Content Analysis of an Aviation English Language Textbook Entitled ‘Cleared for Take-off’

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze an Aviation English language textbook series entitled: Cleared for Take off, English for Pilots (2007), 1 and 2, according to a checklist which was developed based on the English language proficiency rating scale set forth by the International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO). The rating scale included six language components; pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. The findings revealed that the textbooks correspond with the language proficiency rating scale with emphasis on the interaction, vocabulary, and aural skills.