Vojenské Rozhledy

Czech Military Review

Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2007: 150-154

The Results of Language Poll of Military ProfessionalsLanguage preparation

PhDr. Mária Šikolová, PaedDr. Stanislava Jonáková

In the last academic year (2005-2006), language instructors at the Defence Univerzity polled 673 respondents in order to find and analyze, among others, the relation between the length of their English studies and the STANAG levels they acquired. Another question they were involved is the age of respondents and the level of Standardized Language Profile. SPL level corresponds to the frequency of usage of English in their military practice. There are also relations among various types of English language: general English, technical English and military English. The latter is the most important for chiefs of staff, whereas technical English is more suitable for soldiers in lower ranks and specialists, less for members of military staffs. Those who took part in foreign missions reached higher level of language proficiency.

Keywords: analysis,language training,univerzity of defence,military professionals

Published: June 15, 2007  Show citation

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Šikolová, M., & Jonáková, S. (2007). The Results of Language Poll of Military Professionals. Czech Military Review88(2), 150-154
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