Kevin C asked:
I’m a freshman in college pursuing a career in federal law enforcement. I have to learn a language and can’t decide which one. I am Korean, however they do not offer a Korean course. I was thinking of Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese. Any thoughts?
I would go with Chinese.
Comment by Terra T — November 3, 2006 @ 4:32 am
If you’re going to be in the USA, spanish would be the most useful. If you don’t want to study spanish, then I’d suggest Chinese. Huge population and becoming a bigger player in global economics.
Comment by dale — November 6, 2006 @ 3:36 am
Spanish would be the best, then Arabic if you want to deal with terrorists.
Comment by ANDREW L — November 7, 2006 @ 5:38 pm
I would take spanish…it’s more commonly used.
Comment by It'sMe23 — November 9, 2006 @ 10:48 am
I think it really depends on what part of the country you live in. But my suggestion would be Spanish. There seems to be alot more Spanish speaking people in America now, and with you going into law enforcement, I think you would benefit from it.
Comment by cumminsangie — November 11, 2006 @ 2:49 pm
Well depending on what part of the country your wanting to work in I would say either Spanish or Arabic. Spanish because well that’s the second largest foreign language in the U.S., I guarantee you use it at some point. And Arabic because of all the counter terrorism work. Either one would be good for the job.
Comment by loveben — November 14, 2006 @ 4:56 am
What department of federal law enforcement & where are you looking to be stationed?
… Spanish, Arabic, Farsi … English, Ebonics, Spanglish
Comment by r0bErT4u — November 15, 2006 @ 7:43 am
If you are going to work federal why would you not want to start with Spanish.
Comment by Leogirl0804 — November 16, 2006 @ 11:21 am
If you want to use foreign language skills as a way into federal law enforcement, you need to become as fluent as a native speaker in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This is very difficult but doable.
It’s 2006 now and Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, and Korean are needed by federal law enforcement agencies. In 4 years, this may change. So, you might become fluent in Arabic in 2010, but there may be a new need for Russian speakers. Learn a language that you like.
Comment by place_desjardins — November 19, 2006 @ 2:19 pm
if you are going to work in California….take SPANISH!!!
Comment by Cindy C — November 20, 2006 @ 5:13 pm