Which two types of situations must the language proficiency assessment include?

The assessment includes voice-only or face-to-face situations, and common, concrete and work-related topics for vehicle drivers.

Is a test of grammatical knowledge, reading, and writing sufficient for the language proficiency assessment?

No, a mere assessment of grammatical knowledge, reading and writing is not appropriate; the assessment must determine the applicant's speaking and listening abilities.

What does the assessment of 'structure' focus on regarding the applicant's grammatical abilities?

It focuses on the ability to use both basic and complex grammatical structures, and the extent to which the applicant's errors interfere with the meaning.

When evaluating vocabulary, what is the assessor looking for in terms of range and accuracy?

The assessor looks at the range and accuracy of the vocabulary used, and the ability of the applicant to paraphrase successfully when lacking vocabulary.

Which four elements are considered when assessing fluency?

The elements are tempo, hesitancy, rehearsed versus spontaneous speech, and use of discourse markers and connectors.

Under comprehension, on what topics and in what situations is the applicant's understanding tested?

Comprehension is tested on common, concrete and work-related topics, and when confronted with a linguistic or situational complication or an unexpected turn of events.

What three qualities of response are evaluated under 'interactions'?

The quality of response is evaluated for being immediate, appropriate, and informative.

How must the applicant demonstrate the ability to initiate and maintain exchanges during the assessment?

The applicant must demonstrate the ability to initiate and maintain exchanges on common, concrete and work-related topics, and when dealing with an unexpected turn of events.

GM1 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency

Q: In the area of pronunciation, what two aspects are evaluated?

The assessment evaluates the extent to which pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation are influenced by the applicant's first language or national variations, and how much they interfere with ease of understanding.

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GM1 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency

ED Decision 2021/003/R

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT

The aim of the assessment is to determine the ability of a person to speak and understand the language(s) used for radiotelephony communications.

(a) The assessment includes:

(1) voice-only or face-to-face situations;

(2) common, concrete and work-related topics for vehicle drivers.

(b) The assessment determines the applicant’s speaking and listening abilities. A mere assessment of the grammatical knowledge, reading and writing is not appropriate.

(1) pronunciation:

(i) the extent to which the pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation are influenced by the applicant’s first language or national variations;

(ii) how much they interfere with ease of understanding.

(2) structure:

(i) the ability of the applicant to use both basic and complex grammatical structures;

(ii) the extent to which the applicant’s errors interfere with the meaning.

(3) vocabulary:

(i) the range and accuracy of the vocabulary used;

(ii) the ability of the applicant to paraphrase successfully when lacking vocabulary.

(4) fluency:

(i) tempo;

(ii) hesitancy;

(iii) rehearsed versus spontaneous speech;

(iv) use of discourse markers and connectors.

(5) comprehension:

(i) on common, concrete and work-related topics;

(ii) when confronted with a linguistic or situational complication or an unexpected turn of events.

(6) interactions:

(i) quality of response (immediate, appropriate, and informative);

(ii) the ability to initiate and maintain exchanges:

(A) on common, concrete and work-related topics;

(B) when dealing with an unexpected turn of events;

(iii) the ability to deal with apparent misunderstandings by checking, confirming or clarifying.

The accent or variety of accents used in the test material should be sufficiently intelligible for an international community of users.

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Source-Title: GM1 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18668 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Applicabilitydate: 5 March, 2021

Entryintoforcedate: 5 March, 2021

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2021/003/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR