The new age of information technology has launched a phenomenon called ‘offshoring’ and this has brought to our shores some very promising career opportunities. BPOs and KPOs are a result of offshoring and have emerged as major employers. Industry analysts estimated that the foreign language segment of the BPO and KPO industry will cross the USD $14 billion mark this year. The segment is still in its nascent stage in India but is set to grow in leaps and bounds in the coming years. If you have an inclination towards learning one more language besides your mother tongue then its the right time to do so to convert it into a successful career.

In addition to government-funded institutes and private institutes, there are several university departments across the country which are dedicated to teaching various foreign languages.

Jawaharlal Nehru University is the prominent centre for learning a foreign language. The department of Language Literature and Culture Studies of the university offers graduate and post graduate courses in several foreign languages. Languages such as French, German Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese are taught here. At the end of the course, students are equipped to communicate in the language, perform translation and interpretation of documents and speech.

Another well known institute of teaching foreign languages is The English and Foreign Languages University located in Hyderabad. This institute has been the focal point of learning for past many decades for foreign language students.

Besides the abovementioned illustrious schools of languages, you can explore the private institutes that provide certifications in languages like Spanish, German, French, Japanese and much more. Under-graduate courses are also available. Therefore, you can begin learning a foreign language while keeping an eye on the lucrative jobs offered by BPOs and KPOs after you complete your 10+2.