Objective
The terminology of the law constitutes the central
focus of this course, which explores a wide range of legal vocabulary,
from contract and tort to company law and human rights. Participants are
asked to work collaboratively on language tasks, enabling them to pool
resources and making the learning process more rewarding and enjoyable.
This
‘combined skills’ course aims to allow participants to practise and
improve their speaking and writing skills. Participants are encouraged
to discover for themselves how to write in a way that is clear, accurate
and easy to understand using the 'plain English' style that has become
the professional standard.
This course also aims to develop
participants’ speaking skills in English by allowing them to explore and
practise the language used to express opinions, give advice and
negotiate a deal. The emphasis is on communicating ideas in a clear,
effective, modern style.
Course Objectives
The principal objectives are:
- to expand participants' knowledge of legal English terminology
- to encourage participants to speak and write in a clear, effective style; and
- to enable participants to learn more about the way English is used – and misused – in the institutions of the EU
Participants will also be encouraged to explore the difference between the English used in the EU institutions and the language used by native speakers.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for speakers of English at an intermediate level or above who have a particular interest in the language of the law.
Trainer
Stephen Dillon Weston (B.A, L.L.B., R.S.A Cert. TEFL) has a degree in languages from University College, London and a degree in law from City University, London. He is a qualified teacher of English as a foreign language and has been providing intensive legal English training for the Academy of European Law for over fifteen years.