Career Questions tagged Foreign Languages

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


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...


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

Will taking a Spanish course in college really help me with my future career in psychology?
The school I want to go to requires that I take a Spanish course. #spanish #foreign-languages #psychology #college

Is it hard to find a job as a German Interpreter?
I would love to major in German in college, but I am not sure if that is a good language to study. Most European countries now study English as a second language , so I don't know how in demand German skills will be!! #german #foreign-languages #travel

What does one do with a Japanese major?
I really want to study Japanese -- it's been a passion of mine for a long time. The only problem is, I only know two jobs that I can do with that major, that being translation and a teacher. Neither of which sound like my cup of tea, so what other options do I have? #japanese #foreign-languages...

I am studying abroad this summer in Valencia, Spain and was wondering what are some of the best ways to integrate myself into the culture?
I want to get the most out of studying abroad because it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, I am nervous that I am going to be too shy to talk to the people there. #Spain #study-abroad #foreign-languages

Is it better to minor in French?
I am already fluent in Spanish, but have only taken French in high school.
#french #college-minor #spanish #foreign-languages

What are some tips for language learning?
I love to learn languages and often do so by teaching myself. I can speak English and German proficiently, followed by Spanish decently well, and basic sentences in Turkish, Italian, and Russian. What are some tips on learning foreign languages and becoming more fluent? #language #german...

Should I take a certification for my second language in order to stay competitive?
I am bilingual but not incredibly strong at the writing or reading side of the language. I wanted to know if this would be putting me at a disadvantage and if I should take initiative to take a certification to prove my skills. #foreign-languages #careers #internships #evaluating-resumes...