In this fast-paced world it is beneficial to have an extra skill. Learning a new language will expand your skills, broaden your cultural awareness and give you the added benefit of being able to communicate with a different segment of people across another geography. A new language is a great asset when travelling, and will also open up more options for studying, thus creating new career prospects. Moreover, learning a new language will open your mind and allow you to see things from a different perspective.
Now the question arises, which language one should learn? The answer to this question will depend on your circumstances. If you are planning to work in the IT sector, both French and German are serious considerations. If you are planning to work with a UN body, then maybe French or Spanish will serve you better.
French is spoken nearly 300 million people worldwide, either as a first or second language and has its native speakers in Belgium, Canada, Africa apart from France. If you work around the world, you will encounter many French speaking natives. French is also widely used in the field of arts, fashion, food and hospitality industry, tourism, travel and much more.
German has a key role the engineering and technical sectors as well. Germany is among the world leaders in engineering. German engineering universities rank among the best in the world. It is easy to pursue your studies in Germany without worrying about your future growth or job prospects. German plays a key role in the Intellectual Property industry.
Spanish is spoken by nearly 450 million people. Learning Spanish gives you an automatic advantage in a major geographic region of the world. Additionally, what we have seen at POLYGLOT Study Abroad and Foreign Languages is that people with Spanish language skills have successfully landed jobs or are able to manage their work, not only in Spanish speaking countries, but in countries such as Brazil or Italy which are Portuguese and Italian speaking respectively, but whose languages are close to Spanish.
If Fine Arts is your area of interest then French and Italian could be your languages of choice. Italian is also a very desirable language to learn if you are studying art and the history of art in Italy which is a prime destination for such students. Similarly, for the fashion industry, Italy is a key place and learning Italian gives you a distinct advantage in this market. At POLYGLOT Study Abroad and Foreign Languages, we’ve had people learning Italian because they were going to Italy for work.
If you are looking for growth in the field of commerce, be it for undergraduate, post-graduate, or PhD, French and Spanish are great assets. These languages are spoken across large parts of the globe and therefore are extremely useful skills to have, if one is interested in a global career.
In the medical sector, French, German and Spanish are instrumental in career development. These languages will give access to the international medical field where many opportunities await. Medical schools, universities and colleges in countries like Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, Mexico, Netherlands, etc., prepare students for successful careers by implementing new techniques, models and methods based on real-life examples.
In India also there are many curricula which offer French, German and Spanish so that in the future students have access to a variety of career development opportunities. With four languages taught under its roof, POLYGLOT Study Abroad and Foreign Languages, offer options for students to learn French, German, Spanish or Italian and thereby strengthen their CVs, making them more attractive to recruiters across various domains.
Many MNCs in India are hiring people with multi-language skills and amongst them the biggest demand is for German, French and Spanish. Language speakers command premium salaries and enjoy greater job security.
To summarize, at POLYGLOT Study Abroad and Foreign Languages, we have seen that if you have a language skill, it gives you a lot of advantage in the job market. There is a huge demand for language experts across industries, from banking to insurance to IT to manufacturing and you will always steal a march over the competition. Similarly if your goal is to pursue further Studies Abroad, learning a language will enable you to enjoy and appreciate other cultures and immerse yourself in new experiences, thus enriching your student life.
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