ELPAC exam Preparation course – Climb Level 4
The curriculum is organized into 9 Modules containing language that Eurocontrol has identified as critical in pilot-controller communication (ICAO document 9835 "Manual on the implementation of the ICAO language proficiency requirements", Appendix B-10) and is using ICAO phraseology (ICAO Doc 9832) and plain English (ICAO Doc 9835) and also useful emergency situations.
9 Modules (based on the ICAO Document 9835):
- Time, duration, schedules and fuel
- Health
- People
- Weather
- Technology
- Aerodromes
- Cargo, materials and fire
- Communication
- Navigation, movement and geography
Each of these modules is divided into 3 units. Each unit contains 4 parts:
- Grammar - Aviation English grammar training features the most important grammatical points for ICAO Level 4 English proficiency and above.
- Vocabulary - Aviation English vocabulary training he/lps users with word recognition and production, as well as the use of Aviation English words in context and the correct pronunciation of Aviation English words for ICAO Level 4 English proficiency.
- Listening - Aviation English comprehension training prepares users to understand a wide variety of international accents speaking Aviation English words and phrases for ICAO Level 4 English proficiency.
- Fluency / Interactions - Fluency: Aviation English fluency training prepares users to speak Aviation English words and phrases at the appropriate rate of speech and with minimum pausing. Pronunciation: Aviation English pronunciation training assesses each user's Aviation English speaking and listening skills, and prepares a personalized pronunciation curriculum to enable users to achieve ICAO Level 4 or 5 proficiency – in either a British or American accent. Interactions: Aviation English interaction training prepares users to give immediate, appropriate and informative responses, including maintaining exchanges in the event of unanticipated circumstances.
ICAO phraseology (based on the ICAO Standard Annex 10, Volume II, 5.1.1.1.)
ICAO standardized phraseology shell be used in all situations for which it has been specified. Only when standardized phraseology cannot serve an intended transmission plain language shall be used.
Plain English (ICAO Doc 9835)
The ICAO language proficiency requirements in the Appendix to Annex 1 detail the requisite language characteristics for the use of both phraseologies and plain language
Emergency situations (ICAO Doc 9835, ICAO Annex 6, Standard 3.1.4., Chapter 4) A. detailed review of the unusual situations that have an impact on Air Traffic Control
