Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) is regarded as one of the finest schools for foreign language instruction in the nation. As part of the Army training and doctrine command(TRADOC), the institute provides resident instruction at the Presidio of Monterey in 23 languages and two dialects and provides intermediate, advanced and familiarization training to thousands of service members worldwide at over 36 language training detachments. This link directs you to all online products offered by DLIFLC. DLIFLC HeadstartHeadstart2 consists of two units containing ten modules each. Unit One (Sound and Script) teaches the basics of the target language in twenty interactive tasks. Unit Two (Military) consists of a total of fifty mission-specific tasks. These tasks are designed according to military training format and include scenarios covering public safety, medical situations, basic command, cordon and search, and even gathering intelligence. Headstart2 also features over 100 PDFs with writing drills that provide the user with the opportunity to practice writing the target script. Other features include animated capstone military scenarios, culture notes, grammar notes, a writing tool, a sound recorder, a glossary, and a cultural resources section. Headstart2 exposes users to more than 1,000 key terms and phrases, and provides users with important communication tools that they need in preparation for deployment. Headstart is currently offered in 16 languages.DLIFLC Field Support ModulesThe Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center offers country familiarization materials and language survival kits/guides directly supporting both linguists and non-linguists.DLIFLC RAPPORTDLIFLC has released Rapport, a mandatory online basic language and cultural awareness training program in Dari and Pashto, required for all servicemembers and civilians deploying to Afghanistan. Iraqi Rapport training is also mandatory for all Soldiers and DA civilians deploying to Iraq.DLIFLC Global Language Online Support System (GLOSS)G.L.O.S.S. online language lessons are developed for independent learners to provide them with the learning/teaching tools for improving their foreign language skills. GLOSS currently offers 2850 reading (RC) and listening (LC) lessons in 24 languages! More lessons are added every month...make sure you check them out.Joint Language UniversityThe Joint Language University is an open language training portal serving the public, private, academic and government sectors. Whether you want to acquire, maintain, enhance, or refresh your language skills, we have the materials you need. Explore our site and see what we have to offer. You will need to register with a government/military email address to get full access to the language learning materials. JLU offers Sponsored and User Submitted resources to include SCOLA, CL-150 Transparent Language, Word Champ, etc.Air and Space Power Journal (Foreign Language Issues Online)The US Air Force publishes six different language editions of Air & Space Power Journal(ASPJ). We currently publish in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Each language edition has its own personality and content selected by editors who are native-speaking regional experts. Special Operations Forces Teletraining System (SOFTS)The Special Operations Forces Teletraining System is a program that takes advantage of proprietary and commercial off-the-shelf technology to deliver real-time language & culture training to students anywhere in the world, including those who are unable to attend traditional classes at traditional training institutions. Foreign Language Institute This site is dedicated to making these language courses freely available in an electronic format. This site is not affiliated in any way with any government entity; it is an independent, non-profit effort to foster the learning of worldwide languages. Courses here are made available through the private efforts of individuals who are donating their time and resources to provide quality materials for language learning. Interagency Language Roundtable The Interagency Language Roundtable(ILR) is an unfunded Federal interagency organization established for the coordination and sharing of information about language-related activities at the Federal level. It serves as the premier way for departments and agencies of the Federal government to keep abreast of the progress and implementation of techniques and technology for language learning, language use, language testing and other language-related activities. Language LinksLanguage Links was created in 1996 to serve students and teachers of world languages who primarily are studying and/or working outside of the country where these languages are spoken. While it does not list all of the languages of the world, the languages chosen are those which are taught at the University of Wisconsin. 
