(other than english and spanish)
2007-02-16 15:36:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Could you explain why?Which one is more profitable.I need to make a living out of it.
2007-02-18 10:52:12 · update #1
There are no best or worst languages to study. Demand for translation or interpretation services change depending on political situation, trade, supply and demand.
For example, right now there is a high demand for English to/from Arabic, Farsi and Pastou interpreters and translators because of the war.
Regarding translations and interpretations into languages of the countries with high level of manufacturing and trade, like English to/from German, French, Japanese, Chinese are in high demand.
It has always been useful to know languages that are widely spoken. As more speakers there are, as more chances that translation/interpretation services or bilingual skills might be needed.
Sometimes it’s good to know languages of the countries where education level is not high. So, for example, Cambodian, Thai and Lao translators are in high demand because people in those countries had limited access to education, typing software etc.
If you would be interested working for the United Nations or EU you would have to be able to interpret/translate into languages they are using.
One thing to take into consideration is it’s always easier to study a language that attracts you. It does not have to be similar to the language you already speak.
What ever language you decide to learn it would only benefit you!
2007-02-18 11:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by punasilva 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want to work in the federal government, you need to know English and French as the minimum.
Other languages: Mandarin Chinese and Arabic.
2007-02-16 15:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by livingtowrite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to learn the nuiances of languages not in the same grouping as your mother language. If you want to be good don't go for asian languages, or Indian, or Arabic. Since you seem to be looking for something out of the norm I would suggest Portugese. Brazil has become important especially since NAFTA.
2007-02-16 15:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vietnamese
2007-02-16 20:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Neighbour 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mandarin, and Japanese. Japanese travel all over the world, there is always a need for a translator.
Good luck with one of the hardest languages in the world though.
2007-02-16 15:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chinese
German
Japanese
2007-02-16 15:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vietnamese
Tagalog
French
Chinese
2007-02-20 12:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by Pinklady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chinese or Arabic
2007-02-16 15:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by October 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋