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English for Ground School - Module 3A (HKG)
The aim of the English for Ground School sub-module is to give trainee pilots the opportunity to practice the English language skills needed during both the ground school and cockpit/simulator-based phases of training.
You will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening in the context of authentic aviation training, at a suitable level for your experience.
Who is this module suitable for?
- This module is suitable for learners who want to improve their English as part of the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
- This module is suitable for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of aviation.
- This module is suitable for learners who are about to start an overseas flight training course conducted in English and need to improve their English proficiency first.
You will improve your understanding of technical vocabulary and revise aviation theory so that you will perform better on the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
This module will help you improve your English language proficiency in order to:
- Understand lectures and briefings
- Communicate with a flight instructor
- Communicate with air traffic control
- Prepare for pre-solo language tests
- Perform better in FAA/CASA theory exams
- Comprehend technical documents and manuals
Please note that this module is not designed to give you operational language skills for ICAO level 4, although it will help.
Instead the module is based on criteria identified for flight training in the AEROSTA Framework.
Course duration:
BAK class on Thursday evening 1930-2130, with a follow up language class English for Flight Training is on Tuesday evening 1930-2130.
Learn more: https://aviationenglish.com/bak-certificate-programme/english-for-flight-training.html
Speakers
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Hong Kong Teaching Team
Michael - Director / Aviation English Teacher / Teacher Trainer
Michael is the Managing Director of Aviation English Asia Ltd. He is very passionate about both aviation and language training and has been training airline employees since 2006. He lives in Hong Kong and is committed to providing the best support possible for English learners to achieve the levels of English proficiency that they need. Michael advocates a communicative style of content-based learning to give learners sufficient practice of the core skills that they really need. He is a graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), BPP Law School and has a Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of a Second or Other Language (Trinity Cert TESOL).
Gary - Aviation English Teacher / Subject Matter Expert
Gary is a qualified English teacher (Trinity Cert TESOL) currently flying Boeing 747-800 aircraft for a Hong Kong based carrier. He lives in Hong Kong and is committed to encouraging young people to join the industry and achieve the levels of English proficiency that are needed.
Nicholas - Aviation English Teacher
Nicholas has more than 30 years experience in sales of aviation training including simulators, pilot training and cadet programmes on behalf of major aerospace manufacturers and training providers. He is a graduate of Cranfield University (MBA Business Management), Diploma in Marketing (Chartered Institute of Marketing) and is a qualified English teacher (Trinity Cert TESOL).
Brendan - Aviation English Teacher / Subject Matter Expert / Airline Pilot
Brendan is a Senior Captain flying Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. He is a former RAF pilot and has flown a wide range of aircraft including the Hawk, Boeing 747 and various high altitude aircraft. He has a lot of experience teaching pilots from ab initio (from the beginning) all the way up to fighter pilots. He has a degree in biology and enjoys sailing in his free time. If you would like to benefit from his 40 years of aviation experience, or even go sailing he will be very pleased to talk with you.
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Hong Kong
Aviation English Asia has been offering part time and full time courses in Hong Kong since 2009.
All courses are available in Hong Kong. Check the schedule above for details.
Vietnam
Aviation English Asia has been offering part time courses in Vietnam since 2014.
All courses are available in Vietnam - typically every 8 weeks, or by special arrangement.
Taiwan
ICAO Aviation English, English for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics, and English for Flight Attendants are available in Taipei, Tainan and Kaosiung.
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