Introduction to the language of tax

Struggling with tax law terminology? This course is designed to help you master the language of tax law, whether you're a student, professional, or simply need to understand complex tax concepts.

Specifically tailored for non-native English speakers working or studying in tax law, this mini-course introduces essential tax vocabulary, collocations, and prepositions. Even if you have no prior background in tax law, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding key discussions and materials.

We focus on practical application, building your skills in reading comprehension and listening comprehension through real-world tax issues. You'll learn the language related to:

• Personal taxation
• Corporate taxation
• VAT (Value Added Tax) / GST (Goods and Services Tax)
• Audit terminology

Improve your reading comprehension with a detailed analysis of a VAT related text based on the UK Tax Code. Sharpen your listening comprehension skills by analyzing two videos covering current global tax issues:

• Amazon's corporate taxation challenges
• Apple's corporate taxation dispute with the European Union

This course provides the basic language of tax law needed to confidently speak, read, and understand related content. It’s not an in-depth analysis, but a practical introduction to navigate fundamental tax topics.

The course includes an introductory session (approx. 80 minutes) with a downloadable PDF script and exercises to reinforce learning. All resources mentioned in the video are provided as downloadable materials in each of the 5 lectures. Engage with the material by sharing your thoughts and questions on the course forum, particularly regarding the video comprehension exercises.