Speaking a foreign language is increasingly becoming important for today’s students. For students looking to study abroad, knowing an additional language is invaluable. Universities look for skills like knowledge of a foreign language that indicate that the student is ready to learn on a global platform. Further, it becomes easier to converse with peers.
Foreign language courses gives you multiple advantages professionally and socially. Should you apply for a job in that country then you are at an advantage. Speaking additional languages also opens windows to that particular culture associated with the language-its people, literature, cinema and theater. Learning languages gives you the confidence of being able to connect with people and getting a job quickly.
Foreign languages are becoming important value additions to those aspiring to do business, as well. With business going global, boundaries between nations have melted. Suddenly, it’s not just the MBA degree but also fluency in a foreign that makes a difference. With the growing economic prominence of china, learning mandarin seems like a logical choice for business students. China is one of India’s largest trading partners. The growth is staggering in 2008 alone, trade volume touched USD 51.8 billion. “Keeping in view the surging volume of trade, in vestment and economic co-operation between two countries, learning man ducting mandarin is a good option. Speaking the native language is an obvious advantage in the next few years, speaking mandarin will become a necessary skill for business persons.” Of course, it’s not enough to merely learn the mandarin translations to fancy business jargon. Unlike in the west, the Chinese keep their personal and professional lives united.
The relationship you develop with a person impacts your relationship with his her company. We give our students exposure to the culture and etiquette. Other additional languages aren’t far behind. Spanish is finding favor among those looking to conduct business in the United States and Latin America. Different languages have their own industry-specific niches. German is a top pick for those dealing with engineering, Spanish for those in textiles or pharmaceuticals, while Japanese is the language for technology-driven industries. It is important to narrow down on the foreign language, which is relevant to the student’s career goal.
AUTOPOST by BEDEWY VISIT GAHZLY