Marlins English for Seafarers 1 Student's Book

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Marlins English for Seafarers 1 is a self-study learning pack designed to improve English language proficiency for safety-critical maritime work. Current legislation highlights the need for seafarers to demonstrate adequate English for professional and safety purposes, especially in multinational crews during emergencies. The course addresses gaps left by traditional training that emphasizes technical vocabulary and navigation phrases while neglecting basic fluency and confidence skills. Built from extensive research and teaching, it supports both individual learning and company compliance through accessible maritime-context English training.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages220

Reading Time9 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Introduction

Background

Learning expectations

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MarlinsTM English for Study Pack 1 Allister Nisbet Anna Whitcher Kutz Catherine Logie Seafarers pairwork reading Published by Marlins 16 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH , UK ISBN 0 9531748 0 8 © Copyright 1997 writing All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the publisher and copyright owners, except for quotation of briefpassages in reviews. information Authors' acknowledgements We arc grateful to many people and organisations for their invaluable assistance in producing this study pack Our thanks to: • Videotel Marine International Ltd. , London , UK , for providing visuals • Kelvin Hughes , Glasgow, UK , for assistance in sourcing charts • Mary Rigby for proofing and linguistic advice • John P. Whitchcr and numerous marine superintendents whose photographs appear in these pages • Fotoflite, Ashford , UK , for permission to use photographs of vessels • Geoff Holder, Speakeasy, Perth , UK , for sound advice • Companies whose products appear in these pages • David McFarlane; Ranald Macinnes; Joe Maclay; Craig Noble; Captain S. Messerle; Captain A. Panov; Captain H. Eusebio; Captain W. Kenda; Sergey Zakharov; Natasha Osmakova; Julia Yakovleva; C/Engr Edwin C. Solidum and Innes Svalba Design & Layout: Rocket Visuals Ltd. , Edinburgh , UK Printed by: McQueen , Galashiels , UK Illustrations: Rachael Kewley, Paul Mudie and Lars Stenberg Admiralty charts 4010 & 5385 on pages 5.1 , 15.1 and 15.7 are reproduced by permission of the Controller ofHer Majesty's Stationery Office and the hydrographic offices of Norway and the United Kingdom 'Marlins ' is a Registered Trademark The writers and publishers have used their best efforts to ensure accuracy in preparing Marlins Study Pack 1. They do not assume , and hereby disclaim. any liability for any actions taken by any person at I result of systems or procedures depicted in this Study Pack. Purchasers and users ofMarlins Study Pack 1 are advised to nuke themselves aware ofsystems, procedures and facilities on I own vessels as they may vary from those depicted herein All situations , persons and dialogues depicted in Marlins Study Pack 1 are, to the best ofthe writers' knowledge, entirely fictional. Any such situation, person or dialogue which bears any resemblance to any actual situation, person or dialogue is purely coincidental. Contents Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Part 1 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Unit 12 Unit 13 Unit 14 Part 2 Unit 15 Unit 16 Unit 17 Unit 18 Unit 19 Unit 20 Unit 21 Part 3 Appendix Appendix Foreword Introduction Course Overview Translated Instructions The Seafarer The Job The Vessel Where Are The Life Jackets? Maps And Charts How Do I Get There? Free Time Review What's Happening On Board? In The Messroom Emergency! Supplies A New Vessel Visitors Weather Review Past Voyages Incidents At Sea Personal Injuries Have You Checked The Machines? Send A Telex The Right Message My Next Voyage Review Answer Key and Tapescripts Verb Tables I - Ill IV - VI VII - VIII 1.1 - 1.7 2.1 - 2.8 3.1 - 3.8 4.1 - 4.7 5.1 - 5.7 6.1 - 6.10 7.1 - 7.10 R1.1 - R1.10 8.1 - 8.7 9.1 -9.1 10.1 - 10.11 11.1 - 11.9 12.1 - 12.9 13.1 - 13.9 14.1 - 14.9 R2.1 - R2.7 15.1 - 15.7 16.1 - 16.10 17.1 - 17.8 18.1 - 18.7 19.1 - 19.10 20.1 - 20.9 21.1 - 21.9 R3.1 - R3.6 1 -35 36 -39 Marlins English for Seafarers 1 CONTENTS FOREWORD Foreword Current legislation emphasises the importance of English language proficiency in relation to safety at sea. Seafarers must now demonstrate a knowledge of English adequate for professional and safety purposes. Although many seafarers br

FAQs

What need does Marlins English for Seafarers 1 address?

It addresses the need for improved communication standards at sea by strengthening seafarers’ English for professional and safety purposes, especially in emergencies with multinational crews.

Who is the course designed for?

It is designed for seafarers across ranks and supports companies implementing English language training policies, while encouraging independent self-study by the learner.

What English level does the program assume at the start?

Learners are expected to have an elementary level of English, including the ability to read the Roman alphabet, recognize basic vocabulary, and understand simple spoken English.

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