Course Profile: Legal English Combination
Legal English courses combine working in a small group in the mornings to develop speaking and listening communication. Reflecting real world and workplace multi-level communication scenarios, learn how to communicate effectively across different cultures and differing levels of English. Maximum 5 students per group.
Please note the Effective Communication group is a multi-level class for B1 to C1 participants. We believe this reflects real world multi-level communication scenarios.
The one-to-one classes focus on specific, individual needs for Legal English and will develop your work-related vocabulary and communication skills.
What to expect in the Effective Communication speaking & listening group:
- Practise your conversation and communication skills, including; turn-taking, interaction patterns, listening habits, and small talk
- Carry out discussion, problem-solving, and presentation tasks
- Learn about cross-cultural theory and how your cultural characteristics are different from those of other nationalities and how this affects communication
What to expect in the Legal English 1-to-1 class:
- develop specific vocabulary for legal English
- improve general and social English language skills and your pronunciation
- enhance your communication skills with English-speaking clients and colleagues
- raise your awareness of intercultural issues and ‘global English’
- practise using English for negotiating, explaining and telephoning
- work on specific legal areas such as contracts, employment law, family law, correspondence
- prepare for the TOLES exam, if required
- work on your specific requests
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age 18
- Average age 28 - 55+
Effective Communication group - 10 hours
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Multi-level B1 to C1
Legal English Individual Tuition - 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours
- Level specific 1-to-1 classes
- Focus on your specific line of work
Legal English at ECS Scotland
Course Profile: Individual or private group
Individual Tuition (1-to-1) classes focus on specific, individual needs and develop your work-related vocabulary and communication skills. You can choose exactly what areas of English you want to focus on during the whole course.
Popular requests include preparing for an interview, writing a report or emails, conference calls and small talk with clients. You can also work on pronunciation and speaking skills or you could do a grammar review or vocabulary building.
Private mini groups are available for 2 to 5 students with a similar level of English. You can study with your colleagues, friends or family.
What to expect:
- develop specific vocabulary for legal English
- improve general and social English language skills and your pronunciation
- enhance your communication skills with English-speaking clients and colleagues
- raise your awareness of intercultural issues and ‘global English’
- practise using English for negotiating, explaining and telephoning / conference calls
- work on specific legal areas such as contracts, employment law, family law, correspondence
- prepare for the TOLES exam, if required
- work on your specific requests
Course Level
Suitable for:
Beginner A1 — Advanced C2
Course Summary
- 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
- Start any Monday
- Minimum age 18
- all participants in a private mini group should have a similar level of English
- private mini groups must book the course together at the same time
Legal English at ECS Scotland
Course Profile: 4-week intensive course - summer 2021
Improve both your general and practical Legal English skills. Take the TOLES* (Test of Legal English Skills) exam at the end of the course and gain a recognised qualification in Legal English.
What to expect:
- 5 pre-course Legal English self-study tasks to do in your own country as preparation before the start of the classroom course. You will be sent exercises focusing on grammatical accuracy, vocabulary and Legal English written tasks. These will be emailed to you and corrected prior to your arrival in Edinburgh
- The accurate use of grammar and vocabulary in both written and spoken English
- Developing your general English vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills
- Carry out discussion, problem-solving, and presentation tasks
- Widening your Legal English vocabulary – general and specific
- Developing letter/email writing and drafting skills in good English
- Enhancing negotiating and presentation skills when working in English
- Working with business and contracts vocabulary
- Preparation for the TOLES* Higher/Advanced exam which is taken at the end of the course and included in the price
- Intensive Legal English and TOLES Preparation Courses are taught by fully qualified and experienced Legal English trainers
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
- Course dates (Monday 26th July - Friday 20th August 2021)
- Written assessment and oral Skype/Zoom interview once you have booked the course
- 10 hours pre-arrival tasks (5 x 2 hours). Written tasks emailed and corrected before arrival in Edinburgh
- TOLES exam is included in the price (the exam takes place on 19th August 2021)
- 20 hours per week
- Minimum age 18
- Average age 28 - 55+
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Multi-level B1 to C1
We advise early booking in order for you to have enough time to do the pre-course written tasks before arrival in Edinburgh.
Legal English at ECS Scotland
Course Profile: 5-day intensive course
Improve your practical Legal English skills with this intensive 5-day course. Take the TOLES* (Test of Legal English Skills) exam at the end of this course and gain a recognised qualification in Legal English.
What to expect:
- Five pre-course Legal English self-study tasks. You will be sent exercises focusing on grammar accuracy, vocabulary and Legal English written tasks. These will be emailed to you and corrected prior to your arrival in Edinburgh
- The accurate use of grammar and vocabulary in both written and spoken English
- Widening your Legal English vocabulary – general and specific
- Developing letter/email writing and drafting skills in good English
- Enhancing pronunciation, negotiating and presentation skills when working in English
- Working with business and contracts vocabulary
- Preparation for the TOLES* Higher/Advanced exam which is taken at the end of the course
Intensive Legal English and TOLES Preparation Courses are taught by fully qualified and experienced Legal English trainers
Course Level
Suitable for:
Intermediate B1 — Advanced C1
Course Summary
- Maximum 5 students per group
- Multi-level group B1 - C1
- Written assessment and oral Skype/Zoom interview before arrival
- Five pre-course tasks. Written tasks emailed and corrected before your arrival in Edinburgh
- Early booking is recommended in order to have enough time to complete the pre-course tasks and level assessments before arrival
- 30 hours Legal English in Edinburgh, Saturday to Wednesday
- TOLES exam at the end of the course, Thursday
Legal English at ECS Scotland
Prices: Legal English Combination
| Total hours per week |
Effective Communication group maximum 5 students |
Specific English 1-to-1 | Price GBP per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 10 hours group | 5 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £525 4 - 6 weeks = £510 |
| 20 | 10 hours group | 10 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £680 4 - 6 weeks = £665 |
| 25 | 10 hours group | 15 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £900 4 - 6 weeks = £885 |
| 30 | 10 hours group | 20 hours 1-to-1 | 1 - 3 weeks = £995 4 - 6 weeks = £980 |
15
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 5 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £525 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £510
20
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 10 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £680 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £665
25
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 15 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £900 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £885
30
Effective Communication group
maximum 5 students: 10 hours group
Specific English 1-to-1: 20 hours 1‑to‑1
Price GBP
per week: 1 ‑ 3 weeks = £995 /
4 ‑ 6 weeks = £980
Please note Effective Communication groups are multi-level groups with B1 - C1 level students participating.
Prices: Individual or private group
| Hours per week | 1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP) | 2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP) | Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | £590 | £400 | £275 |
| 15 | £810 | £600 | £400 |
| 20 | £1040 | £800 | £530 |
| 25 | £1250 | £1000 | £660 |
| 30 | £1440 | £1200 | £800 |
10
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £590
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £400
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £275
15
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £810
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £600
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £400
20
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1040
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £800
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £530
25
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1250
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1000
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £660
30
1-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1440
2-to-1 price per person per week (GBP): £1200
Mini group 3 to 5 students price per person per week (GBP): £800
All students should have a similar level of English. 2-to-1 and mini group must book at the same time. Price includes; all teaching, materials, tea/coffee at break time, personal language report and attendance certificate
Prices: 4-week intensive course - summer 2021
| Course dates | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks: 26th July - 20th August 2021 | £1995 |
4 weeks: 26th July - 20th August 2021
Price (GBP): £1995
Price includes the TOLES exam on 19th August 2021
Prices: 5-day intensive course
| Course dates | Last booking date | Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14th - Wednesday 18th November 2020 (TOLES exam 19th November) | 15th October 2020 | £1295 |
| Saturday 16th - Wednesday 20th January 2021 (TOLES exam 21st January) | 7th December 2020 | £1295 |
| Saturday 13th - Wednesday 17th March 2021 (TOLES exam 18th March) | 5th February 2021 | £1295 |
| Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd June 2021 (TOLES exam 24th June) | 13th May 2021 | £1295 |
Saturday 14th - Wednesday 18th November 2020 (TOLES exam 19th November)
Last booking date: 15th October 2020
Price (GBP): £1295
Saturday 16th - Wednesday 20th January 2021 (TOLES exam 21st January)
Last booking date: 7th December 2020
Price (GBP): £1295
Saturday 13th - Wednesday 17th March 2021 (TOLES exam 18th March)
Last booking date: 5th February 2021
Price (GBP): £1295
Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd June 2021 (TOLES exam 24th June)
Last booking date: 13th May 2021
Price (GBP): £1295
Price includes the TOLES exam. Early booking is recommended in order to have enough time to complete the pre-course tasks at home.
Price Includes
- all teaching
- 20 minute pre-course assessment and needs analysis
- guided self-study throughout the course
- end of course language report
- certificate of attendance
