Aviation English by Estival, Dominique; Farris, Candace; Molesworth, Brett;

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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.

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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.

"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 Générale de l'Aviation Civile, France, and former expert for France to the ICAO Price Study Group

"This landmark text offers powerful insights into what is at stake in aviation communication, the threats to its success, and how policy is struggling to manage its risks. A hugely valuable resource not only for those interested in　aviation communication and aviation safety, but for readers and researchers in the broader fields of　ELF, ESP, and English as an international language."
Professor Tim McNamara, University of Melbourne, Australia

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Tartalomjegyzék:

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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