Explain grammar phenomena of the underlined words in the text and translate them

V. SPEAKING

Describe the process of a civil claim in your legal system as if to a client from a different system who wants to initiate a claim.

Work in groups. Think over the topic and prepare in advance sets of cards with written statements or questions to discuss (while preparing, make necessary notes using the information and language you have learnt from the texts of this unit, of the previous ones and additional sources of information).

In class compare and discuss your ideas with other members of your group. Each group can prepare a summary of the main points that have come up. The most interesting discussion point can be used to open up the discussion to the whole group.

There are some useful phrases to help you:

Say what you think: I think (that)/ To my mind/ To my point of view/ In my opinion/ My opinion on … is that / I suppose (presume, think) that …. Personally, I don’t think that …. It seems to me that….

Invite your partners to speak: What about you,/ What’s your opinion,/ What do you think, (Anna)?

Agreeing: You (smb.) are (is) quite/absolutely/ right. I fully/ entirely/ completely/ agree with you. I suppose you may be right.

Disagreeing: I’m not sure you’re right about/ as to …. I’m afraid I can’t agree with you. I don’t really think so/ that …. I fully/ entirely disagree with …/ that…. I have different/ contrary/ opposed view/opinion.

Persuade your partners to agree: But don’t you agree that …? Yes, but I’m sure you’d agree that …. Don’t you think that …?

Reach a decision: So, do we all agree that …? Have we all decided that …? Well, most of us seem to think that ….

Unit 3 Fundamental Changes in Civil Procedure in the UK Section 2 Basic Principles of the Reforms

I. LEAD-IN

1. Think over the following questions and prepare to discuss them in class:

· In the continental law legal system, in particular in Ukraine, trial procedure is called “inquisitorial”. Could you explain why?

· Do you know in what countries trial procedure is called “adversarial”? Can you name its main features?

· Think about the main difference between “inquisitorial” and “adversarial” procedure.

· What do you know about the reform of Civil Procedure in the UK? For example: when it took place; who initiated reforms, the basic principles of the reforms, etc.;

· To your mind what was the main objective of the reforms?