kim and elder's korean pilot study 2009

Question 1

(1) what did kim and elder investigate?

Answer 1

they investigated the communication difficulties faced by Korean pilots when interacting with air traffic controllers, particularly those from English-speaking backgrounds

Question 2

what does this study demonstrate?

Answer 2

the study demonstrates that simply requiring proficiency in English isn’t enough and highlights the challenges faced by non-native speakers due to factors beyond their control. for example cultural references, idiomatic expressions, and abbreviations used by native American English speakers (such as “two birds, one stone” or “break a leg!”)

Question 3

what does this study emphasise?

Answer 3

the need for all participants in aviation communication, regardless of their native language, to be aware of complexities and adapt their communication strategies.

Question 4

is a global standard needed for English all over the world according to Kim and Elder?

Answer 4

YES because the vast variations of global Englishes will cause miscommunication.