Language is one of the most powerful communication tools available to an individual today. With the emerging globalisation trend, an individual who has knowledge of more than one language has a number of advantages to his/her credit. Careers nowadays not only ask for languages as a primary skill, but occasionally as a secondary skill as well.
Learning foreign languages may give one access to the rendering of certain specialised services, which are highly challenging and remunerative.
Aspirants in this field should have a flair for languages, interest in people and an agile mind. Awareness of social and cultural backgrounds of foreign countries also helps in the appreciation of the nuances of foreign languages for effectiveness in all kinds of work.
Translators should be meticulous and possess the ability to retain their concentration for long periods of time. They should also be able to get along with people, especially when it concerns assignments of a technical nature.
Interpreters at international conferences need physical stamina, cool temperaments and should preferably equip themselves with the background of the assignment they are to cover. On the other hand, foreign language teachers require proficiency, patience and the ability to communicate with students from different age groups.
Most of the prominent universities in country conduct diploma, degree or certificate courses in many foreign languages. There are many foreign language training institutes which offer specialised training in a particular language at different levels. Those who have aquired the graduate level of proficiency in foreign languages may go in for MA-level programmes. While, no specific qualifications are required to study at cultural centres such as Max Mueller Bhavan or Alliance Francaise. Some institutions like JNU require candidates to take an entrance exam for selection to their BA, MA and M Phil courses.
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