English Language Proficiency Training
All speakers of English must demonstrate a minimum English language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 (Operational) in order to be fully licensed internationally.
Air traffic personnel will be required to take a test to determine their English language proficiency according to the ICAO proficiency scale.
Personnel (here: without instrument rating) will need to demonstrate ability to use the language specific to all aspects of radiotelephony communication.
The following levels have been defined:
* ICAO Level 6 (Expert) will not be required to demonstrate English language proficiency in the future
* ICAO Level 5 (Extended) will need to be retested every eight years
* ICAO Level 4 (Operational) will need to be retested every four years
* ICAO Level 3 or below will need specific Aviation English language training to reach the minimum ICAO Operational Level
This little stories about the world's worst flying student "Ding" might help to support your efforts to keep up with the english communication skills. They might even provide a better in-deep understanding of flying theory and good airmanship...
Cartoons used with permission.
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