(Khmelnytskyi National University, 2025-09) Kharzhevska, Olha
The article examines the role of authentic legal English texts and adapted legal materials in ESP (English for Specific Purpose) classes. It highlights their respective strengths and weaknesses, exploring how each can be effectively used in the teaching process. At the beginner stage of learning English legalese, specially designed textbook materials are generally more suitable, as they are tailored to the specific proficiency level of law students. However, at more advanced stages authentic legal texts can significantly enhance the learning process. The use of both authentic and adapted legal materials has a clear and measurable effect on developing proficiency in legal English.