Learning a foreign language is not only interesting but also beneficial in the long run. The skill and knowledge displayed by Indians is known worldwide and knowing a foreign language is an added benefit.
Here are some of the most preferred languages that people learn in India.
French – French is the most popular language learnt in India. It is an integral part of the curriculum in most parts of the country.Also, many multinational companies use French as their working language, so learning French can serve as an asset in the corporate sector. Moreover, French is spoken across five different continents and also the second most studied language worldwide.
German (Deutsch) – Although German is not widely spoken, it is still the second most popular language after French, globally. In fact it is the official language in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and other countries of Europe. The ability to speak German fluently, thus opens up a lot of career opportunities in Germany which is an economic powerhouse with big companies such as Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler, Bosch, Siemens, among others. German language is also a part of academic curriculum in Indian schools including Kendriya Vidyalayas.
German universities have an excellent reputation and students interested in studying there should be well versed with their language.
Spanish – Spanish is the third most popular language after French and German. Learning Spanish opens up opportunities in Travel and Tourism, language teaching, interpretation and foreign services.
Mandarin Chinese – Chinese is spoken by more than a billion people worldwide. China is an international business hub, therefore more and more companies are looking for people who can speak their language. Thus, proficiency in Chinese gives one an edge in this competitive world.
Choosing the right foreign language to learn is difficult as it takes a lot of effort, time and persistence to master a foreign language. Remember Sarah Caldwell’s words, “ Learn everything you can, whenever you can, from anyone you can: there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did”.
