ATCs
ATCs
MODULE 1
Grammar: Present tenses
Vocabulary: Key aviation and ATC terms
Reading: A brief history of aviation and air traffic control
Listening: An overview of the roles and responsibilities of air traffic controllers
Writing: My journey to Air Traffic Control
Speaking: Discussing experiences and motivations for working in ATC
Pronunciation: Anxious and Chess + connected speech
MODULE 2
Grammar: Past tenses
Vocabulary: Basic ATC terminology and concepts
Reading: Understanding the structure and organization of ATC
Listening: Controllers and pilots communicating in routine situations
Writing: Crafting clear, concise, and informative ATC messages
Speaking: Practicing standard ATC phraseology
Pronunciation: Beats and Beach + connected speech
MODULE 3
Grammar: Going to and Will
Vocabulary: Weather-related terms and phenomena
Reading: The importance of weather in aviation and ATC
Listening: Weather briefings and updates
Writing: Interpreting TAFs
Speaking: Summarising and reporting weather conditions
Pronunciation: Bet and But + connected speech
MODULE 4
Grammar: Present perfect
Vocabulary: Airspace classifications and navigation concepts
Reading: The structure and management of airspace
Listening: Providing navigation instructions to pilots
Writing: Documenting and reporting route deviations and incidents
Speaking: Confirming and clarifying route information
Pronunciation: Bud and Bird + connected speech
MODULE 5
Grammar: Countable and uncountable nouns
Vocabulary: Emergency situations and procedures
Reading: Case studies of past aviation incidents and accidents
Listening: Managing in-flight emergencies and coordinating assistance
Writing: Writing incident reports and debriefing statements
Speaking: Providing clear instructions and reassurance during emergencies
Pronunciation: Cart and Cut + connected speech
MODULE 6
Grammar: First conditional
Vocabulary: Key ICAO terminology and concepts
Reading: Understanding ICAO regulations and their impact on ATC
Listening: Controllers and pilots adhering to ICAO standards
Writing: Reflecting on the role of ICAO in personal ATC experiences
Speaking: Discussing the importance of international standards in aviation
Pronunciation: Day and Ray + connected speech
MODULE 7
Grammar: Passive
Vocabulary: Human factors and their impact on ATC performance
Reading: The importance of managing stress and fatigue in ATC
Listening: Controllers discussing challenges and coping strategies
Writing: Developing a personal plan for addressing human factors
Speaking: Sharing personal experiences related to human factors
Pronunciation: Guess and Yes + connected speech
MODULE 8
Grammar: Second conditional
Vocabulary: Career-related terms and concepts
Reading: Advancement opportunities and skills development in ATC
Listening: Controllers discussing their career paths and future goals
Writing: Drafting a professional development plan for career advancement
Speaking: Setting personal goals and identifying areas for growth
Pronunciation: Hope and Hop + connected speech