Teaching and Assessment in Global Aviation English
Eric Friginal · Malila Prado · Jennifer Roberts
Jan 2025 · Bloomsbury Publishing
Ebook
288
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About this ebook
Combining the expertise of renowned academics and aviation experts, this edited collection draws together the latest research into language in the aviation industry, with a focus on teaching and assessment.
Exploring the different practices and challenges within the current teaching and assessment of aviation English, the volume provides highly valuable research-based recommendations for building successful curricula that advance training and learning. It investigates the challenges and future direction of the International Civil Aviation Organization Language Proficiency Requirements; the training of aviation language teachers; the benefits of a programmatic approach; phraseology training and computer assisted language learning; the use of radiotelephony role play; the use of corpus linguistics; and the assessment of pilots' listening comprehension. Advocating for best practice, this book is a significant contribution to continued development and improvement within the teaching and assessment of aviation English worldwide.
Exploring the different practices and challenges within the current teaching and assessment of aviation English, the volume provides highly valuable research-based recommendations for building successful curricula that advance training and learning. It investigates the challenges and future direction of the International Civil Aviation Organization Language Proficiency Requirements; the training of aviation language teachers; the benefits of a programmatic approach; phraseology training and computer assisted language learning; the use of radiotelephony role play; the use of corpus linguistics; and the assessment of pilots' listening comprehension. Advocating for best practice, this book is a significant contribution to continued development and improvement within the teaching and assessment of aviation English worldwide.
About the author
Eric Friginal is Professor of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Malila Prado is Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature at BNU-HKBU United International College, China.
Jennifer Roberts is Curriculum Chair of the Department of Aviation English at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA.
Malila Prado is Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature at BNU-HKBU United International College, China.
Jennifer Roberts is Curriculum Chair of the Department of Aviation English at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA.
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