Course detail
English in Aviation
FSI-OL0 Acad. year: 2027/2028 Winter semester
The course English in Aviation develops students’ knowledge and practical command of specialized English vocabulary used in the aviation industry. It focuses on acquiring, understanding, and correctly using aviation terminology across a range of professional and operational contexts, including the function of aircraft systems and components, safety, material properties, wear and maintenance.
Through a combination of vocabulary-building activities, contextual exercises, reading and listening tasks, and simulated professional scenarios, students develop the ability to recognize, interpret, and use aviation-specific terminology accurately and appropriately. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding technical terms, standard aviation expressions, abbreviations, and phraseology, as well as distinguishing between general English and specialized aviation language.
The course also promotes the development of effective communication skills, enabling students to apply acquired vocabulary in professional discussions, operational situations, and aviation-related documentation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand and use a broad range of aviation-related vocabulary, interpret specialized texts and spoken information, and communicate more confidently and accurately in an international aviation environment.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and communication ability in common English B2.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
To receive credit for this course students have to obtain at least 40 points by the end of the semester. Points can be obtained for attendance (5 points), presentation in class (up to 45 points) and credit test, which takes place in the 13th week of the semester (up to 60 points). Should students fail to reach at least 40 points at the end of the semester, they can resit the credit test during the exam period.
Aims
The aim is to familiarize the students with the terminology of aeronautics and aircraft in such an extent that enables them to apply their knowledge in practice. Another goal is to enrich their knowledge and improve their communication ability in common language. The course enables the students to learn about atmosphere, forces acting upon the aircraft, about main parts of the aircraft, about its engine and instrument equipment. The students can also improve their communication ability in common English.
Course objectives in terms of language knowledge:
- to systematically expand active specialized vocabulary in the areas of aircraft construction, function of various aircraft systems, material properties and maintenance.
Course objectives in terms of language skills:
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to recognize, understand, and actively use specialized aviation vocabulary and terminology,
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to apply appropriate vocabulary, collocations, and expressions in various aviation-related contexts,
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to describe aircraft components, systems, operational procedures, and aviation-related processes using appropriate terminology,
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to understand and interpret aviation-related technical texts and spoken information,
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to use contextual clues and independent learning strategies to acquire and retain new vocabulary.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-AST-A: Aerospace Technology, Master's, compulsory
Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization STL: Aircraft Design, compulsory
Programme N-LKT-P: Aerospace Technology , Master's
specialization TLT: Airtransport and Airport Technology, compulsory
Type of course unit
Language exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Introduction to OL0 – (division of aircraft, airplane parts)
2. Materials in Aviation
3. Hardware – (tools, fasteners, etc.)
4. Airframe structures – (forces and stresses)
5. Airframe structures – external
6. Airframe structures – internal
7. Airframe structures – control surfaces
8. Maintenance and safety
9. Engines – piston
10. Engines – jet engine, turboprop
11. Systems – hydraulics
12. Fuel
13. Credit test