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Blackstarr

I am bilingual and want to make something out of it.

So, how can i ?

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Reply 1

kkboyk

Original post by Blackstarr

I am bilingual and want to make something out of it.

So, how can i ?

>Get a formal qualification in the language you speak
>Apply for any translating jobs or even work as a freelance interpretor/translator

Reply 2

Blackstarr

Original post by kkboyk

>Get a formal qualification in the language you speak
>Apply for any translating jobs or even work as a freelance interpretor/translator

I can't get a formal qualification. :redface:

And, i don't want to do something that is so much heavy like translation/interpretation?

Any other suggestion?

Reply 3

Tcannon

Go to vocational college and do a short certified course in office administration (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, typing, database), you can start as secretary and advance to bilingual PA after a few yrs.

Otherwise bilingual customer service support

Reply 4

UWS

Original post by Blackstarr

I can't get a formal qualification. :redface:

And, i don't want to do something that is so much heavy like translation/interpretation?

Any other suggestion?

Translation/Interpretation is not heavy :lol:

Depending on where you work, it's quite relaxing to be honest and you only work when you're called for it.

Reply 5

999tigger

All good answers. Qyalifications / ceryification help someone else have trust in your ability. Alternatively find a business that needs that language because of its clients and try and sell your skills there. harder without qualis

Reply 6

kkboyk

Original post by Blackstarr

I can't get a formal qualification. :redface:

And, i don't want to do something that is so much heavy like translation/interpretation?

Any other suggestion?

Welcome to reality. A qualification is needed, for employers to trust your abilities as the guy above mentioned (otherwise anyone that only knows a few words in a different language can show up and get a job).

Reply 7

Blackstarr

Original post by kkboyk

Yes but a person who knows only few words of a language won't dare to show up and get a job.

And I can't get a formal qualification just like that .

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Reply 8

Tcannon

Get real, employers want people with qualification. There are many qualified applicants who can do the job. You want £££, get some skills.

Reply 9

Tai Ga

tutor someone in a language?

Reply 10

Gadero

Original post by Blackstarr

I am bilingual and want to make something out of it.

So, how can i ?

What language do you think in?

Reply 11

Blackstarr

Original post by Gadero

What language do you think in?

Mainly English.

But why does that matter out of interest.

Reply 12

Gadero

Original post by Blackstarr

Mainly English.

But why does that matter out of interest.

Can you think in your other language? What is your other language?

Reply 13

2710

Original post by Blackstarr

Yes but a person who knows only few words of a language won't dare to show up and get a job.

And I can't get a formal qualification just like that .

Why not? Can you not just do the GCSE/Alevel?

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Reply 14

Blackstarr

Original post by Gadero

Can you think in your other language? What is your other language?

Are you doing some kind of study or something-i saw your thread

And my first language is Polish.

I don't really think in it simply because i speak mainly English.

Reply 15

Gadero

Original post by Blackstarr

Are you doing some kind of study or something-i saw your thread

And my first language is Polish.

I don't really think in it simply because i speak mainly English.