Course detail
English in Aviation II
FSI-DLA Acad. year: 2027/2028 Summer semester
The English in Aviation II course follows the English in Aviation I course and develops professional language competencies essential for effective and safe communication in the international aviation environment. The course content reflects the areas defined by ICAO Language Proficiency Standards and aims to systematically develop grammatical accuracy, fluency, comprehension, and the ability to respond appropriately and effectively in a variety of operational and communication contexts.
The course also supports the development of key transferable skills, particularly communication skills and active listening, which are essential for accurately understanding information and conveying messages precisely. Through practical exercises, simulated operational scenarios, and interactive activities, students develop the ability to adapt to changing communication situations, build confidence in communicating in a foreign language, and work effectively as part of a team.
Emphasis is also placed on developing critical thinking skills when interpreting information, assessing communication situations, and selecting appropriate linguistic and communication strategies. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to use English in professionally relevant situations, taking into account the requirements of accuracy, clarity, situational context, and effective cooperation in the international aviation environment.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Students are expected to have command of English at least at B1 level.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The credit requirements are based on student’s work during the semester and a credit test. Students take the credit test at the end of the semester and can earn up to 50 points. In order to fulfil the credit requirements, the student must earn a minimum of 30 points. In case this benchmark is not achieved, there is a possibility for the student to resit the test once in the exam period.
The exam is an oral exam and students are interviewed by the examiner individually. First, student’s ability to discuss topics connected with study or work in their field is assessed. A successful exam candidate must interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, and their pronunciation, range and accuracy of grammar, and use of professional vocabulary must correspond to B2 level. Second, the candidate is required to perform two specific tasks based on the contents of CLA and DLA courses. In this part, the student must demonstrate their ability to use particular functional language required by the task as well as specialist vocabulary. In order to pass the exam, students must earn a minimum of 50% marks.
Aims
This course aims to develop language profficiency in English at B2 level with he focus on professional vocabulary, gramatical accuracy, communication strategies, and fluency of speech needed for the use of English language in aviation.
Course objectives in terms of language knowledge:
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to systematically expand active specialized and general vocabulary, including fixed expressions and collocations appropriate to the B2 level,
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to deepen knowledge of grammatical structures characteristic of upper-intermediate levels of English,
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to develop a deeper understanding of linguistic resources and expressions used in various communication situations related to aviation and air traffic operations,
Course objectives in terms of language skills:
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to communicate independently and fluently in English at the B2 level in a professional aviation environment and in personal life,
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to quickly and effectively react to unusual and non-routine situations.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-PRP-P: Professional Pilot, Bachelor's, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. U7 – Fire (fire risk, obligation, prohibition and permission)
2. U7 – Fire (on-board fire, orders and requests, responding to problems)
3. U8 – Meteorology (microburst, airport disruption, gradable and ungradable adjectives)
4. U8 – Meteorology (stormy approach, results and consequences)
5. U9 – Landings (touchdown, landing gear and braking, describing movement and position)
6. U9 – Landings (Undercarriage, resolving misunderstanding)
7. U10 – Fuel (aviation and global warming, Gimli glider, suggesting solutions)
8. U10 – Fuel (fuel icing, expressing expectations)
9. U11 – Pressure (blast, types of damage, expressing time and duration)
10. U11 – Pressure (emergency descent, expressing consequences)
11. U12 – Security (air rage, suspicious passengers, expressing possibility and probability)
12. U12 – Security (unlawful interference, reporting speech)
13. Credit test
Language exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Syllabus