Learn foreign languages to broaden job opportunities, youth told

YOUTH in the country have been challenged to develop interest of learning foreign languages as a way to expand possibility of getting more employment opportunities abroad and foreign companies that are being introduced.

The call was made in Dar es Salaam over the weekend by the Indian High Commissioner to Tanzania, Mr Sandeep Arya, during the graduation ceremony of Tanzanian students who were learning Hindu, a programme which is facilitated by the Commission in collaboration with India Cultural Centre.

He said that being multilingual will enable them to be more flexible in their thinking, expand personal network with people from foreign countries as well as being in a position to fill different employment opportunities that will be announced.

“Apart from the financial gains, learning a foreign dialect can offer a unique experience to travelers. People, who love to explore different parts of the world, know about diverse cultures, places and lifestyle, knowing the local language can offer a life changing experience,” he said.

According to him, ability to speak a foreign language enables people to communicate and provide better service to others, it also enhances credibility and integrity of those who are associated with social services and need to work with diverse groups from several countries.

“We shall offer scholarships to those graduates who will have interest to get further knowledge of the Hindu language, they will be taken to Indian colleges for short and long term studies,” he explained.

“The programme involved 45 students from different parts of Dar es Salaam city. We provided them facilities and other motivations such as transport fare with focus to promote awareness of foreign languages to local people,” said the course facilitator, Ms Savita Mawya.

She said that the course introduces students to major communication skills such as reading writing and speaking.

“This prepares our children and youth to be the next generation of international entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, engineers or whatever influential jobs they choose, we must foster an environment from a young age that promotes multilingual learning,’ she said.

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