Career Questions tagged Foreign Languages

Options with a BA in Japanese?
What are my options with a BA in Japanese? I’m a senior in university, graduating very soon with a BA in Japanese. There are career paths such as interpreters, translators, and teachers, but I want to know if there are more careers for those like me who have no idea what to do with their degree.

What are free ways to learn Korean?
I have a dream of visiting Korea and taking dance classes, going to a concert, and whatnot. Yes, I am one of those people who like k-pop and the culture. Literally so amazing. First, before I do travel to Korea, I have to learn Korean, but anyway I have tried, and it hasn't stuck in my head. I...

What is working in foriegn(i.e not the United States) country like?
I am junior in highschool wondering about how to work in the foriegn office and i am wondering about what a job like that actually means in respect to day to day life.

Which major is better for the study of Asian Languages???
Hello, I am currently thinking about what I am going to be majoring in. I would like to be able to learn Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, etc.). I have done some research and I see there are so many options to choose from. I could major in Korean, Japanese, Asian Studies, or Linguistics. I am...

How did being fluent in two languages affect your career?
I am currently enrolled in a Spanish immersion program, and am going to graduate high school with a minor in Spanish. How did a similar opportunity help your career plans?

What jobs would allow for my skill in Spanish and my years of Spanish Immersion to be best used?
I have been taking Spanish Immersion for all of my life within my district, therefore I would like to find a job that will make all my learning worth it. I am also into other jobs such as physics and law, but still I would like to use Spanish within my job or place of work

What are some steps i can do to work in foreign diplomacy?
I am a junior in high school and would really like to have a job where I could travel more and practice my language skills.

Speech Therapist, English Teacher, Language Lover, Musician Looking For Creative Work
I am a speech-language pathologist in a school setting. I have long term experience with teaching, as well as playing and writing music, and I have a passion for studying foreign languages. Where to I begin to explore careers that make use of a number of these skills and interests rather than...

What kinds of foreign language careers are there?
I am interested in foreign languages, especially Spanish and Hawaiin. I think it would be fun to have a job related to languages.
#foreign-languages #language #spanish #hawaiin

What's the best way to become fluent in a foreign language?
I've been studying several East Asian languages and so far, I've tried taking formal classes and online courses, self-teaching through textbooks, and using spaced repetition. I've also heard that immersion is a good way to learn, so I've been trying to implement more of that into my routine as...

How long does it take to learn a language?
Recently, I've been thinking about what I want to learn in the future and thought about if I wanted to work abroad I would want to be at least conversational level. #foreign-languages #study-abroad

How Can I Learn Korean?
#korean #Languages #international #foreign-languages

What are some careers where I can travel in the beginning and then settle down.
I like helping people and learning new languages. I would love to travel the world for the beginning of my career. Although I would want to settle down after I travel the world for some years. #travel #cultures #career #foreign-languages

Does Junior High Spanish count towards one year of foreign language for colleges?
Some colleges I know recommend four years of a foreign language in high school, but does that mean all four years or just up to the fourth level of a language (spanish 4)? #foreign-languages

What kind of jobs I can apply for as a Languages major?
I'm majoring in English and German. My mother tongue is Spanish #foreign-languages #english #college-major

how do you keep up grades when studying abroad when you don't speak the language
Im planning on studying abroad in japan but I don't speak the language, How would I maintain my grades if I don't know the language #study-abroad #foreign-languages

What is the great way to learn new languages?
I have been studying japanese since 2015 but still couldn't finish it. I learn better by self teaching, but not exactly sure what is the best way to learn faster.
I am thrilled to learn more language #foreign-languages s

Technology, International, French language, where does it all fit together?
I have only ever worked in the IT field since I was in High school. I am getting an international degree with a focus in MIS Global IT leadership and Management. I learned intermediate level French in France and Canada. I can finish my degree in December; or I can postpone it a semester and go...

what type of benefits othe than those from the ollege come with being a foreign language professor
is the career of being a foreign languages professor interesting other than the languages being ta #foreign-languages #professor ught

have you had the chance to teach foreign languages in other countries?
wonder for the possibility of travel while being a future professor in foreign languages #foreign-languages #professor #travel

what college did you go to for foreign languages teaching
for the wondering on which #foreign-languages #teaching #professor which college would be best to enroll for the sake of advancement to become a foreign languages professor.

How often do diplomats change countries?
I was wondering if this is why they need 3 world languages #foreign-languages #communication #career

What would be a good language course for students studying Mass Communications / Video Production?
I need to take at least two language courses for my major. I plan on doing camera work as well as video editing after college. What would be a good language course for this major?
#videoproduction #language #videostudies #firstyear #masscommunications #communications
#foreign-languages

What are some hardships a FBI linguist/Foreign language expert experiences and has to overcome?
I am curious to know about their job, financial and language learning hardships.
#language #fbi #linguist #linguistics #language #law-enforcement #police #foreign-language #foreign-languages #criminal-justice

What colleges offer anti-human trafficking courses or I guess degrees?
I'm a high school student currently and already know I want to put my life on the line in different developing countries and stop human trafficking. I want to go to college and be able to directly progress in this field but have no idea what colleges offer the best programs for prepping to be...

What kind of jobs can linguistics/Asian languages majors have in government?
I'm interested in Asian languages and linguistics. In U.S., Asian, Russian, and/or Ukrainian governments, what kind of jobs can I expect? Are diplomacy or translation the only options? #asian #asian-languages #asia-pacific #asianstudies #russia #russian #Ukraine #government #japanese #chinese...

What is the best possible way to learn a language for free and without someone helping you?
#foreign-languages

Will these college classes work during admissions?
In my high school it is not required to take a foreign language class to graduate, so as I am ending my junior year I have never taken any. Unfortunately, most colleges I want to apply to require two years of a foreign language to apply. There is a dual credit program between my high school and...

How do I sell my General Bachelor of Arts to future employers?
I am studying both German and Spanish right now in university. I know that language abilities are helpful to a variety of jobs, but if an employer isn't hiring a job that specifically asks for language skills, how to I make myself still seem applicable? #language #foreign-languages #german...

What can you do with a Spanish major?
I'm in high school, heading off to college soon, and wondering what jobs I would be able to get with a major in #Spanish. I'd love to hear what you for a living after majoring or minoring in Spanish in college!
#foreign-languages #language #languages #college-major