Military Only Resources
In order to access these resources you must have a .gov or .mil email address or a Common Access Card (CAC)
AKO Resources
AKO provides resources for interpreters, FAO, and other language based MOS’s. The resources included here are mostly PDF’s and strict military related resources.
They serve as good supplemental resources, but Defense Language Institute and Joint Language University are better options.
CL-150
Transparent Language works with the U.S. Government's language community to create better ways to blend technology with human instruction.
The CL-150 is made available to U.S. military and federal government personnel and is sponsored through the Department of Defense's Joint Language University (JLU).
Defense Connect Online
Run by the Defense Language Institute, Defense Connect Online offers a wide range of classes designed to raise the language level of every day linguists.
The Joint Language University
The Joint Language University is a language training portal serving the U.S. Government. That being said, you must have access to a .mil or .gov email address in order to use the site.
All materials are free and available to current federal and DOD employees. Resources include targeted language training, assessments objects, and culture training.
In addition to other benefits, JLU offers formal certificates of completion with your name, the course title, and date.
SOFTS
The Special Operations Forces Tele-training System uses the latest technology and computer webcams to improve the language skills of Special Forces units.
SOF Units don't always fill the classes, so the courses are open to other military personnel. These courses are for lower level students, those with skills in the 0+ to 1+ range.
Air Force LEAP
The Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) is designed and managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) to sustain, enhance and posture for utilization the existing language skills and talents of Airmen
Military Resources Open to the Public
Defense Language Institute
The Defense Language Institute’s Global Language Online Support System (DLI GLOSS) consists of lessons developed for independent learners to improve their language skills.
All materials are based on authentic materials–ranging from articles and TV reports to radio broadcasts. GLOSS’s feedback provides language learners with thorough explanations and tutoring.
In addition to Modern Standard Arabic, DLI GLOSS offers lessons in Egyptian, Gulf, Iraqi, Levantine, Sudanese, and Yemeni Dialects.
If you are deploying, you can order materials for your unit!
DLI offers language materials–everything from HeadStart to Language Survival Kits, and more–FREE of charge. This is especially helpful for officers and NCOs in charge.
Get more information and the ordering form