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. The modern trend in English
legal writing is to avoid the wordy, old-fashioned style with its
unnecessary complexity and archaic language. Participants are encouraged
to discover for themselves how to write in a way which is clear,
accurate and easy to understand using the 'plain English' style that has
become the professional standard.
Participants will also be guided through the process of exploring the
difference between the English which is used in the EU institutions and
the language used by native speakers.
Stephen Dillon Weston (BA, LLB, RSA Cert. TEFL) of LOQUITUR 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 wide teaching experience.
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.