Aims and Objectives
In this unit you will learn vocabulary related to legal terms.
You will practise the following skills and functions:
- Being discreet
The grammar focus of this unit is:
Vocabulary
accuse, to; indict, to | |
witness, to; authenticate, to | |
punish, to; sentence, to | |
prison | |
court | |
cross-examination | |
report; transcript | |
law | |
criminal court | |
will | |
judgment | |
crime | |
lawyer (male) | |
lawyer (female) | |
official (male) | |
official (female | |
proof | |
thief | |
theft | |
burglar (male) | |
burglar (female) | |
burglary | |
case | |
juror (male) | |
juror (female) | |
legislator | |
murder | |
murderer (male) | |
murderer (female) | |
notary | |
judicial precedent | |
lawyer (male) | |
lawyer (female) | |
judge (male) | |
judge (female) | |
damages | |
manslaughter | |
defendant (male) | |
defendant (female) | |
witness (male) | |
witness (female) | |
dock | |
statement; testimony | |
appeal | |
affirmation | |
chambers; lawyer’s office | |
area of law | |
legal secretary | |
divorce | |
deed; act; crime | |
deed; document | |
previous conviction | |
witness statement; testimony | |
legal | |
guilty | |
innocent | |
commit, to; perpetrate, to (a crime) | |
convict, to; sentence, to | |
previously convicted; having a criminal record |
Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Test Yourself
Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.
Listening Comprehension
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
General Comprehension
Exercise 1: True/False Statements
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Exercise 2: Sentence Completion
Speaking Practice. Complete the sentences you hear, using the example as a model.
Grammar Practice
Exercise 1: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 2: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 3: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 4: Selections
Chose the correct answer.
Consolidation
Exercise 1: True/False Statements
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Exercise 2: Dictation
Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.
Exercise 3: Cloze
Listen to the recording carefully and then fill in the gaps in the text below using the same words.
Exercise 4: Gap Filling
Choose the correct option to fill the gaps in the following sentences.
Checklist
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- Use vocabulary related to common legal terms for daily situations