by Natela Cutter | Apr 2, 2024 | News
To uphold the highest standards in foreign language teaching, all new instructors at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center must undergo two rigorous courses before they set step in the classroom, regardless of their prior experience. “We call that the...
by Natela Cutter | Mar 26, 2024 | News
One of the leading efforts within the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center’s five-year strategic plan is the standardization of curriculum and evaluation that will drive consistency in student outcomes across all language programs offered by the...
by Natela Cutter | Mar 13, 2024 | News
In the heart of America’s melting pot, Irina Anokhin stands as a testament to the power of language and the resilience of the human spirit. Her story, a blend of multiculturalism and dedication, stretches from the bustling streets of Moscow to the academic halls of...
by Natela Cutter | Mar 12, 2024 | News
Col. James A. Kievit, a former infantry officer and currently a U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs officer with multiple overseas deployments, is no stranger to challenge, on or off the battlefield. Behind his unassuming and quiet demeanor lies a brilliant...
by Natela Cutter | Mar 8, 2024 | News
In the halls of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, you’ll find an unassuming figure whose passion for languages has shaped an extraordinary journey. “I learned English as my first foreign language in kindergarten and...
