Aviation English
A lingua franca for pilots and air traffic controllers
Series: Routledge Research in English for Specific Purposes;
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Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher Routledge
- Date of Publication 14 August 2018
- ISBN 9781138351271
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages214 pages
- Size 234x156 mm
- Weight 400 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 10 Line drawings, black & white; 13 Tables, black & white 0
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Short description:
Aviation English investigates the key issues in the use of English for communication purposes in aviation, analysing the current research on language training, testing and assessment in the area of Aviation English. Based on a series of recent in aviation communication and taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a description of Aviation English from a linguistic perspective, and lays the foundation for increased focus in the area of Aviation English and its assessment in the form of English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests. This book is essential reading for researchers in the areas of applied linguistics, TESOL and English for Specific Purposes.
MoreLong description:
Aviation English investigates the key issues related to the use of English for the purpose of communication in aviation and analyses the current research on language training, testing and assessment in the area of Aviation English. Based on a series of recent empirical studies in aviation communication and taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book:
- provides a description of Aviation English from a linguistic perspective
- lays the foundation for increased focus in the area of Aviation English and its assessment in the form of English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests
- critically assesses recent empirical research in the domain.
This book makes an important contribution to the development of the field of Aviation English and will be of interest to researchers in the areas of applied linguistics, TESOL and English for Specific Purposes.
"Compelling reading not only for AE trainers and test developers, but also for aviation instructors and experts in aviation safety... This exceptionally well crafted book certainly demonstrates the significance of collaborative work and joint research to achieve the ultimate goal of aviation safety through effective communication."
- Mariela Karina Strac, Aviation in Focus: Journal of Aeronautical Sciences
"A long-awaited comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the context and language of pilot-controller communications. Bringing together the accumulated expertise of linguists, human factors specialists and aviators, this study is indispensable reading for any language instructor or language test developer in this area."
- Dr Jeremy Mell, Direction G
MoreTable of Contents:
Chapter 1. English as a lingua franca in aviation
Chapter 2. Aviation English: a linguistic description
Chapter 3. ICAO requirements
Chapter 4. Language testing
Chapter 5. Communications between ATC and pilots
Chapter 6. Contextual factors impacting Aviation Communication
Chapter 7. Native Speakers and EL2 pilots: an experimental study
Chapter 8. Future research
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