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              1. English for seamen

Maritime English is a highly specialized field. Owing to the multilingual and multicultural crews and the large number of marine accidents caused by barriers in communication, learning of maritime English is drawing more and more attention.

STCW’95 stipulated that, among other requirements, Officers of the Watch need a level of English adequate to communicate with other ships and coast stations and multilingual crews. Communicating in a foreign language is a complex process. It requires linguistic knowledge and a wide range of skills. Rote learning of simple phrases will not suffice in circumstances such as emergencies and inspections. A much broader and deeper ability to communicate effectively is required. You need to get the essential combination of knowledge and skills which enables you to approach every situation with more confidence. Confidence breeds fluency and a willingness to continue to build upon existing knowledge.

Most seafarers already possess an understanding of technical English relating to their area of work. However, this alone is insufficient. Technical vocabulary is useless without a 'common core' of English combined with the ability to communicate. The more seafarers can understand and use 'everyday' English, the more chance they will have of communicating effectively in situations which by their very nature are unforeseeable.

2. Answer the following questions:

  1. What is the importance of English as a world language?

  2. What are the uses of English?

  3. What are the reasons that people have for learning English?

  4. Why is English important for you?

  5. What are the ways people learn languages?

  6. What is the best way to learn English for you?

3. Speaking English. How to learn vocabulary.

Interview another student and complete this form for him:

    1. Questionnaire

  1. How long have you been learning English? ……………………………………….

  2. When did you begin?………………………………………………..............……..

  3. Where did you begin learning English? ……………………………….………….

  4. Have you passed any examination in English? ……………………………………

  5. If so, which ones? ……………………………………………...........……………..

  6. Are you going to take any examinations? ………………………………………….

  7. If so, when? …………………………………………………......................………

  8. Have you ever visited an English-speaking country? ……………………………..

  9. If so, which one?……………………………………………….......................……

  10. Do you ever use your English? ……………………………….......……………….

  11. If so, on what occasions? ………………………………………...………………..

  12. Have you read any books/ seen any films in English? ……………………………..

  13. How would you describe your own English?……………………………………..

Fair……….. Quite good………. Good ……… Very good……… Fluent ……

  1. Is your written English better than your spoken English, or vice versa? ………….

  2. What do you hope to achieve by studying English? ………………………………

  3. How important are these things for you? (Number them 1-4) Why?

- Listening comprehension

- Reading comprehension

- Oral fluency

- Writing English

  1. Do you use a dictionary? …………………………………..........................…….…

  2. If so, is it monolingual or bilingual? ……………………………………......………

  3. Do you enjoy learning English?…………………………………………….....…....

  4. If so, why? If not, why not? ……………………………………………….....……

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