Course Information
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 (SLP 2-3) are expected to have International English Language Testing System (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
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed on completion of the course using the NATO STANAG 6001 language proficiency framework.