B1 – Intermediate
In simple terms, accounting refers to recording and reporting financial information. It often involves measuring, summarizing, and analyzing a business or corporation’s sales figures and communicating them to tax authorities.
Watch the video to know more about accounting and how it keeps a systematic and accurate record of company’s activities.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the word “challenging”? “I think you could see that could be quite challenging“. Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of the word “proficiency”? “However, if you had some proficiency in the foreign language your trip would likely be enjoyable”. Use it in a sentence.
- What is “immersion”? “So, how do students study for language classes? With practice and immersion.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- According to the speaker, how should students study both languages and accounting?
- What is accounting for?
- Do you agree with the speaker when he said, “Accounting is really a foreign language class?” What do you think he meant by this? Share your points of view.
- How is accounting similar to any other subjects?
- Why is accounting important in a business?