HeadStart2 - is a self-paced
interactive 80 to 100-hour basic
language course that provides
practice in the four skills with an
emphasis on language to carry
out basic military survival tasks.
The learner is awarded a certificate
of completion for passing each
of the 10 military modules at the
75 percent level. HeadStart2 is
available in 11 languages, for order
or download: Chinese, Dari, French,
Iraqi, Korean, Pashto, Persian Farsi,
Russian, Spanish and Uzbek.
Cultural Orientation - available
online, offers in English an engaging
introduction of the culture of a
specific linguistic group and region.
It includes a regional profile, religion,
traditions, urban and rural life, and
contains audio recordings of simple
verbal exchanges.
Countries in Perspective available online in English, gives indepth information about geography,
history, econ omy, society and security
of a given nation. Each study
concludes with an achievement test
type assessment module.
Where to find DLIFLC products:
All products: www.dliflc.edu for a
complete list of available products
Afghan Languages Portal
www.dliflc.edu/LangPortal/
index.html for Dari, Pashto and Urdu
quick access to materials.
Language Materials Distribution
System - to order materials for
deploying servicememebers sign on
to LMDS at: https://lmds.dliflc.
edu/home.aspx or call DLIFLC
mission support at: DSN: 768-6989/
COMM: 831-242-6989
Services: To schedule an instructor
Mobile Training Team (MTT) for
language and culture familiarization
training call DSCOPS scheduling:
Linda Villarreal (520) 533-8663 (DSN
821) [email protected]
or Terry Thornton (831) 242-4474
(DSN 768) terry.w.thornton@conus.
army.mil
DLIFLC hosts
6th Annual Chinese LEARN Conference
By Natela Cutter, Strategic Communications
Dr. Qun Ao (Left), from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, receives a
Certificate of Appreciation Award from Dr. Rusty Shughart (Right), Director
of Foreign Language Education and Training Programs, National Intelligence
University.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Defense Language
Institute Foreign Language Center organized its 6th Chinese
Language Education and Resource Network (LEARN) conference
July 20-23, with sponsorship from the Office of the Director of
National Intelligence, the National Cryptologic School, and the
Foreign Language Program Office.
The theme of the conference this year was Getting Technology
and Methodology Synchronization.
“We live in an age when technology evolvement proceeds at a
very rapid pace. Even if teachers are increasingly technology savvy,
keeping up with new technologies and their implications remains
a challenge,” said Steering Committee Chair Dr. Luba Grant, also
dean of Asian School I.
“This conference will give you an opportunity to hear and see
many informative presentations on the use of technology in the
classrooms. It is a great way to share your knowledge and best
practices, and to challenge your colleagues to develop new and
improved methods of technology use in the classroom,” said Dr.
Grant during her opening remarks.
More than 40 DLIFLC instructors presented their experiences
in enhancing language learning with technology in workshops
ranging from Authentic Materials and Improvement of Listening
Proficiency, to Analyzing Student Pronunciation and Improving
Tonal Teaching. Over 100 Chinese instructors from DLIFLC
attended presentations or workshops at the conference.
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