how long would I spend at the Defense Language Institute if I chose to learn spanish, french or italian? What other opportunities are there?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:59:57 -0400

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2021 11:21 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:21:10 -0400

DLI West doesn’t have Italian. But the Spanish course is about 9 months and I believe French is about the same or shorter. I did Russian and it was 14 months. It was a great program.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2021 2:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:42:42 -0400

You don't go to DLI, that's for language specific MOS's. Unless you are reclassing to 35M or 35P you will not go to DLI. If you do go to one of those MOS's you'll be given Korean, Chinese, Russian, or Arabic to learn

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2021 5:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:48:39 -0400

https://www.dliflc.edu/about/languages-at-dliflc/

Languages Offered | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2021 3:34 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 May 2021 15:34:57 -0400

French and spanish are 9 month courses. There are people being put into these courses regardless of your DLAB score. Not sure of the other opportunities you’re inquiring about.