Some learn a new language just before they travel to a new country. Others learn it to expand their intellect and explore new cultures. Most turn to languages to help them in their careers and help them earn more than what they do at present.
Deciding which language to learn can be difficult as there are other factors to consider such as your geographical location and the industry you work in. But there are certain languages whose benefits are recognized globally.
7 best languages to learn to make money
Arabic
With the world still in an oil-based economy, countries in the Middle East and Africa are popular choices for foreigners to live and work. Most of these countries have Arabic as their official language. With jobs that pay well and a luxurious lifestyle, these Arabic speaking countries are attracting a lot of people from all over the world. Being proficient in Arabic can expand your career opportunities and it will also help you earn more.
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin has over 2 billion speakers in China, the world’s second-largest economy. Knowing Mandarin will open up business opportunities in China and other Asian countries. The difficulty in learning the language has led to very few foreign speakers mastering the language. Should you chose to study Mandarin Chinese, you will stand out from the crowd and increase your value as an asset to your company. This will definitely lead to bigger paychecks.
Spanish
It is an established fact that knowing a second language will increase your pay. Knowing a language like Spanish as your second language will increase it even more. It is 4th in the list of languages that have the highest share of GDP. Spanish is also the official language in over 20 countries and has as many native speakers as Arabic. With major industries looking to set up their factories and offices in Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico, learning the Spanish language has the potential to help you make good money.
French
French speakers are all over the world and it might surprise you how beneficial knowing French can be. French speakers are present in over 5 continents with over 220 million speakers. Knowing French will open up business opportunities in various countries all over the globe. French-speaking African nations are exhibiting economic growth which opens up a variety of new business opportunities. With a strong presence in Europe and a growing presence in other parts of the world, French seems to be the language that will earn you the big bucks.
German
Germany is one of the three economic powerhouses in Europe. It is not surprising then to see the German language on this list. One would think languages such as Mandarin or Japanese with a higher GDP (by language) will correlate to higher earnings. However, German, which is ranked 5th in the list of language GDP, is an exception. This is because German is the second most spoken language in Europe and with established industries in Germany along with a relatively stable economy, knowing German will aid you in earning a lot more.
Japanese
Japan ranks third in terms of nominal GDP and has one of the better economies in Asia. The spending power of the Japanese is among the highest in the world. In fact, the USA exports most products and services to Japan than to any other country. Knowing the Japanese language will help the consumers to trust you which might lead to better sales of your goods or services. If you are looking for jobs in Japan, foreign workers who know English and Japanese are in high demand in Japan, which means you get paid well.
Coding
This is very different from the other languages mentioned as this is not a “cultural” language. However, it does have one common element that makes it similar to those above: Money making potential. Computers and information technology are at the core of everything these days. Computer coding gives you access to a world full of possibilities. Learning the code languages is a valuable skill to have, as every industry in the modern era requires professionals who are capable of writing code to assist the companies they work for. From language learning applications to fingerprint scanners at work, these are all results of complicated coding. Knowing the coding language might just make you the next Mark Zuckerberg and we all know his net worth (USD 53.3 billion).
Govind Nair
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