DLIFLC, the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, is renowned as one of the top language instruction schools in the country. As part of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, DLIFLC offers resident instruction at the Presidio of Monterey in over a dozen languages. Classes are held five days a week, seven hours a day, with additional homework each night.

The duration of courses ranges from 36 to 64 weeks, depending on the language's difficulty. DLIFLC caters to active and reserve components of all services, foreign military students, and government and law enforcement personnel. With around 2,500 students, including soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen, DLIFLC ensures a comprehensive learning experience.

At DLIFLC, highly educated instructors, 95% of whom are native speakers of the languages they teach, guide students towards proficiency. In addition to classroom learning, DLIFLC offers an immersive program where students spend time in an isolated environment, completely immersed in their target language. The institute also organizes immersive experiences abroad, sending students to countries like Korea and Morocco.

DLIFLC's commitment to language education extends beyond its main campus. Language Training Detachments sites, located both domestically and abroad, ensure accessible language training for military personnel. DLIFLC also produces Language Survival Kits for the general purpose force, providing essential language tools for use in the field.

For those seeking a more self-paced learning experience, DLIFLC offers Headstart2. This interactive program delivers basic language, culture, and limited reading and writing skills. It employs Avatar characters inspired by contemporary interactive computer games.

To explore DLIFLC's online language resources, visit their homepage. Whether you are a member of the Armed Forces or sponsored by a government agency, DLIFLC provides exceptional language instruction to meet your needs. Contact DLIFLC at 1759 Lewis Rd., Presidio of Monterey, Monterey, CA 93944.

You can reach them by phone at (831) 242-5119, or after hours at (831) 242-6912