The Singing Sifu

The Singing Sifu

Language isn’t just a way to communicate, it’s a component of individual culture that makes it special, unique. One renowned instructor’s linguistic journey is marked by her passion, dedication and a lifelong pursuit of utilizing music to teach language. This has made...
Assistant Commandant change of command

Assistant Commandant change of command

Assistant Commandant Col. Jennifer L. Saraceno relinquished command to Col. Mark S. Jones, who will be taking charge of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center’s second highest post, on June 14, 2023. “You never cease to amaze me with your talents,”...
Board of Visitors offers recommendations

Board of Visitors offers recommendations

Eight members of the Board of Visitors, tasked with providing advice on matters related to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center’s mission, came to Monterey, Calif., for a three-day conference to discuss their recommendations for enhancing programs...
Chinese Flagship Capstone Program Graduates

Chinese Flagship Capstone Program Graduates

The Defense Language and National Security Education Office celebrated the graduation of five students from the Chinese Flagship Domestic Immersion Capstone Program on May 25, 2023. This, the third cohort of students, performed exceptionally well, solidifying the...
Air Force begins second pilot: Linguist Next

Air Force begins second pilot: Linguist Next

The Air Force began another iteration of a pilot foreign language program called Linguist Next which intends to graduate students with higher proficiency scores by developing students’ learner autonomy through a more holistic approach to the very intensive Defense...
TRADOC commanding general’s first visit to DLIFLC

TRADOC commanding general’s first visit to DLIFLC

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Gen. Gary Brito, visited the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and the Presidio of Monterey on March 9, for the first time since he has been in command. Brito had the opportunity...