Each unit of the Student's Book is broken down into structured, easy-to-follow lesson plans. These notes provide:
When the student's book introduces a listening exercise involving a lawyer-client consultation, the Teacher’s Book provides guidance on how to scaffold the task. It suggests pre-teaching specific functional language phrases (e.g., "If I understand you correctly..." or "My advice would be to..." ).
Public vs. private international law and treaty frameworks.
Understanding the layout of the core Student's Book is key to appreciating the Teacher's Book. The Student's Book is divided into ten practical units, providing a solid introduction to major areas of international law: Each unit of the Student's Book is broken
The International Legal English Teacher’s Book is the comprehensive guide designed to accompany the International Legal English Student's Book. It is designed to assist teachers—regardless of whether they have a background in law—in delivering engaging, accurate, and challenging lessons on legal English.
If you do not possess a law degree, be transparent with your students. Use the legal background notes in the Teacher's Book to prepare, but encourage your students to bring their own legal knowledge into the discussion. Position yourself as the language expert and your students as the developing legal experts. Utilize the Case Studies for Project-Based Learning
The teacher's book is the "secret weapon" for educators using this curriculum. It serves a multi-faceted purpose: Public vs
The of your students (e.g., Intermediate, Advanced)
Teaching with Confidence: A Guide to the Introduction to International Legal English Teacher’s Book
Balances reading, writing, listening, and speaking within a legal framework. Key Features and Content Structure The Student's Book is divided into ten practical
: Every unit balances strict linguistic development with authentic legal principles.
Each unit starts with a clear summary of the legal topics covered and the specific language focus (e.g., prepositions used in contract drafting, or passive voice in legal writing). The book breaks down every exercise from the student textbook, explaining why the task is structured that way and how to execute it smoothly. 2. Comprehensive Answer Keys and Transcripts
(some versions/editions may vary, with similar books offering up to 45-50) that add a communicative dimension to the course. Unit-Specific Worksheets