Do you get to pick your language at DLI?

A: DLIFLC does not determine which service-members come to the institute or what language they will be assigned to study. Normally, students are given one of their top three choices of language. However, often the assigned language can depend on the needs of the Services.

Can you switch languages at DLI?

If your First Sergeant or Commander is a reasonable person, they will often allow you to switch languages with somebody who wants to switch as long as you both scored high enough on the DLAB for the language in question.

Will the military teach me a language?

If you already speak a foreign language upon joining the military, they will give you the Defense Language Proficiency Test, and your score will determine your foreign language proficiency pay. That’s the easy path. If you do not speak another language, all hope is not lost: the military will train you.

What languages can you learn at DLI?

DLI’s language guidelines

• Category I languages, 26-week courses, include Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.
• Category II, 35 weeks, includes German and Indonesian.
• Category III, 48 weeks, includes Dari, Persian Farsi, Russian, Uzbek, Hindi, Urdu, Hebrew, Thai, Serbian Croatian, Tagalog, Turkish, Sorani and Kurmanji.

Does the military need Spanish speakers?

English is the operational language of the Army. Soldiers must maintain sufficient proficiency in English to perform their military duties. Their operational communications must be understood by everyone who has an official need to know their content, and, therefore, must normally be in English.

How long is DLI for Spanish?

Courses last from 36 to 64 weeks, depending on the difficulty of the language. DLIFLC is a multi-service school for active and reserve components, foreign military students, and civilian personnel working in the federal government and various law enforcement agencies.

How many languages can you learn in the military?

There are lessons for 40 different languages, including lesser-known tongues like Balochi, Pashto, Hausa and Dari.

What is a good score on the DLAB exam?

What is considered a good score on the DLAB? A 95 is considered a passing score on DLAB. A score of 95 is considered passing because it is the minimum requirement for some basic languages as well as getting into the Defense Language Institute. While 95 may be considered passing, you want to try to reach the best score you can.

How do I get into the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center?

A: To be able to study at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center you must be either in the armed services, already employed by the federal government or be working for a law enforcement agency. The institute is situated on the Presidio of Monterey, (POM), California.

Where can I learn a foreign language in the military?

You cannot ask for a much nicer duty station when you go to immerse yourself into foreign language training. The DLIFLC (Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center) is located on the Presidio of Monterey, in Monterey CA. While the school is located on an Army Post and is run by the Army, it is officially a “joint-service” school.

Is DLIFLC a military school?

By Trish, one of our readers. DLIFLC (The Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center) is located on the Presidio of Monterey, in Monterey CA. While the school is located on an Army Post and is run by the Army, it is officially a “joint-service” school.