English for the Navy A1_A2

Introduction

English for the Navy is an online course, consisting of 56 units of English, and providing approximately 60 hours of study for students.

Course aims

To give students at Pre-Intermediate, CEFR A1/A2 level practice in general and business-oriented language required for business contexts at this level, specifically tailored towards naval situations. The course blends grammatical structures necessary for this level, with vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, speaking, and pronunciation.

Grammar

  • Use present and past tenses correctly
  • Use the appropriate conditional form to talk about situations and consequences.
  • Use imperative verb forms to give instructions and orders.
  • Use going to and will to talk about future intentions.
  • Describe location using the correct prepositions.
  • Describe the frequency of actions using the correct adverbs.
  • Correctly use the modal verbs must and should to talk about advice and obligation.

Vocabulary

By the end of the course, students will have learned approximately 200 expressions used in the naval field.

Skills

By the end of the course, students will have had exposure to and practice in reading and hearing formal and informal English from a variety of accents and naval contexts.

Unit Summary

Module 1

  • Introduction to Naval Terminology
  • Grammar: Present simple and present continuous
  • Vocabulary: Key terms related to ships, navy hierarchy, and basic operations
  • Reading: The history and significance of naval forces worldwide
  • Listening: Conversations between sailors about daily tasks
  • Writing: A descriptive paragraph about a naval vessel
  • Speaking: Introducing oneself and one’s role on a ship
  • Pronunciation: Alive and Arrive + connected speech

Module 2

  • Ship Anatomy and Equipment
  • Grammar: Simple Past – regular verbs
  • Vocabulary: Parts of a ship, machinery, and equipment
  • Reading: The importance of different parts of a ship
  • Listening: Instructions on maintenance procedures
  • Writing: An incident report about equipment malfunction
  • Speaking: Discussing ship parts and their functions
  • Pronunciation: Bit and Bet + connected speech

Module 3

  • Navigation and Communication
  • Grammar: Imperatives
  • Vocabulary: Tools and terms related to navigation, types of signals
  • Reading: The evolution of naval communication
  • Listening: A captain giving navigational instructions
  • Writing: A message to another ship or naval base
  • Speaking: Navigating and communicating during a potential hazard
  • Pronunciation: Book and But + connected speech

Module 4

  • Naval Operations and Missions
  • Grammar: Prepositions of place
  • Vocabulary: Types of missions, strategy terms
  • Reading: A famous naval operation and its significance
  • Listening: A briefing before a mission
  • Writing: A mission plan or briefing
  • Speaking: Discussing a hypothetical operation’s goals and challenges
  • Pronunciation: Die and Tie + connected speech

Module 5

  • Maritime Safety and Rescue
  • Grammar: Must and should
  • Vocabulary: Safety equipment, emergency procedures, rescue operations
  • Reading: The significance of safety protocols at sea
  • Listening: A distress call and coordination for a rescue mission
  • Writing: Safety instructions for a particular scenario
  • Speaking: A safety drill or rescue mission
  • Pronunciation: Late and Light + connected speech

Module 6

  • Naval Traditions and Etiquette
  • Grammar: Adverbs of frequency
  • Vocabulary: Ranks, ceremonies, traditions
  • Reading: The history behind a famous naval tradition
  • Listening: Conversations about customs during special naval events
  • Writing: The importance of naval traditions
  • Speaking: Naval etiquette
  • Pronunciation: Law and Low + connected speech

Module 7

  • Interaction with Civilian Ships
  • Grammar: Will and going to – intention
  • Vocabulary: Types of civilian vessels, interaction protocols
  • Reading: A real-life incident involving a navy and civilian ship
  • Listening: Communication between a navy ship and a civilian vessel
  • Writing: A report on an interaction with a civilian ship
  • Speaking: Facilitating peaceful interactions or addressing conflicts
  • Pronunciation: Peas and Peach + connected speech

Module 8

  • The Environmental Responsibility of the Navy
  • Grammar: Zero conditional
  • Vocabulary: Pollution, conservation methods, environmental impact
  • Reading: The Navy’s role in oceanic conservation
  • Listening: A seminar on reducing the environmental footprint
  • Writing: The importance of environmental responsibility
  • Speaking: Implementing green practices on a naval vessel
  • Pronunciation: Shoe and Zoo + connected speech

Follow-up

Students completing the English for the Navy course should feel confident in tackling any Pre-intermediate course, including our Pre-intermediate Business Power course.

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