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ICAO Aviation English & ELP Exam Preparation (Levels 5–6) | Pilot, ATC, Ground Staff Professional Training
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Improve your aviation English and prepare for the ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Exam with a structured, exam-focused training programme. I specialise in ICAO ELP preparation for pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and aviation professionals. Lessons follow ICAO standards and references, including ICAO Annex 1, ICAO Doc 9835, ICAO Doc 9432, ICAO Doc 4444, and UK CAP413.

You will develop the skills required for ICAO Levels 4–6 through practice of all exam areas:

• Personal Interview
• Aviation Experience Discussion
• Listening Comprehension
• Radiotelephony (RTF) Role-play
• Non-routine & Emergency Scenarios
• Picture & Situation Description

Training focuses on improving pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, interaction, aviation phraseology, operational communication, emergency communication, and confidence under exam conditions.

Lessons are personalised to your current English level and aviation background, helping you improve both ICAO exam performance and general English communication skills.
Extra information
Before your first lesson, please provide your current English level, aviation background, ICAO ELP exam date (if scheduled), previous ICAO test results (if available), and the areas you feel you need to improve. Lessons are personalised to your individual needs and focus on improving your ICAO communication skills, exam performance, and confidence. Please bring any relevant aviation materials, previous test feedback, or examples of communication difficulties so we can create the most effective training plan for your goals.
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About Me
Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening.

I am a British Native English Teacher, ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency (ELP) Coach, and Airline Interview Preparation Specialist, supporting pilots, air traffic controllers, flight operations staff, ground staff, cabin crew, and aviation professionals.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Air Transport, a TEFL English Teaching Certificate, and have professional airline experience. With over 10 years of aviation experience and 7 years of English teaching experience, I understand the communication standards, operational environment, and professional requirements needed to succeed in international aviation.

I specialise in ICAO ELP Exam preparation for Levels 4–6, Aviation English training, and airline interview preparation, helping you improve your communication skills, confidence, and professional performance.

My ICAO ELP training covers all exam areas:

• Part 1: Warm-up / Personal Interview
• Part 2: Aviation Experience Discussion
• Part 3: Listening Comprehension
• Part 4: Radiotelephony (RTF) Role-play
• Part 5: Non-Routine / Emergency Scenario
• Part 6: Picture / Situation Description

You will develop the communication skills required for aviation, including ICAO language proficiency criteria, pronunciation and intelligibility, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, interaction, aviation phraseology, pilot-controller communication, VFR and IFR radiotelephony, accurate readbacks and hearbacks, emergency and non-routine communication, aviation discussions, and confident exam performance.

For airline interview preparation, you will improve your professional self-introduction, aviation-related interview answers, competency-based responses, technical discussions, confidence, and communication skills required for airline recruitment processes.

My training follows recognised aviation standards and references, including:

• ICAO Annex 1 – Personnel Licensing
• ICAO Doc 9835 – Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements
• ICAO Doc 9432 – Manual of Radiotelephony
• ICAO Doc 4444 – PANS-ATM
• UK CAP413 Radiotelephony Manual

I will identify your individual English and aviation communication weaknesses and provide targeted training to improve your pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, listening skills, confidence, and exam performance.

Lessons are personalised around your current English level, aviation background, career goals, and ICAO or airline interview objectives.

Book a lesson today and accelerate your progress with focused Aviation English, ICAO ELP preparation, and airline interview coaching designed around your goals.
Education
Master’s Degree in Air Transport. TEFL English Teaching Certificate. Aviation and airline operations background with over 10 years of aviation experience and 7 years of English teaching experience specialising in Aviation English and ICAO ELP preparation.
Experience / Qualifications
I am a British Native English Teacher, ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency (ELP) Coach, and Airline Interview Preparation Specialist.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Air Transport and a TEFL English Teaching Certificate. I have over 10 years of aviation experience, including professional airline experience, and 7 years of English teaching experience supporting learners from beginner to advanced levels.

My aviation background provides me with a strong understanding of airline operations, aviation communication, radiotelephony, flight operations, and the professional standards required within the aviation industry.

I specialise in ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) preparation, Aviation English training, radiotelephony communication, and airline interview coaching for pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, ground staff, and aviation professionals.

My training is aligned with ICAO standards and references, including ICAO Annex 1, ICAO Doc 9835, ICAO Doc 9432, ICAO Doc 4444, and the UK CAP413 Radiotelephony Manual.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English for adults
English as a second language (esl)
Availability of a typical week
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New York
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