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Aviation English ICAO 291 Proficiency Course

Talking Radio

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Course description

Talking Radio supplies online training material to all personnel in the Aviation and Marine Sectors who are required to communicate on a VHF Radio as part of their job specification. The course has been developed designed following ICAO 291 guidelines to provide both students and qualified personnel such as Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers and Ground Crew personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate at a level appropriate to meet the minimum ICAO Level 4 proficiency requirements to operate globally within their chosen discipline.

This course is facilitated by a qualified professional via our online Portal and incorporates a PowerPoint presentation with activities as well as ongoing interaction with the Tutor involving role-play 2 way radio communication.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-7 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 17 - 70 years old
Average 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our Facilitators hold both Air Traffic Controller, IELTS plus ICAO ELP Level 6 qualifications. With these English language skills they able to assist you in communicating more professionally on an aeronautical two way Airband radio, and achieve a Level 4 or higher on the Compulsory ICAO Language proficiency test.

Year opened
2016

Facilities

  • Library
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Talking Radio varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17. In the summer, the average age is 17.

TR teaches students from all over the world, including:

South Africa
60%
Angola
20%
Nigeria
20%
France
17%

School holidays

Open dates
01 Jan - 23 Dec
School holidays
24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
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