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Languages All Languages; Arabic; Azerbaijani; Chinese; Hindi; Indonesian; Japanese; Korean; Persian; Portuguese; Russian; Swahili; Turkish; Urdu; Applicants Eligibility; Language Levels and Prerequisites; Selection Criteria; Participation Requirements; Search for an Advisor; Applicant Resources; Applicant FAQ; Apply for CLS; Participants ...
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Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken first language in...
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MSU’s Crawford, Phillips receive national Critical Language...
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Miller, Rafert awarded Critical Language Scholarships. CLS...
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Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of the most...
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A language with modern significance in both Eastern Europe...
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Language Levels and Prerequisites. The CLS Program provides...
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All Language Programs. The U.S. government offers diverse programs that can help U.S. citizens learn foreign languages. Use the filters below to find a federally funded language * program that meets your needs. U. S. education institutions can also apply to host some of these language programs.
CLS is offered in the following languages: Arabic. Azerbaijani. Chinese. Hindi. Indonesian. Japanese. Korean. Persian. Portuguese. Russian. Swahili. Turkish. Urdu. Program Length. 8-10 weeks in the summer. Eligibility and Application Overview. Public applications are accepted. Eligibility Requirements: All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
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- What Are Critical Languages?
- Pros and Cons of Learning Each of The 13 Critical Languages
- How Can You Learn These Critical Languages?
A critical language is one which the United States Government has deemed not only strategically important for the country, but also with demand outstripping supply of speakers. Basically, there aren’t enough Americans who speak these languages! Often these languages are considered important for reasons of diplomacy, trade and national security. The...
Okay, let’s get down to business—what are these 13 tongues that are so highly prized? If you’re asking yourself, “what language should I learn?” which ones are going to give you the best bang for your buck? We’re going to go through each of them, tell you a little about them, then raise a warning about what makes them tough but also give you a grea...
First, let’s get this out there: By their very nature, these languages are often more challenging than others, at least for native English speakers. The reason there’s a shortage of speakers is not only due to them being less mainstream than languages like Spanish and French, but also because it’s often much harder to reach a good level. That’s not...
This nationally competitive program funds students who study one of the 15 critical need foreign languages, and is part of the National Security Language Initiative. The 15 critical languages include Arabic , Azerbaijani , Bengali , Chinese , Hindi , Indonesian , Japanese , Korean , Persian , Portuguese , Punjabi , Russian , Swahili , Turkish ...
Jun 20, 2010 · The list of which languages are considered critical changes over time as economic and political situations change and develop, but often these languages are radically different from English in grammatical structures, sound systems and writing systems.
