Careers in Foreign Language

Other than English language some other foreign languages (French, German, Chinese, etc) also offers various job opportunities in language related services. Many people are being sent to foreign countries regarding their company projects.

Those countries may be having a different language as their national language, so one has to learn that country’s national language where he/she has been sent for work. Many people who are working in software and its related fields are learning French language; in order to get a job in France software firms. If you consider Germany it’s the country where automobile and its related services are being done in a large scale. So many automobile and mechanical engineers are keen interested in getting a job in automobile field in this country.

To get employed in Germany you need to know German language. Apart from engineering and its related services learning foreign language may also help you to get job in government services like tourism department, public relations officer, etc. Every country will be having their embassies worldwide, after being selected as Indian ambassador for foreign countries you will be asked to learn the country’s language where you will be sent for your job. Learning some foreign languages will always be a plus point in your career.

Many universities are teaching foreign languages as a value additional course to their students; so that they may get employed in foreign multi national companies (MNCs). Foreign language teaching staffs will be paid according to their graduation level. If you are not interested in working as a language teaching staff in schools and universities, then you can set your own language teaching firm with some other people who can also teach foreign language.

Nowadays European countries have also started outsourcing jobs to India. For data entry jobs translators will be needed in large numbers, unlike professionals these people will get paid on hourly basis. Interpreters can get their job as a public relations officer in various private companies which have got many clients from non-English speaking countries.

Many people are coming from non English countries to India for their business purposes, so they used to select people who are good in some foreign languages in addition to their national language. Foreign languages are being taught by various educational institutes; aspirants may join in any of these institutes and learn them.

Mass globalization has caused people of different cultures and languages to interact with each other. This interaction is now vital for the progress of the world at large. With this in mind we should understand the importance of overcoming the barriers of language.

Many educational institutes in India have realized the importance of offering foreign language courses in the country. They have set up special departments for this very purpose. As it is we find that many multinational companies are increasingly investing in India. They often require all the documentations, transactions and reports to be translated from a source language to a target language. Hence we find foreign language courses gaining popularity in India.

Taking foreign language courses in India :
Rest assured you will have no trouble in looking for the ideal institute that is offering various courses in foreign languages. In fact you are likely to be overwhelmed by the sheer number and variety of the institutes that offer foreign language courses.

Some of the most prominent of these institutes are :
School of Languages – Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi
Benaras Hindu University in Varanasi
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages in Hyderabad
University of Delhi in New Delhi
Alliance Francasie – they have 15 branches all across the country.
Indo – Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai
Max Mueller Bhavan- major metros
Ram Krishna Mission in Kolkata
Japanese Information and Cultural Center in New Delhi
Teynampet, Chennai
Rajasthan University in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Course details and qualifications :
The numerous institutes offer courses in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Persian. These courses are offered at different levels for which a person needs to qualify in order to enroll.

Generally a candidate who has completed 12 years of higher secondary education can apply for a three years Bachelors Degree in a foreign language. Graduates can then apply for an integrated Masters Program which has duration of five years.

The institutes also offer short term diploma and certificate courses of six months to which undergraduates can apply. After graduation the student can complete his M.A in the language. He can then move on to do his M.Phil and Ph.D in the language.

Why specialize in a foreign language? :
Learning a foreign language is always a handy tool that can be a real boost for your career. The relevance of learning foreign languages has only increased in this era of globalization. After completing a course in a foreign language, students from the Indian institutes develop proficiency in the language with in depth knowledge about grammar and phrasing of the language.

There are varied job opportunities for individuals who have mastered a foreign language. Within India you will find that the diplomatic services require people with proficiency in foreign languages. The doors to teaching are always open for anyone with proficiency in a language.

Government and research centers constantly require the service of translators which is another area where you can move in to. You can also work as an interpreter or a tour guide for the particular people whose language you speak.

There is an endless list of opportunities for foreign language experts on a national and international level. Even the UNO recruits foreign language experts as well as other international organizations that require the services of a translator or interpreter.