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<p>Language skills are vital to diplomacy and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
has increased the language training budget annually over the last three years to improve
target level attainment. Officers posted to speaker slots overseas undergo full time
language training to enable them to reach C1 operational level (equivalent to degree
level) before taking up their posting. Those in speaker slots are encouraged, including
through our performance management system, to take action if they have not reached
their target level.</p>
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