The Defence School of Languages. Wilton Park, Beaconsfield, Bucks. HP9 2RP

DEFENCE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGESENGLISH LANGUAGE WING

COURSE PROSPECTUS 2008

ELW

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Welcome to the Defence School of LanguagesEnglish Language Wing

English Language Wing (ELW) is an integral part of the Defence School of Languages (DSL) and sits alongside Arabic Language Wing, Western European Languages Wing, Slavonic Languages Wing, Indo-Iranian Languages Wing and the Language Advisory Placement Service, all of which train predominantly British Armed Forces personnel.

Our core mission is to train foreign personnel in the English language. Our courses prepare students to undertake training at other Defence establishments in the UK, to interpret in a military environment or to pass examinations in accordance with NATO STANAG 6001. We also offer Train the Trainer courses for instructors of military English overseas.ELW delivers training to students from approximately 30 nations per year. In addition to this, our mobile teams work with over 100 students per year in the UK and around the world.

The ranks of our students range from Sergeant to Lieutenant-General equivalents from navies, armies and air forces. We also train Defence Civil Servants. ELW runs both multinational and single-nation courses. The duration of courses varies from between 1 and 20 weeks.

Air Force Officers visit a Hercules Squadron at RAF Lyneham

Pre ACSC students at an Official Reception Party – Beat the Retreat

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Why ELW?

DSL is unique because it is the only Joint Service language training academy run by the UK Ministry of Defence. This means that it is run as a Defence establishment, with officers and NCOs under instruction in uniform. Classes are run strictly according to a timetable and students must undertake private study in the evenings.

ELW is commanded by a British Military Officer and all Course Managers are serving Military Officers (Navy, Air Force and Army). The majority of the instructors are either serving Military personnel or former Officers who are now qualified and experienced instructors.

Our training delivery relies on a variety of modern methods and media and it is practically orientated so that students are actively engaged in the learning process. Class sizes are limited to 12 students and there is a high proportion of one-to-one and small group tuition. Regular individual tutorials allow students to discuss their performance under training with an instructor.

Naval Officers visit HMS ARK ROYAL for briefings

Train the Trainer students visiting Oxford UniversityOfficer Cadets visit the RMAS

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Bespoke Training – Meeting your Exact English Language Training Requirements

ELW offers a bespoke training design and consultancy service. If you need an English language training course, we can conduct a training needs analysis, design, deliver and validate the course for you. This is all achieved within the framework of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).

In addition, ELW instructors can act as project managers for your training needs. We are able to design a course to your exact requirements, which other training providers can then carry out. ELW will oversee the project and ensure the course is being run in an effective manner and to a high standard.

We also offer an assessment service according to NATO STANAG 6001 and would be glad to assess the English language level of any personnel who require it. These assessments can be carried out at the Defence School of Languages or wherever you wish ELW staff to carry them out.

Embassy Interpreters in one of the Language Laboratories

Officers from Japan and Jordan studying English Students receive IT brief

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Training

ELW courses aim to improve a student’s communication skills, both in and out of the military environment. Every course is conducted entirely in English. This is achieved through:

• Language analysis

• Discussions

• Individual and group presentations

• Current affairs seminars

• Computer assisted language training

• Essay writing

• Project work

• Visits to places of British cultural and political significance – museums, historical towns and buildings, educational institutions theatres, festivals • Visits to places of military interest

Student completing a Computer Assisted Language Learning Task Students sightseeing in nearby London

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Military training can either be designed for a specific service or can incorporate a Joint approach. It may include:

• Military English Training – vocabulary, grammar, military expressions and abbreviations/acronyms • Military Skills – overnight exercises, field craft, weapon handling, navigation, map reading, specialist military equipment, problem solving, first aid, meteorology, theory of flight

• Military Visits – Navy, Army, Air Force or Royal Marine front line units

• Military School Visits – familiarisation visits to establishments that students will attend after ELW for further training

• Military Subject Matters – doctrine, intelligence, operations planning, communications, briefing and report writing, organisational manning

Training

Regimental Sergeant Major briefs the Officer CadetsStudent on training exercise

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Courses

Below is a list of training that ELW has delivered:

English for Advanced Command and Staff CollegePreparing international senior officers for the high profile Advanced Command and Staff Course, held at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

Preparation for Royal Military Academy SandhurstPreparing students for successful completion of Army Officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Military English Language Training for Aircrew Preparing students for completion of military flying training. Also prepares experienced aircrew for refresher English used in military aviation.

Young Officer Technical Language Training Improving students’ use of military and technical English language to prepare them for professional courses at British Army schools.

SNCO Technical Language TrainingDeveloping the English language skills of junior Army technicians in order that they can complete technical training at British military establishments.

Train the Trainer Developing professional English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors using new principles and techniques.

Embassy Staff Interpreters’ Course Developing the practical English language skills of personnel working in British Embassies worldwide.

NATO STANAG �001 Examination PreparationRefreshing English language ability of military personnel and civil servants prior to taking examinations at an agreed level in accordance with NATO STANAG 6001.

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Language for ProcurementDeveloping English Language skills of procurement project managers through the language of UK Defence Procurement

Basic Military English Course (BMEC)Improving the English of Officers of foreign navies, armies, air forces and Civil Servants so that they may confidently communicate with Armed Forces personnel worldwide, both in military and social contexts.

Advanced Military English Course (AMEC)Further developing the English of Officers of foreign navies, armies, air forces and Civil Servants so that they may confidently communicate with Armed Forces personnel worldwide, both in military and social contexts.

English for UN PeacekeepingTraining and educating students from the UN, NATO and partner countries in a multi-national and multi-functional environment for Peace Support Operations.

English for Military InterpretersDeveloping English language skills of foreign military interpreters. This may be linked with any other language offered at the school.

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Assessment/Accreditation

All students will receive a DSL Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.

Assessment automatically includes regular progress tests. In addition, students may take examinations in accordance with NATO STANAG 6001 at all levels. IELTS examinations may also be arranged on request. ELW will offer in the near future, a UK recognised accreditation that, it is anticipated, will become a pan-European qualification in 2012. This will also be available for ELW courses that are delivered abroad.

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General Information

Applying for ELW Courses To apply or for further information, please contact Officer Commanding English Language Wing (OC ELW) or Second-in-Command English Language Wing.

Officer Commanding English Language WingTel: +44 (0)1494 683207Email: oc-elw-dsl@agctg.mod.uk

Second-in-Command English Language WingTel: +44 (0)1494 683268Email: 2ic-elw-dsl@agctg.mod.uk

English Language WingDefence School of LanguagesWilton ParkBeaconsfieldBuckinghamshireHP9 2RP

RMAS Officer Cadet recieves graduation certificate from the Commanding Officer

Students on the High Ropes

RMAS Cadets on a field exercise

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General Information

Each student will be provided with comprehensive joining instructions before arrival. Some courses have a recommended standard of English for entry.

If students do not meet the input standard for these courses, ELW cannot guarantee that they will meet the course output standard, although progress will be made.

Food and Accommodation • All food and accommodation are included in course costs. • For certain courses clients can organise accommodation in local hotels. Details can be provided on request. • Single-room accommodation is in the Officers’ Mess and Sergeants’ Mess. The Mess is dependent on rank or equivalent rank. • All meals are served in the appropriate Mess.

Welfare Support • 24-hour welfare support is provided by ELW staff. • Medical services are available on-site. • Religion is important to many of our students and all have access to a multi-faith prayer room. • Students may visit the mosque in nearby High Wycombe or London on Fridays. There are many churches locally and places of worship for all major world religions. These are available locally or in London. • There is an excellent gymnasium on-site. • 24-hour Internet access is available to all students. Computer Assisted Language Learning programmes are also available 24-hours a day.

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Where are we?DSL is situated in rural Buckinghamshire in the historic town of Beaconsfield. London is only 20 miles away. It has access to two motorways (M40 and M25 London Orbital) and there is a railway station in the town centre. Since London’s Heathrow Airport is only 15 miles away, international travel is also easy.

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