DD Form 2934 National Language Service Corp (NLSC) Global Skills Self

NATIONAL LANGUAGE SERVICE CORPS (NLSC)
GLOBAL SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT

FOR NLSC USE ONLY
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 131, Office of the Secretary of Defense; DoD Directive 5124.2, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R));
50 U.S.C. 1913, National Language Service Corps.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To allow U.S. citizens with language skills to self-identify their skills for the purpose of t emporary employment on an intermittent work
schedule or service opportunities in support of DoD or another department or agency of the United States. The information will be used to determine eligibility for NLSC
membership and to identify and contact NLSC members. Submitted forms are covered by Privacy Act System of Records Notice DHRA 07, National Language Service
Corps (http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/DODComponentArticleView/tabid/7489/Article/6689/dhra-07.aspx).
ROUTINE USE(S): In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the records or information
therein may be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To another department or agency of the United States in need of
temporary short-term foreign language services, where government employees are required or desired.
The DoD Blanket Routine Uses at http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/BlanketRoutineUses.aspx may apply.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary. However, failure to provide information may result in non-enrollment in the NLSC program and refusal to grant access to member areas of the
NLSC portal.

SECTION 1 LISTENING
LANGUAGE:
INSTRUCTIONS: Read and consider the following six descriptions of listening proficiency (numbered 0 through 5, including 1+ through 4+). Afterwards, decide which
description most accurately represents your overall listening proficiency in the language named above. If your language proficiency is substantially better than one level
but not consistently as good as the next higher level, select the appropriate “plus” level.

(X one)
NO
PROFICIENCY

I have no practical understanding of the spoken language. My understanding is limited to occasional isolated words;
I have essentially no ability to comprehend communication.

ELEMENTARY
PROFICIENCY

When I engage in simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics, I often misunderstand people, but I am able
to ask them to slow down and repeat what they say. Within those limitations, I can understand them when they talk
about basic survival needs such as getting a meal, obtaining a place to stay, getting directions and other travelrelated information so long as the person is speaking more clearly than normal at a rate slower than normal, with
frequent repetitions or rewording.

NEEDS DD 67

LIMITED
WORKING
PROFICIENCY

0
1
1+

I can understand face-to-face speech in standard pronunciation spoken at a normal pace, with some repetition and
rewording even when spoken by a native speaker who is not used to speaking to people with limited proficiency in
this language. I can understand speech dealing with everyday topics, common personal and family news, wellknown current events, and routine work matters. I can understand descriptions of different places and discussions
about past, current, and future events. I can follow the essential points of the average discussion on work-related
topics in my field. I can understand the facts, such as reported in news broadcasts, but I do not grasp deeper/hidden
meanings or implications expressed through more complex language.

2

2+
GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can understand the essentials of all speech in standard pronunciation, including discussions within my field of
interest or specialization. I can follow accurately the essentials of conversations between educated native speakers
of the language, reasonably clear telephone calls, radio broadcasts, news stories, oral reports, some oral technical
reports, and public presentations on non-technical subjects. I can infer meanings that are not directly stated. I have
trouble understanding native speakers if they speak very quickly or use dialect or slang.

3

3+

ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can understand all forms and styles of speech pertinent to my social and professional needs. This includes speech
involving extensive and precise vocabulary, subtleties and nuances in standard dialects of the language, and
technical discussion on professional topics within the range of my knowledge. I can understand language tailored to
different audiences and purposes, including persuasion, representation, counseling, and negotiating. I can readily
infer meanings and implications. I can easily understand all social conversations, radio broadcasts, and phone calls.
I may experience some difficulty understanding speech heard under unfavorable conditions, such as through a poor
quality loudspeaker or radio or in a noisy room.

4

4+
EDUCATED
NATIVE
PROFICIENCY

I can fully understand educated and academic speech, abstract and professional discussions, regional dialects,
highly colloquial speech, jokes and puns, and speech in noisy places or heard under unfavorable acoustic
conditions. My comprehension of the language is fully equivalent to that of a well-educated native speaker.

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SECTION 2 READING
LANGUAGE:
INSTRUCTIONS: Read and consider the following six descriptions of reading proficiency (numbered 0 through 5, including 1+ through 4+). Afterwards, decide which
description most accurately represents your overall reading proficiency in the language named above. If your language proficiency is substantially better than one level but
not consistently as good as the next higher level, select the appropriate “plus” level.

NEEDS DD 67

(X one)

NO
PROFICIENCY

I have no practical ability to read the language. I consistently misunderstand or I cannot comprehend at all.

ELEMENTARY
PROFICIENCY

I am able to read very simple text that is printed clearly with normal-style letters. For example, I can read and
understand descriptions of persons, places or things. I can also understand- written explanations of geography and
government such as those simplified for tourists, though I sometimes misinterpret what I read. When looking at
more complex texts, I can only get some main ideas and locate prominent information or subject matter.

0

1

1+

LIMITED
WORKING
PROFICIENCY

I can read simple written material in print on subjects I am familiar with. I am able to read straightforward, familiar
and factual material with only some misunderstandings. I can locate the main ideas and details in material written
for the general public. I can read uncomplicated prose on familiar subjects. I can generally comprehend most news
articles involving description or narration of current events, travel, food,and music. I can also comprehend simple
biographies, social notices, personal correspondence, routine business letters, and simple technical material written
for the general public.

2

2+

GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can read a variety of materials on unfamiliar subjects with normal speed and almost complete comprehension.
I can fully understand news stories or international news items in magazines, routine correspondence, editorials,
and general reports. I can understand technical reports and other materials in my field of specialization even when
they include hypothesis, argumentation, and supported opinions. I can read and comprehend literature, including
short stories, novels, and plays. I can usually read between the lines, if necessary. I rarely have to reread general
vocabulary; however, I may have some difficulty with unusually complex structures or low frequency idioms.

3

3+

ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can read nearly all styles and forms of the language pertinent to professional needs fluently and accurately. I
can readily follow unpredictable turns of thought and author intent in such materials as sophisticated editorials,
specialized journal articles, professional documents, and complex literary texts, as well as any subject directed
toward the nonspecialized reader. I can also read legal documents and legal texts written for the general reader and
documents from earlier periods containing archaic forms of language.

4

4+

EDUCATED
NATIVE
PROFICIENCY

I can fully understand extremely difficult and abstract prose, including general legal and technical material, as well
as contemporary and classical literature. I can read classical or archaic forms of writing as well as a well-educated
native. I can read a wide variety of handwritten documents. My speed and comprehension are equal to that of a
well-educated native reader.

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SECTION 3 SPEAKING
LANGUAGE:
INSTRUCTIONS: Read and consider the following six descriptions of speaking proficiency (numbered 0 through 5, including 1+ through 4+). Afterwards, decide which
description most accurately represents your overall speaking proficiency in the language named above. If your language proficiency is substantially better than one level
but not consistently as good as the next higher level, select the appropriate “plus” level.

NEEDS DD 67

(X one)

NO
PROFICIENCY

I am unable to function in the spoken language. My oral production is limited to occasional isolated words. I have
essentially no communicative ability

ELEMENTARY
PROFICIENCY

I can engage in simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics. People often misunderstand me, but I am able
to make myself understood to people used to dealing with nonnative speakers by repeating myself. I have a very
simple vocabulary and make a lot of grammatical errors, but I am able to take care of a lot of survival needs such
as greeting people, introducing people, telling people about myself, and asking for basic information about hours of
operation, how much things cost, simple directions to destinations, etc.

0

1

1+

LIMITED
WORKING
PROFICIENCY

I can handle informal conversations successfully. I can begin, continue, and bring to completion a variety of
communication tasks. I can handle most everyday social conversation with some confidence, but not with ease,
including casual conversations about current events, work, family, and autobiographical information. I can describe
events occurring in the past, present, and future. I have control of everyday vocabulary sufficient to discuss general
topics of a concrete nature.

2

2+

GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can participate effectively and with ease in both formal and informal conversations on abstract and professional
topics as well as practical and social topics. I can discuss my particular interests and fields of competence with ease.
In conversation, I can answer objections, clarify points, justify decisions, state and defend policy, or give a briefing.
I show some breadth of vocabulary. I make occasional errors with low frequency and complex language, but these
almost never impede communication.

3

3+

ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can speak the language fluently and accurately and with a high degree of effectiveness, reliability, and precision
for all purposes within the range of my personal and professional experience and scope of responsibilities, even
when communicating in sophisticated and demanding conversations. I can communicate effectively with varied
audiences, purposes, tasks and settings. If a nonnative speaker, I may exhibit a slight foreign accent, although this
never disturbs the native listener.

4

4+

EDUCATED
NATIVE
PROFICIENCY

I speak the language as well as a highly articulate, well-educated, native speaker. I can use the language with
complete flexibility and intuition, so that my speech on all levels is fully accepted by, and equivalent to, a welleducated native speaker in all of its features, including breadth of vocabulary, colloquialisms, and pertinent cultural
references. My pronunciation is consistent with that of an educated native speaker of a standard dialect of the
language.

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SECTION 4 WRITING
LANGUAGE:
INSTRUCTIONS: Read and consider the following six descriptions of writing proficiency (numbered 0 through 5, including 1+ through 4+). Afterwards, decide which
description most accurately represents your overall writing proficiency in the language named above. If your language proficiency is substantially better than one level but
not consistently as good as the next higher level, select the appropriate “plus” level.

NEEDS DD 67

(X one)

NO
PROFICIENCY

I have no functional writing ability.

ELEMENTARY
PROFICIENCY

I can handle limited everyday needs by writing simple statements and questions on very familiar topics. For
example, I can write down simple phone messages, excuses, notes to service people and simple notes to friends.
My vocabulary is very limited, and I make a lot of grammatical errors, but someone who is used to dealing with a
nonnative writer can understand most of my simple ideas.

0

1

1+

LIMITED
WORKING
PROFICIENCY

I can handle routine social correspondence and write basic documentation on matters that address most limited
work requirements. I can produce simple written texts about a very limited number of current events or daily
situations. I am able to control most common formats and punctuation conventions, and people usually understand
what I write even if they are not accustomed to nonnative writing.

2

2+

GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can produce effective writing in most formal and informal written exchanges on practical, social and professional
topics. The types of writing I can produce competently include reports, summaries, and short library research papers
on current events, on particular areas of interest or on special fields. I can use complex sentences appropriately, and
I control most common grammatical structures. As a result, I am also able to connect different ideas in clear ways.

3

3+

ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCY

I can produce written language precisely and accurately in a variety of prose styles pertinent to professional and
educational needs. I am comfortable enough with grammar and writing conventions to be able to tailor what I write to
suit particular audiences and to express subtleties and nuances. I can produce clear and well-organized prose using
a variety of organizational patterns and cohesive devices such as ellipses, parallelisms, and subordination. I can
write on all topics normally pertinent to professional and educational needs and on social issues of a general nature.

4

4+

EDUCATED
NATIVE
PROFICIENCY

My writing proficiency is equal to that of a well educated native. I can write and edit informal and formal
correspondence, official reports and documents, and professional/educational articles. I can produce or edit different
genres of writing including legal, technical, educational and literary writing. I can write expressively and imaginatively
without any pattern of errors.

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