Introducing Innovation into an ESP Program: Aviation English for Cadets

Er, Mustafa; Kırkgöz, Yasemin

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“…Although civil aviation pilots and ATCOs were the main target of ICAO language recommendations, the LPRs soon started being used to guide language teaching and assessment for aeronautical communications in the military scenario as well, according to previous studies (Santos, Pacheco, Reyes, et al 2018;Katsarska 2017;Er, Kirkgöz 2018;Bratslavska 2020;Park 2020). Different ways to teach and assess this very specific language started being debated, due to the high-stakes nature of the decisions made, based on the interpretations of the results of exams guided by the LPRs.…”

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Language Proficiency Test Design for a Group of Military Pilots: Criteria, Construct and Purpose

Silva

2023

ESPEAP

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Despite the growing number of studies devoted to Aeronautical English, the role of language assessment to military pilots seems to be largely overlooked. To narrow this gap, this study aims at putting forward some findings of a broader study (Silva 2022)) which comprises a test design for a group of pilots from the Air Demonstration Squadron (EDA) of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Test design refers to the definition of crucial aspects of a test, prior to its development, such as: i) the criterion, or the communicative behavior expected in the target situation; ii) the construct, i.e., what the test is intended to assess; and iii) the purpose, which is mainly related to the reason why the test is designed and the interpretation and uses of its results. Language Assessment for Professional Purposes (LAPP) (Knoch and Macqueen 2020) is the main theoretical framework that guided this “Mixed Methods Case Study Design” work (Creswell and Clark 2018). Results indicate that the design of an English test for EDA pilots, based on a needs analysis, should be wide enough to encompass the use of Aeronautical English (phraseology and plain English for radiotelephony communications) and a more general language. As for the test purpose, data analyses indicate that test results could be useful in the selection of pilots who would be more suited to fly together as crew members. The expected contribution of the study is to provoke reflections on the main characteristics of an English proficiency test for military pilots, without losing sight of the commonalities it may have with language needs for other pilots around the world.

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Language Proficiency Test Design for a Group of Military Pilots: Criteria, Construct and Purpose

Silva

2023

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“…It is a subpart of the English language that is characterised by the use of specialized pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical structure and discourse styles which are employed by aviation personnel, in particular pilots and air traffic controllers, to communicate in aviation-related contexts. It has been classified as an English for Specific purposes (ESP) (Er & Kırkgöz, 2018;ICAO, 2010) and, apart from flight operations as such, can cover the use of language before or after flight, the language needed for briefings, as well as the dialects used by technical maintenance personnel, and other personnel within the aviation industry, such as flight attendants, dispatchers, legislative bodies, etc. (Cushing, 1997;Mitsutomi & O'Brien, 2003).…”

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Bridging the Gap Between Icao Level 4 and 5 in Aviation English: Expectations and Results

Masiulionienė,

Tupčiauskaitė

2023

Aviation

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The Authors investigated the Aviation English proficiency levels of Vilnius Tech Aircraft Piloting and Air Traffic Control (ATC) students by considering general English examination scores, marks for Aviation English modules and proficiency levels of a specialised speaking task. The aim was to assess how well students acquire the skills and abilities not only to pass an Aviation English proficiency examination (level 4), but also to obtain a higher level 5 necessary for a longer endorsement of their language certificate. Finally, it was determined which areas of language are the easiest and most difficult to master with regards to either a level 4 or 5 according to the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) Rating scale. It was found that four out of five students have the background skills to reach at least an ICAO level 4 upon graduating, however only a fifth are able to achieve a higher level 5. The proportion of level 5 students does not match the proportion of students with good initial general English results, so there should be a greater focus on improving the language training programme by making it more challenging and broadening its scope in terms of vocabulary and grammar in particular.

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“…Note-se que esse nível 4 foi pensado como o mínimo exigido para comprovar a proficiência em línguas de pilotos e ATCOs da aviação civil, porém, em alguns países como Equador (SANTOS et. al., 2018), Turquia (ER; KIRKGÖZ, 2018), Ucrânia (BRATSLAVSKA, 2020), Bulgária, 14 Da sigla, em inglês, Air Traffic Controllers. 15 Escala de proficiência em inglês da OACI.…”

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“…desempenho da tarefa, em si, constitui o alvo da avaliação. Por essa hipótese, "A proficiência adequada em segunda língua é uma condição necessária, mas não suficiente, para o sucesso de uma tarefa de desempenho" (MCNAMARA, 1996, p. 43) Grande parte dos trabalhos que envolvem uma análise de necessidades é encontrada na área de desenvolvimento de currículos e cursos de línguas (BRINDLEY, 1989;LONG, 2005;BASTURKMEN, 2010;SÁ, 2010;SOLAK, 2012;FLOWERDEW, 2013;KUSHI, 2012;QADDOMI, 2013;CHINI, 2014;PARK, 2015;THOMSON, 2015;BROWN, 2005;KATSARKSA, 2017;ER;KIRKGÖZ, 2018;SANTOS et al, 2018;ZOLFAGHARIAN, 2017). O entendimento mais atual, contudo, é de que a relevância da análise de necessidades não se restringe à elaboração de cursos de línguas, mas deve ser expandida para o desenvolvimento de exames de línguas (SILVA, 2016a;2016b;KNOCH;MACQUEEN, 2020).…”

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“…Tal fato minimizaria a relevância do uso de inglês pelos pilotos da FAB. Situação diferente ocorre em diversos países, com uma configuração geográfica própria, e com um intenso tráfego aéreo internacionalcomo é o caso da Ucrânia (BRATSLAVSKA, 2020;KOVTUN et al, 2020) e da Turquia (SOLAK, 2012;ER;KIRKÖZ, 2018), apenas para citar alguns exemplosem que as comunicações piloto-ATCO se dão, normalmente, em inglês.…”

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Avaliação de proficiência em inglês para pilotos da Esquadrilha da Fumaça

Lígia Barbosa de Carvalho e Silva

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Todas as mais de 130.000 palavras que tecem esta tese, se substituídas por um singelo "muito obrigada", certamente, não seriam suficientes para agradecer a todos que, de algum modo, colaboraram para que este estudo se desenvolvesse. Como mencionei nos trechos que compõem a epígrafe deste estudo, mais do que o caminho percorrido, ou que o destino alcançado, permanecem as amizades conquistadas ao longo da jornada. Ainda, citando Isaac Newton, estou certa de que "somente ousei vislumbrar novos horizontes porque me apoiei em ombros de gigantes", e foram tantos que corro o risco de ser injusta por não me referir a todos.Em primeiro lugar, minha orientadora desde o mestrado, Profa. Dra. Matilde V. R. Scaramucci, a quem tanto admiro e respeito por seu conhecimento, caráter, e por sua firmeza, determinação e capacidade de trabalho. A ela devo meu reconhecimento, e minha eterna gratidão, pelas inúmeras oportunidades de aprendizado que tive no decorrer desses oito anos de convivência.Membros das bancas de qualificação de projeto e tese, Profas.

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Introducing Innovation into an ESP Program: Aviation English for Cadets

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

Language Proficiency Test Design for a Group of Military Pilots: Criteria, Construct and Purpose

Language Proficiency Test Design for a Group of Military Pilots: Criteria, Construct and Purpose

Bridging the Gap Between Icao Level 4 and 5 in Aviation English: Expectations and Results

Avaliação de proficiência em inglês para pilotos da Esquadrilha da Fumaça

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