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therefore making a footprint in this language is going to provide a stable
alternate career. Though this language is difficult to master, it’s pay scale gives
you the value for your work it. The average pay scale for this language in various
sectors is estimated at 1681 US dollars per annum.

Spanish:
According to the CIA, around 5% of the world population has access to this
language, and it’s widely spoken across Latin America. As America is dominant
in outsourcing, taking up this language will boost your career to greater levels.
An average pay scale reaches 5,608 US dollars per annum.

German:
Basically, the techie students who wish an alternate career option can make a
career using this language. As most of the automobile industries, machine-based
technologies are booming in this European country, so prior to coming, this
language will raise the demand overseas. Its pay scale ranges from 4-5 thousand
US dollars per annum.

Eligibility of Foreign language courses
Having passed the 10 standard and being literate is the minimum eligibility to
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start learning any foreign language. It is open to people of all ages & professions.

Where to learn?

• At School - Foreign languages are a part of the regular school curriculum in
some boards. Exams regarding the same are conducted in the institutions.
(This usually covers the basic writing & speaking)
• At College - Foreign languages can be studied in the 10 + 2 also, for the board
exams. (It does not require prior knowledge of the language)
• At University –Bachelor’s /Master’s degree (As the main subject or
accompanying subject) & if further interest and patience persist - M.Phil. &
PhD
• At independent Foreign language departments – (At
Govt./Private/Deemed/Open Universities)
These offer full time or part-time courses in the form of certificate course,
Diploma course, Master’s course, etc.
• At Private institutions – Independent private institutes like Instituto Hispania,
Pune & The Instituto Cervantes, Delhi for Spanish, Alliance Francaise for

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