GPIV Legal English Groups 1 & 3 Lesson 2

Lesson 2
Groups 1 (9am) & 3 (11:15am) 

Class
Legalese Adverbs
e.g. whereof, heretofore, therewith etc.
Approach:
(1) What are the general meanings
e.g.
where = which (c.f. time references e.g. whereas = while, whereupon = when)
here = now or in this document (c.f. hereafter = from now on, hereinafter = from now on in this document)
there = referring to a thing (c.f. therefor (legal English) = for that thing, therefore (general English) = so (it follows that)
(2)  Think about dependent prepositions when trying to work out the meaning. Look at the preposition and think about what it collocates with other words in the sentence:
e.g.  derive from > … any income deriving therefrom, attach something to something > …set out in the mission statement attached hereto.

Real Property Vocabulary
Lease, lessor, lessee
fee tail
easement

appurtenant
Legal Terms can be looked up on the Free Dictionary e.g. fee tail

Legal Writing in Plain English 
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/25080245/Legal%20Writing%20In%20Plain%20English

Common Mistakes Today
applicate   - apply
modificate  - modify
revocate  - revoke
but terminate

Course Outline
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75673775/GPIV%20Legal%20English%20Groups%201%20and%203

British Council English Courses At The LUISS February 2014

Take some time this weekend to have a look at your course outline which you will find on this link: http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/74452691/LUISS%20Spring%20Term%202014%20Feb%20-%20May Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

LUISS Business School Lesson 4 Groups 5 & 6

Lesson 4
Group 5 (9:30am) & 6 (11:30am)

Class
Interview Skills. Click here for the Top 10 Interview Questions http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/top-10-interview-questions.htm
Using fillers in interview situations (e.g. job, exam) http://www.ieltsspeaking.co.uk/using-fillers/
Role-play and feedback

Maintaining your level:
Now that the course is over, remember that a little bit often is the most effective way to maintain your level. Work on listening especially and give yourself as many opportunities to speak English either by meeting friends, peers, fellow students or using social media. For more advice and lessons go to my wiki http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442631/FrontPage

GPII Group 15 B2+2 (Thursday 2pm) Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Class

• The link between grammar and pronunciationhttp://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442648/Pronunciation
• The 3rd Conditional - revising form and meaning - noticing the 3rd conditional in fast connected speech.http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals%20and%20Pronunciation
• Unit 3.2 p. 28 - 29   International Co-operation (1) International Organisations - Abbreviations and Acronyms n.b.  ASEAN, NATO and OPEC are acronyms. For definitions on acronyms and abbreviations see: http://www.abbreviations.com/?+ (2) Reading & Vocabulary CERN (n.b. collocations: shining example, joint venture, peer committee) (3) Subordinate Clauses

Homework

1. Unit 3.1 p. 26 -27 Reading & Vocabulary Q. 5 & 7
2. Unit 3.2  p. 28 q. 7
3. Unit 3.2  p. 29 read again and highlight subordinate clauses and classify them. 

Self Study

Read the following Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/federiga-bindi/renzithor-and-the-breakin_b_4837745.html

(1) Content:

Do you agree with the view expressed? Is the portrayal of Italian politics accurate? Do you detect any bias?

(2) Grammar:

Highlight any subordinate clauses and classify them (e.g. cause, reason, condition, finite verb phrase etc)

n.b. the expression: glass ceiling = invisible barrier to success e.g. prejudice (racism, sexism, homophobia)

A Career in International Organisations?

As we discussed today, a law degree is good training for a career in an international organisation. Have a look at the websites for WHO, IMF etc and see what positions are available. Do they offer internships? If so, why not apply? Also look at websites such as http://www.internships.com or http://www.internship-uk.com for other opportunities. 

GPII Group 8 B2+2 Lesson 2 (Thursday 11:30am)

Lesson 2

Class

Unit 3.2 p. 28 - 29
International Co-operation
(1) International Organisations - Abbreviations and Acronyms
n.b ASEAN, NATO and OPEC are acronyms
For definitions on acronyms and abbreviations see: http://www.abbreviations.com/?+

(2) Reading & Vocabulary CERN (n.b. collocations shining example, joint venture, peer committee)
(3) Subordinate Clauses

Homework

Unit 3.1 p. 26 -27 Reading & Vocabulary Q. 5 & 7

Self Study

Read the following Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/federiga-bindi/renzithor-and-the-breakin_b_4837745.html

(1) Content:
Do you agree with the view expressed? Is the portrayal of Italian politics accurate? Do you detect any bias?
(2) Grammar:
Highlight any subordinate clauses and classify them (e.g. cause, reason, condition, finite verb phrase etc)

n.b. the expression: glass ceiling = invisible barrier to success e.g. prejudice (racism, sexism, homophobia)

A Career in International Organisations?
As we discussed today, a law degree is good training for a career in an international organisation. Have a look at the websites for WHO, IMF etc and see what positions are available. Do they offer internships? If so, why not apply? Also look at websites such as http://www.internships.com or http://www.internship-uk.com for other opportunities.

ECII Groups 1 & 10 B2+2 Lesson 2

Groups 1 (2:30pm) & 10 (5pm)
Lesson 2

Class

• The link between grammar and pronunciation http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442648/Pronunciation
• The 3rd Conditional - revising form and meaning - noticing the 3rd conditional in fast connected speech. http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals%20and%20Pronunciation
• Business & Economics Vocabulary (taken from Language Leader Advanced Unit 11)

Homework & Self Study Suggestions 
1. Have a look at the proposed course outline - do you have any comments or suggestions?
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75673430/ECII%20Group%201%20B2%20Plus%20Module%202
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75673631/ECII%20Group%2010%20B2%20Plus%20Module%202
2. REM listening http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/32174148/Conditionals%20and%20Pronunciation

3. Film lesson - try the procedure suggested in class http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/11442630/Film%20Lessons
Remember to use sites like http://www.script-o-rama.com/oldindex.shtml if you don't have access to the subtitles in English

Vocabulary

A business (countable) = a company
c.f. business (uncountable)  to do business, business is good/bad/slow/picking up

to hire someone 
to fire/sack /dismiss someone 
to make someone redundant

Merger
Company A + Company B = Company A
Consolidation
Company A + Company B = Company C

Euler Hermes Legal English Course Lesson 18

Lesson 18

Class
Debtor & Creditor - Key Vocabulary Click on link below for notes:
http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/75861506/Debtor%20and%20Creditor
Types of liens
Concept of favoured status
Statutes governing attachment
Protecting Assets - Listening
Pre-judgment & Judgment liens

Homework

• Review today's vocabulary in preparation for next week's role-play assessment
• Reading on the handout "Making a career as an Insolvency Practitioner"