écrivent, la date, l'objet.

s'il s'agit d'un premier courrier ou s'il y a déjà eu des courriers échangés entre les deux entreprises.

le contenu de la lettre et l'ordre des idées pour faire plusieurs paragraphes avec des mots de liaison si nécessaire. Attention, il ne faut pas faire de la traduction mot à mot.

Les types de lettres commerciales :
il existe plusieurs types de lettres à caractère commercial : pour accuser réception d'une commande, pour demander des informations au sujet d'une commande passée ou d'un produit avant l'achat, pour formuler une plainte au sujet d'un produit acheté, pour faire une proposition commerciale, pour demander un devis... Dans tous les cas, vous pouvez être amené à prendre la position du consommateur ou du vendeur de l'entreprise.
La mise en forme :
Le jour de l'examen,votre lettre sera manuscrite.

La mise en forme est primordiale, c'est avec cela que vous gagnerez des points !

Veillez à bien relire votre lettre pour ne pas laisser de fautes d'orthographe avant de t'envoyer.

Les expressions utiles

I would like to book..., I would be grateful...., Should you be interested in...., Please, do not hesitate to contact... etc.

N'utilisez pas de forme contractée.

Si vous ne connaissez pas votre interlocuteur, commencez par : Dear Sir / Dear Madam et finissez par : Yours faithfully.

Si vous avez déjà écrit à votre interlocuteur, utilisez son nom de famille : Dear Mrs Smith, Dear Ms Jones, et finissez par : Yours sincerely.

Faites des paragraphes et aérez votre lettre: il faut qu'elle soit facile à lire et que l'on en comprenne rapidement les points importants.

Les formes passives sont très fréquemment utilisées : The goods will be shipped within ten days, a double room has been booked in the name of Mrs Silicon.

Le barème

Comme promis, voici le barème d'une lettre commerciale :

mettre le destinataire et l'émetteur (0,25 points)

la date (0,25 points)

Salutation adaptée (0,25 points)

Corps de la lettre (6 points)

Salutation en fin de lettre (0,25 points)

Signature (0,25 points)

En apprenant seulement la structure de la lettre, vous avez déjà 2 points ! Ce sont 2 points gratuit ! Apprenez ensuite simplement quelques phrases d'introduction, entraîner vous sur des exemples et des corrigés, et vous atteindrez la moyenne assurément, si ce n'est plus.

Pour vous entraîner, voici 3 exemples de lettre commerciale corrigée pour l'épreuve d'anglais en BTS SAM !

Le mail

Même si les e-mails sont souvent considérés comme moins formels que les lettres, votre client ne pardonnera pas une correspondance non professionnelle.
commencez par :

Dear Mr xxxxx

To whom it may concern (à une personne inconnue)

Hi xxxxx (à un collègue)

remerciez votre interlocuteur :

si vous répondez à une requête, pensez à commencer par une phrase de remerciements

si une personne répond à un de vos e-mails. annoncez votre objectif

Il est essentiel que le but de votre e-mail soit évident pour votre correspondant.

concluez :

remerciez une nouvelle fois votre Interlocuteur

ajoutez une formule de politesse

Pour vous entraîner, voici 1 exemple de mail corrigé pour l'épreuve écrite d'anglais en BTS SAM !

En se focalisant seulement sur la méthodologie, vous obtiendrez plus que facilement la moyenne à l'écrit d'anglais. Que ce soit pour le compte rendu ou la rédaction d'une lettre commerciale ou d'un mail, apprenez la structure principale, entraîner vous sur un exemple ou un corrigé et le tour est joué !

Pour votre épreuve d'anglais BTS SAM, inspirez-vous de cette agence spécialisée dans la rédaction de compte-rendus !

Avec de plus en plus d'étudiants français qui ne savent plus comment s'y prendre pour bien réviser, force est de constater que toutes les méthodes sont à étudier de nos jours pour arriver à vos fins... En effet, en tant qu'étudiant, vous ne pouvez plus vous contenter de réviser pour votre épreuve d'anglais pour votre BTS SAM : vous devez aller bien plus loin que cela, et saisir toutes les opportunités qui vous permettront de mieux réviser.

En vous inspirant de cette agence spécialisée qui travaille pour la retranscription anglais français d'un pv de réunion, vous allez pouvoir vous entraîner d'une façon totalement inédite. Pour cela, il vous suffit tout simplement de regarder les prestations que propose cette agence de rédaction, et de mettre en pratique ces services avec des réunions. N'hésitez pas à consulter des réunions ou des conférences que vous trouverez en libre accès sur le web : cela peut constituer parfois une très bonne porte d'entrée pour s'entraîner et pratiquer votre anglais. Désormais, il ne vous reste plus qu'à prendre les devants et à passer à l'action avant que votre épreuve d'anglais n'arrive !

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Vous trouverez ici 1 exemple de corrigés de mail pour l'épreuve écrite d'anglais en BTS SAM.

Je vous conseille cependant d'apprendre d'abord la méthodologie de l'écrit d'anglais, afin de pouvoir vous entraînez sur ces exemples de manière optimale.

Exemple de mail pour l'épreuve d'anglais BTS AM

Dear colleagues

I am pleased to tell you that ARP International has decided to intoduce a new communication policy which will help you reduce your email overload and-also create better relationships with your clients and co-workers.

In fact, we have decided to ask you to stop sending emails on Fridays. We believe this will encourage you to organize phone and face-to-face communications.

Of course, we also understand that sometimes, you may have to use your phone to text your clients because you are in a hurry, for example when you are about to sign a contract.

This new policy will start at the beginning of next month and we hope that you are as excited as we are to start this new email-free journey together.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or my team if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Jean-Franqois Guill

Communications Director

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A once closed-off quadrangle courtyard was made accessible from Horse Guards Avenue, providing an exclusive entrants for Raffles London at The OWO and The OWO Residences by Raffles / Image: Raffles

The eight-year restoration of The Old War Office building (today known as The OWO) in London's Whitehall marks a significant chapter in the history of the building and the life of this world-famous thoroughfare. It is one of the largest such projects in Europe and marks a transformation of this exceptional former government office into a truly unique hospitality destination.
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The OWO site has evolved over the centuries, from the former Palace of Whitehall and home to King Henry VIII and other monarchs, to the home of Britain's Ministry of Defence in 1906. Today it is a beacon of luxury hospitality.

As a Grade II*-listed building, it is one of the capital's most imposing examples of Edwardian Baroque architecture and therefore a fascinating story of restoration, preservation and adaptation. This once-secret government building has now had its doors flung wide open to the public for the first time in its history and plays a role as a 'now open' part of London's architectural heritage and a legacy for the capital.

Preserving heritage and character

Today's appreciation of history, restoration and sustainability meant that the teams behind the restoration (from 2017 to 2023) had to consider the recycling of ancient building materials, preventing waste, reducing energy use and lowering any carbon footprints. And changing the use of a historically sensitive premises required an understanding of which parts of the building had a hierarchy of importance, as well as a consideration of the original architect's vision (William Young, back in the late 19th century).
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From the outset, the restoration intended to keep the authenticity of the building alive, as it has such incredible history and character. Certain key areas, such as the Grand Staircase and second-floor State Rooms carried more ornate decoration than other spaces within the building. Wherever possible, the stunning original features were sensitively restored, and, where necessary, new elements were sympathetically added to match the existing detailing.

A memorable stay in a hotel which carries such world-renowned history evokes emotion, excitement and enquiry. The retention of panelling, existing décor, artwork, lighting and certain furniture styles all pay homage to how visitors might imagine a head of state's office. This style is carried throughout each of the Heritage Suites, which all would have originally housed iconic political figures such as Sir Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George and Lord Haldane.

If the walls could talk

Even the 2.5 miles of corridors carry a unique story, as they were wide enough to allow messengers, often boy scouts, to pass notes and distribute post throughout the building on bicycles in the first half of the 20th century. We take communication and technology for granted nowadays, but this physical distribution of a message - down a long, wide corridor, on a bike and often at speed - was crucial during the tense periods of the first and second world wars.

Several interior designers were employed on the project, all of whom provided their own additional layers to the scheme's different uses (hotel, residential apartments, spa and restaurant spaces). However, all were sure to embrace the common theme of showcasing the classic detailing throughout, embracing the charm of the existing building's mosaic flooring, timber panelling, ornate cornice work, and lantern and chandelier lighting.
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The team were fortunate to have gained an early dialogue with the Prince's Regeneration Trust, Historic England and Westminster Council. All worked to explore how they could alter a building designed as a fortress - crafted to keep visitors out - into a best-in-class hospitality and residential destination. The original façade of the former government building has now been largely retained and sensitively cleaned and restored to its former glory, with the original stone Portico meticulously reinstated as a grand hotel entrance.

The OWO: Open to the public

To open the building to the public for the first time in history, the redesign had to innovatively incorporate welcoming new routes for residents, visitors and guests. A once closed-off quadrangle courtyard was made accessible from Horse Guards Avenue, providing an exclusive arrival space for both the luxurious 120-room flagship hotel Raffles London at The OWO and the 85 homes of The OWO Residences by Raffles. And a wonderful mixture of internal and external al fresco dining experiences have been added.

A small army of craftspeople worked on every aspect of this restoration - from stonemasons to carpenters to marble experts to specialist metalworkers and highly skilled structural engineers. Below-ground areas were dug deeper to create a dazzling double-height Whitehall Ballroom that can seat up to 600 people, as well as an extensive 27,000-square-foot luxury spa with a 20-metre swimming pool, headed by storied fragrance house Guerlain and movement experts Pillar Wellbeing.

Work also took place in secret subterranean basement level B1. Today this area is now restored and leads to the secret Spy Bar. Indeed, the design of the original building lent itself to pay homage to the plethora of spies whose secrets were guarded by the walls of The OWO. The bar is situated in two former rooms that were numbered 006 and 007 in the early 20th century and functioned as high-security storage vaults for identity papers and mission reports of MI5 and MI6 agents. Today the area operates as a cocktail bar - reminiscent of the late-night drinks, cloak-and-dagger moments and secret forms of communication.
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A 'must-see' destination

Original mosaic flooring running along the corridors, immense sash windows, original stone and marble fireplaces and ornate plasterwork act as strong reminders of the building's past - creating an incredible new 'must-see' destination in the heart of Westminster. The reimagining of this iconic piece of British history is a perfect example of how an obsolete building can be intelligently reshaped for a new chapter of life as something completely different.

This iconic building is now able to be enjoyed by a new generation of visitors and guests who can experience the artistry of its detailing. And it will play its part in reshaping the perception of Whitehall as a historic centre of London, as The OWO, with the hotel, combined with nine restaurants and three bars, will act as a beacon to those seeking the magic combination of history, luxury and fun.

Even the signature dining concept of Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO is an ode to preservation, since this Michelin-starred chef is the first chef to be appointed as a Unesco Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity.

The preservation of heritage buildings is a watchword for the Raffles brand. Many of its iconic properties are housed within historic walls that exude history and notable stories. This historic backdrop is now proud to be part of the appeal for travellers the world over.

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Vocabulaire Immobilier Anglais : 100 Expressions à Connaître

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Fiche de vocabulaire anglais sur l’immobilier : tout le lexique de la visite de biens, de la construction, de la location ou encore des assurances !

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Le vocabulaire de l'immobilier en anglais

L'immobilier est un secteur très prisé, à l'international. Il faut être vigilant car les expressions d'une langue à l'autre ne se ressemblent pas toujours. Ce marché est intéressant pour les Français partant à l'étranger car c'est un marché universel. D'autre part, les situations politiques et économiques de certains pays anglophones sont à l'origine de flux d'émigration importants en France.

Vous l'avez compris, il est nécessaire de s'adapter à ces changements en apprenant des expressions anglaises. Cela vous permettra de bien vendre vos produits mais aussi de savoir ce que vous achetez !

Verbes d'actions dans l'immobilier

Le secteur de l'immobilier a un vocabulaire qui lui est propre. Sur ce marché, il ne faut particulièrement pas se tromper de verbes pour ne pas avoir de mauvaise surprise.

Les intervenants

Savoir à qui l'on s'adresse, c'est plus pratique. Voici les principaux intervenants sur le marché de l'immobilier.

Les lieux

Quelles sont les types de propriétés que nous pouvons trouver ?

Rental: Location

Accommodation: Logement

Apartment / Flat: un appartement

Building : bâtiment

Building site : chantier

Castle : château

Co-ownership : copropriété

Estate, property : propriété (le bien)

Home: un domicile

A House: une maison

Land : terrain

Map : plan

Prestigious property / dwelling: demeure

Permises : locaux

Renting,rental : location

Second / primary home : résidence secondaire/principale

Stable: écurie

State-subsidized housing : logement social

Statutory open land: terrain non-constructible

Surface area : superficie

Décrire les lieux

Les contrats, les taxes, les paiements...

Accords légaux

La partie légale de l'immobilier est particulièrement importante puisqu'elle définit de manière officielle l'offre et la demande. Autrement dit, l'échange de biens et de services entre les individus.

Les paiements / revenus

Comme au sein de tout marché, l'argent, les taxes, les revenus sont des points essentiels. Voici du vocabulaire qui vous aidera à vous y retrouver.

Deposit, sum paid in advance : Acompte

Fees: frais

Exluding VAT: HT (hors taxes)

Home Loan: emprunt immobilier

Market rental value : Valeur locative

Mortgage : crédit immobilier

Monthly repayment : remboursement mensuel

Property ownership tax: taxe foncière

Resident tax: taxe d'habitation

The rent : le loyer

The VAT tax rate : la TVA

Maintenant que vous savez tout sur vocabulaire lié à l'immobilier, et si vous découvrir comment tenir une conversation téléphonique en anglais, affronter un mauvais payeur, ou apprendre à négocier en anglais ?

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Le vocabulaire de l'immobilier en anglais

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Découvrez le vocabulaire lié à l'immobilier en anglais : métiers, lieux, descriptions de biens, contrats, achat /vente...

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Motivational Success Story Of Bill Gates - From College Dropout To The Richest Man In The World

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L'épreuve orale d'anglais en BTS Support à l'Action Managériale est une épreuve qui peut vous rapporter des points facilement. Il suffit d'apprendre son vocabulaire ( 200 mots de vocabulaire pour l'oral du BTS SAM), ses stages et d'avoir une bonne méthodologie ! Cette épreuve se déroule en trois temps :

Écoute et préparation (20 minutes)

Oral (5 minutes environ)

Entretien (15 minutes environ)

Oral d'anglais

Écoute et préparation (20 minutes)

Lors de l'arrivée dans la salle, une feuille de brouillon et un stylo sont autorisés.

Commence alors l'écoute d'un audio ou d'une vidéo en anglais. Ces documents sont de nature à vous intéresser : ils sont relatifs à l'environnement économique, la vie d'entreprise...

Vous disposez de 2 écoutes espacées d'une minute, puis de 15 minutes de préparation.

Seul le titre du document sera noté au tableau.

Écouter/visionner le document

1. Première écoute : se concentrer sur les mots ou expressions accentués : prendre des notes espacées pour pouvoir les compléter.

2. Seconde écoute : compléter les notes, éventuellement en utilisant une autre couleur.

Préparer le brouillon : sans rédiger, sous forme de notes seulement

Préparez l'introduction : type de document, titre, thème général.

-> The recording I have just listened to/ The video I have just watched is an interview/ a dialogue/ a presentation of ...

-> This document, entitled / whose title is ... deals With / highlights / focuses on / points out...

Résumez les principaux points du document en répondant aux questions en WH- et en respectant les articulations (voir les mots de liaison).

-> First / First of all / To begin With / On the one hand the reporter / the voice-over introduces / presents / describes / reports / explains / tells us that /shows how...
-> Secondly / Then / Next / On the Other hand we are given an analysis / a list / some pieces of advice about how to...
-> Final/y/ Lastly/ln conclusion he/she suggests/refers to / compares...

Donnez votre opinion : dites si vous êtes d'accord ou non avec ce qui est dit dans le document.

-> From my pointof view/ To my mind/ In my opinion, we should(n't)... I fully agree With the journalist but as regards... I think...

Préparez le commentaire : élargissez en évoquant par exemple les risques, les causes, conséquences, avantages, inconvénients. Faites des parallèles avec la France ou avec des sociétés que vous connaissez ou votre propre expérience.

Oral (5 minutes)

Une fois assis devant votre examinatrice, celle-ci vous fera signe de commencer lorsque vous vous sentirez prêt.

Vous avez alors 5 minutes environ pour parler du texte, en suivant le plan fait sur votre brouillon :

1. introduction

2. résumer du document

3. conclusion

4. opinion sur le document

5. ouverture

Entretien

La dernière étape est un entretien d'une durée de 15 minutes environ. L'examinatrice vous demanderas de préciser certains points, ou vous poseras des questions de toutes sortes: actualité, vos stages...

Petit conseil, apprenez par cœur vos 2 stages de BTS AM, il y a de fortes chances pour que vous tombiez dessus.

Les 3 erreurs à ne pas commettre

1. Ne pas introduire de mots français : 'euh', 'donc', 'alors'...

2. Évitez les formules passe-partout : 'everybody knows...', 'everywhere in the world...'

3. Supprimez les adjectifs peu précis tels que 'big', 'good, 'bad, 'important'.

Le barème de l'épreuve orale d'anglais

Une fois que vous êtes prêts pour l'oral, attaquez-vous maintenant à l'écrit d'anglais !

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Oral d'anglais BTS AM : déroulement de l'épreuve, barème...

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L'épreuve orale d'anglais en BTS Support à l'Action Managériale est une épreuve qui peut vous rapporter des points facilement. Il suffit d'apprendre son vocabulaire ( 200 mots de vocabulaire pour l'oral du BTS SAM), ses stages et d'avoir une bonne méthodologie !

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Sentence Starters! Here you will find a useful list of common sentence starters that you can use in a discussion as well as in essay writing. Learn these sentence starters to improve your English speaking and writing skills.

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Sentence Starters! Here you will find a useful list of common sentence starters that you can use in a discussion as well as in essay writing. Learn these sentence starters to improve your English speaking and writing skills.

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As American businessman and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki once said: "Financial education is more powerful than money".

Boosting your financial skills is a very smart move for your career, because accountancy expertise is needed by every business and every industry. Improving your financial literacy is like learning another language: the language of business.

But of course, developing your confidence using accountancy terms in English will make you a huge asset, particularly if you want to work with English-speaking companies. Learning English vocabulary connected to accounting will open many doors for you, and allow you to share your financial expertise far and wide.

The benefits of English for accounting

In today's businesses, you'll need to know more than just math to be a top accountant. Although Chinese-Mandarin is growing in demand as a top language worldwide for business, English remains the most commonly shared language.

It is the official language of more than 60 countries, and is commonly used in so many more. Accounting professionals also need English to keep up with changes in international standards such as the IFRS (International Financial Reporting) or US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Clear communication is essential in financial services, so the ability to express yourself with confidence and ease is hugely important. For this reason, boosting your financial English skills will give you an air of professionalism and maturity.

Accountancy is one business in which you need to be accurate. It's about recording, reporting and analyzing the money of your own and other people's businesses. Your client's numbers-and livelihood-are in your hands. You can't afford to make mistakes with the words you use to describe their financial situation any more than you can afford to make mistakes with the figures!

If you are in a hurry or want vocabulary on the go, download now the Preply Business cheat sheet with the most popular English accounting terms.

English for accounting vocabulary: memorize these 25 terms

To help build your comprehension, here are 25 of the most common accounting terms with definitions. We've split them by the two most common financial statements in accounting-the balance sheet and the income statement-as well as covering some general English accounting terms.

Balance sheet terms in English

A balance sheet is an accountant's statement which details the income and spending of an organization within a fixed time. This is a critical tool in accountancy to understand businesses assets and liabilities.

1. Accounts Payable

Money that is the business to its suppliers. This is shown up as a liability in the balance sheet.

2. Accounts Receivable

Money that is the business by its customers. This is for goods or services that have been delivered but have not yet been paid.

An item that a company or person owns that has monetary value. These come in the form of tangible assets (typically physical assets owned by the company, such as property, equipment and land) and intangible assets (assets not physical in nature, such as patents, copyright, goodwill and trademarks).

4. Book Value

The total value of a business' assets found on the balance sheet. This number represents the total value of all of the assets a company owns if they are liquidated (sold to generate cash).

The remaining value of a company after all liabilities have been removed. Equity is the portion of a company owned by its investors and shareholders. It can be calculated as Assets - Liabilities.

6. Inventory

Inventory represents a company's goods that remain unsold to its customers. Inventory management is typically counted within three stages of production: raw goods, in-progress goods and goods that are ready for sale.

7. Liabilities

Any debts that a company has yet to pay. Whereas accounts payable is money owed only to suppliers, liabilities can include money that a business also owes to staff, as well as loans, mortgages and bonds.

Income statement (profit and loss) terms in English

The Income Statement (or Profit and Loss Statement) is the second of the two most common financial reports. It shows the revenue, expenses, and net income or loss over a period of time.

8. Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of production for the goods sold by a company. This number includes labor costs and the raw materials used to create the goods. Indirect expenses such as the transport of goods are excluded from this cost.

9. Depreciation

Depreciation is when an asset loses value over time. Depreciation commonly happens when physical assets break or wear out, such as when an office computer gets damaged, a machine breaks down, or a building starts to decay. Land is the only physical asset that appreciates (increases in value) over time.

10. Expenses

Expenses are money spent by a business in order to generate revenue. Expenses are the sum of all activities that a business is using to try and reach a profit. These are split into fixed expenses, set amounts that a business has to pay regularly (rent, salaries, wages) and variable expenses, which might cost more or less depending on external factors (advertising, commission, utility bills).

11. Gross Profit

The total amount of profit a company makes after subtracting the costs associated with making and selling its products. When gross profit is calculated, the costs of overheads like rent, travel costs and advertising are not subtracted.

12. Net Income

The amount that is earned by a business in profits, after all costs are deducted. It is calculated by taking revenue and subtracting all of the expenses within a period of time, including overheads, depreciation, and taxes.

13. Revenue (Sales)

The income a business makes from its activities, before subtracting any expenses. This usually comes in the form of sales and services to customers. Revenue is also referred to as "sales" or "turnover".

General accounting terms in English

There are some accounting terms in English that aren't linked to the balance sheet or income statement, but are still essential to know. Take a look below to learn the most important general accounting English terms.

14. Cash Flow

Measures how much money is moving into and out of a business during a period of time. A company will create more value for its shareholders by generating positive, long-term cash flow. A company will create negative cash flow by spending more money that it makes over a specific period of time.

When used as a noun, "credit" records a sum of money received by a business, and is listed on the right-hand column of an account. A company's credits and debits will always equal each other, ensuring the balance sheet and income statement are always in balance and accurately reflecting the income, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity within a business.

An example of a credit is an increase in liabilities that will be paid at a later date. Many people and companies buy "on credit" via the use of credit cards, when they do not have enough cash to make the purchase and wish to pay the cost at a later date.

When used as a noun, "debit" records a sum of money owned by a business, and is listed on the left-hand column of an account. An example of a debit is the purchase of a new computer, which is an additional asset.

However, debit can also be used as a verb, meaning when a bank or financial organization removes money from a customer's account. This is most commonly achieved via the use of a debit card.

17. Diversification

A technique of allocating resources and investing time, money and energy into different activities. For example, a company may decide to diversify by expanding into new markets or producing new products.

18. Fixed Cost

Business costs that remain the same, no matter the amount of goods produced. Examples of fixed costs include rent, salaries and certain taxes.

19. Forecasting

The act of using past data to predict future costs, growth and financial trends. Businesses use forecasting to help them plan for upcoming expenses, and decide how to allocate their budget within a set period of time.

20. Interest

Interest is a fee for borrowing an asset. It can be considered an expense to the borrower and income to the lender. Interest is essentially compensation for the asset or service that is lent. This number is usually calculated as a percentage of the amount of money borrowed, and is added onto the cost of future repayments.

21. Liquidity

The ability to get your hands on money, whenever it is required. Cash and savings are "liquid assets" because they can easily be changed into cash very quickly. Non "liquid assets" include property and machinery, which cannot be changed into cash quickly.

22. Overhead

A consistent cost of running a business. Overheads, or "overhead costs", are the expenses of running a business that do not include creating or producing a product or service. They are all of the costs on the income statement except for direct labor, direct materials and direct expenses. Overheads include the cost of renting a shop, business insurance and marketing.

The total amount of money to be paid to a company's employees in the form of wages, salaries and bonuses. Payroll can also refer to a company's records of previous payments made to employees.

24. Return on Investment

Return on investment is a term used to discuss the ability of an investment made to generate income for a business. ROI is the most common measure of financial performance for a business. Although the exact calculation varies depending on the context, one thing is constant: a project or investment with higher ROI is always better.

25. Variable Cost

Business costs that increase or decrease depending on the volume of a company's sales or production. Examples of variable costs include the costs of raw materials and product packaging.

12 Accounting phrases and slang terms to use in the office

When you speak to an accountant and they say "I've crunched the numbers, but I require a list of accruals for the current fiscal year," you may be tempted to ask what on earth they are talking about. Like any industry, the world of finance has its own specific jargon. Here are some terms that you may hear within the office.

"Balance the books": To add up all the debits and credits.

"Ballpark figure": To estimate a number to within a reasonable range (if the number is "within" the ballpark) or beyond a reasonable range (if the number is "outside" of the ballpark).

"Bean counter": A mildly insulting term for an accountant or finance professional- particularly one who does not often allow employees to spend money.

"Bear market": A phrase commonly used in the investing world. When share prices are falling by at least 20% so investors feel encouraged to sell.

"Bull market": A phrase commonly used in the investing world. When share prices are rising by at least 20% so investors feel encouraged to buy.

"Cooked the books": A slang term for when an accountant manipulates numbers to make a company's finances look better than they actually are.

: A "Crunching the numbers"phrasal verb. To calculate a large amount of numerical data.

"Drill down": A phrasal verb. To examine and analyze numbers in depth.

"Get out of debt": When a company or individual no longer owes money to people, corporations, or banks.

"Loophole": A small mistake in the law that allows someone to exploit the system for their own benefit. For accountants, it's often heard in the context of taxes.

"Take out a loan": To borrow money in the short or long term, usually from a bank.

"To go bust": A phrasal verb. When a company loses all of its money.

4 Classes & resources to improve your accounting English skills

Take a look at some of the top resources and classes to see fast improvements in your English for accounting skills.

To seriously upgrade your business English skills, you need to learn how to speak with confidence. An accountant who can't explain his numbers will struggle to survive in the workplace! Fortunately, Preply's 1-on-1 online English tutoring has empowered many business English learners to speak confidently in their workplace.

If your English is holding your career back, try 1-on-1 video lessons with a personal tutor. You'll be speaking about topics you use in your professional life, so you can feel 100% comfortable and confident in your business English. Learning English by speaking means you make errors faster, get corrected faster, and achieve conversational fluency faster!

Whatever your budget or availability, we have tutors to suit your needs. And if you want to learn with your colleagues at work, find out more about our corporate English training programs for international teams.

If you read our article on the best business English courses & classes online then you will know all about the huge range of business courses and resources from Udemy. Udemy is a global marketplace for online learning, where instructors from around the world teach millions of students on any topic. Although you won't achieve the most prestigious qualification here (Udemy courses can be uploaded by anyone). these courses can be an affordable option to gain new skills.

Fortunately for Accounting professionals, there are many choices to enrich your accounting English. Browse through the English for accounting courses and learn all the terms there are to know.

English4Accounting's name is quite self-explanatory. Their learning guide covers all the English vocabulary and phrases you need to survive in an accounting role at an English-speaking firm, from bookkeeping to budgets and from cost accounting to cryptocurrency.

English 4 Accounting was originally designed to help teachers improve English for accounting classes, but it's now open for ambitious learners too. The course material contains a combination of reading and listening exercises and multiple choice tests, created by accounting professionals (so you know it's the real deal!) The cost is $10 per month, but you can test out three units for free. You can also scroll through their useful accountancy English dictionary for free to learn new terms.

If you're looking for quick, bitesize materials to strengthen your English for accounting, then you may find what you need on Linguahouse. Linguahouse contains ESL resources and worksheets for you to take your studies into your own hands.

All you need to do is look for "accounting" in their search bar and you'll find resources on banking, financial statements and questions for accountants. The questions for accountants worksheet can be very useful to practice the common questions accountants receive, and plan how to respond. Become a member for free and download the worksheets to practice on your own time.

Speak like a finance expert with Preply

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Prepare to speak confidently in the finance world!

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English for Accounting: Vocabulary, Phrases & Classes - Preply Business

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As American businessman and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki once said: "Financial education is more powerful than money". Boosting your financial skills is a very smart move for your career, because accountancy expertise is needed by every business and every industry. Improving your financial literacy is like learning another language: the language of business.

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It seems every industry has its own secret language. And knowing the lingo is an entry-point into the inner circle-an indicator that you truly belong. So if you're starting to think about pursuing a career in accounting, your first step is to familiarize yourself with some of the basic accounting terms, acronyms and abbreviations in the field.

Because of the confusing credentials, different accounting myths and these industry terms, it's not uncommon for people to think working in accounting is inaccessible when really it just has its own unique language. Knowing how to "talk the talk" will allow you to focus less on accounting definitions and more on the important training you'll need to launch a successful accounting career.

It's time to roll up those sleeves and start building your accounting vocabulary. To help you get started, we compiled an assortment of basic financial terms and acronyms and created this simple accounting glossary for beginners.

Basic accounting terms, acronyms, abbreviations and concepts to remember

Check out these basic accounting definitions and start to commit them to memory. That way, when you start your accounting education journey, you'll already feel like you're a step ahead and speaking the language.

1. Accounts receivable (AR)

Accounts receivable (AR) definition: The amount of money owed by customers or clients to a business after goods or services have been delivered and/or used.

2. Accounting (ACCG)

Accounting (ACCG) definition: A systematic way of recording and reporting financial transactions for a business or organization.

3. Accounts payable (AP)

Accounts payable (AP) definition: The amount of money a company owes creditors (suppliers, etc.) in return for goods and/or services they have delivered.

4. Assets (fixed and current) (FA, CA)

Assets (fixed and current) definition: Current assets (CA) are those that will be converted to cash within one year. Typically, this could be cash, inventory or accounts receivable. Fixed assets (FA) are long-term and will likely provide benefits to a company for more than one year, such as a real estate, land or major machinery.

5. Asset classes

Asset class definition: An asset class is a group of securities that behaves similarly in the marketplace. The three main asset classes are equities or stocks, fixed income or bonds, and cash equivalents or money market instruments.

6. Balance sheet (BS)

Balance sheet (BS) definition: A financial report that summarizes a company's assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes) and owner or shareholder equity, at a given time.

7. Capital (CAP)

Capital (CAP) definition: A financial asset or the value of a financial asset, such as cash or goods. Working capital is calculated by taking your current assets subtracted from current liabilities-basically the money or assets an organization can put to work.

8. Cash flow (CF)

Cash flow (CF) definition: The revenue or expense expected to be generated through business activities (sales, manufacturing, etc.) over a period of time.

9. Certified public accountant (CPA)

Certified public accountant (CPA) definition: A designation given to an accountant who has passed a standardized CPA exam and met government-mandated work experience and educational requirements to become a CPA.

10. Cost of goods sold (COGS)

Cost of goods sold (COGS) definition: The direct expenses related to producing the goods sold by a business. The formula for calculating this will depend on what is being produced, but as an example this may include the cost of the raw materials (parts) and the amount of employee labor used in production.

11. Credit (CR)

Credit (CR) definition: An accounting entry that may either decrease assets or increase liabilities and equity on the company's balance sheet, depending on the transaction. When using the double-entry accounting method there will be two recorded entries for every transaction: A credit and a debit.

12. Debit (DR)

Debit (DR) definition: An accounting entry where there is either an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities on a company's balance sheet.

13. Diversification

Diversification definition: The process of allocating or spreading capital investments into varied assets to avoid over-exposure to risk.

14. Enrolled agent (EA)

Enrolled agent (EA) definition: A tax professional who represents taxpayers in matters where they are dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

15. Expenses (fixed, variable, accrued, operation)

Expenses (FE, VE, AE, OE) definition: The fixed, variable, accrued or day-to-day costs that a business may incur through its operations.

Fixed expenses (FE): payments like rent that will happen in a regularly scheduled cadence.

Variable expenses (VE): expenses, like labor costs, that may change in a given time period.

Accrued expense (AE):an incurred expense that hasn't been paid yet.

Operation expenses (OE): business expenditures not directly associated with the production of goods or services-for example, advertising costs, property taxes or insurance expenditures.

16. Equity and owner's equity (OE)

Equity and owner's equity (OE) definition: In the most general sense, equity is assets minus liabilities. An owner's equity is typically explained in terms of the percentage of stock a person has ownership interest in the company. The owners of the stock are known as shareholders.

17. Insolvency

Insolvency definition: A state where an individual or organization can no longer meet financial obligations with lender(s) when their debts come due.

18. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) definition: A set of rules and guidelines developed by the accounting industry for companies to follow when reporting financial data. Following these rules is especially critical for all publicly traded companies.

19. General ledger (GL)

General ledger (GL) definition: A complete record of the financial transactions over the life of a company.

20. Trial balance

Trial balance definition: A business document in which all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit columns in order to ensure a company's bookkeeping system is mathematically correct.

21. Liabilities (current and long-term)

Liabilities (current and long-term) definition: A company's debts or financial obligations incurred during business operations. Current liabilities (CL) are those debts that are payable within a year, such as a debt to suppliers. Long-term liabilities (LTL) are typically payable over a period of time greater than one year. An example of a long-term liability would be a multi-year mortgage for office space.

22. Limited liability company (LLC)

Limited liability company (LLC) definition: An LLC is a corporate structure where members cannot be held accountable for the company's debts or liabilities. This can shield business owners from losing their entire life savings if, for example, someone were to sue the company.

23. Net income (NI)

Net income (NI) definition: A company's total earnings, also called net profit. Net income is calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues.

24. Present value (PV)

Present value (PV) definition: The current value of a future sum of money based on a specific rate of return. Present value helps us understand how receiving $100 now is worth more than receiving $100 a year from now, as money in hand now has the ability to be invested at a higher rate of return. See an example of the time value of money here.

25. Profit and loss statement (P&L)

Profit and loss statement (P&L) definition: A financial statement that is used to summarize a company's performance and financial position by reviewing revenues, costs and expenses during a specific period of time, such as quarterly or annually.

26. Return on investment (ROI)

Return on investment (ROI) definition: A measure used to evaluate the financial performance relative to the amount of money that was invested. The ROI is calculated by dividing the net profit by the cost of the investment. The result is often expressed as a percentage. See an example here.

27. Individual retirement account (IRA, Roth IRA)

Individual retirement account (IRA) definition: IRAs are savings vehicles for retirement. A traditional IRA allows individuals to direct pre-tax dollars toward investments that can grow tax-deferred, meaning no capital gains or dividend income is taxed until it is withdrawn, and, in most cases, it's tax deductible. Roth IRAs are not tax-deductible; however, eligible distributions are tax-free, so as the money grows, it is not subject to taxes upon withdrawals.

28. 401K & Roth 401K

401k & Roth 401k definition: A 401K is a savings vehicle that allows an employee to defer some of their compensation into an investment-based retirement account. The deferred money is usually not subject to tax until it is withdrawn; however, an employee with a Roth 401K can make contributions after taxes. Additionally, some employers choose to match the contributions made by their employees up to a certain percentage.

29. Subchapter S corporation (S-CORP)

Subchapter S corporation (S-CORP) definition: A form of corporation (that meets specific IRS requirements) and has the benefit of being taxed as a partnership versus being subject to the " double taxation " of dividends with public companies.

30. Bonds and coupons (B&C)

Bonds and coupons (B&C) definition: A bond is a form of debt investment and is considered a fixed income security. An investor, whether an individual, company, municipality or government, loans money to an entity with the promise of receiving their money back plus interest. The "coupon" is the annual interest rate paid on a bond.

Start defining your accounting career

Now that you have a solid foundation of basic accounting terms, you're ready to start on your path to entering the field. Learn more about the road ahead in our article, " Your Step-by-Step Guide on How to Become an Accountant ".

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in February, 2013. It has since been updated.

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Basic Accounting Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations Students Should Know

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It seems every industry has its own secret language. And knowing the lingo is an entry-point into the inner circle-an indicator that you truly belong. So if you're starting to think about pursuing a career in accounting, your first step is to familiarize yourself with some of the basic accounting terms, acronyms and abbreviations in the field.