How to Use A New Language - Career Prospects

Career planning is relevant both for the young as well as the old. It helps in determining what to do as a person and how to contribute towards your community, country and the world at large. This career planning series will take us into the depth of some selected careers that are related to learning a new language.

The study of foreign languages has become necessary in our world today, which is now a global village due to the improvement in internet and mobile devices. It has become easy to learn a new language in just a few minutes a day to become a fluent speaker in just a matter of weeks.

New language learning is no more for just children or teenagers but also for adults. Adults can now learn a new language at the comfort of their homes, offices or on vacation, without going to the classroom or to lectures.

In a nutshell, new language learning has become easy, due to the internet; language information and language software are now available and easily downloadable. In addition, if anyone is interested in learning a new language, the person just need to find a language program online to start his studies. 

This is just the beginning of a new language experience, next time we will look at the opportunities and the careers we can derive from learning a new language.


Towards your language success, 

Peace 

Top 5 Reasons why you should Learn Chinese

Learning to speak Chinese has become very important because of how China is growing quickly in the world. We will discuss the top 5 reasons why you should learn Chinese
 

Reason No. 1 – the Economy of China is the second largest in the world

Currently, the economy of China is the second largest in the world. In order to take advantage of this huge economic shift and opportunities, learning to speak Chinese is a great way to give ourselves an advantage in the highly competitive business world. This will help us to compete with other equal foreign competitors selecting a Chinese company, because they will prefer to associate with a Chinese-speaking foreigner instead of a foreigner with a translator. 

 

Reason No. 2 - A Huge Export Market

China has become a huge export market for the United States and about 1/5^th of the world's population lives in China. Chinese now dominate the economies of many countries in Asia, and speaking Chinese language gives you an edge in doing business with them. Countries with large overseas Chinese populations include Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. China has become one of the largest trading partners with the United States and over 16,000 United States companies sell products in China.  

 

Reason No. 3 - the World has become a Global Economy

The world is now becoming flat so communication, ideas, and goods are travelling faster and faster between countries including the United States and China. Learning to speak Chinese language gives you the opportunity to take advantage of this change. It is a great relief when working with people from China if you can say a few words in Chinese. This helps especially when dealing with business people who can only speak Chinese. 

 

Reason No. 4 - Learn another Culture

Chinese culture is over 4000 years old and so by learning to speak Chinese Language, you will learn another culture. Learning a new language gives you a better understanding of the grammar and even how the words are derived from the culture behind them.  

 

Reason No. 5 - Learning a new language gives you another viewpoint

When we use a word, this word also triggers associations in the brain, brought about by the other languages that we know. Perhaps, this is why it seems people who know languages seem smarter. It is because the numerous mental associations playing in their brain helps to open up new ideas in doing things.

I will recommend that you take some Chinese language courses online to trigger your interest to continue to learn the language it is necessary for your future.

How to Learn a New Language by Sharing

Sharing what you learn with your fellow students; helps you as an individual to understand what you are learning, memorize and remember everything because you have tried to explain and expound upon it to your friends.  

Learning a new language need not be done in isolation. You may be part of a class or group, but you can do even more outside class. Support and help each other and enjoy the social aspects of study.  

Below are some exercises you can do to help facilitate group learning:  

·  Take it in turns to host a language study session, set an agenda, organize contributions or plan a debate.  

· Set up an e-group so that you can share information quickly and easily – email your colleagues with information about interesting language media programmes and articles.  

·  Share research and reading by splitting up subjects and asking for summaries and highlights of key points.  

·  Circulate cuttings and case examples to ensure you are all aware of the hottest topics. 

· Review and provide feedback on assignments or practice exam questions. 

· Visit other students’ workplaces to broaden your sector knowledge and understanding;  

· Visit the Communities on our website to discuss your learning with other students. 

In a nutshell, you cannot learn a new language alone, without sharing and practising with friends, so with the above guidelines, I hope we can now study that new language with vigour and determination.

Happy language learning.