The test :
is designed to assess a candidate's spoken and listening ability
according to the ICAO band descriptors. 
is conducted in the form of a one-to-one interview between the
candidate and the examiner.
comprises three sections and lasts
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 grade for each of the six skills.
Section One Introduction (4 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 minutes)
Part A: Candidates listen to aviation-specific
recordings of non-routine and emergency
situations. Candidates are required to explain what is happening.Click
here to listen to an example.
Part B: Candidates are presented with a
series of problem solving role-play scenarios. The candidate is required
to ask questions and give advice.Click
here to listen to an example.
Section Three Description and Discussion (8 minutes)
Candidates are presented with a series of aviation-related
images and are required to describe what they see. The examiner will
then ask further questions related to the images. Click
here to listen to an example.
Does TEA contain Standard Phraseology?
As ICAO has recommended, TEA is a test
of plain English in an aviation context. Standard Phraseology is used in
TEA as a prompt to elicit a plain English response. However,
candidates are not required to produce (speak) Standard Phraseology.
ICAO's
website gives further clarification on this important issue.
How will my language be assessed?
Your performance during the TEA test
will be assessed according to the language descriptors developed by ICAO
(click
here to view these descriptors)
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