No doubt you are an outstanding lawyer in your own country and give
excellent legal advice. But can you express that advice
accurately in English? English-speaking clients tend to have
greater confidence in overseas law firms staffed with good
communicators. Accordingly, lawyers with an excellent command
of English will help to give their firms a competitive advantage
over others.
Let me help. I have dealt in the past with countless overseas
lawyers and have years of experience in patent prosecution,
litigation, contractual provisions, and general legal
terminology. You might want to consider taking a Legal
English exam such as TOLES to prove your ability and improve your
career prospects. Or you might want to brush up a
presentation you are giving at an international conference. I
can be completely flexible, providing anything from a complete
course to just one or two confidence-boosting
sessions.
With a personalised service one
can envisage many other possibilities. For example, I could help to
revise the wording of important legal opinions, or edit or
proofread your firm's brochure, website or newsletters. Just
say the word.
A business person?
Modern business jargon can be really confusing. Do you know
how to give someone the 'bottom line', run an idea 'up the
flagpole', or help them to 'move the needle'? Are 'all your
ducks in a row'?
And in project-management speak, do you know what to do with a
'herring bone diagram'? Are you afraid a 'Six Sigma Black
Belt' might become violent? Don't worry - help is at
hand. I have had 40 years' experience in business and can
speak the lingo. Just 'reach out' and let me know what you
need. For Speakers of Other Languages, Patently English
'ticks all the right boxes'!
Someone else?
Perhaps you are an academic - or a busy celebrity, diplomat,
politician, or rock star? Maybe you are a member of a Trade
Organisation, in Public Relations, or someone who works in an
Embassy. Whatever reason you have for wanting to improve your
English please consider letting me help. In this small world,
distance should not be a barrier. Remember: Patently English
can provide personal coaching tailored precisely to YOUR
needs.
In summary:
You can
expect:
Personal attention
Reliability
Flexibility
Experience
By
arrangement, coaching can be given in person, by correspondence, or
by Skype. I would be pleased to organise a Summer School in London
if there is sufficient interest.