Aviation English course for Pilots and ATCs 1

This whole-package Aviation English course offers lessons in English language communication skills necessary for pilots and air traffic controllers. The objective is to achieve and maintain operational levels 4 and 5 recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Learning materials focus on critical language concepts, vocabulary, and phraseology required to operate safely in international airspaces.

Aviation English course for Pilots and ATCs 1 is the first course that covers the essentials of Aviation English for pilots and air-traffic controllers. After completing this course, learners may choose to enroll in our Aviation English course for Pilots and ATCs 2, which is more advanced.

Customized course

If you need a different schedule, group size, or content for some lessons, you can customize the course for your particular needs. To get the most out of it, you must book a minimum of 24 units (24 x 45 minutes).

In what formats can I customize the course?

You can customize Aviation English course course in all formats:

Venue:

ZENITH lingo language classes take part in one of the following venues:

• online: For online classes ZENITH lingo uses Zoom platform
• on-site*: These are locations organized by customers.
• in-house*: These locations are organized by ZENITH lingo

*available only in Mainz, Germany

Class size:

Class size classification defines number of participants per course.

• one-to-one: 1 participant only
• pair: 2 participants
• small group: 3-5 participants
• mid-size group: 6-10 participants
• big group: 11-15 participants

Intensity:

You can choose in what intensity you would like to take your preparation course.

• Weekly courses consist of 24 units (1.080 minutes) distributed to 12 lessons; 2 units (90 minutes) per lesson without a break. Each lesson is offered weekly. That means each booking lasts 12 weeks.
• Intensive courses consist of 24 units (1.080 minutes) distributed to 3 full-day lessons; 8 units (360 minutes) per day with four 15 minutes coffee breaks and one-hour lunch break per day.
• Semi-intensive courses consist of 25 units (1.125 minutes) distributed to 5 half-day lessons; 5 units (225 minutes) per day with one 15 minutes coffee break.

Learners will develop English language communication skills to handle real-life situations of pre-flight and in-flight operations, ground and aid safety, air emergencies, pilot-controller communication, aircraft parts, runway incursion, and en-route weather. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, speaking, and listening comprehension. The content of each lesson is built on the content commonly found in aviation training courses for pilots and air controllers.