Educational Philosophy:
he DLIFLC has a responsibility to provide selected military and government personnel with
quality foreign language instruction. We accomplish this by using instructional programs
that teach language skills which allow graduates to successfully complete their missions with
confidence.
We recognize that language is not learned in a cultural vacuum. Language and culture are so
intricately intertwined that learning must encompass all aspects of the country where the
language is spoken. Some of these cultural considerations are value systems and behavioral
patterns, as well as geographical, political, and economic issues. We have created a system
of learning which addresses all of these concerns into a single program of instruction.
Our total language immersion technique offers knowledge and understanding of foreign cultures
unparalleled by any other language training facility. The concept provides comprehensive,
intensive language instruction in auditory skills, reading, writing, and authentic
conversation dialogues. Most importantly, the program employs the simultaneous teaching of
language fluency with the history and culture of the respective countries.
The foremost goal of DLIFLC is that graduates meet the requirements levied on them from their
respective service agency. Therefore, students must be provided instructional programs that
are responsive to the foreign language needs of a wide variety of military positions
throughout the world. Our language programs meet the high standards required to ensure that
student’s functional skills are developed for professional use in real-world situations.
While we recognize the student’s crucial role in the learning process, we must also remain
attuned to the need for high quality instructors. DLIFLC fosters an environment of
professional competence and exceptional ability which ensures only the highest quality
instructors are hired and retained. In maintaining our world-class faculty we support a
wide variety of programs which assist DLIFLC employees in their professional growth and
career advancement.
Our technique of teaching languages using intensive, total sensory immersion, combined with
teaching the corresponding country’s culture and history, has implemented a powerful method
for effective and efficient foreign language training. DLIFLC’s curriculum, students, and
instructors have ensured the successful production of thousands of skilled foreign language
speakers and have re-enforced our standing as the world’s premier foreign language training
facility.