Could anyone give me some advice about languages?

Question

My true talent/love lies within languages. I'm 14, and I taught myself Swedish and I speak English as my native language. I'll be learning French throughout high school, then I'll probably learn Romanian or Latin. Anyway, my point is that I just don't know how I can utilize my love for languages in the professional world. I don't want to work for the military, or be a teacher in HS or anything like that. What could I do with a love for languages? I'm assuming being a linguistic professor would be interesting, but any help would be appreciated (:

Answer 1

Dunno what its called in the US, but here in Canada its called Foreign affairs i think, its like the international section of the governement that deals with "foreign affairs" and they always want people that can speak other languages. Just a suggestion, If you Speak English and you learn French, and you've already got swedish, Immigrate to Canada and work for em.

Answer 2

Work in international relations, for the government ect. Learning languages that are of interest to the US [like Arabic, Russian, French (the language of the UN and most international organizations) etc] will help you get government jobs in that area. Also businesses that need people to work with their international clients. The possibilities are endless. Go you! That is impressive. I would say if you love international relations, government or business jobs you are set! Good luck ^^

Answer 3

Diplomatic Service? Despite how good the software is getting, only a human can pick up certain expressions, nuances etc.

Answer 4

Translations services is a lucrative profession!  You can work with not-too-shabby pay to translate books, articles, or software.  I, myself, plan to work at some point as a Japanese translator--that, in particular, is very well-paying.

Alternatively, you can venture abroad to teach English to foreigners.

Answer 5

learn Chinese -- > Mandarin

it will absorb your whole love to languages like a sponge

and

it will be very important in the future

undoubtedly

Answer 6

Interpreters and translators make good money. You can try that in private and public companies.

Answer 7

Short term, you can do volunteer work like the Peace Corps. As a career, one area to consider is with the State Department at foreign embassies or even something with the UN.