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Test of English for Aviation Guide for: Test-takers & Teachers Guide Test of English for Aviation What is the TEA test? TEA is a test of your ability to communicate in English – it is not a test of your operational knowledge. TEA is a test of plain English in an aviation context – it is not a test of aviation phraseology TEA is a face-to-face interview with one examiner lasting about 20—25 minutes and consisting of 3 sections. The TEA test does NOT include: any writing any reading any need to type or use a computer. Not a test of operational knowledge TEA examiners are familiar with aviation and are sometimes pilots or controllers. Nevertheless there are no extra marks to be gained from talking about correct operational procedures. Equally, nothing is lost by not knowing about a particular area of operations. TEA tests plain English, not phraseology – the ICAO language standards have been introduced to improve communication when phraseology is insufficient. The ICAO Descriptors ICAO has developed the criteria by which your English will be judged. The full descriptors can be viewed here: TEA candidates can score from Level 1 to Level 6 but most candidates score Level 3, 4 or 5. A simplified version of Levels 2—5 is on the next page. 2 Guide Test of English for Aviation ithe a kly an in es y or s lies, mil-lly . h ful. ple, s lyw, opriatntrol . quics. Cven s. Fixs bming pondl rep in fanerand intionsly witt use simation oncti uickapprn cosationondsreplieate eationandingonfirying. ressefuicates. Gesposituaslowre nonagevers rae ndsq and . Canverrespeful unic situderst or cclariftimesith uuntionot reing nds at a ma con ntI spoeful pliescoally h usmmrisingsunckingomekly w comm situacan nurprisespoes th onlyutine eRusre UsuwitcosurpmicheSquicCaniarsRrepliCanro telyics. e of tly rk d to al d rk ot ted . ome re n ccurad top rang most wo nees in nusu. rstant woay nplicationsnd sey a. nsiohe nd alatend ants .tandabou. Maystion or uionsndeaboucs. 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Using the descriptors on Page 3 think about which level the candidate should be awarded in the following areas (the answers are provided at the bottom of page 9): Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Candidate 3 Candidate 4 Candidate 1 Candidate 2 Candidate 3 Candidate 4 Pronunciation Vocabulary Structure Fluency TEA - Part 1 In this part of the test you will be asked a series of set, simple questions relating to your aviation background. There are no right or wrong answers – you should show you understand the questions by talking about your role in aviation. Listen to this TEA candidate answering questions on Part 1. Think how you would have answered these same questions: Questions 1. Could you tell me about your job? Click here 2. Can you describe what you do at work? Click here 3. Is a pilot’s job important? Click here 4. What’s the difference between a pilot’s role today, compared with the past? Click here 5. How much training is necessary to be a pilot? Click here 4
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