Introduction To International Legal English Teacher 39-s Book -

Welcome to International Legal English

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A common complaint among teachers is: "There is too much material for a 60-minute class." The Teacher's Book acknowledges this and provides .

The Teacher's Book is structured to support flexible teaching across various classroom environments. Preparation: The teacher reads the Language Note explaining

  1. Preparation: The teacher reads the Language Note explaining the difference between a patent (invention), trademark (logo/name), and copyright (artistic work).
  2. Warmer: The teacher uses a suggested activity: Show logos of Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola. Ask, "Is the shape of a Coke bottle protected? How?"
  3. Listening Task: The teacher uses the Audioscript to prepare comprehension questions about a lawyer advising a startup on protecting its brand.
  4. Role-Play Extension: Using a photocopiable card, students role-play a partner meeting: "Client A has developed an app. Client B is the IP lawyer. Negotiate a non-disclosure agreement."
  5. Debrief: The teacher refers to the Answer Key’s explanatory note to correct a student’s misconception: "Actually, in the EU, trademark protection lasts 10 years, not 20."

Feature 2: Common Law vs. Civil Law Tables

Unit 4: Contract Law

Let’s build a sample 90-minute lesson for (purchase order and delivery terms). Feature 2: Common Law vs

Introduction to "International Legal English" Teacher’s Book