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última version al 19:37 22 feb 2012

The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) requires an applicant for a holder of an Instrument rating (IR) to have the ability to use the English language for all communications. This includes radiotelephony and cross-cockpit communication as well as passive skill like reading documents, charts etc. in English. This requirement can be met by taking a specific test that is designed to the meet the JAR FCL requirements.

The requirement to complete FCL1.200/1.028 English test is there to ensure a safe aviation environment where language issues are not a major factor in safety issues. There have been many incidents over the years where language and communication issues were part of the "chain of events" that led to accidents. Communication issues are generally a combination of production and reception issues. The FCL1200/1028 test requires you to have a good understanding of the key English language skills especially listening and reading but oral production is assessed. A lot of information available is based on audio and text gap fills with no feedback to the user. Furthermore, the majority of material is static and has no obvious task orientation. 

The present state of FCL 1.200/1.028 English learning 

After teaching students who were taking the FCL1200/1028 it became clear that students require interactive material with feedback provided. The use of static material with little or no prior goal is pointless for language learning. Language learning and Aviation English especially is an on-going process, which cannot be replaced by short test focused courses. Safety requires not an ability to meet the test tasks but an ability to understand and speak English in an aviation context with confidence and accuracy. It is also very questionable if the FCL1200/1028 tests have any positive washback on language learning and language teaching. The successful completion of a test is not in itself a guarantee of language ability to meet safety standards. Pilots must pursue further English language learning and English language practice outside of the test requirements. This involves becoming an autonomous and continuous learner. 

How to become a continuous learner 

To learn a language you need to practice the language constantly. To achieve ICAO 4, 5 or 6 or good FCL 1200/1028 results you need to practice your aviation English every day. This practice should be focused and goal orientated and includes production (speaking) as well as reception (listening and reading). The idea that a short course, which practices test questions and gives formulaic answers can replace actual learning is harmful to the learner's language development and aviation safety. Once a pilot has a good result this is just the beginning of the language-learning journey. 

 is a free website with teacher generated multimedia content that allows FCL 1200/1028 candidate to practice all their language skills. The activities include listening to ATIS and filling in the gaps, ILS chart flying with multiple choice questions, clearance delivery for KJFK,where you have to identify the correct exit gate from a chart, a full flight from gate to gate with charts and maps and a pronunciation section that has record and playback functionality. 

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