ICAO English Proficiency Test Prep.

Name: ICAO English Proficiency Test Prep.
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International Civil Aviation Organisation Language Proficiency Test Prep. for Aviation

Created byDylan Kemlo

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Students will become familiar with the standard ICAO Aviation testing procedures that will be followed for their pending practical assessment/test.
They will have a better understanding as to how to prepare themselves for the ICAO Aviation English testing process.
This Prep. course has been designed to give the Student all the necessary confidence for the practical test.
The focus of this course prep. is to show the Student that by being better prepared for the test, they will have a positive outcome.

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 54m total length

Introduction to the ICAO English Language Proficiency Skills Test Prep.7:16
This section gives you a brief description of what can be anticipated during this course. It is important to note that the ICAO Aviation English Test is a stand alone test in accordance with the requirements as stipulated in ICAO Document 9835. This test must not be confused with either the IELTS test for visa purposes, or the Practical radio test that is conducted by by Pilots in order to be able to speak on an Aeronautical frequency to Air Traffic Control from an aircraft.
Overview of Holistic Descriptors13:57
This section on Holistic Descriptors gives the course candidate the opportunity to identify with their meaning, and how the Assessor will apply them when conducting the ICAO Language Test.
The ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale7:26
This section details the ICAO Language Proficiency Scale a bit further in-depth. The focus in this section is to ensure that the Course candidate is able to distinguish between Levels 1 to Level 6. In so doing, the Course candidate is able to gather a better overview of the validity of each, and what is required if the outcome of the ICAO Aviation English Test is less than a Level 6. BONUS - Check out our downloadable Aviation Study Guide in this section which includes a comparison between General English, Aviation English and Radio Telephony English. Test your knowledge with the related tests included in each section and compare your answer to the correct ones as provided.
An overview of the ICAO ELP Proficiency Skills Test19:43
This section gives the Course candidate an overview of what the ICAO Aviation English Test will consist of, with examples of how to respond to the various types of questions that could be asked. The information supplied in this section is very informative, and is based on practical exposure to this testing process that has been gathered over a period of time.
Guidance in preparation for the ICAO ELP Proficiency Skills Test3:05
This section gives the Course candidate a few additional tips in preparation for their ICAO Aviation English Test.
Bonus Audio Material - Sample Aviation Transmissions and Sentences59:21
This bonus Audio track includes just under one hour of radio telephony terminologies, that are defined through a series of simulated actions. These actions include role play transmissions, as well as structured sentences to explain each term further in detail. Enjoy the simulated demonstrations in audio mode, and be sure to listen through to the end of this recording so you don`t miss out on any explanation that could benefit you, not only for your upcoming ICAO Language Test, but also for when you start to work operationally in the field.
Final Tips in preperation for the ICAO ELP Proficiency Skills Test3:25
Lets take one more look at each of the holistic descriptors and identify with each using a brief description for understanding purposes. The tips that are included in this section focus on mastering these descriptors and perfecting your communication.

Requirements

Non English speakers need to have ideally attended an approved English Language training school where they would have been trained in both English, as well as the concept of Aviation English, before attempting the ICAO Aviation English Test.
For English speakers it is not necessary for them to attend an English Language School before attempting this test, however they need to have, at a minimum, familiarized themselves with the concept of Aviation English, and how it is applied in the workplace.

Description

This course has been designed to prepare you adequately, in order that you may, in turn, be able to undertake the ICAO Aviation English Test with confidence. The ICAO Aviation English Language Test has been introduced to meet the english language requirements in accordance with ICAO Document 9835. Each module supplied on this course focuses on different aspects of the testing process itself. Additional free downloadable courseware has been included in this test prep to ensure ease of understanding. The intention of this course is therefore to make you aware of the content of the ICAO Aviation English testing forum, and how it is applied. The candidate is given plenty of support throughout this test Prep. with practical examples included of both, how to reply to a question and also, how not to. Most notably, this course will equip you with the necessary tools well in advance of your appointment date to sit the Aviation English Language Proficiency Test for Aviation. At course completion, our primary intention is for you to have gained the necessary skills required in order to attain a minimum of a Level 4 outcome for your ICAO Aviation English Language Test. The additional training material that has been added to this course includes powerpoint presentations, audio downloads and examples of aviation english as used in the operational environment. This course also includes a one-on-one simulated ICAO Language Test prep. online with one of our Facilitators, at an agreed to time, to ensure you receive an adequate overview of what is required of you practically before you attempt this test.

BONUS 1 : An Audio track has been included which comprises of just under one hour of radio telephony terminologies, that are defined through a series of simulated actions. These actions include role play transmissions, as well as structured sentences to explain each term further in detail. Enjoy the simulated demonstrations in audio mode, and be sure to listen through to the end of this recording so you don`t miss out on any explanation that could benefit you, not only for your upcoming ICAO Language Test, but also for when you start to work operationally in the field.

BONUS 2: - Check out our downloadable Aviation Study Guide in Lecture 3 of this Test Prep. which includes a comparison between General English, Aviation English and Radio Telephony English. Test your knowledge with the related tests included in each section and compare your answer to the correct ones as provided.

Who this course is for:

Pilots
Air Traffic Controllers
Maintenance Engineers
Cabin Crew
Aviation enthusiasts