Career Questions tagged 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...

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)?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
#technology #abroad #foreign-languages #help #international #business #postgrad #grad #thinktank

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Is it possible to make a career out of foreign language study?
I'm asking outside of the typical Interpreter or Translator careers. I love foreign language but I'm not sure if these are there right paths for me. Thanks! #foreign-languages #language...

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...
#save-children #foreign #human-trafficking #foreign-languages #college-majors #college-courses #foreign-countries #college

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...
#linguistics #foreign-languages #china #southkorea #korean #korea #international


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 can I learn Korean by myself?
I am fan of K-pop. I usually watch Korean drama after fansub group translate it but it needs to wait for a long time. So, I want to learn Korean but I don't have enough money to attend Korean classes. Are there some approaches help me learn Korean by myself? #language #korean...

How hard is it to get a job through the SMOE program out of college?
I would like to teach English in Seoul, South Korea however, I hear that the SMOE program is very competitive. Are there any things that I can do while in college to make my job application stand out? #tefl #teaching-english-as-a-second-language-tefl ##korea #korean #esl...

What are other job options I can consider from knowing another language?
I have been learning Korean for a few years, and I am planning to continue my studies in college to get to the level of fluency. Are there any jobs other than teaching English in Korea that I can consider? #foreign-languages #language #foreign-language...

What is a good career choice for a person with a natural ability for learning foreign languages?
In addition to excelling in English throughout high school, I also have a passion for Spanish and American Sign Language. I would love to get input from others regarding a career choice that would allow me to use this strength. #foreign-languages #language #communication #spanish...

Are jobs overseas better than the US?
I want to live and work outside the US #foreign-languages #international #jobs...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...