Picture Descriptions
Picture Description: Ground De-icing on a Snowy Morning
A high-wing turboprop is de-iced on a snowy winter apron. Describe the scene, compare your answer with a C1 sample, and practise the language of winter…
Author: Gareth
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28 Oct 2026
United Opens New Houston Concourse With Giant Lounge
United has opened a 22-gate concourse and a huge lounge in Houston, the first big phase of a $2.6 billion terminal rebuild.
Standard Phraseology
Phraseology: Climb-out from Amsterdam
Step four of the Amsterdam–Copenhagen flight: a B1 read-back drill with Schiphol Departure. Read back your climb, a speed, a direct routing and the Amsterdam Radar…
Listening Library
Listening: Navigation Display Failure and a Diversion to Geneva
Both map displays fail soon after take-off, and the home airport is closed by fog. Listen and catch six key details in this dictation.
Operational English
Operational English: Briefing the Purser for a Return to the Stand
Off the radio, on the interphone: a hot start during pushback means you are being towed back onto the stand. Give your purser a clear NITS…
Listening Library
Listening: Low Oil Pressure and a Single-Engine Diversion to Bordeaux
An A320 over France gets a red warning about low oil pressure in one engine — listen to hear how the crew protects the engine and…