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Aviation English Elizabeth Mathews Aviation English Services Emathews@aeservices.net What next? SOME BASIC ISSUES Aviation English testing: what is required? Aviation English training: How much? Language Proficiency Testing Misleading to speak about ‘a test.’ Testing services are required Capability to constantly develop new test prompts Able to maintain high level of security in administration, record keeping, scoring High Stakes Testing Stakes are high ‘too hard’-- a threat to airline economic health and pilot career ‘too easy’-- a threat to airline safety standards Aviation-Specific Testing Existing general English tests not appropriate Not aviation specific Not proficiency tests Proficiency testing Actual speaking performance Not pen and paper tests Test development Needs analysis Specifications Item writing Operational experts Language testing specialists Trialing Analysis Construction Standard setting Guidance material Rater training and retraining Quality control Adminstrative Administering test Test security Record keeping On going test item development, including trials Aviation English Training There is no magic bullet How long to Level 4? Learner Variables Starting point Time Learner style Motivation Personality Environment Aviation English Training How long to Level 4? 200 hours for measurable improvement Immersion environments Intensive learning Teacher-led Academic programs Reading; writing, grammar, listening/speaking Canadian Civil Service “True beginner” (ICAO Level 1) To Canadian Civil Service Level 3 (can describe process but not explain process. 1300 Hours Aviation English Training 100 hours @ DLI Level 1++ ? Level 2 Defense Language Institute, USA Immersion Intensive Teacher led Speaking/Listening Only Aviation specific Aviation English training: Best Practice Teacher-led Immersion Intensive TESL qualified teacher/material developer Communicative, interactive Learner-centered Aviation-specific Threats …”If you are a