the kim and elder pilots study

Question 1

what concept does the kim and elder study relate to?

Answer 1

the study by Kim and Elder directly relates to the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in the aviation industry.

Question 2

what did they both investigate in this study?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what did they analyse and identify between Korean pilots and American air traffic controllers?

Answer 3

they analysed real-world recordings of radio communication between Korean pilots and air traffic controllers and identified patterns and underlying issues in communication breakdowns.

Question 4

however, what did they find in their research?

Answer 4

they found in their research that Native English speakers did not adhere to standardised communication protocols, creating confusion.

Question 5

what does this study demonstrate?

Answer 5

• this study demonstrates how language differences in the aviation industry massively impact on our language usage, due to the complexities of using ELF in real-world scenarios, which will lead to misunderstanding.
• this study reinforces the significant need for all participants in aviation communication, regardless of their native language, to be aware of complexities and adapt their communication strategies.