I am a native English speaker. I have several years of training in Spanish. I can read and write it but don't actually speak it (because I am chicken). I also have a little knowledge of Japanese (very limited but I know the basics). I know a tiny bit of Farsi and a tiny bit of French.
I don't want to continue with Japanese because the speech is too fast and my ears don't hear that fast. :) I don't want to continue with the French.
I would like to learn something that I could use to do translation and make some extra money. Would Arabic be a good choice?
I'll be using a program I purchase online to get started, such as Rosetta Stone or Before You Know It.
2007-06-13 02:41:29 · 12 answers · asked by searching_please 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I wouldn't call myself a quitter. I have had a lot of varied educational opportunities and I am very successful in my chosen field. I just have an affinity for different languages and cultures.
I have minors in English, Math and Chemistry but my degree is in something different. I just like a lot of different things and learning a new language is something I am interested in right now.
I also know how to crochet, but I can't crochet a whole sweater. I doubt that makes me a "quitter."
2007-06-13 05:31:01 · update #1
well, the money is obviously in Arabic, but that´s got to be an increadably hard language to learn... i´m a native english speaker, and i´m working on my 3rd language which is spanish.
i´ve been in spain for a little over 4 months now and its going really good.... my 2nd language was german, and its probably one of the easiest languages for us (english speakers) to learn, since english came from german...
german is really nice language and a great country, spanish is obviously getting more important ever year... so i would say stick to the spanish, and if you´re that keen on a new language give german a shot, even though in the US its not that pratical.
2007-06-13 02:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by James R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to make extra money you will need a degree I guess - self study will not be enough.
Why not chose a European (Italian e.g) language? You don't need to bother with completely different letters which is time saving.
Why not bring your Spanish to a level that allows you to make money translating (if you are talking about written translations)
Eastern Europe is a rapidly developing market why not learn of those languages?
2007-06-13 02:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to use a language for your career, I would definately choose Russian or Spanish as I see classified job ads every sunday seeking people who can speak these two languages. Where I come from there are so many russian and spanish speaking people. I wish I had the patience and time to learn a 2nd language. good for you.
2007-06-13 02:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the language of business is French and English. so if you are going to be a translator for business purposes, those two are key.
other than that it depends on how many people are in your area that speak a certain language but not english.
like in my area (florida) knowing how to speak fluent spanish can get you a higher paid salary sometimes. its all about where you live.
look up how many people who dont speak english but are of one ethinic background or just look around.
Demosthenes
2007-06-13 04:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by Demosthenes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Arabic is good for various translation jobs, but from what you've said, i don't think you have the ability to learn a second language full through. And Arabic is possibly the hardest language to learn and become fluent in.
2007-06-13 02:51:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Portuguese is definitely a good language. Lots of Brazilians are coming to America to work, and most look for lessons or translators. I think learning Portugese would help your career lots.
Boa sorte!!!
2007-06-13 04:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
arabic french and chinese
knowing these three languages would help u out a lot
but u hav to stick to it and complete the whole course n not keep quittin in mid stream
2007-06-13 04:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by unknown_soul1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
arabic would be a bad choice,coz its alphabet is really different.. i would recommend korean..but its kinda fast like japanese..maybe u should hear someone speaking korean.
2007-06-13 02:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by caner m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so you are basically a quitter? Arabic is good for money, try chinese
2007-06-13 02:47:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Arabic or Hindi would be great
2007-06-13 02:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by Golden_Goose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋