DLI Language Proficiency Standards 2

Question 1

How many weeks of training does DLI require for Category I languages such as Spanish and French?

Accepted Answer

26 weeks

Answer

Category I languages like Spanish, French, and Portuguese take approximately 26 weeks at DLI because of their high similarity to English.

Question 2

How long is the DLI training course for Category IV languages such as Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean?

Accepted Answer

64 weeks

Answer

Category IV languages like Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean require approximately 64 weeks of intensive study at DLI due to their extreme complexity for English speakers.

Question 3

Which category do languages like Russian, Hebrew, Thai, Polish, and Dari fall into at DLI?

Accepted Answer

Category III (approximately 48 weeks)

Answer

Russian, Hebrew, Thai, Polish, Dari, and Farsi are Category III languages requiring approximately 48 weeks of training due to their significant differences from English.

Question 4

What ILR proficiency level is described as 'Limited Working Proficiency'?

Accepted Answer

ILR Level 2

Answer

ILR Level 2 is defined as Limited Working Proficiency, meaning the speaker can handle basic work tasks but may struggle with complex or unfamiliar topics.

Question 5

What does OPI stand for in DLI language assessment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Proficiency Interview

Answer

OPI stands for Oral Proficiency Interview, a standardized speaking assessment that evaluates a linguist's ability to communicate verbally in the target language.

DLI - Defense Language Institute Practice Test

DLI - Defense Language Institute Practice Test

DLI Language Proficiency Standards 2