2008/03/05

Growing Popularity for LEC's iPod Audio Study Series.

LEC Tokyo Legal Mind, the specialist institute for qualifications and exam preparation, has developed a series of audio books in collaboration with Itochu Corporation (HQ: Minato-ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Eizo Kobayashi).

The three audio books (Introduction to Financial Planning, Introduction to Systems Administration, and Introduction to Real Estate Transactions) will go on sale from March 5th at five online stores, including the iTunes Store (the others being Mora, Mora Win, OnGen, and ListenJapan).

Audio prep materials for certificate exams, on the heels of the hit "oto-boki" series.

The first of the audio books, "An Introduction to level 3 bookkeeping test "oto-boki" (audio-bookkeeping) series", was jointly developed with the Itochu Corporation.

It has maintained its place in the Top Five position at the iTunes Store's "audio book" sales ranking with its new and unique style of learning; visualization through audio.

The new series employs the concept of just listening and visualization, an "anywhere: anytime" style of learning.

In combination with textbook and lecture review, the series represents an efficient learning system designed to help exam-takers to pass in the shortest possible time; but additionally, it focuses on the distinctive features of each qualification and devises the most suitable study methods.

Contents

Title Introduction to Financial Planning
Retail Price ¥900
Presented by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind
Narrator Akiko Sekine
Script Miki Iwata (LEC Full-time Lecturer)
Duration 120 minutes 57 seconds
Contents

An audio version of the financial advisor's course offered by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind, the specialist institute for qualifications and exam preparation.

No need for textbooks, just listen and visualize! There are six islands that represent the subject of finance, life, risk, tax, real estate, and succession.

By venturing onto the virtual "islands" and studying the various subjects which they represent, it is possible for students to grasp the interconnections between the six subjects.

By using it in combination with lectures, synergistic results can be achieved.

It is also recommended for those who would like to get an overview of being a financial planner.

Recommended for:
  • Those studying toward the level 3 financial planners certificate.
  • Those who are about to start studying to become a financial planner and want an overview.
  • Those interested in and want to know what kind of qualification the Financial Planning certificate is.
Title Introduction to Systems Administration (The Challenges of Haruka, the New Recruit)
Retail Price ¥900
Presented by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind
Narrator Hirofumi Tanaka/Jun Kano
Script Mikako Fujikawa
Duration 90 minutes 59 seconds
Contents

Audio version of the financial planning course offered by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind, the specialist institute for qualifications and exam preparation.

No need for textbooks, just listen and visualize. Haruka is a new recruit to an all-analog trading company who is placed in the sales department working under Kenji.

But the company is unbelievably inefficient, not having kept up with technology.

As Haruka has a bit of confidence in her IT skills, she works together with Kenji to set up spreadsheet programs and systems to improve efficiency.

The course is designed for students to progress together with Haruka, and gain sufficient knowledge for the entry level Systems Administrator exam.

The contents are like that of a drama, so it's easy to take in even for those worried about all the technical language.

Recommended for:
  • Those studying towards the entry level Systems Administration exam.
  • Those who have already passed the exam but want to revise their overall knowledge.
  • Those who would like to acquire general PC skills.
Title Introduction to Real Estate Transactions
Retail Price ¥900
Presented by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind
Narrator Akihiko Ono/ Full-time LEC lecturer
Script Akihiko Ono/ Full-time LEC lecturer
Duration 119 minutes 44 seconds
Contents

Audio version of the real estate transaction course offered by LEC Tokyo Legal Mind, the specialist institute for qualifications and exam preparation.

From the range of topics covered in the real estate transaction examination, this course covers; real estate law, legal limitations, tax, and value appraisals: subjects considered key to grasping the outline.

Take legal limitations for instance.

If you have a good grasp of the objectives of such a law, grasping the finer details ought to become easier.

Even subjects or terms that seem highly technical, if you have a clear image of the outline, the load will become lighter.

It's highly recommended, for those who are about to start studying or those who are unable to grasp the subject's outline.

Recommended for:
  • Those who have started studying toward the real estate transaction certificate.
  • Those who would like to revise the basic knowledge of real estate transactions again.
  • Those who are interested in legal qualification examinations.

*"Oto-boki™", "Oto-FPTM™", "Oto-Sys-Ad™", and "Oto-Takken™" are trademarks co-owned by Itochu Corporation and LEC Tokyo Legal Mind K.K.

*iTunes® and iPod® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries.

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