Military Language Training at MLTC Budapest, Hungary

1. New NATO courses at the MLTC Budapest Kosztasz Panajotu MLTC Budapest HUNGARY

2. Content of presentation • Introduction • Brief history • Structure • Special features of short term courses • SOMTC • MTTTS • AMTTTS • Conclusion

3. Introduction • MLTC – 10 years of experience • 6 – 14 different nations represented • Students from PfP and MD countries, and from new NATO MSs • Teaching general AND military English • Limited timeframe • Highly qualified teaching staff • Modern teaching infrastructure

4. Focus on the Military

5. Language training activities • General/Military Language Courses: 3 months • Mission prep courses: 1-2 weeks • Exam prep courses: 3 weeks • Specialized courses : 2 weeks Majority: three months

6. BUILDING BLOCK APPROACH CJTF Workshop JWC Joint Operational Terminology • May CJTF CC Workshop JFTC Adv Air TU PTC Adv Maritime Adv TT MLTC Joint Tactical Terminology OPP CJTF NS Teacher Training MLTC Land TU PTC Air TU PTC Maritime SWOS Staff Officers’ Military Terminology Course – MLTC Budapest CJTF = Combined Joint Task Force CC = Component Command JFTC = Joint Force training Centre, Poland JWC = Joint Warfare Centre, Norway MLTC = Military Language Training Center, Hungary SWOS = Surface Warfare Officers School, USA TU PTC = Turkish PfP Training Centre

7. Staff Officers’ Military Terminology Course – SOMTC Objective To enhance military language skills of NATO, Partner and MD nations’ staff officers and to build a common understanding. It is the base for service-related military terminology education and training in NATO and starts after national basic language training

8. SOMTC – organisation • In close cooperation with SACT • 4 times a year • Minimum 12 and maximum 32 participants • Language requirements: STANAG 3.2.3.2. • Target group: OF 1 – OF 4

9. SOMTC 2 Topics covered • Structure of NATO PIO • CJTF concept CIS • NRF Operational art • CIMIC Crisis Management • Exercise planning

10. SOMTC 3 Structure • Briefings on topics in the morning • Syndicate work resulting in afternoon briefings on the basis of scenarios • Linguistic sessions supporting the understanding of briefings and syndicate work and reducing differences between language skills of participants

11. Military Terminology Teacher Training Seminar - MTTTS OBJECTIVE • To train teachers/instructors of military English from PfP, NATO and MD nations in the field of English language terminology and methodology in order to reach a larger military English audience.

12. MTTTS – organisation • In close cooperation with SACT • Twice a year • Minimum 12 and maximum 24trainees • Language requirements: STANAG 3.3.3.3. • Target group: OF 1 – OF 4 and civil teachers

13. Military Terminology Teacher Training OBJECTIVE • To build a „network” of experts • Teamwork! • Planning • Focus on Ss

14. Target population • military trainers with several-year experience • civil teachers with excellent knowledge of English

15. Course structure • Briefings on military topics at tactical level • Briefing-based workshops • Class observations • Micro-teaching • Feedback sessions • Trainers: experienced teachers from different countries

16. Topics covered 1 • Structure of armed forces • Branches and services • Tactical symbols • Exercise building • Mine awareness • Map reading • Terrain analysis • Convoy procedures

17. Topics covered 2 • Military writing • PSO • Negotiating techniques • Logistics • Radio procedures • Medical support • JMC role play • Lesson plans

18. Final check Participants are able to prepare their lesson plans focusing on topics AND target group End result of the course checked through microteaching Immediate feedback from trainers and trainees

19. Advanced Military Terminology Teacher Training - AMTTS OBJECTIVE • To instruct military English teachers from PfP, NATO and MD nations in terminology, procedures and the use of operational expressions. The course builds on the MTTTS.

20. AMTTS – organisation • In close cooperation with SACT • Once or twice a year • Minimum 12 and maximum 24 participants • Language requirements: STANAG 3.3.3.3.

21. AMTTS Target population • In ideal cases: teachers who have already participated in the first level of TTS or familiar with tactical terminology. • Normally: In-service teachers of English for specific purposes

22. Topics covered 1 • Exercises • Recycling Military Terminology I • Military English Online • PSO • Crisis Management Briefing • Intercultural Issues in the Classroom • CIMIC

23. Topics covered 2 • Using Military Videos • Rules of Engagement • Piloting and Evaluation • CJTF • Staff Procedures • Materials Development

24. Structure • Briefings on the topics • Workshops focusing on methodology-centred preparation of teaching the actual topics • Material development exercises (use of sources at hand)

25. Final check Participants are able to prepare their training material focusing on topics AND target group End result of the course checked through discussions Immediate feedback from trainers and trainees

26. Common features • Open space discussions • Use of internet, computers and visuals • Microteaching

27. Common features 2 Extracurricular activities • Cultural programmes (city tour, trip to the countryside) • National evening • Farewell dinner – graduation ceremony

28. Common problems • Difficult organisation • Selection of participants • Updating course materials • Financial issues unsolved

29. Conclusion • Short courses comprise important training events • Both SOMTC and TTSs present a challenge for MLTC teaching staff • The courses provide participants with excellent opportunities to learn, practice, and communicate with other experts in their fields

30. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your kind attention. Have you got any questions? panajotu.kosztasz@zmne.hu