I've never heard anything in instructor classes about requiring testing in English.ScottDLS wrote:Do you know if the written test must be administered in English? I was thinking that would be the hardest part for someone less than fluent.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I think it only makes sense to learn the language of the country where you are going to live. I also don't like the cost to the government of printing things in two languages. These comments are not a matter of prejudice but practicality.
That said, I think having CHL classes available in different languages is an excellent idea. Learning something as important as the use of deadly force (and other subjects in the CHL class) will always be easier in your native language and your knowledge retention will be better. It's one thing to become functional in a second language, but becoming truly fluent can take years. If the immigrant happens to be elderly, then the task of learning in a second language is even harder.
As Steve said, this is a great niche market for people fluent in other languages!
Chas.
Chas.