Shadowing Practice: ATIS Practice - ICAO Level 4 English Course - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Instructions.
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In this part of the course you will hear an ATIS report
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and I will ask you to give me the answers to two questions
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which I will ask you before you hear the recording.
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The audios will only be played once but you may take notes.
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You can pause while you are answering the videos if you want.
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ATIS exercise 1.
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Which runway is in use for departure?
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Which taxiways are closed?
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Listen to ATIS.
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Budapest Information Juliet.
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Time 0830 Zulu.
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Runway direction 13.
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Expect ILS approach.
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Runway 13 left.
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Departure runway 13 left.
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Runway 13 right closed due maintenance.
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Expect open AT0900 UTC delivery closed taxiway Papa 1, Papa 2.
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Quebec closed expat open AT1200 UTC.
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Transition level, 1, 2, 0.
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Wind, 1, 6, 0 degrees, 1, 1 knots.
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Variable, between 1, 2, 0 and 1, 8, 0 degrees.
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Cave OK.
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Temperature 1 niner.
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Dew point 4.
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QNH 1010 hectopascal.
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No significant changes are forecast.
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Acknowledge information Juliet.
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Now we may pause and answer the questions.
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Exercise 2.
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Questions.
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What is visibility?
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And what is altimeter?
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Listen to Atis.
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Bradley International Airport ATIS information echo, 0951 Zulu.
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Wind 330 at 6.
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Visibility 1,0.
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View clouds at 7,000.
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Sealing 9,000 broken, 1,000 overcast.
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Temperature 4, 2.1, altimeter 3006.
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Runways 6 and 33 and U, expect ILS approach.
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Notice is to airmen.
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Runway 119, closed.
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Runway 6, condition code 555 at 1739 Zulu.
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Runway 33, condition code 555 at 173 90 all surfaces are wet
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brief ankle hold short instructions
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and decide altitude advise on initial contact you have information echo now you may pause and answer the questions
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Exercise 3.
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Questions.
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What is temperature?
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ND points and what is the local operation time for tower?
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Listen to this.
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Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport automatic weather observation 1 1 2 6
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Zulu weather wind 0 8 0 at 1 1 visibility 1 0 clear below 1 2 thousand temperature Wind, 080 at 1, 1.
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Visibility, 1, 0.
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Clear.
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Below, 1, 2, 1000.
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Temperature, 1, 8 Celsius.
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Due point, 0.
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Altimeter, 2, niner, niner, 4.
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Gateway's tower's hours of operation are 0, 5, 0, 0 local through 0, 0, 0, 0 local daily.
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The frequency for automated weather is 1, 3, 3.5.
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The Common Traffic Advisory, frequency is 120.6.
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For additional information, contact Phoenix Approach Control on 124.9 or 353.8.
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Notam's Advisories, runway 12 right, 30 left, closed.
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runway 12 center, 30 center, closed.
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Taxiway Kilo, closed.
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Taxiway Bravo 4, closed.
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Taxiway Bravo between Taxiway Hotel and Taxiway Lima, closed.
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Taxiway Alpha between Taxiway Victor and Taxiway Kilo closed to aircraft with wingspans of greater than 171 feet.
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Gateway flight friendly procedures are in effect.
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All aircraft should avoid overflight of residential areas in the vicinity of the airport.
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Now you may pause and answer the questions.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in an effective ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) practice session tailored for those preparing for ICAO Level 4 English proficiency. As you listen to ATIS reports, you will learn essential aviation vocabulary and improve your ability to understand and respond to critical flight information. You will practice by answering questions related to runway usage, weather conditions, and other vital details crucial for flight operations. This focused exercise will enhance your English speaking practice and help you become more familiar with the unique language used in air traffic communication.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • ATIS - Automatic Terminal Information Service, a continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information.
  • Runway - A defined rectangular area on an airport prepared for the landing or takeoff of aircraft.
  • Visibility - The distance one can clearly see, important for determining safe flying conditions.
  • Altimeter - An instrument used to measure altitude by comparing the atmospheric pressure outside the aircraft with a standard atmospheric pressure.
  • Taxiway - A path on an airport used for taxiing between the ramp and the runway.
  • Zulu Time - Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), used universally in aviation to avoid confusion.
  • Weather Conditions - Descriptions of atmospheric conditions including wind, visibility, and temperature critical for safety.
  • Ceiling - The height of the lowest layer of clouds above ground level.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience and boost your improve English pronunciation, consider using a shadowing app while engaging with this lesson. Listen closely to the ATIS recordings and try to emulate the speaker's tone, pace, and pronunciation. The content is specifically designed with a measured tempo that allows you to follow along without feeling rushed. Pause the audio where necessary, repeat phrases, and focus on enunciating each word clearly. By mimicking the audio, you’ll develop better fluency and confidence in your English speaking abilities.

Additionally, try to learn English with YouTube by seeking out similar aviation-oriented content. This will not only familiarize you with the specific vocabulary used in ATIS reports but will also reinforce your ability to understand real-world applications of English in aviation. Regularly practicing this way will help solidify your listening skills and enable you to respond more effectively in an aviation context.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.