Pratique du Shadowing: English conversation: Accounting - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Learn English Conversation Accounting I need to find a new job.
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You should try to find an accounting job.
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What would I do in accounting?
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An accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information.
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I'm very good with numbers and money matters.
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Accounting would be a great new career for you.
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What kinds of accounting jobs are available? available.
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You could work for a company, for an individual, or even for the government.
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Are there specific accountant positions?
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The four main positions are public accounting, management accounting, government accounting, and internal auditing.
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What does a public accountant do?
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Public accountants perform a wide range of duties including auditing, consulting activities, and taxes.
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I have no interest in doing taxes.
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A public accountant can also offer advice in certain areas or specialize in forensic accounting.
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What's forensic accounting?
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It's the investigation and interpretation of criminal financial transactions.
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So I'd be looking into money laundering, embezzlement and fraud.
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Exactly.
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as well as working closely with law enforcement and serving as a witness if a case goes to trial.
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I don't want to be involved in all of that.
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Well, then you can look into being a management accountant.
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What's their specialty?
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Management accountants record and analyze the financial information of the companies they work for.
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So, they're primarily responsible for budgeting and cost management.
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Yes, and there are also government accountants.
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I assume they're responsible for the records of government agencies.
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Correct.
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And internal auditors are used by a company to check for mismanagement, waste, or fraud.
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Well, the management accountant sounds the most interesting to me.
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Then you should definitely look into it some more.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English speaking practice focused on the topic of accounting. Through this conversation, you will learn how to discuss various accounting careers, roles, and responsibilities. This lesson aims to enhance your vocabulary related to job descriptions and financial tasks while also encouraging you to participate in dialogues about career choices in the field of accounting. You’ll discover different types of accounting positions, such as public accountants, management accountants, and forensic accountants, and practice how to express your interests and preferences regarding these roles.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Accountant: A professional responsible for managing financial records and analyzing data.
  • Forensic accounting: The investigation of financial discrepancies and fraud.
  • Management accountant: An accountant who focuses on budgeting and financial analysis within a specific organization.
  • Public accounting: An area of accounting involving auditing, tax preparation, and consulting services for clients.
  • Internal auditing: The process of evaluating an organization's internal controls and practices.
  • Budgeting: The process of creating a plan for spending and managing financial resources.
  • Cost management: An approach to ensuring that a company’s expenditures align with its financial targets.
  • Financial information: Data related to the financial performance and status of a company or individual.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills, consider employing the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the provided conversation and mimicking the speaker’s tone, speed, and intonation. Start by playing the audio at a slower pace, repeating each phrase after the speaker. As you become more comfortable, gradually increase the playback speed to match the original tone, ensuring you practice with clear enunciation and rhythm.

During your sessions, focus on key phrases related to accounting, paying special attention to their contextual usage. For instance, when discussing forensic accounting or management accounting, practice expressing your thoughts or preferences regarding these fields. Utilize the shadow speak method, which emphasizes speaking along with the audio until you feel confident in your delivery. This targeted practice can significantly enhance your language abilities and comprehension of professional jargon, making it an excellent addition to your regular English speaking practice routines.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.