I tested for you: the ENGLISH TEST of LINGAERO
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- I took the FCL .055 (EASA) - new generation aviation English test - with LINGAERO at MERMOZ ACADEMY in Tours on January 30th 2023. This was an instrument rating as I had chosen the IFR version.
James Emery and Matt were the examiners. Out of the 5 tests I have already taken, I believe this is the one that most complies with ICAO DOC 9835 and the ICAO Rating Scale (LPRS). It is a test that combines accuracy, flexibility and interaction, and I explain why in this video. Out of the six language skills, I feel that vocabulary, structure and pronunciation, as well as interaction, were particularly assessed. The use of "say again" in the simulated flight was not sanctioned, which is a good thing for flight safety. Lingaero confirms that you can reach ICAO level 6 without being a native English speaker. Finally, I am going to change my training methods because the approach to this test is much more communicative and linguistic than I had expected. Moreover, it is closer to flying practice, which makes it one of the most suitable English tests for pilots.
In addition to checking the correct use of radio communications, the exam tests 6 language skills: pronunciation, structure (syntax and grammar), vocabulary, speed or fluency, listening, and finally interaction. The final score is not an average of the 6 skills, but the score of the poorest language skill.
Here is an article to summarise the test: fclanglais.fr/lingaero/
FCL ENGLISH: Aviation English courses, ICAO FCL .055 exam preparation courses, English briefing and debriefing services and translations on aviation English. fclanglais.fr - Aviation English, French as a foreign language, and Aviation French.
merci pour ce retour très intéressant , et une chose qui n'est pas prise en compte c'est que certaines personnes même avec un très bon niveau en anglais n'arrivent pas à comprendre l'accent de l'examinateur. ces examens de nouvelles génération sont une bonne chose pour la sécurité des vols comme vous dites. Bonne continuation
Merci, oui, j'ai eu des retours de ce genre aussi sur l'accent. James articule très bien, de ce côté-là pas de problème. Bonne journée,
Super merci beaucoup !
Thanks for sharing! One thing to ask. On lingaero is written that "En général, ce genre d’examen ne comporte ni écoute de bande « à la française », ni traduction depuis le français. Typiquement, il sera basé sur des supports tels que des photos et des documents qu’on vous demandera de décrire" but I see from your video that you had to listen and translate some audio. So, what is the official requirement for this new test? thanks
Quite interesting question! Thanks for asking. I guess that Lingaero means that an EASA new-generation test should not use the DGAC pattern for evaluating oral comprehension. Nor should they use translation exercises.
Here is what the ICAO DOC 9835 states in section 6 . 3 . 2 . 1:
"Why it is important. The language proficiency requirements in Annex 1 specify that speaking and
listening should be evaluated in the context of operational aviation communications. The holistic
descriptors and Rating Scale were developed to address the specific requirements of radiotelephony
communications. Each component of the Rating Scale is as important as any other. Tests developed
for other purposes may not address the specific and unique requirements of aviation language testing."
I may have made a mistake in my video as I had to listen to 3 short soundtracks. Each of them were typical ATC/pilot R/T, and I had to repeat exactly what I listened to. ICAO insists on speaking. They recommend avoiding writing and reading in the test, or as little as possible. This new approach is quite interesting and effective in terms of language skill evaluation. I know that some exam centres don't abide by the ICAO DOC 9835. They do good work, but they may have misinterpreted the texts, or somehow drifted towards local requirements which aren't necessarily ICAO requirements.
thanks for replying. I'll have a try and see what level I will get, if any :) @@fclanglais
@@user-qh4pw7sc3x yes, you can't pass if you don't take it. It's a good test, and the debrief is quite instructive. Have a nice day,
got Level 5!@@fclanglais