TEA - TEST OF ENGLISH FOR AVIATION

Test of English for Aviation (T.E.A.)

http://www.maycoll.co.uk/aviation-english/tea.html

TEA is:

• designed to assess a candidate's spoken and listening ability according to the ICAO Descriptors.
• an English communication test – it is not a test of operational knowledge.
• a test of plain English in an aviation context – it is not a test of aviation phraseology.
• conducted in the form of a one-to-one interview between the candidate and the examiner.
• a test comprising 3 sections and lasting approximately 20 minutes.

Throughout the three sections of the test the examiner will be assessing the candidate’s ability based on the following six ICAO language proficiency requirements: Pronunciation, Structure, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension and Interactions.

The candidate will be awarded a score of 1 - 6 for each of the six skills.

Section One Introduction (5-6 minutes) The candidate is asked a series of questions on common, concrete and work-related topics relating to his/her aviation background. Click here to listen to an example. Section Two Interactive Comprehension (8-12 minutes) Part 2A: Candidates listen to aviation-specific recordings of non-routine and emergency situations. Candidates are required to explain what they understand about the situation. Click here to listen to an example. Parts 2B & 2C: Candidates listen to a series of problem-solving role-play scenarios. In Part 2B, the candidate is required to ask questions to the speaker. In Part 2C, the candidate is required to give advice to the speaker.