Introduction To International Legal English Teacher 39-s Book Link

Each unit focuses on a specific area of law (e.g., Company Law, Litigation, Property Law). The Teacher’s Book provides:

Let’s build a sample 90-minute lesson for Unit 4: Contract Law (purchase order and delivery terms).

Stage 1: Activation (10 mins)

Stage 2: Vocabulary Presentation (20 mins) Each unit focuses on a specific area of law (e

Stage 3: Listening for Detail (20 mins)

Stage 4: Controlled Practice (15 mins)

Stage 5: Freer Practice – Simulation (25 mins) Stage 2: Vocabulary Presentation (20 mins)

Teacher’s Book guidance: Circulate and note errors in modality (e.g., "You should pay" vs. legally required "You shall pay"). Debrief on board.

General English teachers know the word "sue." Legal English requires the teacher to explain litigation, claim, cause of action, damages, and remedy. The Teacher's Book provides definitions and conceptual explanations that are legally accurate yet linguistically accessible for the B1 student.

This is the crown jewel. The Teacher’s Book includes special call-out boxes that explain:

A common complaint among teachers is: "There is too much material for a 60-minute class." The Teacher's Book acknowledges this and provides alternative pathways. Stage 3: Listening for Detail (20 mins)

The "Fast Track" (for intensive courses):

The "Immersion Track" (for LL.M. prep courses):

The "Hybrid Track" (for online teaching):

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