Number or weeks 1 2
Legal English ClasSix
25 hours of group lessons
£686 £601
Legal English ClasSIX CoursesOur Legal English ClasSix program will develop a knowledge of legal English. The course is demanding, but practical . It
is useful for people who need to use this type of English in their studies, working lives or to pass the TOLES exam.
Group Size Max 6 (morning) / 12 (afternoon)
Average Age 35 - 45
Level of English Intermediate - Advanced
Hours per Week 25
Minimum Length 1 week
Course dates 13-24 June
11-22 July
01-12 August
15-26 August
TOLES exam dates 23 June, 25 August
Value Added Whole school plenaries and
workshops
٠ Needs-driven classes enable us to tailor our courses
to the individual requirements of each class
٠ Small group classes in the mornings (max 6
participants) allow for maximum progress
Fact file Course Content
Task Knowledge (09:00 – 10:00)
This session presents the language - lexis, structure and
expression - that can be used in a range of legal
scenarios.
Active Scenario (10:15 – 11:15)
Working through legal case studies course participants
actively use the language
taught.
Knowledge for the Legal Community
(11:30 - 12:30)
This session builds fluency and language competence by
encouraging presentations and dialogue on themes
relating to the legal world.
Language Focus (13:30 – 14:30)
Students cover further points of grammar,vocabulary and
skills practice appropriate to the the tasks they will be
asked to perform in.
Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 – 15:45)
An hour of further fluency which challenges students to
communicate with ease and accuracy.
The course includes visits to courts in London. The Test of
Legal English Skills can be taken if required.
Features & Benefits
Fees per week
What to expect
The TOLES Higher exam lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes and consists of 2 papers. Legal Reading and Writing lasts for 90 minutes and Legal Listening lasts 30-45 minutes. The papers are designed to test practical reading, writing and listening skills in authentic legal situations. The test is marked out of 100 and each student receives their TOLES certificate with an explanation of their grade.
2016 exam dates and fees:Dates: 23 June and 25 AugustFees: £100
The TOLES exam
The Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES) Higher and Advanced exams are designed to test your language skills, knowledge of practical legal vocabulary and your attention to detail and grammatical accuracy. The exam is a recognised indication of legal English ability for lawyers and students of law. We prepare students of all levels for the TOLES Higher or Advanced exam depending on skill level. The TOLES exam is the perfect way to end your Legal English ClasSIX course.
In conjunction with Legal English ClasSIX
We encourage students on our Legal English ClasSIX programme to sit the TOLES exam at the end of their course. Legal English ClasSIX is designed to prepare students to confidently handle all aspects of TOLES to help them advance their career or studies to the next level.
The papers test knowledge in the following areas:● basic legal negotiations● pre-contractual documents● commercial contracts● banking● companies● other forms of business● bankruptcy and insolvency● employment law and contracts● the litigation process● essential contract law● the law of tort● intellectual property● real estate● oral contracts● an introduction to the common law● letter writing skills