Which Foreign Language to Learn in India?

You can learn any language of your choice. Start with your interest and countries where your field is prevalent.

You can learn either one. It won’t make any difference as both belong to different language families and are helpful in distinct geographical areas. German would be easier than Japanese as far as language difficulty is concerned.

All the top languages mentioned in this article offer multiple career opportunities. The choice, however, is entirely subjective and varies from one person to another. That’s why I rarely recommend a particular one unless I give career counseling with all the information.

Tough to say. Theoretically, it’s possible but finding such companies who are willing to hire foreigners is a difficult task.

There is no particular language that would prove more beneficial. All languages are advantageous in some fields. It all depends on your understanding, interest, and reason.

All are good in their way. There isn’t one that offers more. Even if it does, more competition balances out the opportunity.

It can be useful depending on the job profile and your objectives. Firstly, you need to pick a language that interests you. Then, irrespective of career prospect, try to reach an advanced level. And one day, you will surely find some possibilities!

I usually don’t suggest any particular one until there is a specific purpose other than vague “career.” Since 80% of language jobs come from top 5. That is why I recommend these popular languages. Of 4 choices, Spanish is the easiest, French and German offer more job possibilities, and Russian is your liking but the most challenging with fewer job options. In short, a combination of hobby, easy, and career benefit is not possible.

Well, you can learn any language of your choice!

If you’re keen on learning a new language, you can pick between French, Spanish, and German.

You need to discuss this with any overseas education consultants.

There is no particular language that mixes well with Bsc (CBZ). Thus, you can pick any language of your choice.

I normally don’t recommend a career change for two reasons: Firstly, one has to start from scratch, and it might take a long time to settle. Secondly, there is also no guarantee at the end. If you wish to become a successful teacher, translator, or interpreter, it might take 3-5 years! Therefore, my suggestion is to continue doing what you’re good at and simultaneously pick one between French, German, and Spanish as a hobby. Once you achieve higher proficiency in the language involved, you can explore new opportunities!

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The French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Russian, and Japanese seem to be the most important languages in the travel and tourism industry. If you cannot devout more than 2-3 years, then pick between one of the European languages.

Mandarin will be definitely helpful since a very third person speaks Mandarin in Singapore. Language-wise, both offer plenty of opportunities on the global stage. In India, Japanese is however more popular. There is just one caveat. Learning Japanese or Mandarin isn’t easy and it will take time. The average learner gets to the advanced level in three to five years, and possibly more, depending upon how much time you give.

The language choice is a subjective thing. It seems you like Japanese and one should always learn the language of their choice and start studying from the long term perspective say 2022 and beyond.

You don’t need to be proficient in English to learn any foreign language. If language difficulty is the criteria, Spanish is relatively easier to learn. For Spanish, you can choose between Instituto Hispania, Academia De Español, Hispanic Horizons in Mumbai. Read – Spanish Courses in Mumbai

The children usually learn a foreign language more easily than adults. There is only one caveat. The way almost all School teaches any language are outdated, only theoretical and lack speaking and Listening. Most schools are also planning to remove foreign language from 2020-21 due to Government two language formula. He can choose between French, Spanish and German. All three are equally good. After 12th, he can pursue major in the language of his choice and market trend.

Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer it. In-demand languages like French, German, Spanish, and Japanese are a little overcrowded. Thus, learning the one with higher demand does not guarantee success due to the ever-growing competition. I believe everyone should study a language that they like (my next article).

At the end of the day, every language offers some opportunities. If you have an inkling towards a particular language, go with it and If you don’t have anything in mind, create one through lots of reading and research. I’m sure you will do well.

The certificate is a one-year course whereas the Advanced Diploma is 3 years! You cannot enroll in an Advanced Diploma before completing a Certificate and Diploma. Only Jamia and DU offer Advanced Diploma and fees are quite reasonable.

Since this is part-time. Thus, Anyone who is 12th passed is eligible. You should first read all the options and then decide which one suits you — Korean Classes in Delhi

No, Language learning through distance mode is neither possible nor effective. In most universities, Diploma is usually for 2 years whereas Certificate is for 1 year. If aim is career and jobs, it is better to pursue 3-years regular course (Advanced Diploma) in the language concerned. Certificate and Diploma is not enough.

German and Japanese are indeed two good options as far as the broad spectrum of the Engineering industry is concerned. Japanese is relatively more difficult than German. Additionally, Germany or Austria offers more opportunities for higher education. Career-wise, both are equally popular though he can choose German for the reason aforementioned.

Foreign languages won’t help you to pursue your interest in programming languages. You can pick a foreign language as a creative hobby and maybe in the future it will help you to find a job where language skill is an added advantage. Since you’re already doing other things, You can choose one of the easiest languages.

There are two kinds of jobs in MNCs.

(i) For language specialists – you need higher-level certification and proficiency in a particular language. This will take 3-5 years. MBA or any professional degree is not required though a Bachelor’s degree in any stream is a prerequisite.

(ii) For Language as an extra skill, you need some professional degree like an MBA from any reputed University. Experience and language proficient are optional and added advantages. Even Intermediate level in any In-demand language is enough which can be achieved within 2 years.

Not all jobs are Night-shifts. You can find plenty of Day-Shift Spanish jobs in various industries. You can choose any language between these three since all are equally good.

Learning a new language is always a new challenge. You don’t need to change the language. You need to follow only two things

(i) There is nothing wrong with studying a language to further career, but it is not as motivating as having a passion for that language. For example, finding your purpose can definitely help.

(ii) Once you have passion and purpose, the next step should be the “right method”. You also need a trainer who can guide you at every step. Studies have shown that how you learn a foreign language impacts whether or not you will actually follow through it.

Age is no deterrent to learning. The admission form will be available in May-June 2019.

There are three types of Japanese Courses in Delhi – (i) 3 year Full-time BA in JNU (ii) 3-year Part-time courses in DU Colleges (iii) 2-3 years short-term courses in any private institute with an aim to complete N2/N1 in 3/4 years. For option (ii) and (iii), you also have to pursue any Degree level course from any University.

For (i) option, you have to apply in the next few days and admission is through entrance exam that will be held in early 2019. For (ii) and (iii), you can apply after your 12th exam.

It is difficult to suggest which one. You can choose anyone from the top 5 as per your liking or preferences. For all the options in Kolkata, you can read – Language Courses in Kolkata.

People can learn a lot especially when they have an interest in learning a foreign language. Since you have the interest, you should definitely learn it. The best place to learn Italian in Delhi is Istituto Di Cultura (Italian Culture centre) in Chanakyapuri.

There are not many part-time jobs for Language learners. I have rarely seen anyone working in two different fields including languages. That’s because learning a language takes a long time, at least a few years. Both part/full-time job requires an equal and significant fluency. Part-time does not add the required experience and quite hectic too.

Additionally, Recruiters prefer specialists in a particular field. Teaching does offer part-time options. However, it is quite inflexible and thus requires full devotion to the profession.

From a Career perspective, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese are the top 4 languages. EFLU offers 3 years of part-time courses in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, etc. Ramakrishna Math offers 4 to 6 levels in German, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Both are good options.

The benefits of learning a language are limitless! Learning a new language is a good hobby and at any age helps the brain. You can choose one of the european languages such as French, Spanish, or Italian.

French or Spanish are good choices and can enhance your career in IT sector. If you are ready to devout next few years (say 40 hours per month for next 40 months), then Japanese or Mandarin are also good options.

1) Foreign Language is an added advantage but not compulsory to get a job abroad.

2) For digital marketing, Widely spoken or a strong presence on the internet such as French, Japanese, Spanish, or German are the best choice.

3) As of today, the Japanese has an edge over Mandarin.

4) If you want to be a successful interpreter or content writer in a language say Japanese, it will take 3-5 years. Would you able to study for that long? Think about that! Spanish is not that difficult. I had studied all these 4 languages and I like all 4 🙂

I’ve rarely seen any requirement of any Chinese language specialist in any airlines. May be i am not aware. For jobs such as Flight Attendants, Pilots, Operations Agent, Customer service, Technicians, etc., you need some other skills. While Foreign language is an added advantage in the Airline Industry but it is not mandatory to know Mandarin until and unless you are working in one of the airlines of China or Taiwan.

Not sure about paper mills and future opportunity. However, Japanese is not compulsory for business collaboration. You can always hire someone for limited work. Do remember it will take 3 years to learn proper Japanese. Is it worth it as per your requirement? Think about that!

Mandarin is a good choice.

Since French is the most taught foreign language in India, thus, French is probably the best choice for teaching. If you want to be a successful translator, then Japanese is the best answer. Spanish is also popular in various fields like KPO, BPO, MNCs, and the Export sector. Whatever language you prefer – Target advanced level (B2/C1 or N2/N1).

Unfortunately, NO language is best. Mastering a foreign language takes time, dedication, and hard work, regardless of whether it is done in a classroom or through self-study or in an immersion setting. From my own experience, motivation and passion are everything as far as language learning is concerned.

You can follow four simple steps:

1) You have to ask yourself why you really want to learn a language? Hint – Career should not be the only reason.
2) Pick a few languages offering a wide range of career opportunities and job options. Hint – Start with Top 10. French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, etc fulfill the criteria.
3) Read more about these languages – overview, history, culture, difficulty level, where it is spoken, industry, economy, future prospect, availability of courses, etc. Hint – Read various articles on this blog, use Google or Wikipedia. Take your time. If you are going to spend 3 years learning a language, 3 weeks of research will be worth it.
In the end, 4) you will choose the one as per your liking and do let me know.

Sorry for not suggesting “that one language”. I have written about 20 languages and I personally like 8 of them. So, I want you to help yourself 🙂

Due to limited free time, it would be difficult to master any East Asian Languages. French and Spanish are two popular choices and offer a wide range of career options in the IT sector.

No Language is best. Choose as per interest, career goal, existing skills, target sectors, or countries. French, Spanish, or German are the three most popular choices.

As per current market trend in the IT sector, I would recommend French or Spanish or Japanese.

While German is the most popular choice in the field of Automobile. However, since your company HQ is in Mexico. Thus, you should learn Spanish. Being able to communicate effectively in Spanish will be beneficial for this job. USA and Mexico are two largest Spanish-speaking countries in the world.

Generally between 30 to 50. You ‘ll know on day 1 🙂

Tour guiding is a great career if you speak multiple languages. India witnesses maximum non-English tourists from Francophone, Hispanic and China. Thus, learning French or Spanish or Mandarin would be the right decision. You can definitely choose Mandarin. Caveat – Little difficult and you need to study for 3-4 years. After completing Intermediate or Advanced level, you can appear for the Licence guide exam in the category of General – Linguistic.

For Master in any foreign language, Good Knowledge (equivalent to Advanced Diploma or B2/N2/Level 4/etc) in the same language is required since Admission is based on written exam and then viva-voce. First, you have to study the language for 2-4 years before applying for MA.

Yes.

In Hyderabad, For German – Goethe-Zentrum, French – Alliance Francaise, and Spanish – Rkmath or Maitrise. He can join any language course offered for Kids or school-going children. Good luck to your son future 🙂

If you don’t have anything specific in mind, then either French or Spanish.

As per your existing profession and limited time, you can choose between French and Spanish. You can learn Intermediate Level (B1/B2) in 2 years.

Both languages are good for career. Mandarin Chinese is not overcrowded, so advantage. If you choose French, go with L’Alliance Française de Mumbai. For Chinese, Mumbai University is offering the course through Chinese embassy affiliated Confucius Institute. So, it will be good. India China Chamber of Commerce is also offering Chinese course in Mumbai. So, you can check out before deciding.

It’s difficult to choose one out of 3. My first preference would be French followed by Japanese and German. But it’s me! Different people make different choices based on various reason. Being an academic and lecturer in the field of Foreign languages, i can acknowledge that there are more students studying French compare to any any other foreign languages. Thus, the opportunity for French lecturer, trainer, teacher is bright in India, at least for a foreseeable future. If any doubt, you can always contact me 🙂

I’m thinking to organise a regular session at my centre on every Sat or Sun when anyone can meet me and clear all doubts.

EFLU Hyderabad offers a 1-year part-time Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Proficiency in Arabic. Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad University, and Osmania University also have various Arabic language courses. There are also few private institutes like IIAFL with Arabic programs. Read — Foreign Language courses in EFLU

That will depend on many factors like target country, sector, goal, interest, etc. However, as far as job opportunities are concerned – French, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese are the 5 most popular choices. If you are ready to study for 3-5 years, then Mandarin Chinese or Japanese is the best choice.

Foreign Language skills like French can definitely help you in MBA placements and Job options abroad. If you are working in an export house, The company will send you on international trip specially in Francophone region for sales & Marketing job. (There are over 30 French speaking countries). Knowledge of French will make you globally savvy – a quality that more employers across the world have come to expect from MBA job candidates. You can also try in various companies abroads where MBA and French language is compulsory or an added advantage.

Between French and German, you can choose French though German is also an important European language to learn. French is one of the most taught language in the world and offers a varied range of career options. In Raipur, you can try few private institutes or one-to-one individual classes. It would be difficult to recommend any one due to limited options and information.

Since you are working in the field of Sales & Marketing. Thus, choose the language which is spoken in several countries. French or Spanish is the right choice. German is good for Engineers and also the most spoken native language in Europe. All three are good. Select one based on your interest, liking, etc.

Between French and Spanish, I would recommend French. Not only French has an edge as far as demand, career scope and job opportunities are concerned but also more scholarships is granted by Francophone (French speaking countries) compare to Spanish speaking countries.

You can choose between French, Spanish, German, Japanese, or Chinese. All 5 have good career scope. Delhi University offers two types of UG courses (a) 3-year part-time Certificate + Diploma + Advanced Diploma, and (b) 3-year full-time B.A. (hons).

For (a) option – Choose French, Spanish, or German. Choose any good College (all are more or less the same) or Arts faculty. For (b) Choose any language of your choice or from Top 5. Arts faulty is the best choice, In fact, the only choice for most languages. Department will depend on the language you select. Read — Foreign language courses in Delhi University

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a) All the top 10 are best foreign language to learn for future. Do remember, If there are more career opportunity in any language or easier to learn (say French, German or Spanish), there are more competition too. Similarly, less career scope or difficult to master (say Korean, Italian, Japanese, Chinese or Portuguese) also means less competition. At the end, if you are proficient (completed Advanced level) in any language, you ‘ll find a wide array of career options.

b) If you study 10-12 hours every week, It will take 3 years to reach Advanced Level (B2/C1) in any European Languages and 4-5 years in any East Asian languages. To be a successful professional Freelancer translator or interpreter, you need near-native proficiency in both the language (Source as well as the target language). This will take 4-6 years. Achievable if you choose one and stick to that language for next many years. For the sake of interest and hobby, you can learn few but target should be only 1 as far as career prospect is concerned.