English for Banking is written to fulfill students' needs to learn English for Specific Purposes. This book is designed to provide an opportunity for the students to develop their English skills more communicatively and meaningfully. It consists of twenty eight units. Each unit presents reading, writing, and speaking section. Reading section consists of pre-reading, reading comprehension, and vocabulary exercises related to the topic of the text. In writing section, some structure and sentence patterns are completed with guided writing exercises. Meanwhile, in speaking section students are provided with models and examples followed by practical activities which are presented in various ways. The materials have been arranged and graded in accordance with their language levels. Above all, to improve the quality of this textbook, criticisms and suggestions for better editions are highly appreciated.
UNIT 1 FACTS ABOUT MONEY 3
Auto-Biography 7
It’s About Me 10
UNIT 2 E-MONEY 15
Writing Interest and Talent 19
Well, I Want to Devote to This 21
UNIT 3 WHAT IS ‘INFLATION’? 27
The Reasons I go to This University 32
What an Incredible University 35
UNIT 4 DEFLATION, ITS CAUSES AND WHY IT’S BAD 44
The Reasons Why I Choose Banking 48
This is Exactly the Major That Fits Me 51
UNIT 5 HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF THE CURRENCY 57
Writing Your Achievement 62
Yeah, I Made It! 65
UNIT 6 BANK IN INDONESIA KEEPS CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT BELOW 3 PERCENT 72
Writing My Life Principle 1: Value, Belief, Motto 76
The Things I Do Like (Preference) 78
UNIT 7 INTERNET BANKING AS A RADICAL INNOVATION 83
Writing My Life Principle 2: Future Goals, Career, and Plans 87
The Things I Don’t Like 90
UNIT 8 HOW ISLAMIC FINANCE DIFFERS FROM CONVENTIONAL FINANCE 96
A Cover Letter as a Way to Create Sales Pitch 100
Sure! I Love This Position 106
UNIT 9 STUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE REGIONAL RURAL BANKS 113
Writing Your Potential Skills 117
I am Proud of Being in This Position (Promotion) 120
UNIT 10 THE PURPOSE OF WORLD BANK 125
Writing Your Strong Personality 129
I Don’t Belong to This Position (Resignation) 131
UNIT 11 VIRTUAL BANKING 138
Writing Your Weak Traits 141
Well, I Promise to Improve It 144
UNIT 12 PROS AND CONS OF MOBILE BANKING 152
Writing a Company Profile 156
This is Extremely a Good Company 159
UNIT 13 IN THE BEGINNING, AMAZON.COM SOLD BOOKS 166
Writing Your Expectation 169
Wow, My Salary Expectation, Isn’t it Too Fast? 172
UNIT 14 THE PROS AND CONS OF CREDIT CARDS 178
Anticipating Rejection or Acceptance 181
I Am So Grateful! 187
UNIT 15 PENTION FUND INDONESIA 193
Writing the Scholarship You Apply For 197
What Should I Do In Fellowship Interview? 200
UNIT 16 BPJS: INDONESIA’S HEALTH SCHEME 208
How to Write a Motivation Letter That Stands Out 212
I am the Right Fit for This Scholarship 217
UNIT 17 HOW TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT 224
Writing the Country You are From 229
Dear Lecturer, I Just Sent You an E-Mail 233
UNIT 18 THE BASICS OF INVESTING 242
Writing Information about the New Study Places 246
Rescheduling Appointment 250
UNIT 19 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE OVERVIEW 255
Giving Suggestions 259
Do I Need to Attend Departure Training Here? 263
UNIT 20 CONSEQUENCES OF BANKING CRISES 272
Visa Application 276
Visa, Visa, Visa, What Should I Do? 284
UNIT 21 WHO OWNS ASIA’S CAPITAL MARKETS? 292
Writing a List on What to Bring 295
Don’t Miss The Flight! Don’t Miss The Documents! 302
UNIT 22 HOW DOES FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRADING WORK? 307
Housing Application Form 311
Where Do I Live? 315
UNIT 23 WHAT IS GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT? HOW IT AFFECTS YOU 321
Describing a University Directory 325
How Can I Know This is The Right One? 329
UNIT 24 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF “PEGADAIAN” 335
A Permission Letter for Prayer Time 341
Can I Get My Privileges As An Overseas Students? (1) 345
UNIT 25 EDUCATION LOANS- INDONESIA 351
A Letter of Negotiation 355
Can I Get My Privileges As An Overseas Student? (2) 358
UNIT 26 AUSTRALIA AWARDS IN INDONESIA 365
Writing an E-Mail to a Counseling Center 368
Can I Get Any Help From The University? 373
UNIT 27 TAX SYSTEM OF INDONESIA 379
Writing Your Presentation 383
How Should I Start My Presentation? 387
UNIT 28 WHAT IS OTORITAS JASA KEUANGAN (OJK)? 394
Outline Your Idea 398
Well, This Is My Idea 406
BIBLIOGRAPHY 411
INDEX 419
