The Introduction to International Legal English Teacher’s Book
Writing: Mastering the art of the formal letter, legal memorandum, and contract drafting (avoiding "legalese" in favor of modern, "plain English" standards). Writing: Mastering the art of the formal letter,
, along with numerous suggestions for role-plays and discussions to make lessons more interactive. Case Study Guidance "plain English" standards).
Published by Cambridge University Press, it acts as a comprehensive guide for navigating the complex intersection of legal concepts and commercial English. Key Features for Teachers erased her old lesson plan
Teaching International Legal English
If you are an English teacher who has been asked to teach a Legal English class, you might be tempted to use a general business English guide. This is a mistake. The Introduction to International Legal English Teacher's Book addresses three specific pain points that generic materials ignore:
Elena closed the book. Then she opened it again to Unit 1, erased her old lesson plan, and wrote in the margin: