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If you are working in the tourism sector I would suggest Spanish. Depending where you work, half your employees will have that as their mother tongue. Besides, more countries speak Spanish than any other language.
I think Chinese is highly over-rated. I've learned Chinese and it is a complete waste. Probably because I can't stand to listen to brainwashed communists take credit for others' inventions and make up history any longer. Besides, any Chinese that has enough money or are even allowed to travel abroad (a very small percentage of the population and an even smaller can get a visa) can already speak English. Chinese that don't speak English travel on package tours through Chinese travel agencies where they are in a little China vacuum that goes with them to other countries. The few places that allow Chinese to travel by themselves (like Thailand and Singapore) have complained that they destroy the hotels and don't spend any money. Chinese may soon be the most populous tourists in the world, but certainly not the most welcome.
If you plan on speaking with tourists and not just employees, I would suggest Japanese and maybe Korean (the languages are from same family like French and Spanish and you could probably learn them both no problem. Completely different writing system though. Though, Korean uses an alphabet that is easy to learn.) These are the covetted guest who are the reason fancy hotels give you slippers and robes. They travel, spend a lot of money, and many don't speak hardly any English. Especially wives of businessmen.
Chinese and German are a waste, Japanese and Korea give you a 2 for 1 special, Spanish helps you speak with the staff, and Hindi wouldn't be a bad language to prepare for

2007-03-08 03:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Mandarin Chinese.

It's easier to learn than people think and it comes in useful VERY often now that China is so open. China is a major player in business and the Chinese are REALLY impressed when a person of non-asian descent takes the time to learn the language they're so proud of.

It's a beautiful language and, once you figure out the pronunciation (doesn't take long), it's an easy language to study on your own.

2007-03-08 01:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by krobin 2 · 0 0

The second leading language in America is Spanish. If I spoke it fluently I'd of had all sorts of good paying jobs! English/Spanish spoken ppl are in DEMAND right now all across America. Why not take two? Spanish is a must these days and Japanese or Chinese is tied for 3rd place. Where do you hope to get a job? If you would like to end up in another country one of these days then I'd go with your preference of where you'd hope to retire...Good luck!

2007-03-08 00:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by HeavenlyAngel 3 · 0 0

If you want to do global tourism, then French would be best. Japanese if you want to do business, and Spanish if you want to live in texas or miami. However, there's a high demand for arabic translators in the middle east.

2007-03-08 00:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0 0

I would recommend you to study Chinese for your tourism development. You know China is very big. There are a lot of tourist place for the world.

2007-03-11 15:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Big Digger 2 · 0 0

Definantly Spanish and German. Those are probably the two languages that would be most useful to you once you have learned them.

As you know, in the US there are many many many Mexican people coming into the country and they speak spanish. Although i think they should learn english, the fact is that most of them wont, so we gotta learn spanish.

2007-03-08 00:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Tibiman 2 · 0 0

Chinese.Their economy is going through the roof and will continue to do so.If you intend working in tourism don't limit yourself in that there will be huge numbers of businessmen and corporations eagerly wanting Anglo-Chinese bi lingual speakers
and anyone who is fluent in both languages will be in high demand

2007-03-08 00:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by bearbrain 5 · 0 0

It depends on where you want to work. Are you going to stay in the US and sell tours? Are you wanting to take tours overseas and accompany the tourists? Are you planning on living in the US and help tourists in this country?

The first thing I would suggest is to define for yourself exactly where, what, and with whom you plan to work? What and where would your dream job me, and what exactly would you be doing? When would you start your career? 2 years? 5 years? Tomorrow? Why do you want to do it? To travel? Meet interesting people? For the money?

Maybe check the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" to see what may be the best options for you. You should be able to see where and what the jobs will be available...that should give you a starting point to making your decision.

2007-03-08 01:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by Stef 2 · 0 0

Chinese, it is the future language of business. Also very important in tourism industry.

2007-03-08 00:49:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

German, Is the 3rd language of Europe so...give it a try

p.s. someone said that chinese because they`ll control the world, don`t worry the world will do what Europe will do so who wants to control the world will speak European languages for sure

2007-03-08 00:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 0 0

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