English for Aviation
Professional English SpecialisationsEnglish for Aviation
Course Overview
InTuition have been training Air Traffic Controllers, ground staff and Cabin Crew for over 30 years. We also deliver one-to-one to pilots looking to achieve and / or maintain their Level 4 or Level 6 according to the ICAO language requirements.
Who is it for?
Ideal for clients working in the aviation industry, particularly pilots, and Air Traffic Controllers, but also technical engineers and anyone involved with customer relations from Ground staff to cabin crew.
Course Content
- To develop fluency and work on pronunciation
- Communicate effectively in the context of Aviation using specific vocabulary
- Comprehension and listening skills work
- Structure and interactions
- Choice of study topics depends on their job role within the industry
Sample Programme
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Accurately use aviation-specific terminology in both spoken and written communication.
- Communicate effectively in typical and emergency aviation scenarios.
- Enhance listening comprehension skills for understanding real-life ATC communications.
- Improve pronunciation and clarity in radiotelephony exchanges.
- Experience and discuss British culture and its influence on aviation.
Day | 08:30 - 10:30 (First Session) | 11:00 - 13:00 (Second Session) | 13:00 - 14:00 | 14:00 Onwards |
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Monday | Introduction and Needs Analysis ICAO Language Requirements Vocabulary: Aircraft Parts & Phases |
Listening Practice: ATIS Role-Play: Pre-Flight Briefings |
Lunch Break | Free Time / Host Family Interaction |
Tuesday | Functional Language: Handling Abnormal Situations Listening: Emergency Situations |
Pronunciation Practice: Numbers & Letters Role-Play: In-Flight Emergencies |
Lunch Break | Cultural Excursion: Visit to Local Air Museum |
Wednesday | Vocabulary: Meteorology Listening: Real ATC Conversations |
Writing Practice: Flight Plans & Reports Reading & Discussing Aviation News |
Lunch Break | Free Time / Host Family Interaction |
Thursday | Functional Language: Navigational Instructions Listening: Complex ATC |
Role-Play: Unfamiliar Airports Case Study: Aviation Incident |
Lunch Break | Cultural Excursion: Visit to Airport Observation Deck |
Friday | Review: Week’s Vocabulary & Key Concepts Listening Assessment: ATC |
Speaking Assessment: Role-Plays Feedback & Future Study Recommendations |
Lunch Break | Free Time / Host Family Interaction |
All courses include:
- First day level assessment
- Personalised study materials
- End of Course Report with recommendations for future study
- Personalised social activities
- Certificate of Attendance
- Student web Portal
- Free transfers from the local station
- Free Wifi
- 24-hour student helpline
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