MODEL COURSE 3.17 MARITIME ENGLISH 2009 Edition Published by the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR www.imo.org Second edition, 2009 Printed in the United Kingdom by CPI Books Limited, Reading RG1 8EX IMO PUBLICATION Sales number: TA317E ISBN 978-92-801-1502-4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This model course in Maritime English was developed for IMO by the International Shipping Federation (ISF) of London. The assistance of Marlins in producing the course is gratefully acknowledged by ISF and updating the course is gratefully acknowledged by the International Maritime Training Trust (IMTT). IMO wishes to express its appreciation to the ISF and the IMTT. Copyright © International Maritime Organization 2009 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission in writing from the International Maritime Organization. iii Contents Page Foreword .............................................................. v Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Purpose of IMO model courses ......................................... 1 Structure of IMO model course for Maritime English......................... 1 Use of IMO model course for Maritime English ............................ 2 Lesson plans........................................................ 2 Presentation ........................................................ 3 Implementation ..................................................... 3 Training and the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended ..................... 3 Responsibilities of Administrations ...................................... 4 Bibliography ............................................................ 5 Core section 1 Part A: Course framework ............................................... 15 Aims ............................................................. 15 Objectives ........................................................ 15 Syllabus content ................................................... 16 Syllabus structure .................................................. 16 Syllabus methodology ............................................... 17 Entry levels ........................................................ 17 Course intake limitations ............................................. 18 Trainer’s experience ................................................. 19 Equipment needed .................................................. 19 Core section 1 Part B: Course outline .................................................. 21 Core section 1 Part C: Detailed teaching syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Core section 2 Part A: Course framework ............................................... 51 Aims ............................................................. 51 Objectives ........................................................ 51 Syllabus content ................................................... 52 Syllabus structure .................................................. 52 Syllabus methodology ............................................... 53 Entry levels ........................................................ 53 Course intake limitations ............................................. 54 Trainer’s experience ................................................. 54 Equipment needed .................................................. 54 MARITIME ENGLISH Core section 2 Part B: Course outline .................................................. 55 Core section 2 Part C: Detailed teaching syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Core sections 1 and 2 Part D: Instructor manual................................................ 91 Detailed contents ................................................... 91 Introduction ....................................................... 93 Principles of the Communicative Approach .............................. 96 Learning Styles .................................................... 99 Classroom Management ............................................ 101 Input and lesson planning ........................................ 101 Stages of lessons ............................................... 103 Task Based Learning................................................ 104 Active Learning ................................................... 105 Pair and group work ............................................. 106 Using the internet ............................................... 112 Teaching the three language systems: ................................. 112 Teaching grammar .............................................. 112 Teaching vocabulary ............................................. 119 Teaching pronunciation .......................................... 129 Teaching the four communication skills: ................................ 138 Teaching listening ............................................... 139 Teaching reading ............................................... 146 Teaching speaking .............................................. 154 Teaching writing ................................................ 166 Integrating maritime topics .......................................... 177 Appendix A: Summary of references to English language requirements from the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended ................... 181 Appendix B: Example of a lesson plan and notes ............................ 185 Appendix C: Notes on assessment ........................................ 187 Guidance on the Implementation of Model Courses ......................... 189 iv