Why You Should Start Learning Spanish Language Today?

Career Options For Non-Native Spanish Speakers

• Jobs in Translation - Companies hire translators for effective communication, converting text from one language to another. Translators can also be employed with the government (with diplomatic envoys) to facilitate communication and translation.

• Train LLM and AI for Spanish Language - Companies are hiring intensively into training their LLM for languages spoken around the world, including Spanish.

• Educator- Non-native Spanish speakers, who also know English can become educators in schools, colleges, universities and coaching platforms.

• Job opportunities in Spain and Spanish-speaking nations - Companies across the world are willing to hire skilled talent. Once the language barrier is crossed, the door for such opportunities opens.

• Work in Content Creation - Learners who have studied Spanish as a foreign language can build a career on social media, educating the audience about the language and hispanic culture. They can work with the Spanish government for prompting Spain and marketing campaigns, targeting Spanish speaking audiences.

• Work with the Spanish Embassy - The Embassy tends to hire local people for jobs roles as they are readily available. The embassy offers a good work environment with competitive pay.

Job Platforms For Non-Native Spanish Speakers

• Careers Page of companies/corporations hiring for roles requiring Spanish

• Job Poster Platforms such as Naukri.com, LinkedIn, Shine.com, etc

• Spanish Embassy website

• Connect with professionals working in Spain

• Connect with HR Departments of Spanish corporations

Spanish Language Degree / Courses / Certifications Offered in India

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Spanish language - Various central, state and private universities in India provide full time degree courses in Spanish language. Example - Delhi University, Doon University, Amity University and others.

• Diplomas / Part-time Courses-

1. Various universities in India (such as DU, IGNOU) offer certified Spanish language diplomas/ part-time courses.

2. Instituto Cervantes in New Delhi is a non-profit organisation in India offering competent Spanish speaking courses for various age groups.

• Online certificates - Learners can study the Spanish language from online learning platforms ( Example- Coursera, Udemy, Preply). These platforms provide valid certificates.

Spanish Language Proficiency Test

• DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera): This is an offline paper-based official exam. There is a lifetime validity for this test. Candidates are awarded various levels, as per their proficiency from CEFR level A1 to C2.

• SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española): It is a digital, computer-based exam that is valid for 5 years. This test evaluates an applicant's proficiency across reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Spanish Scholarships for Indian Students

• UIC Barcelona Scholarship - The UIC Barcelona offers this scholarship to international students, covering 20% of tuition fee across the duration of the course programme.

• Spanish Studies Abroad (SSA) Merit-Based Scholarship - SSA provides scholarships to foreign students to promote Spanish language. Candidates pursuing courses in Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Panama are eligible to apply for this.

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the European Union, which provides a fully-funded master’s degree programme to meritorious students.