Planeenglish:
Well, I didn't see any reference to Level 4 ICAO when I signed up for my new certificate earlier today. I don't think the FAA is planning on testing anyone beyond the examiner when the evaluation is given. Certainly not every 3 years. I suppose he/she could deny a new certificate if the examinee couldn't understand anything. Wouldn't that a funny eval. FAA: "flying was good, all maneuvers accomplished satisfactorily, but denied because the examinee didn't understand a word I said."
I will report what it says when I get it.
GF
PS, yes, we Yanks are horrible on the radio. An exam given on AIM and ICAO radio terms would be given flunk.