Please read back the following numbers using Aviation Standard Phraseology.
Free ICAO Aviation English Test (ELP Example)
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A guided 20-minute ICAO English test sample
The official ICAO English test lasts around 20 minutes.
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01
At least 5 minutes
Direct interview part
Answer in your own words
The direct part of the ICAO English Test takes at least 5 minutes. In this section, an examiner asks open-ended questions to assess your fluency, clarity, and ability to discuss both aviation topics and everyday subjects.
Question 1
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Describe in detail your last holiday.
Question 2
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Why did you choose to become a pilot?
Question 3
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What aircraft do you fly right now?
Question 4
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What do you like to do in your free time?
Question 5
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What do you want to do next in your career as a pilot?
02
Around 15 minutes
Semi direct part
Listen, process and respond
The semi-direct part of the ICAO English Test lasts around 15 minutes. You will hear questions but not see them displayed, except for tasks with images or ICAO phraseology. Each response should be at least two full sentences.
Part 1
Listening Questions
General question
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Is this your first time taking a language proficiency exam in aviation?
General question
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Are you training at a flight school right now?
Education and training
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Which subject did you enjoy the most during your pilot studies?
Emergencies
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What steps would you take if something unusual happened during a flight?
Part 2
ICAO Phraseology
Please pronounce the following letters using Aviation Standard Phraseology.
Part 3
Pictures
Have a look at the following picture. Describe, what you can see in as much detail as possible.
Have a look at the following picture. Describe, what you can see in as much detail as possible.
Part 4
Listening Questions
ATIS Comprehension
Listen carefully to each airport information recording and prepare to explain the operational details you understood.
Recording 01
Recording 02
ATC Comprehension
Listen to each controller transmission and prepare to report the message accurately in your own words.
Recording 01
Recording 02
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