DLI DLI Language Training Methods 2

Question 1

What is 'Foreign Language Proficiency Pay' (FLPP) in the context of DLIFLC graduates?

Accepted Answer

Additional monthly pay military members receive for maintaining tested language skills

Answer

FLPP is additional monthly pay that military linguists receive for maintaining their language proficiency as measured by periodic DLPT testing.

Question 2

How does DLIFLC integrate cultural training into its language curriculum?

Accepted Answer

By embedding cultural instruction throughout all language courses

Answer

DLIFLC integrates cultural knowledge throughout its language courses, recognizing that cultural context is essential for effective communication.

Question 3

What technology platform does DLIFLC use to support online and distance language learning?

Accepted Answer

GLOSS (Global Language Online Support System)

Answer

GLOSS is DLIFLC's online platform providing free language learning resources to U.S. government personnel and military members.

Question 4

What is the purpose of DLIFLC's Language Survival Kits (LSKs)?

Accepted Answer

To give deployed military personnel basic phrase and vocabulary tools in a target language

Answer

LSKs are compact language learning tools designed to give deploying military personnel basic communication ability in mission-critical languages.

Question 5

What does the term 'Category IV language' mean in DLIFLC course classification?

Accepted Answer

A language considered exceptionally difficult for native English speakers, requiring the longest training time

Answer

Category IV languages—such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean—are the hardest for English speakers, requiring approximately 64 weeks of training at DLI.

DLI - Defense Language Institute Practice Test

DLI - Defense Language Institute Practice Test

DLI DLI Language Training Methods 2