Play the audio and write down everything you hear. Listen as many times as you need. Then use the transcript and answer key below to check your work. This is a full dictation — write every word.
Before you listen — key vocabulary
priority handling — an instruction from ATC that gives one aircraft preference over others in the sequence; the controller works to get the flight on the ground sooner than normal
localiser — the horizontal guidance component of an ILS approach; it keeps the aircraft aligned with the runway centreline
jump seat — a fold-down seat used by cabin crew, positioned near the aircraft exits; crew must be seated and strapped in for takeoff, landing, and periods of turbulence
expedited — done more quickly than normal; when ATC expedites a descent or approach, they sequence the aircraft ahead of others to reduce the time before landing
precautionary measure — an action taken to prevent injury or damage even when it is not yet certain that harm has occurred
Flight OZ four seven two, an Airbus A330 operating from Frankfurt to Dublin, encountered unexpected moderate turbulence on approach to runway two eight left. The turbulence began at around six thousand feet and lasted approximately ninety seconds. The cabin crew, who were preparing the cabin for landing, secured themselves in their jump seats immediately. The captain requested priority handling from Dublin approach, citing the need to assess the aircraft and check on the cabin crew. Dublin approach cleared the flight direct to the localiser and expedited the descent. The aircraft landed without further incident, but three cabin crew members were assessed by medical staff on the ground as a precautionary measure. The captain reported the turbulence as moderate to severe at times.
encountered — met or came across something unexpectedly; in aviation reports, used to describe an aircraft running into turbulence, icing, or other hazards
moderate turbulence — the middle category of turbulence severity; passengers may feel unsecured objects move, but the aircraft remains in control
priority handling — ATC preference given to an aircraft that declares an urgency or special need; does not require a full emergency declaration
jump seat — the fold-down seat used by flight attendants during takeoff and landing, typically at door positions; required by regulations for safety
cleared direct to the localiser — an ATC instruction shortcutting the normal arrival procedure; the aircraft proceeds straight to the final approach course
expedited — processed or carried out with extra speed; ATC expediting a descent means giving the crew immediate descent clearance without the usual stepdowns
precautionary measure — a defensive action taken as a matter of caution; medical assessment after turbulence is standard even when no injury is obvious
moderate to severe — a turbulence intensity classification; severe turbulence can cause large altitude deviations and briefly throws unsecured people off their feet
Speaking follow-up
The cabin crew in this scenario secured themselves when turbulence began during the pre-landing preparation phase. Imagine you are the captain preparing your post-flight report. How would you describe the event, the decisions you made, and the steps you would recommend to prevent passenger or crew injury in similar situations?
Record yourself on a phone voice memo so you can play it back and self-review. There’s no single right answer — the goal is to produce a clear, structured response under time pressure.
Level: CEFR B1–B2 / ICAO Level 4–5
For a related reading on a severe turbulence incident involving multiple injuries, see the Singapore Airlines turbulence article on this site.
