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Plz guide me on my French learning issue.

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tech33
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 Message 1 of 9
20 August 2011 at 8:28am | IP Logged 
Hi

I am very confused these days and i would request you all to assist me and guide me on
my French learning issue.

I am a Software Tester working in a MNC in India. I have completed my basic level
french from Alliance francaise delhi
Now, I am interested in taking my french to more advanced level and give DELF B1 in
next 1 year but the one question has started pooping up my mind i.e What real
benefit i can get after i give B1 or B2? because I have not seen much demand for
Software Testers + French in India, most of demands lies in BPO segments but i don't
want to leave my professional stream.

Since I don't have any global exposure I would request you all to please let me know
can my Software Testing profession + French help me to get a respectable job in
France or any francophone countries? Should i really work hard to get my DELF B1?

Your valuable advise will be really appreciated :)

Regards
Tech33



Edited by tech33 on 20 August 2011 at 8:30am
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Arekkusu
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07 September 2011 at 6:36pm | IP Logged 
I always cringe when I hear people talk about language learning and job prospects. The reality is that at a basic -- or even B1 or B2 -- level, there is little you can do with the language in a professional setting.

I feel like you are thinking a bit too far ahead. It's like learning how to ride a bike in order to win an Olympic medal. You have to do it because you like it, and later, when you get good, then you can consider other avenues.

Though there must be people who learn languages solely for purposes of professional advancement, I've yet to meet one.
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misslanguages
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 Message 5 of 9
07 September 2011 at 7:37pm | IP Logged 
You need C1+ in French if you want to work in France. End of story. Well, I guess McDonald's hires anybody.
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tech33
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08 September 2011 at 11:31am | IP Logged 
Buttons wrote:
Hi Tech33

If you have/can gain the relevant visa to work in Europe, then this is my impression of
working in Europe

- in a French speaking country
- in the IT sector
- from a native English speaker perspective:

France: Most offices in France want fluent French. Having said that, the number of
English speaking offices do seem to be slowly growing and with this, these offices want
fluent/native English with knowledge of French instead.

Belgium: Most offices in Belgium are French and/or Flemish speaking so jobs require
fluency in these languages. You get the odd job where a fluent/native English speaker
with some French and/or Flemish are sufficient but they are not very common.

Luxembourg: From time to time, you do get jobs where if you are a fluent/native
speaker of English and know some French or German, they will be interested.

Switzerland: Same as Luxembourg.

Perhaps you could find a company in India that has business in a French speaking
country or an Indian company already set up in one of these countries? I think this
would be your best bet and would give you the advantage over IT native French speakers
in that you also can speak Hindi (and/or one of the other languages of India) to a
native level.

If you want to pursue this path (and you know you won't have a problem obtaining a
visa), I would recommend at least a B1 level in French.

Another alternative is to select a specialism in IT such as mastering one of the test
automation tools. The more specialist someone is, the less requirement there is around
the ability in a language. But there is a risk that what you specialise in, could
rapidly become redundant! Ahh, the joys of working in IT ;)

Good luck!


@Buttons Thank you for your valuable inputs and detailed insight on this topic
highly appreciated :). Your suggestion to hunt for a French based company is absolutely correct and seems like i am on right track as i am currently working for a French based MNC which have offices in all over Europe (France, Germany, U.K etc)
but to my luck I am stuck in its U.K based banking account !!
I am trying my level best to get a transfer done to some France based project but chances are very grim :(

One thing is for sure if i come to U.K next time i would love to meet you :)

Also, after lot of research i found out that the jobs related to Software testing + French are not in plenty as of now and B1 is bare minimum requirement for any job.
Anyway I have currently put French on a hold and I am currently working on to enhance my testing skills and to get some global certification. Once that is done I will again start French as i know i can not live without it !!

Regards
Tech33


Edited by tech33 on 08 September 2011 at 11:37am
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tech33
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08 September 2011 at 11:32am | IP Logged 
Arekkusu wrote:
I always cringe when I hear people talk about language learning and job prospects. The reality is that at a basic -- or even B1 or B2 -- level, there is little you can do with the language in a professional setting.

I feel like you are thinking a bit too far ahead. It's like learning how to ride a bike in order to win an Olympic medal. You have to do it because you like it, and later, when you get good, then you can consider other avenues.

Though there must be people who learn languages solely for purposes of professional advancement, I've yet to meet one.


@ Arekkusu: You are absolutely right in saying "You have to do it because you like it, and later, when you get good, then you can consider other avenues"
but as a human being it comes in my mind to seek advantage from what i are doing :)
And I believe its always good to dream.

Regards
Tech33

Edited by tech33 on 08 September 2011 at 11:37am


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