TY - BOOK AU - Anna P. Borowska PY - 2017 CY - Berlin, Germany PB - Peter Lang Verlag SN - 2192-7820 SN - 9783631721391 TI - Avialinguistics T2 - The Study of Language for Aviation Purposes DO - 10.3726/b11037 UR - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1055293 N2 - The book presents the first comprehensive description of avialinguistics. The author analyses this new interdisciplinary branch of applied linguistics that recognises the role of language for aviation purposes. She provides an integrated approach to Aeronautical English and proffers insights into aviation discourse, discussing its current linguistic errors and providing suggestions for aviation English communication improvement. The author tests theoretical considerations against illustrative real-life examples so as to facilitate an interpretation of regular pilot-controller communications. KW - Aeronautical English, Linguistic segmentation, Aviation discourse, Improving communication, Language awareness, Native speakers LA - English ER -