ENGLISH LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS
for non-native English speaking lawyers
It is possible to be the same highly successful lawyer in English
that you are in your native language.
Confident communication is the key to success
in the 21st-century business world.
We are here to help lawyers from around the world excel in using English for professional purposes
COURSE 1
Legal English communication course with a focus on accent reduction, and clear-sounding, fluent English
Week 1
American/ British business culture and cross-cultural communication
Week 2
Negotiations for lawyers
Week 3
Using Advanced Vocabulary to communicate more fluently and professionally
Week 4
Communication in meetings and calls- Role playing.
Week 5
Grammar for lawyers
Week 6
Accent reduction with TED-Talks
Week 7
Accent reduction on speaking smoothly
Week 8
Accent reduction by reading and discussing related legal articles focusing on speaking fluently with clear-sounding English
Week 9
Deliver effective presentations
Week 10
Write professional emails
The 10-week course is designed for non-native English-speaking lawyers who wish to improve their written and oral communication skills in English with clients and colleagues. You will get several opportunities to practice speaking in discussions, negotiations, meetings, debates, and role-playing scenarios to improve your fluency and maximize opportunities to develop your overall English abilities. Every session focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and accent reduction for clear-sounding English.
If you are a lawyer with English as a second language, look no further! The course can be taken one-to one or in a small group with personalized attention.
Click the button to schedule a complimentary 30-minute strategy consultation with me.
Book a strategy session to discuss the program and your plan to improve your communication skills.
HOW IS OUR PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
Our language training is unique because it focuses specifically on clear speech and accent reduction for lawyers. Many language classes offer general language instruction with communication skills only, but our program recognizes the specific challenges that non-native English speaking lawyers face with clarity of speech.
By focusing on clear speech and accent reduction, the program helps lawyers to improve their pronunciation, intonation, and overall articulation. This is particularly important in legal settings where precision and clarity of communication are critical to success. Lawyers can enhance their professional image and credibility, build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues, and succeed in a global legal marketplace.
COURSE 2
ADVANCED LEGAL ENGLISH COURSE
BASED ON PEARSON'S LATEST AND MOST UP TO-DATE LEGAL ENGLISH BOOK
- For law students attending universities
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For legal and other professionals who wish to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in English legal terms
This course is ideal for all those who wish to practice law on the international stage.
The course consists of speaking, listening, reading, and writing for all types of legal texts and situations, from meetings to court proceedings. Click here to see the course and textbook e-brochure.
The course will help you overcome your legal English problems and expand your general legal skills and knowledge of essential contract and commercial law topics by dealing with the following 10 legal units (4 lessons in each unit):
Unit 1
Introduction to the English Legal System
Unit 2
Contract Law
Unit 3
Torts and Insurance Law
Unit 4
Business Structures
Unit 5
Company Law
Unit 6
Criminal Law
Unit 7
Property Law
Week 8
Intellectual Property Law
Unit 9
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Unit 10
International Commercial Transactions
The course is delivered by 20 live broadcast lessons of 60 minutes each, followed by written home-tasks.
Book a strategy session to discuss the program and your plan to improve your communication skills.
About me
SHERLEN TANNER
I help international lawyers and legal professionals break through language barriers so they can communicate clearly, work confidently, and succeed in the U.S. and global legal markets.
Too often, highly skilled lawyers are held back—not because of their legal knowledge or expertise—but because their English communication does not fully reflect their abilities. My mission is to change that.
With 15 years of teaching experience, I provide targeted solutions for legal English, professional communication, and exam preparation. My focus includes TOEFL iBT exam coaching and accent reduction, helping my clients achieve natural, clear, and precise English for professional and academic success.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Illinois University
Former ESL Instructor at Elgin Community College, City Colleges of Chicago, and the University of North Carolina, English Language Training Institute
Extensive experience teaching TOEFL and legal English to international professionals
Specialized in working with lawyers from around the world, including Brazil, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Japan, China, Vietnam, Turkey, and Russia
Expertise in identifying how each native language affects English communication, particularly in legal writing, negotiation, and presentations