Course description
English reading and writing skills for airline business operations; reading to increase vocabulary; reading for information; reading comprehension; reading strategies; operational document reading; sentence writing; paragraph writing; essay writing; short story writing; digital content writing; correct grammar, conjunction, and punctuation.
Course aims
This course develops students' knowledge of English grammar, sentence structures, and the principles of English reading and writing for the airline business. Students will apply this knowledge to further English-language learning, English proficiency examinations and competitions, and their future careers.
Course content is updated to remain current and better reflect the needs of employers in the aviation industry.
Course learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Use English reading and writing skills for work in the airline business.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialized vocabulary used in the airline business.
- Read ICAO Annexes and Flight Manuals and write airline business reports.
- Use accurate sentence structures and grammar when writing for airline business operations.
- Write examples of advertising, marketing and public relations materials, or recruitment notices for the aviation industry.
Teaching and learning approach
Classes combine lectures with practical reading and writing exercises. Learning activities include pronunciation-reporting practice, aviation case studies, group work, presentations, and the use of social media to support student engagement.
Learning hours
Instructor consultation
"English corner" consultations will be available throughout the week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.