Teaching and Assessment in Global Aviation English

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Combining the expertise of renowned academics and aviation experts, this edited collection draws together the latest research into language in the aviation industry, with a focus on teaching and assessment. Exploring the different practices and challenges within the current teaching and assessment of aviation English, the volume provides highly valuable research-based recommendations for building successful curricula that advance training and learning. It investigates the challenges and future direction of International Civil Aviation Organization Language Proficiency Requirements; the training of aviation language teachers; the benefits of a programmatic approach; phraseology training and computer assisted language learning; the use of radiotelephony role play; the use of corpus linguistics; and the assessment of pilots listening comprehension. Advocating for best practice, this book is a significant contribution to continued development and improvement within the teaching and assessment of aviation English worldwide.

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Eric Friginal is Professor of English and Communication at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Malila Prado is Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature at BNU-HKBU United International College, China. Jennifer Roberts is Curriculum Chair of the Department of Aviation English at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA.