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Pronunciation Structure Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension Interaction
Level
Pronunciation rarely Uses basic grammar well. Has enough vocabulary to Can speak easily about Can understand accurately Responds quickly, with
causes a problem for Makes mistakes with talk about common, work- common topics. Can use about work related topics. useful and appropriate
understanding. complex grammar, which related topics. Can correct discourse markers. Can understand a range of replies. Can control a
sometimes cause a paraphrase when accents. conversation.
5 problem for understanding. necessary.
Uses idioms sometimes.
Pronunciation only some- Uses basic grammar quite Usually has enough vo- Can sometimes speak Can understand mostly Usually responds quickly
times causes a problem for well. Makes mistakes with cabulary to talk about com- freely and easily. Slow accurately about work with useful replies. Can
understanding. basic grammar, which mon, work related topics. speaking does not cause a related topics. May need to communicate even in
sometimes cause a Can often paraphrase problem for ask questions in surprising situations. Fixes
4 problem for understanding. when necessary. communication. Can complicated or unusual misunderstandings by
sometimes use discourse situations. checking or confirming or
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markers correctly. Fillers clarifying.
do not cause a problem.
Pronunciation frequently Makes a number of Often has enough vocabu- Often speaks too slowly, Can often understand Sometimes responds
causes a problem for mistakes with basic lary to talk about common, and this may cause a prob- accurately about work quickly with useful replies,
understanding. grammar which frequently work related topics, but lem for communication. related topics. May not Can communicate in famil-
cause a problem for often uses wrong words. Fillers are sometimes a understand in complicated iar situations. Generally
3 understanding. Cannot paraphrase often. problem. or unusual situations. can not respond in
surprising situations.
Pronunciation almost Uses only a few Only knows some Can say some memorized Can only understand some Responds slowly with
always causes a problem memorized sentences and individual words or phrases, but is very slow to phrases when they are replies that are not useful.
for understanding grammar structures memorized phrases search for expressions or said slowly. Can only manage simple,
to say unfamiliar words. routine conversations
2 Fillers are a big problem.
Test of English for Aviation
Guide Test of English for Aviation
Candidates are awarded a score from 1 to 6 for each of the 6 skills: pronunciation,
structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, interactions.
It is the LOWEST of these 6 marks which decides the overall score.
Examples:
Listen to some pilots and controllers in the first part of the TEA test. Using the
descriptors on Page 3 think about which level the candidate should be awarded in
the following areas (the answers are provided at the bottom of page 9):
Vocabulary
Structure
Fluency
TEA - Part 1
In this part of the test you will be asked a series of set, simple questions relating to
your aviation background. There are no right or wrong answers – you should show
you understand the questions by talking about your role in aviation.
Listen to this TEA candidate answering questions on Part 1. Think how you would
have answered these same questions:
Questions
1. Could you tell me about your job? Click here
4. What’s the difference between a pilot’s role today, compared with the past?
Click here
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2. We can smell smoke from the toilets. We think a passenger has a cigarette. (Yes
– he passed on all the information correctly.)
3. We’ve just gone through some bad turbulence. We need to check if the
passengers are OK. (Half right – he understood that they had passed through
turbulence, but he didn’t understand the second part.)
4. The first officer has a severe head injury. Request diversion to the nearest
aerodrome. (Yes, he demonstrated understanding of both parts of the message.)
5. There are vehicles close to the runway. Stand by for instructions. (Yes, almost
perfect read-back.)
Part 2A Tips!
1. Ask for repetition if you do not understand well. The meaning is often clearer the second time
you hear something. The examiner will not play it a second time unless you ask!
2. Do not panic if you miss a recording, or do not understand. You do not need to understand all
10 recordings! Relax, forget about it, and focus on the next recording.
3. Give all the information that you can (from the recording). Do not fail to say something, just
because it seems obvious. The examiner needs to know that you heard it and understood it!
In the second part (Part 2B), there are 3 recordings in more general, non-routine
situations. After each recording, you have 20 seconds to ask the speaker questions
to find out more about the situation. There are no right answers, but you should
show you understand the situation by asking relevant questions.
The third part (Part 2C) is similar to the second part – there are 3 recordings in
general, non-routine situations. After each recording, you have 20 seconds to give
the speaker some advice. There are no right answers, but you should show you
understand the situation by giving relevant advice.
Listen to these examples, and think about what questions you would ask and what
advice you would give (listen to the examiner’s instructions!).
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Part 2B:
Situation 1 - click here
Situation 2 - click here
Part 2C:
Situation 1 - click here
Situation 2 - click here
Part 2C:
2. We need some help, the computer system has gone down. (give advice)
Now listen to what the candidate said. Do you think he understood the situation?
Part 2B
Situation 1 - click here
Situation 2 - click here
Part 2C
Situation 1 - click here
Situation 2 - click here
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You will be given 2 connected pictures to describe and compare. You will be shown
the first picture and asked to describe it with 30 seconds to speak. You will then be
shown a second picture and asked some questions about it. You will then be asked
some questions about both pictures. Finally, you will take part in a discussion of
general aviation topics related to the pictures.
Section 3 Tips!
1. Try to describe as much as possible... talk about what is in the background, foreground, what
is happening now, what has happened before now, what will happen next.
2. You will not receive preparation time—so, be ready to begin speaking, and respond to the
examiners questions promptly.
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1. click here:
2. click here:
3. click here:
Section 3 Tips
1. Try to connect your ideas and explain yourself. When you do not expand on opinions or state-
ments, the examiner may ask you to explain what you mean. Be prepared to interact with the
examiner.
2. Long, confusing answers are not as good as short, informative ones!
3. If you do not understand something, demonstrate that you can clearly ask for help—and the
examiner will explain anything you ask about.
Vocabulary 2 3 4 6
Structure 2 3 4 5
Fluency 2 3 4 5
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