A comprehensive programme that will enable you to understand and use everyday legal expressions, giving you the fluency you need to speak English at work" 

In globalised environments, companies need qualified professionals with sufficient knowledge of English to be able to communicate fluently in different business fields. However, for many, learning English is still a handicap. That is why they are looking for programmes with native teachers with whom they can learn little by little, improving their communicative skills.

This postgraduate diploma in Legal English goes one step further and, instead of teaching these more basic English skills, offers students the opportunity to improve their skills by learning simple legal English vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Thus, the student will learn from the necessary resources for the resolution of incidents, and interdepartmental communication, to general information on international laws, but also more innovative concepts such as Networking and the main strategies for communication through social networks, among other aspects. In this way, this postgraduate diploma is the perfect complement between autonomous work, classes with highly qualified native speakers and top-quality didactic material, applied to the working reality of the 21st century.

Undoubtedly, a programme that will mark a turning point for students who have little knowledge of English, but who wish, in a short time, to acquire the skills to be able to handle simple and useful legal concepts for their professional development. A programme that is taught in a 100% online format, giving students the opportunity to self-manage their study time and combine it perfectly with the rest of their daily obligations, whether personal or professional. 

Improve your English language skills and get up to speed on key international trade laws"

 

This postgraduate diploma in Legal English contains the most complete and up-to-date educational programme. Its most notable features are:

• Practical case studies presented by English teachers
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents provide students with scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies for teaching languages
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Most companies demand professionals with high levels of English. TECH gives you the keys to achieve it, but you have to start from the ground up. So don't think twice and sign up for this postgraduate diploma" 

Its teaching staff includes native English teachers, who bring to this program the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training experience designed to train students for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Study with native teachers and you will see your English improve in no time"

Learning English will open doors to a wider and more competitive job market"

By completing this postgraduate diploma with TECH, students will learn legal English at a basic level, so that they will be able to understand the regulations related to their job, as well as to participate in the management of administrative tasks and the human resources department, always working in this language. The aim is to offer students this key specialisation, which will mark a turning point in their qualifications and open the doors to a more ambitious job market. 

At the end of this postgraduate diploma, you will be able to solve small incidents in your company, communicating in English"

General Objectives

• Solve basic and simple communicative tasks in order to carry out their functions, both in a work environment and in everyday situations
• Interact and express yourself in these situations in an independent and adequate manner, in a standard register in written and oral communication
• Define the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations, and recognize the most common forms of social relationships
• Use the linguistic resources necessary to get by in workplace communication situations
• Develop resources and tools that enable them to assess and improve their own learning and use of the language
• Be able to understand the main points of clear texts in standard language texts if they deal with familiar matters, whether in work or personal situations
• Know how to cope in most situations, which may arise in the workplace, where English is used as a lingua franca
• Be able to produce simple and coherent texts on topics that are familiar to their work, or in which they have a personal interest
• Be able to describe work experiences, events, wishes and aspirations, as well as briefly justify their opinions or explain their work plans

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Legal English

• Be able to understand Legal and Business Law-related vocabulary and its context
• Understand the difference between key concepts
• Communicate information in a general way about international law, without going into specific topics
• Understand the most common legal textual typologies
• Know how to fill in simple documents, such as licenses, and authorizations, even using other resources, such as dictionaries

Module 2. Incident Resolution and Interdepartmental Communication

• Produce simple oral texts, paying attention to differences in register
• Understand and use simple vocabulary related to departments and positions in a company
• Respond to incidents and administrative formalities, following the rules of the typical textual genres of the business world
• Relate appropriately with the client, using simple expressions that respect the rules of politeness
• Use a series of simple connectors and other elements to ensure coherence of discourse
• Use vocabulary and descriptive expressions of the business structure

Module 3. Networking, Social Networks and Intercultural Communication

• Recognize how cultural differences can affect communication between people of different nationalities
• Understand the importance of building a strong corporate culture, especially in multicultural environments
• Use some discursive resources to overcome possible communication barriers
• Know how to use digital tools in a foreign Language, to enhance the development, and success of the of the company
• Easily recognize and understand linguistic differences between speakers of different nationalities, without hindering communication 
• Be able to talk about difficulties and solutions to common problems at work, using simple expressions 

This programme will give you the tools, so that you will be able to talk to native speakers in English"