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Basic Military EnglishFor Multinational Operations
(Basic MEMO)
A Computer Based Learning Program
BILC Professional SeminarCopenhagen
05 October 2009
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Outline
The setting The challenge The answer
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The setting
English language training is part of career training for Officer candidates – SLP 3332 Army NCOs („Feldwebel“) – SLP 2121 civil defense administration personnel
– SLP 3332/2221
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Computer based learning programs
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Computer based learning programs
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Computer based learning programs
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The setting
There is no English language training for senior (by age and rank) NCOs extended service volunteers reservists senior (by age and rank) civil defense
administration personnel
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The challenge
Provide those without professional
English language training with a self-
study tool to improve their language
skills
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The answer
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Target Group
Soldiers of all ranks Noncommissioned officers, extended
service volunteers, reservists Personnel from all armed services and
organizational areas of the Bundeswehr
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Language Background
Heterogeneous target group Minimal knowledge of the language Some with beginner level skills Education: 9 –10 years of school Standardized Language Profile: 1010
to 1111
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Objectives
To enable learners to apply elementary language skills appropriately in typical mission-oriented situations
To provide mission-oriented vocabulary and phrases
To encourage communicative language competence in a military environment
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Available via
CD/DVD USB-memory stick PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), Cell phone (for selected elements such
as glossaries or phrases) Bundeswehr learning management
systems e.g., server-based instruction via the “Ausbildungsportal Bw“
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Research conducted at the
Explosive Ordnance Disposal CenterFederal College of Public
Administration, Defense Administration Department
Infantry School
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… and at the
Psychological Operations CenterBundeswehr Joint Medical Services
Center Joint Force Command (JFC),
Brunssum/NLFederal Office of Languages
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Basic Modules
Based on typical everyday situations fundamental language structures basic vocabulary and a guided grammatical progression
were developed for mission-oriented activities.
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Advanced Modules
For learners who have completed the Basic Modules, Advanced (“Specialized”) Modules provide: specific, authentic tasks and orders
introducing specialized vocabulary for non-specialists.
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Service Modules provide
Information about the country of deployment, e.g.
Afghanistan cultural awareness rules of engagement (ROE)
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Service Modules provide
Additional language information phrases military courtesy rank insignia (US, UK, GE) glossaries vocab trainer basic grammar
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Basic MEMO includes
450 photos 12 video clips (each approx. 30
seconds) 3700 audio recordings by 19 speakers 357 exercises and skill checks
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Path to successful learning
Access via Pre-Testing
Before working with Basic MEMO, learners: take a diagnostic test (24 skill-check
exercises covering all Basic Modules) receive a recommendation for guided or
selective access
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Path to successful learning
Guided Access starting with Basic Modules 1 – 7, proceeding to Advanced Specialized
Modules 1 - 7
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Path to successful learning
Selective Access
Learner decides where to start
(modules, exercises).
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Further Steps 2009
• Begin field testing Oct 2009
• Complete master-versionNov 2009 PDA/cell phone/ USB memory stick
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