Course description

A Foundation blended learning course is delivered in two parts according to a schedule defined by you:

  • Web-based e-learning which trains listening and reading skills and grammar vocabulary and pronunciation; and

  • Virtual Instructor-Led Mentoring (VILM) sessions which train the oral fluency and interaction skills demanded by the flight training environment.

Together, e-learning and VILM develop the specific language proficiencies that students need for successful English-medium flight training.

E-LEARNING

15 modules of interactive language activities which focus on:

Receptive skills: Listening and reading comprehension

Language competence: Pronunciation, Structure and Vocabulary

Accessible 24/7 on all devices

In the e-learning, students:

  • Practise listening to instructors, students and training centre staff

  • Practise reading technical manuals and documents

  • Develop their grammatical and lexical competence

  • Develop their receptive pronunciation skills

Virtual Instructor-Led MENTORing

Group sessions which focus on:

Receptive skills: Listening comprehension

Productive skills: Fluency, Interactions

Language performance: Pronunciation, Structure, Vocabulary

Individuals book sessions to fit in around roster/shift pattern

In the VILM sessions, students:

  • Consolidate the language presented in e-learning

  • Develop their essential oral proficiency skills

  • Practise speaking on aviation-related subjects

  • Start preparing for a career in aviation

Back to Foundation.