Has anybody taken the DLPT (German)? If so, can you give me any advice?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:01:59 -0400

Has anybody taken the DLPT (German) and can give me any advice, please? I'm bilingual, and I want to take the DLPT once I get to my unit. I already asked around here (I'm still in AIT) but haven't really received any information. My PSGs basically told me I have to wait to get to my unit anyways to take it, and just ask at the education center once I get there... Any general information about taking the DLPT would be helpful.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Apr 3 at 2016 11:07 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:07:07 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member You might want to edit this question to add more specifics on the information you're seeking.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2016 11:55 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:55:15 -0400

I'm assuming you're actually asking about the German DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) that measures your reading and listening ability in a language rather than the DLAB, which is an aptitude test that uses made up languages to assess your ability to learn foreign languages. It's been many years since I took the German DLPT, but I would think it is basically the same as then. You get two scores, one for reading and one for listening. You read various things, from individual words, to sentences, to paragraphs, and then select a multiple choice answer as to what the word translates to; or what the paragraph was about, etc. For the listening, you listen to words, phrases, and paragraphs and then answer the same type questions.

So it's (or at least was) all multiple choice questions based on what you read or listened to on the tape.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Apr 3 at 2016 7:07 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 19:07:37 -0400

Normally what you need is a 4187 signed by your commander which you would bring to the testing center at your duty station. That will get you scheduled. Once you arrive at your unit ask the education center about the scheduling process. Like anything in the Army, it is never the same from post to post or unit to unit.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 1:27 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:27:30 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member as good as you might think you are in German, take the familiarization guide. It will help you to know what to expect from the actual test. Second, if your first language is German, take in consideration that this test is meant for people whose first language is English. My 1st language is Spanish and, for my surprise, I got a 3/2+ in my first test. I just took my 2nd one last week and got the 3/3, being honest, just because my English got better. You will get questions that goes above your language, i.e. We can speak Spanish the whole day but if you talk to me about medical terms, or financial stuff that goes beyond my understanding, as good as my Spanish is, I wont be able to translate it, so take that in mind.

Beside that, just what others have mentioned, call the Educational Center to request a date, fill the 4187 and get it signed by your CDR. When taking your test, TAKE YOUR TIME, listen carefully the passages and read thoroughly the paragraphs. Hope this answer helps. Oh! And the promotions points for the DLPT went up recently from 10 to 25, just saying.