Legal English is the type of English used in legal writing. In general, a legal language is a formalized language based on logic rules which differs from the ordinary natural language in vocabulary, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as other linguistic features, aimed to achieve consistency, validity, completeness and soundness while keeping the benefits of a human-like language such as intuitive execution, complete meaning and open upgrade. However, Legal English has been referred to as a "sublanguage", as legal English differs from ordinary English. A specialized use of certain terms and linguistic patterns govern the teaching of legal language. Thus, "we study legal language as a kind of second language, a specialized use of vocabulary, phrases, and syntax that helps us to communicate more easily with each other".
LearnELP is a blog for English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This blog is aimed at those who regularly deal with legal documents, legal discussions and arguments in English. It constitutes a practical reference and self-study resource, which will help you both understand the English legal language as it appears in contemporary written and oral contexts, and to use clear, accurate English in everyday legal and business situations. The blog in general and the specific ELP courses, both are designed to improve your legal writing and speaking skills and to expand your legal vocabulary. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is given importance in lessons for a dual benefit of the learners. Studying at Learn ELP in itself gives you an advantage over other available portals. The study material is prepared by experts having dual experience, i.e. in teaching the English Language as well as in the field of Law. Unlike other portals, LearnELP does not deviate from the sp...
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