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The vocabulary of everyday legal situations — contracts, basic court terms, and the routine language used in agreements and legal documents.
Why this matters This lesson connects directly to your progress: it covers basic legal roles and court vocabulary; contracts and everyday legal phrases; basic legal situations. Mastering this content lets you move forward confidently, and reinforces patterns you'll use again later. Take time to review every example before moving to the assessment — repetition is what actually locks knowledge in long-term.
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The goals of this lesson.
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You've completed general English. This is the first lesson of the Law specialization — essential vocabulary for everyday legal situations.
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Essential terms for describing legal professionals and basic court proceedings.
Examples
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Standard phrases used in agreements, signatures, and basic legal documents.
Examples
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Common scenarios: permits, regulations, and legal rights.
Examples
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Read the text and answer the questions. You can try as many times as you want.
Before signing the new lease agreement, Sofia decided to consult a lawyer. "Please read the terms and conditions carefully," her attorney advised, pointing out a confidentiality clause buried in the document. "This document is legally binding once you sign it."
Sofia also learned that the landlord needed a permit before making any renovations to the building. "We need a lawyer to review this agreement," she told her roommate, "just to make sure everything is fair before we sign here to confirm our agreement."
1. Who did Sofia consult before signing?
2. What did the attorney point out?
3. What did Sofia sign?
4. What does the landlord need before renovating?
5. Why did Sofia want a lawyer to review the agreement?
💪 Great foundation in legal English! Review this lesson, or continue to the Intermediate level.
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A second reading, a bit longer. Read it and answer the questions below.
A young lawyer met with a new client who wanted to file a complaint against her former employer. “Before we take this to court, let's see if we can reach a settlement,” the lawyer suggested.
The client explained she had witnesses ready to testify and wanted everything to go on record. “We'll call a witness only if it's necessary,” the lawyer said, reassuring her that the case would be brought in accordance with the law. She promised to update the client after reviewing all the evidence.
1. What did the new client want to do?
2. What did the lawyer suggest first?
3. What did the client have ready?
4. When would the lawyer call a witness?
5. What did the lawyer promise to review?
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Tap a term on the left, then tap its matching definition on the right. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
Term
Definition
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Usa las pistas para completar cada palabra en inglés. Sin calificar — repite las veces que quieras.
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The essentials of this lesson, summarized.
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Key terms to remember.
a person qualified to practice law
abogado/ato require something
necesitaran official who presides over a court
juez/ato look at and understand written words
leera person who gives evidence in a legal case
testigosubmitted an official document (past of 'file')
presentó (una demanda, documento)a written agreement between two parties
contratoinformation used to prove or disprove a claim
evidencia, pruebaa formal statement given as proof in court
testimoniothe official decision made by a judge or jury
veredictoa request to have a court decision reviewed
apelacióna person who receives legal services
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Everyday expressions used in law offices and courtrooms.
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Tap the words in the correct order to form the sentence. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
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Tap the correct verb form to complete each sentence. The other options are conjugations from other tenses — on purpose, so you learn to tell them apart.
The represents the client in court
We're for a copyright on this design
The signed a one-year lease agreement
Please a lawyer before signing anything
Please here to confirm your agreement
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Listen to the full dialogue with the speaker buttons first, then fill in the missing words from this lesson's real conversation. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
Do I to this before Friday?
Yes, and I'd a lawyer it first.
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1. What does this mean: "The defendant pleaded not guilty."?
2. Choose the equivalent of: "The lawsuit was settled out of court."
3. What does this mean: "Please consult a lawyer before signing anything."?
4. What does this mean: "The police officer read him his rights."?
5. Which option matches: "This document is legally binding."?
6. "The court hearing is scheduled for next month." — which one is correct?
7. Choose the equivalent of: "The contract includes a confidentiality clause."
8. Select the correct match for: "The judge will make a decision next week."
9. "Please sign here to confirm your agreement." — which one is correct?
10. Which option matches: "We're filing for a copyright on this design."?
Review — Lesson 85 What matches: "We need to resolve this overbooking issue immediately."?
Review — Lesson 85 What matches: "We're upselling premium packages to increase revenue."?
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You now handle everyday legal vocabulary. Next lesson: litigation, contracts, and corporate law.
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Practice this lesson's vocabulary with a word search and flashcards. Ungraded — play as many times as you like.
Tap the first and last letter of a hidden word to find it. Los términos de varias palabras van sin espacios en el tablero (ej. "give up" aparece como GIVEUP).
Elige la respuesta correcta. Si aciertas, la tarjeta queda lista por hoy; si fallas, vuelve a aparecer pronto para reforzarla. Tu progreso se guarda en este dispositivo.