Test of English for Aviation
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The Test of English for Aviation (T.E.A.) is a language proficiency test designed and developed by Mayflower College[1] in the United Kingdom.
Following several accidents and incidents where language was a contributing factor (see e.g. Tenerife airport disaster § Communication misunderstandings), the International Civil Aviation Organization now requires all civil pilots and Air traffic controllers (working in an international environment) to have a minimum level of English. The T.E.A. assesses candidates' written and spoken English abilities through the skills of vocabulary, structure, pronunciation, fluency, comprehension, and interactions. It is a test of ability in plain English in aviation settings, not of aeronautical phraseology.
The test is administered by a single examiner in an interview setting with the candidate, and takes 25–30 minutes. The test has three parts. In the first part, the interviewer in the candidate have a general conversation regarding the candidate's interest and experience in aviation. In the second part, the candidate listens to recordings of international English speakers in aviation-related scenarios and responds appropriately. In the third part, the candidate is presented with pictures and is asked to discuss them in English.[2]
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[edit]- ↑ Mayflower College
- ↑ "Aviation English training and testing - Mayflower College and TEA". www.maycoll.co.uk. Mayflower College. Retrieved 22 April 2025.