2026 TAA Institute Featured Book: ‘English for Dispute Resolution’
English for Dispute Resolution introduces non-native English speakers, by Barrie J. Roberts, introduces non-native English speakers to negotiation and mediation as taught and practiced in the U.S. While legal English and business English books may include a few chapters on these topics, EDR focuses entirely on ADR. Each chapter includes a hypo, warm-up questions, readings, and activities that integrate English and ADR. The free online teaching guide provides the content, handouts, simulations, and step-by-step instructions needed to supplement your current courses or teach new negotiation or mediation courses. ADR instructors may recommend the book for self-study to their university, LL.M, and MBA students.
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