Foreign Language: An Adventure of a Lifetime

[@Swaggarafia]

I'm scheduled to take the DLAB within a week or so! I'm soo excited

[@Nothing-lj8fh]

can we get an update?

[@Софикайа]

Nothing Yeah I want an update too, especially 6 years later

[@ceezusdivine]

So what happened

[@JacksonBell-ep6zw]

Everyone's waiting what happened dog

[@WJDominoII]

I will be going for russian so excited!

[@guntank22]

How was it

[@danielb.gonzales9352]

Excellent makes me proud of our military. God Bless them and The U.S.A.

[@joannesears3644]

From Dan, I went through the 47-wk So. Vietnamese course at Ft. Bliss in 1968-69. I made good use of my language as a Psyops Combat Team leader attache to the 21st Cav. at BlackHawk

[@CelticSparrows]

Korean, class of 2001.

[@kelleyhutchinson6691]

Korean 2003

[@tiyonrenae5186]

@@kelleyhutchinson6691 Were you able to choose the language that you trained in?

[@stevep4322]

1989 here. I loves DLI.

[@matthewchacon2625]

@@tiyonrenae5186 I would also like to know

[@eu12we]

i speak french spanish English and currently learning Arabic on my own and im not in the militarty. i got potential. my heart and intelligence is rich.

[@astronautrocks]

do you get to choose what language you want to learn?

[@romanliru200]

Keep in mind that Active vocabulary is about 1500 words and if you can remember just one word per day the objective will be easily reached in about 4 years

[@wadevandoloski7454]

Keep in mind they're only there for about 18 months. Not four years

[@KristalynJGlitter_Mafia_Don]

roman liru I am a twice grad of DLI- One was Russian. 20 years later...I am still fluent.....so..not sure what you are all sying.

[@KristalynJGlitter_Mafia_Don]

Wade Vandoloski Yes but we learn 8 hours a day .....where as a college student gets what....2 hours a week if they care or get the other immersion. We learn 3x as much in that time as a 4 year college program. After the Army I used the GI Bill to get 2 B.S. Degrees...one was in Russian from a well respected University....which I literally tested out of and had to take 5 classes.....the graduating seniors could hardly speak it. So...tell me again?

[@romanliru200]

KristalynJ Russian is not within my area of competence so I just extrapolated from other languages and what I was told by a PhD in linguistics; for this specific area we may need rather the opinion of a neurolinguist

[@KristalynJGlitter_Mafia_Don]

That is interesting...I also later got a Masters in Applied Linguistics....I went to D:LI in the early 90s...I only imagine the technology and instruction is even better. I think you either learn languages or you don't. I am not sure an opinion from anyone changes that. Shrug.

[@matthew7566]

What can you do with these skills and experience in the civilian world after service? I have conversational mandarin already but I can’t read it.

[@vile1636]

Hi, I graduated from DLI Monterey in 2013 and served 4 more years after that as a 1A8. Being proficient in a 2nd language is already a great accolade. But with this career, you are provided with a TS level clearance, which is HIGHLY expensive and usually takes quite a while to complete. And once you get your TS, even if you get out and it expires, it is still much more cheaper for say the fbi or homesec to hire you and reinvestigate you instead of paying for someone elses completely new TS clearance. Experience in military intelligence, especially for linguists where literally every day you're handling intelligence is highly sought after with private security/military orgs. I have a few friends who work for agencies now and they make 10 times the amount, doing half as much work, and I have a few friends who took the 90k re-enlistment bonus for 1A8 (rip me), some went on to be teachers of the language they learned. I swear every national/international agency is always looking for freshly separated linguists. I've heard stories of agencies even buying out military contracts for DLI geniuses (but im sure that's just a rumor). I promise if you're able to become an operational linguist, when you get out you'll realize just how much that education was worth when you start getting e-mails from FBI recruiters asking for YOU. Not you asking them for a job, they come to YOU. I for one very much enjoyed my career in the Air Force, the training SUCKED, and you WILL NOT make it if you don't bust your ass. When I got out I actually worked for the U.S. Marshals Service for about 9 months before I started using my GI bill. The job I had was nothing but clerical, and aside from sitting at a desk it shared no similarities with my duties in the Air Force. But they came to me literally just weeks after i got my dd-214 and offered me a job, paying me 4 times my e5 pay to just sit in an office and handle 'classified material' AKA paper pusher. BUT for 9 months i got paid nearly 6 digits to do that just because my experience. As for my future relative to my military experience as an airborne linguist, I really dont have one. As much as I loved being a linguist, I fucking hate people. So I decided to stick to my roots and continue my education in computer science. So the fact that even if you hate it (you won't) you get 4 years of free college to reset into whatever you want. :)

[@Myce]

@@vile1636 appreciate the detailed response sir!! I have the choice to go into DEP for the Space Force (which will likely get me a fantastic job for my future) or go in as an AF linguist (what's in my heart, but I don't know if it's because I'm young and dumb.) I have to make a decision very soon and I'm kinda lost.. thanks for the insight

[@GaveMeStyle7]

@@feudelacroixReal ass comment, personally I love the idea being in the military, not having to struggle with bills, rent and food while having income I can just sit on at 18 years old sounds great to me, I also have an obsessive interest with arabic, i dont like the idea of possibly dying but im sending it, F it!

[@jonathanbien3685]

Is it possible to choose your own language? I have some experience with Vietnamese since I'm Vietnamese-American (born here since my family fled after the war) and would love to finally become fluent.

[@SunnySinclair1979]

The most high speed soldier I ever saw in the Army was a Korean linguist

[@alanwake4442]

I'm looking to join the Army. What language would I most likely be learning?

[@paigeprentice7344]

Jacob C. They choose your language based on how high you score on the DLAB. Ive gone USAF so it might be a bit different, but i scored a 71 on the asvab and a 117 on the dlab and im not sure yet of the language i can receive. They will always choose for you though.

[@BO2Rages]

Is there a way to study or take practice test for the dlab? also if i get married after basic training how long until my wife can come with me? i heard it was about a month after you get to DLIFLC is this true?

[@braydenw3381]

Does anyone know the language that is most needed because when I go I want to learn arabic but I don't know if I will get the privilege to learn arabic.. regardless I still want this job and to learn a language. Another question: What is the minimum my ASVAB score can be to get this job?

[@paigeprentice7344]

brayden w it all depends on the branch you are looking to go into. In the USAF, you have to have a 72 in the general portion of the asvab test, then you are required to take a test thats called the DLAB. I believe you have to score a 110 on it to pass. The military will choose which language you are capable of learning depending on what score you got on the dlab.

[@brandonmanuel2842]

Can you give me some advice? I want to learn Italian and Indonesian through Innovative Language. I struggle with major depressive disorder and am on an antipsychotic medication that makes me sedative. But I like to listen to music on my phone which helps with depression. How can I learn Italian and Indonesian while dealing with depression? 🇮🇹 🇮🇩 🇮🇹 🇮🇩

[@thelordlol8381]

Could any middle eastern who served in the US Military can reply to my comment. I always wanted to join as linguist but I'm not sure if there is going be to much racism against me or not!!!! Anyone can share his experience with me

[@Cookie41Monster]

As long as you are a decent person, you will be fine. 99% of people don't care about your race or ethnic background so long as you are cool.

[@datcatsavedme7071]

Can anyone in the army use head start 2?

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

more power to the US armed forces!

[@kristenmoon9964]

I used to be in the Army. Trying to lose some weight to go into the Navy. Since I got out of the Army, i've discovered that I have a love of foreign languages. I've learned a bit of Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, and i've decided to stick it out with Japanese until I master it. All of that being said, I really want to go into the Navy with this job. My question is, is there still a demand for the job? can you pick the language you are to learn ( i'm flexible on that part of course) , and if you're married, can your spouse move to California with you, especially while the training is going on, since it's so long. I'm having trouble finding the answers to these questions, anyone with real world knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)

[@Scklyic]

You don't get to pick your language, it's based on the needs of the service. Lots of Russian and Arabic are coming in right now. I don't know about the Navy though I assume its the same, there is a decent demand for Linguists all across the board; I got a pretty decent financial bonus for taking the position. And yes your spouse can come live with you for the time you're there. (And it is way better that way so you don't have to deal with living in the barracks.)

[@kristenmoon9964]

Scklyic do you find out anytime in advance so you can self study any? or is it a hi, welcome... you're going here now. kind of thing?

[@Scklyic]

I found out my last week of bootcamp. So that was a month or so before my classes actually started; however, your language also isn't set in stone. I know a few people who were studying their language before class and got swapped in a moments notice to an entirely different language.

[@kristenmoon9964]

Scklyic if you mind my asking. how well did they teach you the language? would you consider yourself fluent? also if you are married, can you bring your spouse or is it not allowed?

[@Scklyic]

I've never spoken a language before; however, I can easily talk to anyone in my target language fairly fluently. I can struggle with specific explanations or really uncommon words, but I can easily express myself and have conversations about many things up to arguing over politics. It's honestly surprising. Do you mean can your spouse take the language course with you? No, unless you are a commissioned officer, then I've seen it happen, but I am enlisted and don't know anything about that.

[@MooseDriver204]

at 1:06, whats an Eagle driver doing there? His patch looks like he flies F-15's, but I had no idea pilots work there at all

[@pcolageorge]

All sorts of communities go to DLI. He could be on his way to attend another country university, a Foreign Area Officer, Personnel Exchange Program, etc

[@SunnySinclair1979]

You all make the Manchurian candidate yet?

[@surfside16]

Can an Army veteran who is a civilian pay to go to the AFLIC or take the course(s) online?

[@badpony6845]

+Suurfside 16 There used to be a Civilian Language training available in Monterey that utilized many of the Instructors from DLIWC, and it was open to all students. This is as it was in 1971, so what there is now is unknown. The school had a large number of students and it could still be available.

[@edwardinthemiddle]

Can you choose what language you want to learn?

[@TaltsProductions]

+edwardmax77 no

[@jaycalvnatn]

2:21

[@yoblackblack5479]

Hello everybody. = Всем Здравствуйте. Good morning. = Доброе утро. My name is Yo. = Меня зовут Уо. I am from America. = Я из Америки. I am an American. = Я Aмериканец. I am an African-American. = Я афро-американец. I am from New York. = Я из Нью-Йорка. I live in Hawaii. = Я живу на гавайях. Nice to meet you. = Очень приятно познакомиться. How are you doing? = Как поживаете? How is the weather? = Какая погода? I am a polyglot. = Я полиглот. Are you a polyglot? = Вы полиглот. I know a little of the Arabic language and Brazilian-Portuguese language and European-Portuguese language and Mandarin-Chinese language and Farsi-Persian language and Hawaiian language and Hebrew language and Japanese language and Kiswahili language and Russian language, and Spanish language. = Я знаю немного арабский язык и бразильский-португальский язык и европейский-португальский язык и мандаринский китайский язык и фарси-персидский язык и гавайский язык и иврит язык и японский язык и кисвахили язык и русский язык и испанский язык. I can assist and help you. = Я могу помочь тебе. I am very serious. Я очень серьёзный. Вы очень серьёзный? Thank you very much. = Большое Вам спасибо. Goodbye. = До свидания. Sincerely, Mister Yo. = С уважением, Господин Уо.

[@TinaB.elcher]

are you a CLI?

[@BigSlushi4k]

That looks impossible to read

[@jaycalvnatn]

Afgjan people?

[@Demon2-6]

If you want to go (cccEngineer) you have to take the ASVAB. You must score at least a 110 on your GT. Then you must take the DLAB and score above a certain rate (it's changed since I went in 94). If you are already in the Service, you must still meet the scores. You must be eligible for re-enlistment. You must commit for at least another 4-6 years. In both cases you must be able to obtain, and maintain, at least a SECRET level security clearance. Be prepared for a lengthy investigation. DO NOT, under any circumstances, lie during the investigation unless you want to face UCMJ or worse. You should be aware that we call it "The Hardest Vacation" for a reason. Prepare for the ass-handing of a lifetime in the sweetest possible post location.

[@jaycalvnatn]

Defending language?

[@jaycalvnatn]

Its aa convent!!!

[@jaycalvnatn]

You guys do what again?

[@blankpage111]

If anybody needs a help with Russian I am as a native speaker willing to give you a hand.

[@michaelmcshane135]

US Soldier Is the offer still available?

[@blankpage111]

Michael McShane absolutely

[@DiePlagen]

+US Soldier i would appreciate some help with russian if you are still free ))

[@blankpage111]

DiePlagen no problem

[@Lhwbakao]

pleasant and helpful youtube exchanges are what i live for :D

[@gilbertvaladez92]

Does anyone what do we have to score to become a linguist in the US Navy

[@CelticSparrows]

Depends, are you already in the military? If not, talk to a recruiter and arrange to take the DLAB and ASVAB tests.

[@gilbertvaladez92]

Thank you kelly

[@braydenw3381]

Did you ever find out?

[@rdenHotEd]

+brayden w I believe the ASVAB minimum is 72 and DLAB is 100. This might just be for USAF but I'm almost certain the requirements would be the same for all branches.

[@jaycalvnatn]

Is it true?

[@deallan123]

If someone needs help with Turkish or Spanish, tell me. (free)

[@mikamorimunchkins8016]

El Señor de la Tienda Guzman i do with Spanish

[@Bpbsmith]

I need help with Turkish

[@YaelleG]

What 5 محدورالدام gave this video a downvote? lol

[@jaycalvnatn]

Theyre inside!!!!!!!

[@jaycalvnatn]

2:21 prince isaac

[@jaycalvnatn]

4:46 comcubine.

[@huntercarey4327]

🤣🤣

[@jaycalvnatn]

You guys just hang out?

[@jaycalvnatn]

WHAT?

[@jaycalvnatn]

What

[@jaycalvnatn]

Huh? Youre selling clothes?