Posted on Feb 10, 2015
What languages are strategically prevalent at the moment?
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I am contemplating attending DLI and started the online portion of it (Headstart) for Arabic. My frustration with it runs high and if any traces of my anger are made visible, I apologize. Arabic Headstart, Module 0 wants me to understand full-fledged conversation and answer if the statements are true or false. I am not there yet. So I am forced to reassess my choice of language. I speak a few Europpean languages already and thought that Arabic, Chinese or Korean would be the next step in my career growth. Arabic presents a challenge but not something I cannot overcome under reasonable circumstances (diligent hard work). I don't consider Headstart to be in that category.
I seek help in identifying plausible arguments to push through with Arabic and perhaps some tips on how to handle Headstart.
Or should I consider other languages due to their rise in interest?
Thank you kindly.
I seek help in identifying plausible arguments to push through with Arabic and perhaps some tips on how to handle Headstart.
Or should I consider other languages due to their rise in interest?
Thank you kindly.
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Defense Language Institute (DLI) - Arabic (MSA)
Defense Language Institute (DLI) - Arabic (MSA)
Posted 10 y ago
Responses: 6
Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Russian. You know, the hard ones who don't like us and are powerful.
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Came to comment, and found this list already here. The one additional one I would add is French. After English, it's stupid useful from a "Diplomatic" standpoint if you already know the others.
GySgt Joe Strong
Being a Single language speaker, from what I've seen, French is the equivalent of the, "If you want to be taken seriously you'll speak this language in addition to your own, then, I may forgive whatever errors you are making in mine", language.
SFC Mark Merino
Don't forget Korean. Up north, they don't play well with others. I try to watch "Team America" at least once a quarter to stay current.
@SGT Rima Rusnac
I am @DLI, study a dialect for arabic, not MSA (Iraqi, Egyptian, Levantine), or give a try to Chinese Mandarin. Stay away from the common european languages, and stay away from korean too
I am @DLI, study a dialect for arabic, not MSA (Iraqi, Egyptian, Levantine), or give a try to Chinese Mandarin. Stay away from the common european languages, and stay away from korean too
I'm marriedto a Japanese woman and in a year, her English is incredible....my Japanese is still pathetic. Let me know what you find out, brother!
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SFC Mark Merino -Trying to teach my daughter how to read....I have to say yes. "What sound does A make?" Ah...."and?" Ay...."and?"......Ah?..."Try eh"
The grey cells hurt after a while.....lol
v/r,
CPT Butler
The grey cells hurt after a while.....lol
v/r,
CPT Butler
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Something clicked in my brain when I heard English for the first time. It came rather easily to me. Not bragging, of course, just yet another proof how different our mental capacities are. But we are all meant for greatness, I say.
SFC Mark Merino
Some people are hard wired for great stuff like music, language, and artistic ability.......then there is me.
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