Teaching and Assessment in Global Aviation English - by Eric Friginal & Malila Prado & Jennifer Roberts (Hardcover)

About the Book

Features the most up-to-date language-specific research, analyses, and expert opinion on the critical role of English in global aviation communication, with a focus on teaching and assessment.

Book Synopsis

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 the 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.

Review Quotes

This volume offers a wide range of perspectives on teaching and assessing Aviation English, demonstrating the latest work being done in a field rapidly growing yet still relatively under-researched. From needs analysis to classroom tasks to using corpora, the AE practitioner will gain valuable insights to better inform their course design and practices.
Rachel Herman, Aviation English Specialist, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA

About the Author

Eric Friginal is Professor of English and Communication at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China.

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.