Description
A 5 page Spanish lesson built around iura novit curia, using a legal context to develop Spanish language skills rather than to teach law. The resource combines vocabulary, reading, grammar and speaking practice in a compact professional lesson.
Students begin with online vocabulary practice through Quizlet before completing a contextualised vocabulary exercise with terms such as tribunal, recurso, hechos, artÃculo, contrato, norma and aplicar. They then read a short adapted case involving public procurement and the principle iura novit curia.
The grammar section focuses on the highly useful structures deber + infinitivo and poder + infinitivo, contrasting obligation and possibility through simple professional examples. A controlled exercise gives students twelve opportunities to practise the structures in context.
The final section develops oral interaction and debate. Students apply the vocabulary and grammar to situations involving Spain, the United Kingdom, foreign law and international arbitration, giving them opportunities to formulate opinions and explain situations in Spanish.
Complete answers are included for the vocabulary, definition and grammar exercises.
The resource contains multiple external links, including linked vocabulary and supporting online activities. Internet access is therefore required. A free Quizlet account may be required for the Quizlet activities.
As stated in the resource itself, the legal material provides a context for Spanish language learning and vocabulary and grammar development. It is not intended as legal, legislative or professional advice, and the information used for language practice may not necessarily represent real legislation or contracts.
