Based on the theory of systematic functional grammar, this article makes a probe into the similarities and differences between Chinese and English legal language, by analyzing one Chinese legal article and one English legal article, both written in native language, through the perspectives of clause complex, mood as well as T-R Structure.

Cross-cultural Study on the Differences in Chinese and English Speech Acts

Analysis of the language and style of legal English;

The application of cases in the teaching of legal English;

The findings are expected to have some practical and researchful implications for improving the teaching of English for law.

The paper first discusses the English immersion approach to teaching English for law by focusing on the theories and methods, and then it makes suggestions about courses construction, enhancement of the teaching staff and academic activities concerned for improvement of the teaching English for law with the English immersion approach.

English for law has striking characteristics in terms of diction,syntax and discourse,and it reflects speciality,solemnness,rigorousness and accuracy.