Career questions tagged foreign-languages
What language would be the most helpful to learn for someone who wants to go into the International Development Sphere?
I want to apply to a language internship where I do an immersive language program and am having trouble choosing a language. There isn't really one that stands out to me, I just really want to be sure I choose a language that will be helpful in my future aspirations. I do not fully know what I want to do when I graduate, I am currently a 3rd year at UCLA, but my major is International Development. I definitely want to work in that area or maybe the state department? I am just not sure what languages would be helpful or that are used a lot abroad/ are well known. Thank you so much! · Akan/Twi - AFLI* · Albanian · Amharic · Arabic · Armenian · Azerbaijani · Bambara · Belarusian · Bengali · Bosnian · Bulgarian · Cantonese · Croatian · Czech · Gan · Georgian · Haitian Creole · Hausa · Hebrew · Hindi · Hungarian · Indonesian - SEAFLI* · Japanese · Javanese · Kannada · Kazakh · Khmer (Cambodian) · Korean · Kurdish · Kyrgyz · Lingala · Macedonian · Malay · Malayalam · Mandarin · Moldovan · Nepali · Pashto · Persian · Polish · Portuguese · Punjabi · Romanian · Russian · Serbian · Sinhala · Slovak · Slovenian · Swahili - AFLI* · Tagalog · Tajik · Tamil · Telegu · Thai - SEAFLI* · Turkmen · Turkish · Uighur · Ukrainian · Urdu · Uzbek · Vietnamese - SEAFLI* · Wolof - AFLI* · Yoruba · Zulu - AFLI*
What career options are there for someone who is learning Spanish and would like to use it regularly in the workplace?
I'm learning Spanish in school and would like to continue to pursue this after highschool and into college. What careers are there that include using Spanish language skills regularly, aside from teaching English abroad or teaching Spanish in the States? What do these careers look like?
What do I do
I just graduated from high school, and I'm kinda lost what I want to do for a career, as I've always loved helping people and animals. I am not sure if I have enough money to afford this. And other than that, I don't know what I genuinely enjoy doing for a living.
Would taking Spainsh help me?
Hi, I am a high school student who would like to for a school project, if taking a foreign language like Spanish would help me become a better social worker? Thank you for your time.
Are differences in cognition between various language speakers caused by the grammar of their language or by cultural differences that influence how their language is used?
I am a student who is interested in researching the correlation between linguistics and neuroscience.
What is the best way to incorporate a love for a language, but not include it in your major/minor?
I love the Japanese language and want to continue learning it in college, but don't necessarily want it as part of my major or minor.
What careers have people gone into that utilize both English and Spanish degrees? #Spring25
I would like to double major, but I am not sure what occupations would include both of my areas of interest.
What resources are out there for learning Hebrew?
Hello! I am a freshman in high school and I am very passionate about learning foreign languages. I’m considering a career in linguistics when I am older, but I have hit a bit of a road block. I managed to teach myself Spanish to fluency over the past two years. I had access to books in Spanish, movies in Spanish, and a lot of my friends also speak Spanish. These resources allowed me to become proficient in the language however Hebrew is a different story. The only method I’ve been using to learn Hebrew is Duolingo, but that can only get you so far. How do I become fluent in Hebrew with so few resources at my dispense?
do i need 4 years of a foreign language in high school to go to a top college?
Hey! so im currently a 7th grader and i want to go to a top college, and im wondering if i need to take 4 years of a foreign language in high school, i am hoping to take 1 year of a foreign language in my freshman year, and self studying the ap in 10/11th. plesse give feedback i will really appreciate it! thank you!!
How should I prepare for a PhD in Comparative Literature?
My ultimate goal is to be a literature professor, and I want to get my PhD in Comparative Literature after a gap year after undergrad. I contemplate how I can show proficiency in multiple languages or if there are other things I should do to stand out in my grad school application.
Why did you decide to pursue spanish language teaching? What do you wish you did differently as a college student?
Why did you decide to pursue spanish language teaching? What do you wish you did differently as a college student?
Language immersion programs?
Does anyone have recommendations for good language immersion programs abroad? I'm interested in learning either Italian or Spanish.
Internships for people who can speak multiple languages?
I am interested in communicating with people with multiple languages! I can speak two languages and I am currently learning a third! What are some good internships?
can i learn Japanese language from youtube ?
can i learn Japanese language from youtube ?
How difficult is it to get a 5 in AP Spanish Language and Culture without being a native speaker?
I'm interested in taking the course and have experience taking previous Spanish courses, but this is my first time taking an AP Spanish course so I'm a little anxious in wondering if it's even possible to get a 5 on the AP exam without being a native speaker.
How do i improve my English I would probably move to another country for my studies. ?
I want effective tips because there is no one in my surrounding that speaks English. It's been 2 years I've been watching content on social media in english. I'm probably at intermediate level. I know simple vocabulary. I want to master at speaking English.
Do colleges like when you take 4 years of the same foreign langauge?
Hello, im a freshman in highschool and im building my schedule for next year (sophmore year), i really want to take spanish for all 4 years but alot of my friends are saying its dumb. I really want to get into a good college so i didn’t know if 4 years of spanish would help me! Thank you!!!
What degrees will I need to teach English in a foreign country?
Advice for future career.
How do you find a lifelong career that you will love and be passionate about?
I'm still young, in my early twenties asking for advice or helpful insight on finding the right path for me. I'm currently enrolled in a Jobcorps Center and am pursuing Pharmacy technician and or other trade work training. I have several small interests that I enjoy but none that I feel confident building into a lifelong career. I graduated from high school during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, and I feel it's stunted my growth into a career. I'm interested in STEM, Language studies, Anatomy Physiology, forensics, Physical fitness, Chemistry, Woodworking, and Medicine. I'm artistic and investigative and wish to do a career that I find challenging and rewarding. I've traveled to Europe, Studied French in southern France, and interned as a sales associate in Ireland with a Designer Exchange Company; all of which were wonderful experiences but I'm unsure how to turn them into a career for my future. So how do I narrow down my interests into a career I will find fulfilling in my later life?
If you're bi/multilingual, did you find it helped you in your job?
Not in the interview, but in your actual job. Also interested in answers from people who know sign languages!
What type of classes do I need to take in college to become a cultural anthropology major, and what colleges have that major?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm thinking about becoming a missionary, diplomat, or a writer. I'm looking for advice on what classes that I need to take to achieve on this, and if there are colleges who have great study abroad programs. I want to study overseas in college. As well, how that relates to cultural anthropology.
Does anyone know any universities that have master programs that in Multilingual Studies?
I would like to learn multiple languages at once and get a Masters degree. I've been searching the internet and have had no luck finding a program that teaches multilingual studies and/or Master program that has a "study aboard" opportunity to learn the language of one's choice. Any suggestions? Any feedback would be helpful at this point. Thank you!
what is the best type of JD to go for for an immigration lawyer specializing in spanish
what is the best type of JD to go for for an immigration lawyer specializing in spanish
What are ways to interact with international students online for free?
I am interested in studying in Germany. Are there any free online exchange programs or volunteering/internship organizations that can improve my German skills or help me learn about Germany or just get some experience in German-based work? (Or other countries?)
How to be ready for AP Spanish?
I’m good at Spanish but still nervous about Publix speech
What programs are there for free or at low cost?
I am autistic and a person of color. I would like to find a veterinary study abroad programs that are affordable for me in countries like germany, Norway,Denmark, Iceland,etc
Which (foreign) languages are in demand right now?
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I’m an English Language Learner; how can that work to my benefit?
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