Commandant of the Language Institute

The Language Institute is considered one of the promising language centers which teaches a number of languages not only at the local level, but also at the regional level. JAFLI plays a vital role in qualifying JAF personnel not only in English but also in several foreign languages when requested. Additionally, JAFLI offers various levels of courses in Arabic Language for participants from Asian and European countries. These course-offerings substantially facilitate the promotion of the Arabic Language and culture as well as enhancing interaction with different nations in a world through which language acquisition has become the most effective means to exchange expertise and benefit from other nations' experiences. While the LI is fully aware that teaching languages is a noble and honorable aim and that it is the gate which leads to an increased awareness of cross-cultural understanding, it is also cognizant of the importance of improvement and modernization of current teaching practices in order to achieve efficient and desirable outcomes. Therefore, modern teaching techniques which incorporate both theory and practice have been adopted. The LI has introduced modern training aids such as hi-tech computer labs and the intensive use of interactive multimedia. These aids focus on the application of language skills in a student centered manner. While witnessing the fifth decade of its blessed and successful march, the LI continues to progress steadily and meritoriously toward its mission and various tasks. These tasks have noticeably expanded to include a large number of JAF personnel primarily through the English Language courses conducted at the military commands, in addition to teaching English courses at various JAF training institutions. The teaching staff - highly proud of what has been achieved so far and looking forward to future achievements – exuberantly feels that JAFLI has become a member of the Partnership Training and Education Centers (PTEC) accredited by NATO. The teaching staff is also aware of the vitality and importance of the LI for the JAF. Therefore, the launching of a new LI website will definitely enhance and consolidate the role of the LI in offering distance language teaching services through the self learning gate located on the website. This is certain to lead to an increased awareness of the language Institute worldwide

Courses:

The following courses are held in the Arabic section:

• Arabic language course for 16 weeks from the beginning of March to the end of June.
• Advanced Arabic language course for 8 weeks in the second half of the year.
• Arabic language refresher course for 4 weeks in the second half of the year.
• Cultural exchange course for Australian side (ICT) for 5 days in the second half of the year.

All attendants of these mentioned courses will get intensive classes of 5 hours a day, thus the total hours given to the students will amount to 400 hours by the end of basic course, 200 hours for the advanced course and 100 hours for the refresher course.

Accommodation, ration and transportation:

Accommodation and ration will be on the attendants' expense in JAF officer club in AzZarqa or in any hotels located in Amman. Furthermore, the transportation will be available back and forth from JAF officer club to the institute on the JAF expense.

Courses and attendants numbers:

So far, 80 Non-Native speaker Arabic courses have been held, 25 basic courses, 3 advanced courses, 46 refresher coursesand 6 Cultural exchange courses for Australian side (ICT). However, 449 attended these courses in a comfortable educational atmosphere and classrooms with student numbers that didn't exceed 15 students for each classroom that equipped with all necessary resources.

Methodology:

Our policy at the language institute is taken from the centre of teaching Arabic in Jordanian Universities in order to create harmony. For this reason, our curriculum is selected. We teach this curriculum focusing on all academic theories and interactive methods by using a variety of teaching process aids in order to help learners master the language skills especially the listening drills and video episodes. We also shed the light on many Arabic scripts prepared by the instructors to give the participants the needed awareness of customs prevalent in Jordan society, and not to forget mentioning texts which include the most common military terms and expressions. Furthermore, students are asked to read the daily newspaper issued in Jordan to keep them in track of the status quo. Participants are also welcomed to be in coexistence sessions with other instructors who teach the mother language for Participants to help both of them share and practice the language practically.

Trips and visits program:

We have this program to give participants the opportunity to explore the tourist sites in the kingdom with the aim of enriching their linguistic knowledge by practicing the language with people. Another reason is to be a bit away from the class atmosphere.

Evaluation and examination:

When the students attend the course they have a comprehension Arabic exam if they have any previous knowledge in Arabic in order to figure out the proper curriculum for their levels in Arabic. Through the course they have scheduled examinations at the end of each month in addition to the final exam at the end of the course. Each student will have OPI test twice, one of them is at the end of the first half of the course and the other one is at the end of the course in order to measure his linguistic ability to contact with others in Arabic.

The English branch in brief:

The English Language branch is the oldest branch of the Military language institute. The branch started providing courses in English in 1968 with a highly qualified cadre, adopting a teaching methodology which incorporated theory and practice through the use of computerized language labs. The teaching staff is made of the finest and the most adept instructors who use modern teaching aids which create a conducive environment for the students. English is taught in accordance with the latest teaching methods that are used in the most modern foreign language schools. The ALC syllabus used in teaching English is considered one of the best syllabi because it addresses different language skills through the use of audio and video tapes. The teaching resources available are so diverse. The communicative approach to teaching English in addition to the culture awareness classes given by native speakers have created a real-life situations that help students develop their language skills and potentials.

Courses types:

• 1-Advanced Course 2022 with page numbers

• 2-Basic Course 2022 word

• 3- Intermediate Course 2022

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. French Language Department was launched in 1982. Its aim is to allow the military learners to enter the cultural, linguistic and military atmosphere of Francophone by relying on the four skills specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL). Furthermore, more than 76 French Language Courses have been held so far with approximately 1000 officers’ graduates at the Basic level, 57 officers at the advanced level, 103 officers graduated from the French course for military observers, and 31 officers graduated from the French language refresh course.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (twice a year), with the possibility of holding Intermediate or Advanced Courses upon request. In addition to Intensive Courses for Military Observers. French Language Department receives about 15 officers from all Military Units in Jordan Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Basic French Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks, and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Department ’s curriculum is the same taught at the French Cultural Center in Amman (Alter ego +) (levels A1, A2), in addition to using various training aids as worksheets, audio and visual materials. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening and oral exams. Moreover, interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with both the CECRL, and the Basic Diploma in French Language (DELF).

3. Cooperation and Coordination:

French language Department enjoys great cooperation with Military Attaché in the French Embassy, where French teachers are sent to the French language wing to contribute and support the educational process. In addition to coordinating with the French Cultural Center in Jordan to exchange educational experiences and hold special workshops. The Department also provides the various units of the Armed Forces with translators, as needed.

GERMAN

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. German Language Department was launched in 1998. Its aim is to enable officers and non-commissioned officers of the Armed Forces and Security Agencies to become proficient in the German Language to participate in Military Courses by relying on the four skills specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL). Adopting an intensive curriculum and the use of all modern technical means resulted for holding more than 42 German Language Courses so far with approximately 400 graduates.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (twice a year) , with the possibility of holding Intermediate, Advanced , and Refresher Course on request. German Language Department receives officers from all Military Units in Jordan Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Basic German Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks, and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Department ’s curriculum is based on (Menschen) level (A1-A2), which corresponds to the framework of the German "Goethe Institut " Test, in addition to using various training aids as worksheets, and audio-visual materials. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening and oral exams. Moreover, interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with the CECRL. At the end of the course, the student obtains a (A2)certificate from the institute.

3. Cooperation and Coordination:

The goal behind sustaining communication is to build bridges with international institutes and to meet their military-specific needs. German language Department enjoys great cooperation with the German and Austrian Embassies through official channels to exchange educational experiences and hold special workshops. Moreover, there is a cooperation program for teachers exchange of experinces with the Austrian side.

Turkish

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. The Turkish Language Department was launched in 1992. Its aim is to enable officers and non-commissioned officers of the Armed Forces and Security Agencies to become proficient in the Turkish language. This allows graduates to participate in military courses held in the Republic of Turkey and provides JAF with translators as needed. More than 540 graduates from 54 Courses have successfully completed the Turkish Language Course.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Turkish Language Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (held twice a year) and Refresher Courses upon request. A class typically includes 10 officers from Military Units and Security Agencies across Jordan. The Basic Turkish Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Course relies on the four skills specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). We teach the same curriculum (level A1 and A2) that is taught by the Turkish Language Wing of Turkish Armed Forces Military Language Institute. In addition, we include extemporaneous training aids, including worksheets and audio/visual materials. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening, and oral exams. Interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with the CECRL.

3. Cooperation and Coordination:

The goal behind sustaining communication is to build bridges with international institutes and to meet their military-specific needs. The Turkish Language Department enjoys great cooperation with the Military Attaché in the Turkish Embassy and with the Turkish Cultural Center in Amman.

Spanish

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. The Spanish Language Department was launched in 2003. Its aim is to enable officers and non-commissioned officers of the Armed Forces and Security Agencies to become proficient in the Spanish Language to participate in Military Courses held in Spain by relying on the four skills specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL). Furthermore, the courses help raising officers’ cultural awareness level on the one hand, and to fulfil the need to learn the Spanish language according to the required duties. More than 28 Spanish Language Courses have been held so far with approximately 265 graduates.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (twice a year), with the possibility of holding Intermediate or Advanced Courses upon request. Spanish Language Department receives about 10 officers from all military units in Jordan Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Basic Spanish Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks, and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Department ’s curriculum is (……………………) (level A1 and A2) in addition to various training aids as worksheets, audio and visual materials. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening and oral exams. Moreover, interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with the CECRL. At the end of the course, students obtain an (A2) certificate from the institute and can later apply for the Spanish DELE examination at any time.

3. Cooperation and Coordination:

The goal behind sustaining communication is to build bridges with international institutes and to meet their military-specific needs. Spanish language Department enjoys great cooperation with Military Attaché in the Embassy of Spain through official channels, in addition to coordinating with Instituto Cervantes in Amman.

Chinese

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. The Language Institute was one of the first to introduce the Chinese language in the Kingdom's educational programs. The Chinese Language Department was launched in 2009. Its aim is to qualify officers of the Armed Forces and security Agencies in the field of the Chinese language and enabling the participants to master the language basic skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening). 19 courses have been held up until the end of 2021, with more than 162 graduated officers of various ranks from different units. A comprehensive and detailed plan is developed for each course that is applied in a coherent manner that ensures the students’ knowledge development and skills are gradually enhanced from one level to another.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (twice a year), with the possibility of holding Intermediate, Advanced, and Refresher Course on request if need be. Chinese Language Department receives officers from all Military Units in Jordan Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Basic Chinese Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks, and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Chinese Language Department has adopted a modern and advanced curriculum named (………………...) that includes four basic skills for level (A1-A2), in addition to various modern teaching aids and audio-visual materials that help students developing both audio and oral skills. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening and oral exams. Moreover, interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with the international

Hebrew

1. History:

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Language Institute was founded as JAF General Headquarters realized the importance of language as a means to communicate between Nations. Hebrew Language Department was launched in 1984. Its aim is to allow the student to enter a cultural, linguistic and military atmosphere by relying on the four skills specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CECRL). Furthermore, more than 73 Hebrew Language Courses have been held so far with approximately more than 800 graduated officers, where 600 non-commissioned officers at the Basic level, 70 officers at the advanced level, and 25 officers graduated from the Hebrew language course for translation. Regionally speaking, the Department also received, in its various courses, officers and non-commissioned officers from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt.

2. Courses and Assessment:

The Department holds courses at different levels, including Basic Courses (twice a year), with the possibility of holding Intermediate or Advanced Courses upon request. Hebrew Language Department receives about 15 officers from all Military Units in Jordan Armed Forces and Security Agencies in the Basic Hebrew Language Course for Beginners lasts 23 weeks, and includes 690 hours of instruction and practice. A day typically contains about 6 hours of studies. The Department ’s taught curriculum named -on the way- ( עברית לדרך ),which is one of the latest curricula used for teaching Hebrew to Arabic speakers within the A1-A2 level for the Basic course and B1 level for the advanced course,. In addition to a special curriculum for the translation course and audio-visual materials taught by the latest means of modern educational Methodologies. Students’ language comprehension is evaluated through periodic written, listening and oral exams. Moreover, interviews are conducted to assess the students’ basic language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) that the student has developed which commensurate with the CECRL.

3. Cooperation and Coordination:

The goal behind sustaining communication is to build bridges with international institutes and to meet their military-specific needs. A number of the institute's