As technology grows bigger, the world grows smaller. You may have already heard this or some similar statement, and possibly several times. While a little cliché, there is no denying that this statement is also true. The internet has given us instant access to far flung countries that we would never have even heard of had we lived a hundred years ago. We have minute by minute updates about what is going on in North Korea, Afghanistan, and Syria, can play video games with people in Brazil and Japan, and can plan our trips to Italy or France all online.
With these advancements come certain issues that need to be rectified, one of the biggest being language. Technology now allows us to reach and speak with people from cultures all around the world. However, this means nothing if we cannot actually understand each other. As we encounter more and more cultures, the need for people who can speak two or more languages is becoming greater and greater. Because of this, businesses are looking for employees who can help them break into the world market by communicating in a foreign language. Those who have this skill have a greater chance of being hired than those who may have the same or even better resumes but are monolingual. Thus, if you have recently found yourself in financially dire straits, relying on payday loans or cash advances just to make ends meet, why not gain a competitive edge in today's job market by learning a second language. This may not only open career opportunities for you, but may also give you a new sense of appreciation for the multi-cultural world we live in.
The first thing that you want to do when deciding a language to learn is to choose what career you want to pursue. The language that you resolve to learn will vary according to what career field you want to enter. Those in the business field would be wise to pick up Japanese, Mandarin, or Korean, as these East Asian countries have a long history of business relations with America, particularly in the area of technology. However, it is wise not to neglect those countries that are beginning to make a presence in the business world, including Brazil, India, and Russia, making Portuguese, Hindi, or Russian good possible languages to learn as well for future business persons. The last three are related to English, although distantly so in the case of Hindi, so they will prove easier to learn than the former three Asian languages, which are completely unrelated to English.
While the above mentioned languages can give you a competitive edge in today's business job market, the best language for any American to learn is Spanish. Because of our proximity to Latin America, learning Spanish can help you gain an upper hand in almost any industry in America today. Hispanics are by far the largest source of immigration in the United States, and this means that business, health care, and many other fields are now looking for employees that can reach this growing American population. Given its prevalence in our country, you probably already know more than you think, and by learning even more you can secure a good job and say 'adios' to payday loans once and for all.
