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Legal — B levelSubject-specific language training

This self-study course in subject-specific language training helps legal professionals build specialist English at b level. Across 15 thematic units you develop the vocabulary, functional language and communication skills you need in international legal practice — with practice activities for correspondence, contracts, client advice and more.

Legal — B level

Overview

The programme consists of 15 progressive units focused on professional legal themes — from correspondence and contract language to courtroom discourse, dispute resolution, ethics, corporate law and intellectual property. Study at your own pace in our online learning environment, revisit units when you need to, and build language you can use directly at work. This course is available in English only.

What you'll learn

  • Legal Correspondence: Drafting Emails and Memos
  • Contractual Language: Key Terms and Clauses
  • Courtroom Discourse: Pleading and Advocacy
  • Client Consultation: Interviewing and Advising
  • Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Arbitration Vocabulary
  • Legal Research and Citation Terminology
  • Ethics in Legal Practice: Professional Conduct
  • Employment Law: Rights, Duties, and Disputes
  • Corporate Legal Communication: Transactions and Governance
  • Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
  • Property Law: Real Estate and Ownership Terms
  • Criminal Justice Terminology: Arrest to Sentencing
  • Family Law: Divorce, Custody, and Support
  • Drafting Legal Documents: Affidavits and Briefs
  • Negotiation Skills: Language for Settlement Discussions

How the course works

Self-study in our online learning environment

Work through thematic units at your own pace in our online learning environment. Each unit combines vocabulary, professional language and practice activities for real legal workplace situations.

Pronunciation audio

New words and expressions include audio so you can hear correct pronunciation and use legal vocabulary confidently with clients, colleagues and in court or written practice.

Quizzes to check your progress

Short quizzes in each unit help you consolidate new language before moving on to the next theme.

Grammar in professional context

Grammar practice is linked to the language in each unit — how to use legal terms in correspondence, contracts, pleadings and everyday professional English.

Workplace-focused themes

Units are built around situations legal professionals face internationally — from client consultation and drafting to litigation, dispute resolution, ethics and corporate law.

Summary

Legal B level: a 15-unit self-study module in subject-specific language training for legal professionals. Build specialist English for international workplace situations. This course is available in English only.

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