637th Training Group Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) Post Graduate Survey

637th Training Group

Defense Language Institute English Language Center DLIELC Post Graduate Survey

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Welcome! This survey, hosted by 637th Training Group (TRG)/Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), seeks to gather feedback on the quality of the English Language Training Program (ELTP) provided by DLIELC in preparation for Follow-On- Training (FOT). Your thoughts and experiences are important to us. Participation is voluntary. Your responses to this survey are anonymous. We thank you in advance for your participation!

Action Officer: Gerri Lee Vigil Sponsor information: Ernesto Mesa

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Comm #: 210-671-3772 Comm #: 210-671-8078

1. Select your current follow-on- training location.

   1. Sheppard AFB

   2. JBSA Lackland AFB

   3. Randolph AFB

   4. Brook City Base

      

   5. Fort Bliss

      

   6. Fort Lee

   7. Fort Eustis

   8. Niceville

   9. Pensacola

   10. Keesler AFB

   11. Columbus AFB

   12. Fort Rucker

   13. Fort Leavenworth

   14. Fort Benning

   15. Fort Gordon

   16. Fort Leonard Wood

   17. Fort Huachuca

   18. Fort Sill

   19. Other

2. I attended language training at DLIELC

   1. Yes

   2. No

3. How long have you been attending follow-on- training?

1. Less than 3 months

2. 3 to 6 months

3. 6 to 9 months

4. 9 months or more

4. Which course(s) training did you attend at DLIELC? Select all the apply.

1. General English

2. Specialized English

3. Advanced English

5. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement.

When I started follow-on training, I felt I was as prepared as my American counterpart was.

1. Strongly agree

2. Agree

3. Disagree

4. Strongly disagree

6. In your FOT how important are each of the language skills? Please rate each.

   1. Listening:

Very important important less important not important

2. Speaking:

Very important important less important not important

3. Reading:

Very important important less important not important

4. Writing:

Very important important less important not important

7. Which of the following skills would you like more training in, to help with FOT?

Select all that apply.

1. Listening skills/strategies

2. Reading skills/strategies

3. Writing skills

4. Speaking skills/presentation skills

8. Which of the following would you have preferred to have more training in at DLIELC? Select all that apply.

1. Abbreviations

2. Acronyms

3. Asking questions

4. Classroom Technology

5. Study Skills

   

6. Taking notes

   

7. Time management

9. My English is strong enough to succeed in FOT.

1. Strongly agree

2. Agree

3. Disagree

4. Strongly disagree

10. I can successfully communicate with my instructor(s) in FOT…

1. Strongly agree

2. Agree

3. Disagree

4. Strongly disagree

11. I feel confident using English with my native-speaker peers.

1. Strongly agree

2. Agree

3. Disagree

4. Strongly disagree

12. Are there any changes or additions you would make to improve your previous language training to better prepare you for FOT? Please do not include any personal identifiable information (such as your name or the names of others) in your response.

What areas of your previous language training were the most helpful in preparing you for FOT? Do NOT provide names of individuals, units, or locations. Do not discuss or comment on classified or operationally sensitive information. Comments that indicate intent to cause harm to self or others, commit criminal acts, or describe illegal behavior cannot be protected.