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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.
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 asked to describe and compare
what they see. The examiner will then ask further questions
related to the images. Click
here to listen to an example.
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T.E.A. is:
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designed to assess a candidate's spoken and
listening ability according to the ICAO Descriptors.
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an English communication test – it is
not a test of operational knowledge.
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a test of plain English in an aviation context –
it is
not a test of aviation phraseology.
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conducted in the form of a one-to-one interview
between the candidate and the examiner.
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a test comprising 3 sections and lasting
approximately 20 minutes.
Throughout the three sections of the test the
examiner assesses the candidate’s ability based on the
following six ICAO language proficiency requirements: Pronunciation,
Structure, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension and Interactions.
The candidate is awarded a score of 1 - 6 for
each of the six skills.
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