British Military English Course

Practitioner
A course that is designed to help international students communicate confidently and effectively within military and social contexts.  
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Course Information

Level: Practitioner
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Defence Centre for Languages and Culture
Course Code: BMEC
Duration: This 12-week course is delivered twice a year\; January (SLP2-3) and September (SLP1-2). 
When: No dates available

About this course

BMEC trains students to listen, speak, read and write military and general English.

Although the course is not exam-focused, it aims to support student progression from their current NATO STANAG 6001 level to a higher level (standard language profile (SLP) 1 to 2, or SLP 2 to 3).

Alongside language training, students gain a wider understanding of British culture through classroom-based lessons and cultural trips.

What you will learn

You will develop English language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing up to the relevant STANAG proficiency level for the course.

  • grammar
  • military English vocabulary
  • war gaming
  • preparing and participating in discussion and group presentations

How this course will help your career

Complete of the course:

  • attracts military personnel and civilian defence staff from across the globe
  • provides a platform on which international relationships can be built
  • is a great introduction to military life and culture in the UK

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Internationals

Before you attend

Participants on the January course (SLP2-3) are expected to have IELTS 5 or equivalent.

Participants on the September course (SLP1-2) are expected to have IELTS 4 or equivalent.

Talk to your UK defence attaché or International Defence Training for application deadlines.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face/Residential

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on completion of the course using the NATO STANAG 6001 language proficiency framework.