Aviation Language - TOEFA · 2018-05-06 · Aviation language G r o un d s c hoo l Company...

Elizabeth MathewsElizabeth Mathews

Aviation LanguageAviation Language

Presented by Presented by Elizabeth MathewsElizabeth MathewsLinguistic Consultant, ICAOLinguistic Consultant, ICAO


Role of language in aviation Role of language in aviation communicationscommunicationsAviation English trainingAviation English trainingLanguage learner progressLanguage learner progress


RTF RTF CommunicationsCommunications

Correct use of and adherence to ICAO Correct use of and adherence to ICAO phraseologiesphraseologies

Proficiency in “common” or Proficiency in “common” or plainplain languagelanguagefor when phraseologies are not sufficientfor when phraseologies are not sufficient

Use of Use of two languagestwo languages in a single rtf in a single rtf environmentenvironment


Incorrect use of, Incorrect use of, or inadequate, phraseologiesor inadequate, phraseologies

1977 “We are now at takeoff.”1990 “…we just running out of

fuel…”


Inadequate English Inadequate English language proficiencylanguage proficiency

1990 Flight crew fail to communicate fuel emergency

1995 Controller suspected but did not clarify

1997 Flight crew


Use of two languages in single environmentUse of two languages in single environment

2000 Runway collision1976 Mid-air collision


RTF RTF CommunicationsCommunications

Correct use of and adherence to ICAO Correct use of and adherence to ICAO phraseologiesphraseologies

Proficiency in “common” or Proficiency in “common” or plainplain languagelanguagefor when phraseologies are not sufficientfor when phraseologies are not sufficient

Use of Use of two languagestwo languages in a single rtf in a single rtf environmentenvironment


Aviation Language Aviation Language TrainingTraining


Pilot Controller language

ICAO Phraseology

Pilot and Controller language

→ Pilot

→Flight

Attendant

→ Passengers

→ Ground crew

→ Instructor

→Controllers

→ Emergency services

→ Ground Crew“dog on the runway”

Flight-specific language

Ground crew

Accident investigators

Aviation language

Ground school

Company Regulations

Maintenance

Engineering

Finance

Ticket agent

Baggage

Customs

Weather

Airports

Carg

o

Aviation Language

General language

→ Student


→ Instructor

→ Student

Pilot Controller

ICAO Phraseology

Pilot and Controller language

TO →

→ Pilot

→Flight

Attendant

→ Passengers

→Controllers

→ Emergency services

→ Ground Crew

“dog on the runway”

FlightFlight--specific specific languagelanguage

Ground crew

Accident investigators

Aviation language

Ground school

Company Regulations

Maintenance

Engineering

Finance

Ticket agent

Baggage

Customs

Weather

Airports

Carg

o

Aviation Language

General language

Weather

→ Ground crew→ Instructor

→ Student


Role of general Role of general EnglishEnglish

Basic levelsBasic levelsUntil aviationUntil aviation--specific specific materials more availablematerials more availableWhy aviation English at lower Why aviation English at lower levels?levels?•• InterestInterest•• MotivationMotivation•• RelevantRelevant


Aviation English Aviation English TrainingTraining

How long to Level 4?How long to Level 4?


Learner variablesLearner variables

Starting pointStarting pointTimeTimeLearner styleLearner styleMotivationMotivationPersonalityPersonalityEnvironmentEnvironment


ResearchResearch

ImmersionImmersionIntensiveIntensiveTeacherTeacher--ledledAcademic programsAcademic programsReading;writing;grammar; Reading;writing;grammar; listening and speakinglistening and speaking


200 hours200 hoursMeasurable improvementMeasurable improvement


100 Hours100 Hours

SpecificallySpecifically--focused, aviationfocused, aviationSpeaking and Listening Speaking and Listening ImmersionImmersionIntensive Intensive TeacherTeacher--ledled


THE CurriculumTHE Curriculum


ICAO Guidance ICAO Guidance ManualManual

Overall guideOverall guidePoints the way to our futurePoints the way to our futureNot a curriculumNot a curriculumNot the blueprint for a testNot the blueprint for a test

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