Posted on Mar 20, 2019
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After doing my research, my #1 choice of being a CI potential, does not require me to go to DLI, let alone taking the DLAB. However, I have always had an interest in learning a new language and I think going to DLI may help my career and potentially help me with getting new and exciting assignments. Would it be better for me to just try and learn a language on my own (Rosetta Stone, Duolingo, watching loads of Telemundo)? Or should I just see what the DLAB has in store for me, in case DLI is a potential option for me down the road?
35L: Counterintelligence (CI) Agent
37F: Psychological Operations Specialist
Defense Language Institute (DLI)
DLAB
Posted 5 y ago
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If your recruiter lets you take it, why not? It’s like a condom...I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
As an adult, stuff like the Rosetta Stone is great...if you don’t want to be fluent in a language. Unfortunately, the only way to attain fluency is immersion, and closest thing to immersion (other than moving abroad) is DLI.
The school is hard, for sure, but taking a DLAB now can’t hurt you
As an adult, stuff like the Rosetta Stone is great...if you don’t want to be fluent in a language. Unfortunately, the only way to attain fluency is immersion, and closest thing to immersion (other than moving abroad) is DLI.
The school is hard, for sure, but taking a DLAB now can’t hurt you
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If you have the opportunity to take it - then take the opportunity. It may come in handy some time in the near future. If you have a 2d language - test out on that as well and get it recorded for record. Where you are now in your career is never the same as where you will be tomorrow.
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DLI is the most intense language training course you will ever take, Rosetta Stone has nothing on DLI. You are completely immersed in the langauge and the culture and best part is they pay you to go to class and learn a langauge. I would recommend DLAB(although it doesn’t really tell you if you are capable of learning a langauge) and try your shot at getting into langauge training
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