REPORT · SHORT MESSAGE
A message from the apron
Transcript
- Pilot
Ground, Coastal two one. A piece of equipment is blocking our route from the stand. We are remaining in position.
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TEA Part 2 Listening Practice: Messages, Needs and Advice
TEA Part 2 listening practice for reporting messages, recognising needs and responding to unusual aviation situations.
BRIEFING
Listen for the message behind the words
TEA Part 2 listening practice is easier to organise when you separate what happened from what the speaker needs. On the first listen, identify the main message. On replay, listen for the location, the current condition and any requested assistance; do not fill a gap with a guess.
The provider describes activities in which candidates report short messages, explain a problem and need from longer recordings, and ask questions or give advice. Use these original, independent exercises to rehearse those skills, not as a replica of a particular test. We are not affiliated with Mayflower College. Formats change; check with your test provider.
- Listen without opening the transcript.
- Choose or type the answer, then check the stated evidence.
- Practise reporting each message aloud in your own words.
PRACTICE
Work through the exercise
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REPORT · SHORT MESSAGE
A change in condition
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Skyline fife four. The vibration we reported earlier has stopped. We will continue to monitor it.
REPORT · SHORT MESSAGE
A request to wait
Transcript
- Pilot
Tower, Nordair one six. We are not ready for departure. We need a little more time to complete our checks.
PROBLEM · NEED · DETAILS
A door indication
Transcript
- Pilot
Ground, Lakeair two fife. We have stopped on the apron because the forward cargo door indication is not showing closed. We cannot confirm the door is secure from here. We request a return to stand so the ground team can inspect it. We will advise when ready to move.
PROBLEM · NEED · DETAILS
A cabin condition
Transcript
- Pilot
Approach, Fastair tree one. A passenger is unwell, and cabin crew are assisting. The passenger is awake and speaking. The crew are checking the situation and will update us. We would like medical staff to meet the aircraft on arrival. We will advise if further assistance is needed.
PROBLEM · NEED · DETAILS
A navigation concern
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Coastal four two. One navigation display is showing an unexpected position. The other display looks normal, but we cannot yet explain the difference. We are maintaining our present clearance and comparing the available information. We request a heading while we complete the check.
PROBLEM · NEED · DETAILS
A report from the runway
Transcript
- Pilot
Tower, Nordair six one. On landing we saw a small dark object near the edge of the runway. We could not identify it from the flight deck. We are now clear of the runway and suggest an inspection before the next arrival. We will report if we remember anything more.
QUESTIONS · ADVICE
Ask for a missing detail
Transcript
- Pilot
Approach, Skyline two six. We need to avoid weather, but our preferred direction is not available.
QUESTIONS · ADVICE
Respond to uncertainty
Transcript
- Pilot
Ground, Lakeair fife one. We are stopped, but we cannot identify the junction in this rain.
QUESTIONS · ADVICE
Ask about the present condition
Transcript
- Pilot
Control, Fastair two tree. Our cabin crew have reported a passenger feeling unwell. We are checking the situation.
PRACTICE 11
Report a need and ask a question
Listen to each short prompt and type the requested words.
VISUAL · CHECK
Practise reporting only visible details
Look at each image and choose the detail you could report from the picture.
Check your answers and compare your speaking with the model, then see your practice debrief.
DEBRIEF
Your practice debrief
KEEP PRACTISING
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FAQ
Common questions
What is TEA Part 2 listening practice?
This is independent practice in reporting short messages, identifying the problem and need, and choosing questions or advice. It uses original recordings and answers.
What are TEA listening activities 2A, 2B and 2C?
The provider describes reporting a message in 2A, reporting the problem, need and details from longer recordings in 2B, and asking questions and giving advice in 2C. Formats change; check with your test provider.
How do I report a message if I miss a detail?
Give the information you understood and say which part was unclear. Replay the practice recording and compare your account with the transcript before adding details.
Should I repeat the recording word for word?
Practise giving the meaning clearly in your own words, while preserving the speaker’s problem, request and important details.
Are these real TEA questions?
No. These are original exercises from Speak, Fly, Pass, which is independent of and not affiliated with Mayflower College.
