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11-04-2014, 07:30 PM | #1 |
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So, how to prep for CTI school -- Mandarin?
How would one prep for CTI school, trying to learn mandarin? I'm looking to try and make my time easier because the dropout rate scares me.
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11-04-2014, 11:05 PM | #2 |
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If you go to the dliflc website, you should be able to find a program called head start, which is offered in just about all the major languages. I've heard some of the audio doesn't really sound right, but the mandarin course is pretty decent.
I would not recommend focusing on only one language though, because you never know what's going to be available. I got Mandarin, which was my first choice, but there were people in my class who wanted other languages (Arabic, French etc) and a lot of people in other languages who told me they were jealous because they had wanted Mandarin. Familiarize yourself with everything and you'll have a good idea which languages you'd be okay with when the time comes. I'd also suggest your local library, but don't go out and buy anything (it isn't worth it). Last edited by jzhaun; 11-05-2014 at 12:14 AM. Reason: Edited to add link. |
11-05-2014, 05:32 AM | #3 |
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Le français est une option? Merde...
Of course, they have the one language I actually have classroom experience with. Wrote a children's book in French at the end of my 3rd year of university, even, complete with stick figure drawings (with a disclaimer of "dans le mode de XKCD"). Ah well, it doesn't matter. I'd still prefer Korean or Mandarin.
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11-05-2014, 06:49 AM | #5 |
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Jzhaun, are there any languages that generally have open slots?
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11-05-2014, 09:05 AM | #6 |
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French actually isn't an option for navy, although you can get it if you're army. That person didn't do their research ahead of time.
Generally speaking, there will always be at least two or three of the big six (Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean) open at any given time. Occasionally you might get Hebrew. From what I've seen, Farsi, Russian and Spanish are generally open, and the cat iv will vary. But you'll also be competing against everyone else from your division as to which slot you get. They take not only your preference and your dlab score into account but also your previous experience with language. So if there's someone in your group who already knows x language, they'll be the most likely to get it (Spanish is an exception, if you speak Spanish but have a high dlab, they might still give you a cat iv). Self study isn't really enough to make a difference, I'm talking years of study at the minimum. |
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I'd rather not learn Russian, and get stationed in someone I don't want to go.
But we'll see -- just kinda worrierd about a really crappy duty station. Last edited by blacktemplar; 11-06-2014 at 07:20 AM. |
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I'm preparing by enjoying all the free time I have left with no study obligations
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11-05-2014, 02:26 PM | #9 |
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Aye aye... It's going to be vocab vocab vocab once we get there. May as well breathe easy now. I think that's the best prep we can have, both for RTC and DLI.
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retake in boot camp to imporve score
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Also, as a general precaution, your time spent in Asia may complicate things. You might get through school but then be stuck on hold for months/years unable to do the job. I have some acquaintances that this has happened to. |
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Its not guaranteed you'll get Spanish don't worry about it until you know what you get. Generally Spanish goes to Texas
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