ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TRAINING

ACB/July2007

The Blue Manila cadets of 2007 went through a week’s intensive training on English communication skills from July 9-13, 2007. The course: Effective Maritime Personality through English Proficiency.

Like in its previous English trainings, Blue Manila commissioned the services of Advanced Speech and Academic Professionals Inc. The Makati-based company assessed and trained the participants on the dynamics of English, how best to apply the language to Maritime situations, and how to become more familiar with its literal and idiomatic meanings.

The engine and deck cadets showed enthusiasm and interest during the sessions. They were particularly interested in the job-interview practice. Here, ASAP invited guest interviewers to measure the speaking skills of the cadets. They were graded according the presentation of their answers as well as the delivery and audibility with which they answered. ASAP uses internationally recognized references such as The European Framework of Reference for Languages to stratify the level of its trainees and give the appropriate intervention for each.

Maritime professionals are required to communicate clearly and give accurate information to seafarers worldwide. This was the guiding thought that inspired the ASAP trainers in handling the cadets’ training.

Blue Manila, through its management fully supports the continued training and education of its people. The Maritime industry continues to evolve and with it, so should its people. There’s a competitive world out there and Blue Manila is equal to the challenge.

“We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can.”

- George Matthew Adams