This particular refresher course on Aviation oriented English Language Listening and Comprehension skills was carried out over the period of two days in what ended up being an almost non-stop series of "live" transcripts, that could have easily frustrated those trying to copy down what was being said.
Not only did we not have time to get aquainted with one another as we should (might) have, once the aerodrome flight information officers came from totally diferent regions in mainland Portugal, but also no extra time to breathe in-between messages and thus complain about their understanding difficulties.
We nevertheless enjoyed the "adventure". I can't say it was the most difficult challenge I have had to withstand as a teacher, but it certainly was among the most strenuous.
Francisco (left). Rui, José, Jorge and Abílio (from left to right).
"All is well that ends well", and that's exactly what it turned out to be ... a successful "two day adventure", I will remember forever.
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