English for Ground School - Module 3A (HKG)

The aim of the English for Ground School sub-module is to give trainee pilots the opportunity to practice the English language skills needed during both the ground school and cockpit/simulator-based phases of training.

You will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening in the context of authentic aviation training, at a suitable level for your experience.

Who is this module suitable for?

1. This module is suitable for learners who want to improve their English as part of the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
2. This module is suitable for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of aviation.
3. This module is suitable for learners who are about to start an overseas flight training course conducted in English and need to improve their English proficiency first.

You will improve your understanding of technical vocabulary and revise aviation theory so that you will perform better on the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme. 

This module will help you improve your English language proficiency in order to:

• Understand lectures and briefings
• Communicate with a flight instructor
• Communicate with air traffic control
• Prepare for pre-solo language tests
• Perform better in FAA/CASA theory exams
• Comprehend technical documents and manuals

Please note that this module is not designed to give you operational language skills for ICAO level 4, although it will help.
Instead the module is based on criteria identified for flight training in the AEROSTA Framework.

Course duration:

BAK class on Thursday evening 1930-2130, with a follow up language class English for Flight Training is on Tuesday evening 1930-2130.

Learn more: https://aviationenglish.com/bak-certificate-programme/english-for-flight-training.html