Specialties related to English. Professions related to foreign languages. Education Abroad Coordinator

Knowledge of a foreign language today is necessary for any educated person. “He who does not know a foreign language,” said the great Goethe, “understands nothing in his native language.”

Professions related to foreign languages ​​are varied and interesting. Knowledge of a foreign language allows you to freely travel around the world, read books in the original, make new friends, and master a modern profession. Knowing a foreign language, you can become a translator, diplomat, marketer, tour guide, secretary... The list of professions where a foreign language is needed is growing rapidly. In addition, knowledge of one foreign language may be useful for one job, while for another it is necessary to learn at least two or even more.

Without a doubt, English occupies a leading position among foreign languages, because it has been and remains the language of international communication, as well as the language in which scientific research is conducted, computer programs are written and modern vocabulary is formed. This is the language of politics, diplomacy, business, science, and sports. 80% of the world's information is stored in English.

English terms and expressions are introduced into design, construction, marketing, and psychology. Widespread computerization has made the professions of web designer, copywriter, and marketer popular. It is impossible to become a strong specialist in these areas without knowledge of English. These professions are related to computer work, and the computer language is mainly English. Professional terminology in the fashion industry also has English roots. International journalists, whose work is based on contacts with people, are required to know English.

So is it possible at the present stage of development of society to find a good job without knowing a foreign language? It’s possible, but will it be highly paid? Today we will talk about modern and interesting professions in which you cannot do without knowledge of foreign languages.

Programmers, testers, web designers

Let's face it: there is nothing to do in the IT field without knowing English. Specialists in this industry who do not speak the language will not be able to work even in domestic companies, not to mention international corporations. Firstly, creating a website or testing it involves working closely with English (from the simplest names of colors and shapes to complex terms). Secondly, technical specifications are often written in English.

In addition, the field of information technology is developing rapidly, and many are engaged in self-development in order to keep up. On the Internet, you can take online training provided by leading universities in the world, and most often educational courses are presented in English.

A web designer is a fashionable, very attractive and creative profession. In addition, this profession is relatively young, as old as the World Wide Web. On the one hand, the field of web design is truly creative, on the other hand, it requires “pragmatic,” “down-to-earth,” fundamental knowledge. About 90% of graphics and design programs have not been translated into Russian. If you really plan to make a living from web design, remember that without knowing the language it will be difficult to master.

Web designers create Internet pages: develop graphic concepts and web applications; come up with Flash videos, logos, banners, icons; process photos. These specialists work in large marketing companies, small design studios, tourism organizations, and publishing houses. Talented designers have high incomes. Many web designers, who are attracted by a flexible schedule, do their work remotely.

To achieve success in this profession, you need to study, study and study again. Start learning English today to be confident in the future. Improve your technical English, master new programs, take courses from foreign designers. In addition, a web designer needs to have developed logical thinking and good memory, artistic taste; know the basics of painting (drawing, graphics, composition); master programming languages; be hardworking and creative.

Journalists, correspondents

Journalism is one of the most complex and diverse spheres of activity in terms of functions and methods of interaction with the audience, involving various creative and organizational types of work in conditions of irregular, operational, intensive work.

Journalists and correspondents are specialists who work in the media system (in print media, on television and radio, on the Internet) and are engaged in journalistic activities. Journalists are always in sight, always in the thick of events of socially significant processes. Their responsibilities are to quickly collect, process, competently and clearly present relevant information.

Knowing English, you can realize yourself in the field of international journalism. An international journalist has a unique opportunity to travel around the world, study the culture of different countries and tell readers or viewers about the events, traditions, and sights of different nations.

This interesting profession will give you positive emotions, trips abroad, good wages and fame. It is not necessary to write articles in a foreign language. It is enough to know it perfectly in order to be able to communicate with local residents on a business trip, learn the latest news from them, and receive comments.

Managers of large companies

Manager (from the English manage - manage) - a specialist in the management of production and circulation of goods, a hired manager. Managers organize work in a company, firm, and manage the production activities of the organization. The main function of managers is management, which includes the process of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling.

If an organization is focused on working with foreign partners, conducts foreign business, or is a representative office of an international company, knowledge of foreign languages ​​will be mandatory for the majority of its employees. Confident knowledge of the language is important for customer service managers (in international companies) and employees of international relations departments. They organize connections with business partners, a system for collecting the necessary information to expand external relations and exchange experience.

The most popular language in business is English. However, the situation may change. Belarus is constantly expanding the scope of business, cultural and social cooperation with many foreign countries. There are many companies operating in our country that have connections with Germany, Poland, Italy, China, Turkey, etc.

Engineers of various specializations

Today, engineering professions are the most widespread professions of highly qualified labor. In our country, more than a third of specialists with higher education are engineers. Our specialists are in demand both at domestic industrial enterprises and foreign companies. It is engineers who manage production sites at industrial enterprises, transport, construction and other industries, work in design bureaus and research institutions, and deal with issues of organizing production, planning and economics. There are many engineering specialties, and many of them require knowledge of the English language, and already at the stage of studying at a university (you need to read technical literature, understand the meaning of terms, etc.). A modern engineer is a specialist who speaks a foreign language, has a good knowledge of modern engineering and technology, economics and organization of production, is able to use engineering methods in solving engineering problems, and has ingenuity.

To get a good job, specialized technical education is not enough. Attend English courses and improve your skills. The highest salaries go to those who work for branches of foreign companies, so here, too, knowledge of English will be a decisive advantage.

Marketers

In our country, a marketer is a generalist. He analyzes the market situation, develops new products, studies the target audience, conducts surveys, manages an advertising campaign, does PR, etc. Often a marketer is charged with the functions of three or four more related professions, so English will not be superfluous. Almost all current literature on marketing is published in English. By becoming familiar with professional literature in English, you will be able to study and successfully apply the experience of foreign companies in practice.

To achieve success in this profession, you need to study the experience of the best foreign brands and marketers, communicate at professional forums, attend conferences and trainings of leading foreign specialists.

Economists, financiers

Depending on the specialization, an economist may be assigned various responsibilities, although the main task of any specialist in this industry is to collect data on the activities of the company, analyze it, as well as plan and forecast further steps. Specialists from this field are quite in demand, but it is sometimes difficult for an employer to choose a specific candidate. And then a comparison of the candidates’ advantages comes into play. Needless to say, knowing English can be decisive in your career. English will put you in an advantageous position over competitors for whom learning this language has remained an insurmountable obstacle.

For an economist, English is a passport to the most modern areas of applied economics. Many experts say that without knowing English it is impossible to be an economist, since most of the concepts and concepts of economics developed in English-speaking countries. In addition, in our country the proportion of banks with foreign capital is growing, where an economist who speaks a foreign language can find employment.

Attentiveness, diligence and a desire to learn new skills are the main qualities of a good economist or financier. Paradoxically, large financial institutions now lack qualified specialists with knowledge of a foreign language.

Lawyers

The scope of activity of lawyers is very wide, it covers all aspects of public life. It depends on the scope of a lawyer’s professional activity whether he needs English in his work or not. Of course, lawyers who work in government agencies do not need to know specific English. They work with citizens who speak state languages. A lawyer can work without knowing English, but he misses unique opportunities.

Firstly, knowing English, you can realize yourself in the field of international law, and international lawyers, as a rule, have the highest salaries among their colleagues. An international lawyer, by the nature of his professional activity, works with foreign partners and colleagues, gets acquainted with documents in the original, therefore he must have an increasingly high level of language training to carry out his professional activities.

Today, competition in the legal services industry is intensifying, forcing law firms and individual lawyers to offer clients a wide range of services. With the arrival of foreign partners on the Belarusian market, legal services are in demand in a language convenient for these partners, so it is no longer surprising that employers put forward knowledge of a foreign language as one of the main requirements for the position of any lawyer.

This is one of the professions in which knowledge of the language can play a decisive role in finding a job. Don't miss your opportunity.

Translators (simultaneous interpreters, referents)

The translator's profession is the first of those where knowledge of a foreign language is a necessity to carry out one's duties. Translators can work in publishing houses, translation bureaus and various organizations where such a specialist is needed, for example, to translate documents from foreign partner companies. Depending on the field of activity, translators must have a perfect knowledge of linguistics and understand the language. This is a very difficult profession with many nuances.

For example, a simultaneous interpreter is an extremely complex profession, using special equipment. The interpreter listens to the speech through headphones and simultaneously (at the same time) translates it. Listening and speaking simultaneously is incredibly difficult, because the speaker cannot be asked to repeat the text. To master the profession of a synchronized interpreter, thorough training is required. In addition, impeccable command of the language (native and English), a rich vocabulary, well-articulated literate speech, lightning-fast reaction and excellent memory are required. This profession requires talent, because gifted people can possess the above qualities. High-class synchronized swimmers are a rarity, and their work is valued.

The profession of a translator is not new, but modern living conditions require a new approach to work. The development of international communications has led to the fact that modern business representatives increasingly travel abroad, establish connections with foreign partners, and conduct “reconnaissance in force” in a potential sales market. Previously, a person accompanying a businessman on a trip abroad was simply called a translator. He was not interested in the outcome of the negotiations. Today, managers of large companies are attracted not only by simple translation, but also by competent advice from an economist, manager, etc. This professional task is performed by a translator-referent.

Teachers, teachers

A foreign language teacher is one of the most important professions of our time. After all, knowing a foreign language in the 21st century is considered prestigious. Therefore, specialists who teach this skill are in great demand. From an early age, parents send their children to foreign language courses and hire tutors. Foreign language teachers are needed not only in schools. Colleges, institutes, and academies also need talented teachers. There are foreign language departments in pedagogical and humanities universities, and in classical universities with a wide range of specialties.

The main professional responsibilities of a teacher are to conduct classes during which they teach new information on their subject, repeat and consolidate what they have learned previously, monitor and assign grades, and also organize independent work of students. Learning English is often associated with hard work. You need to learn new words, memorize texts, remember grammatical rules... A teacher who presents the material in an interesting way is appreciated by parents and loved by students.

To master this profession, you need to know perfectly the subject you teach. In addition, the teacher needs to be sociable, have organizational skills, endless patience and creative imagination. It is necessary to regularly improve your professional level, because this specialty cannot be learned once and for all. There are no uniform teaching methods. With each new group, with each student, we have to create a unique method.

International airline flight attendants

A flight attendant (steward, stewardess) is a specialist of enlisted personnel on aircraft, responsible for organizing the pastime of passengers in air transport, as well as organizing flight safety measures and communicating between the aircraft crew and passengers. The responsibilities of a flight attendant include ensuring the safety of passengers in flight, serving them, creating an atmosphere of hospitality and comfort on board the aircraft. If a specialist works on an aircraft making an international flight, then he cannot do without knowledge of English. As a rule, a steward must speak English to the extent required by the flight attendant special training program.

The world's leading airlines pay great attention to the flight attendant competition, since flight attendants are the face of the airline. Throughout the flight, the flight attendant is under the close attention of passengers. The overall impression of the airline will depend on how flight attendants interact with passengers.

A high level of knowledge of the English language is one of the main requirements when applying for a job as a flight attendant, because such work requires constant communication with passengers who are citizens of different countries. Therefore, during the interview, close attention is paid to the level of the candidate’s knowledge of English.

Good spoken English will allow you to successfully pass an interview for employment with an airline. Such a person also needs to have excellent health (healthy nervous system, good vision and hearing, good function of the musculoskeletal and vestibular system), physical endurance, competent speech and presentable appearance, be sociable and disciplined.

To acquire professions related to a foreign language, good knowledge of the language is not enough. You need to acquire additional knowledge, be inquisitive, constantly expand your horizons, and be sincerely interested in the field in which you want to work. This is not an easy path for the gifted and hardworking. If you are strong in spirit, go for it!

Ekaterina PASTUSHKOVA

With the introduction of the unified state exam, more and more graduates began to choose a profession based on those subjects in which they do well at school and have a chance of getting maximum scores. In this regard, more and more questions arise about what subjects must be passed for admission to a particular specialty, as well as how to decide on the direction.

Knowledge of languages ​​and the ability to learn them easily is, undoubtedly, a talent that can be applied in various directions. Professions related to foreign languages ​​are varied and interesting. For one job, knowledge of one language may be useful, while for another it is necessary to learn at least two or even more. In addition, you are not required to be a translator or teacher. Let's take a look at the TOP 10 most popular language-related professions.

Main professions

1) Teacher

One of the most popular professions in the field of teaching is. Almost all paths in the field of education are open to this specialist - from preschool to expensive courses. A foreign language teacher is able to professionally and knowledgeably select an individual training program. This is done to make learning grammar rules easier and to fill gaps in knowledge. The teacher will easily explain all the intricacies of pronunciation of foreign speech, teach writing and much more.

2) Translator

Popular and in demand in the modern market. A diploma of linguist-translator is available to people who have received an appropriate education and know more than one foreign language. Also, a specialist in the field of translation must have a high knowledge of culture, politics, and art. Must be able to communicate with people and competently participate in discussions.

The work of a translator includes several types of translation:

• oral;
• writing.

Interpretation involves working at business (sometimes in a home atmosphere) meetings and conferences. There are two types of interpretation: simultaneous and consecutive.

• Synchronous is the following: The interpreter sits in a separate room, wearing headphones, translating the delegates' speech into a microphone. The work of a simultaneous interpreter can be performed by one or several specialists at the same time. This type of translation is used for large meetings and conferences.
• Consecutive interpretation is carried out at meetings during discussion processes between delegates, journalists, businessmen, politicians, etc. In addition, this type of translation is used in courtrooms and in medical institutions. Usually the translator is in close proximity to the person he is translating. Translation is carried out in several directions (from foreign to Russian, from Russian to foreign).

3) Tour guide

A professional in this field must have such qualities as communication skills, resistance to stress, and the ability to competently and interestingly present information to listeners. A good guide has excellent diction and speaks foreign languages ​​at the highest level.

Many tour guides begin their careers as the leader of a tourist group. They conduct excursions for foreign tourists in their country, and accompany domestic travelers abroad. Working in the tourism industry, you can not only practice your spoken foreign language skills, but also travel around the planet.

4) Editor

Translation and editing of text documents from foreign languages ​​is carried out by an editor-translator. The profession is in demand in print media and requires knowledge of foreign languages ​​relevant to publishing companies.

The editor, before putting information on the pages of a magazine, newspaper, or book, conducts a thorough study of it. He selects what is necessary and removes what is meaningless. This profession requires a creative approach from a specialist. The main task of the editor is to increase the popularity of the publication.

5) Literary critic

Holders of the profession of literary criticism study the theoretical foundations of foreign languages, conduct research into literary and artistic works written by foreign and domestic authors, compare, analyze them, and highlight positive and negative aspects.

Visiting book exhibitions, communicating with fellow literary critics, knowing what's new in modern literature, writing feature articles and reviews - all this is inherent in a specialist literary critic.

6) Lexicographer

A lexicographer specializes in the study, research and creation of dictionaries. Without knowledge of foreign languages, the owner of this profession simply will not be able to work in his specialty. Lexicography involves the study of the following tasks: the study of the origin of words, the features of their structure. Professional lexicographers must have patience, perseverance, and have an understanding of the linguistic field. This profession is experiencing new life with the advent of electronic dictionaries.

7) Font designer

A graphic designer develops new types of fonts or improves outdated ones. Usually the profession involves working with fonts in a foreign language. Designers are developing new variants of the font line, making the text individual, interesting and accessible to perception. Here you cannot do without design courses, but the main education may well be linguistic, because knowledge of the history and traditions of the language is no less important.

8) Decryptor

A professional transcriber transfers text from an audio recording onto sheets of paper. The main task is to convey the essence of speech to people in a clear and accessible way. Typically, a transcriber translates audio tracks so as not to receive a literal translation that is incomprehensible to anyone; a specialist in this field must be fluent in the necessary foreign languages. In addition, this profession may be related to cryptography, which in itself requires reaching a new level.

9) Diplomat

The specialty diplomat is a profession intended for the elite. These are wealthy people with business connections in their own country and abroad. Diplomats work in embassies, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, international and interstate organizations, and missions. Knowing foreign languages ​​is part of their direct responsibilities. Owners of this profession are erudite and inquisitive. Well-versed in finance, psychology, ethics, history and international relations.

Knowledge of foreign languages ​​helps open up great opportunities for a person: he can easily communicate with foreigners, work abroad and travel, exploring the world.

When choosing a first profession (or planning to strengthen knowledge by receiving a second higher education), a person thinks not only about his aspirations, plans, desires, and preferences. Today, the labor market is more volatile than ever; in order to succeed in your chosen professional field, you need to look at the requirements of a reputable employer. Their list has already been formed and compiled with at least three points.

• Higher education (many large companies require a master's qualification).
• Computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of a foreign language (preference is given to international English).

Knowledge of English is already mandatory for most prestigious professions - old (translator, teacher, accountant) and new (programmer, project manager). Knowledge of any language other than Russian was a candidate’s competitive advantage 10 years ago. Today this is a necessity if you want to get a job in a large company and get a good salary from the first day. Let's look at the most in-demand professions with knowledge of English.

Work directly related to knowledge of a foreign language

Learning a foreign dialect can become the basis of a profession. The areas in which it is impossible to achieve without it are numerous:

• Translators of all types of translations (written communication, oral, simultaneous, technical translation).
• Guides and tour guides.
• Teachers (pre-school preparation, first grades, foreign language courses, universities with in-depth study of English).
• Employees of historical, technical research institutes, centers for the study of dialects.
• Translation experts.
• International lawyers.
• Diplomats, consuls and many others.

Representatives of the listed profiles, specialties, and positions are required to complete a course of higher professional training as a linguist. If this is your dream profession, then the Synergy Faculty of Linguistics is your choice.

We have assembled a strong team of teachers who are passionate about their work, have extensive experience communicating with native speakers, and have teaching practice in Russia and abroad. Here students are immersed in the world of dialects - they learn history, understand the basics of language formation, and analyze the peculiarities of the origin of words. Our students have direct contact with native speakers - they regularly travel abroad with the I-Camp language camp to practice communication.

Professions for which this is an accompanying condition

The Faculty of Linguistics is called the choice of people inclined to the humanities. This is true, but there is a clarification: technicians, engineers, computer scientists, mechanical engineers of the modern world also need the knowledge that it gives. Against the backdrop of mass computerization, automation, and digitalization of business processes, knowledge of the English language is becoming not just a competitive advantage, but a necessary tool for the work of most specialists.

Professions and profiles that require additional linguistic training:

• specialties related to the IT field;
• e-commerce areas;
• trade profiles: managers, marketers;
• financial sector (everywhere they use computer programs that can only be understood and used effectively if you know English);
• journalism;
• advertising.

Proficiency in the language of international communication is a competitive advantage for applicants for the vacancies of secretary-assistant, assistant manager, legal adviser, or business consultant.

IT sphere

The IT sector, which has formed a whole block of fundamentally new professions, objectively cannot do without language proficiency. Our Faculty of Information Technologies has long been introducing programs for in-depth study of a foreign language in all specialties of the profile. This is enough to find a prestigious job:

• programmer;
• network administrator;
• mobile application developer;
• information security expert;
• IT director;
• network engineer.

But for career growth, employment in international corporations, and expansion of the employer market (beyond the borders of Russia), it is useful to receive additional language training. Linguistics is an ideal choice for a second higher education.

Work in the IT industry is not limited to purely technical areas (networks, systems, automation, security). Often it is directly related to the business activities of companies - technical support of advertising campaigns (SMM specialist), management (startup captain), brand representation (working with the media or in the media sphere itself). Knowledge of English is also important here.

Marketing and advertising

Knowledge of a foreign language is an excellent help for advertising specialists. This:

• art director of a restaurant, 3D cinema, photo studio;
• PR manager of a project or company;
• marketing research expert in the field of sports management;
• brand manager (a specialist involved in the development of a company’s brand book, brand promotion, strategic and tactical planning);
• advertising agent;
• Internet advertising specialist;
• Web Designer.

Graduates of our Faculty of Advertising, Sports Management, Internet constantly improve their English, seeing in practice how useful its knowledge is for their careers. Many people master the profile of a linguist in parallel with training to become a marketer (classical marketing, sports, in the hotel industry) or an advertising specialist.

Control

A managerial position is closely related to English: without knowledge of the language, a manager’s professional growth is slow and limited. This is especially true for the project management profile that is popular today. This work is closely related to international cooperation and the involvement of advanced computer and Internet technologies. Here you need to know English in order to negotiate with investors, effectively use technical tools, and develop the project on all potential sales platforms.

The manager of a bank or company needs knowledge of English for career advancement - rotation within an international company or transfer to a position in a larger organization operating internationally. Negotiations, personnel exchange with other countries, the use of new technologies (Western) - all this requires excellent knowledge of English. Here we work with imported equipment and produce goods for sale in foreign markets.

Work in the media

The media sphere is a platform where linguists, marketers, and managers with knowledge of English are most in demand. Proficiency in a foreign language opens the way to career development:

• editor;
• copywriter;
• presenter of exhibitions and presentations;
• international journalist;
• news correspondent;
• press secretary of large companies;
• manager of a TV channel, radio channel.

A foreign language has become a mandatory requirement for employment in reputable media companies. Representatives of the first three professions on the list often need only one linguistic education to work in international or Western publications. The rest can combine training programs - take parallel courses in linguistics and management, marketing, journalism (for us these are the faculties of Management, Advertising, Internet, Sports Management).

The sphere of hotel and restaurant services

Another area that requires linguist skills is hotel and restaurant services (provided that you are interested in highly paid professions with knowledge of English). Here, a foreign language helps to occupy the most prestigious positions:

• hotel manager;
• administrator (knowledge of an international language helps resolve conflict situations as quickly as possible and create a friendly brand profile);
• head of the HoReCa department (direct work on on-site sales - in restaurants, cafes, own coffee shops/hotel restaurants);
• supervisor.

Knowledge of English is the basis for opening your own business: a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant near the sights of your city. Famous hotel chains a priori recruit only specialists with linguistic training.