Professional English in Use: Law


Book Description

Suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced students, Professional English in Use Law contains 45 units covering a wide variety of legal terms and vocabulary and has been has been developed using authentic legal texts and documents. Topics include corporate and commercial law, liability, real property law, employment law, and more.




Professional English in Use: Law


Book Description

Suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced students, Professional English in Use Law contains 45 units covering a wide variety of legal terms and vocabulary and has been has been developed using authentic legal texts and documents. Topics include corporate and commercial law, liability, real property law, employment law, and more.




Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please


Book Description

Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please seeks to change public and legal writing--by making the ultimate case for plain language. The book gathers a large body of evidence for two related truths: using plain language can save businesses and government agencies a ton of money, and plain language serves and satisfies readers in every possible way. It also debunks the ten biggest myths about plain writing and looks back on 50 highlights in plain-language history. The first edition was described by reviewers as "powerful," "compelling," "inspiring," and "astounding." This second edition has been updated and expanded throughout. Professor Joseph Kimble is a leading international expert on this subject. Here is the book that sums up his important work, with a message that is vital to every government writer, business writer, and attorney.




Test Your Professional English


Book Description

This text gives students of English for professional purposes over 500 words and expressions to refer to. It can be used for self-study or in-class. An answer key is provided.




Law 101


Book Description

A solid reference for both the everyday and the unexpected legal issues, written by practicing attorneys Law 101 is an essential reference that explains: How laws are made How the court system works How each area of the law impacts your daily life Key information for important questions: How does a lawsuit begin? How do civil and criminal law differ? When do state laws trump federal laws? What makes a contract solid? What can you expect if called as a juror? What can you expect if called as a witness? And other complex areas of the law that you need to know. No home reference shelf is complete without this indispensible guide. The new edition also includes information on legal subjects that have become more important recently, including alternative dispute resolution, privacy rights, and Internet law.




Model Rules of Professional Conduct


Book Description

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.




Professional English in Use: Engineering


Book Description

Authored by a qualified engineer with professional experience in both engineering and English language teaching, the book covers essential technical English vocabulary in context. Over 1000 words and phrases are presented to help engineers or engineering students better communicate in English on the job, using a format designed to make self-study more intuitive-- words and expressions are explained on the left-hand pages, and practice activiities are on the right hand pages. Suitable for Upper Intermediate level learners of English (CEF B1-B2).




Introduction to International Legal English Teacher's Book


Book Description

Preparation for using English in the legal profession, using authentic legal texts and case studies. Chapters cover different types or aspects of law: Contract, Tort, Criminal, Company, Commercial, Real Property, International, Comparative Law, and litigation and arbitration. With exercises, answers, audio transcripts, case studies, and a glossary. For self-study and developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary skills.







Words for working


Book Description

Words for Working ofereix una revisió actualitzada de conceptes, competències, habilitats comunicatives i recursos essencials per a l'aprenentatge i ús efectiu de l'anglès professional i acadèmic a l'entorn de l'economia i l'empresa internacional. El volum facilita als lectors el coneixement i el domini de la variació lingüística existent dins del llenguatge especialitzat (variació intercultural, geogràfica, textual, etc.), així com del seu funcionament en àrees de comunicació professional fonamentals en aquest àmbit (anglès empresarial, econòmic, financer, jurídic, etc.). El seu contingut inclou estratègies comunicatives i activitats didàctiques pràctiques tant per a la llavor professional com per a l'estudi i la investigació en anglès dins d'aquestes disciplines en el nou Espai Europeu d'Educació Superior.