FREELANCER TIPS Five reasons why you should learn a second language as a Freelancer More freelancer tips on http://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips...
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Why learn a second language? If you’re looking for a new skill to add to your freelancer arsenal, learning a language can be a great way to improve. A lot of freelancer have the opportunity to work globally nowadays and being able to communicate with others in their native language will benefit you greatly in a number of ways. Although English tends to be the standard business language, being proficient in another one will open up a whole new world of possibilities. Of course, learning can definitely be time-consuming, but it can be tons of fun as well. Not convinced? Here are five ways in which knowing a second language can benefit your business. Š freelancermap.com
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1) Increase your reach Today, it’s no longer about just competing with the guy down the street. The world’s a global village and you’re not confined to your own city, country or even to your own continent. Learning a second language will allow you to think on a broader scale about your business and connect with a wider audience. Spanish for example is spoken by over 470 million people; the possibilities are virtually endless.
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2) Broader your horizons Despite how well-connected the world is nowadays, it can be unfortunately easy to fall victim the way professionals work in your country. There are a lot of different work practices in the different parts of the world and learning a new language will help broaden your horizons immensely. Connecting with other freelancers and exchanging experience on an international level is something that can be done best in their own language and might re-shape the way you think about your business. Š freelancermap.com
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3) Travel possibilities A lot of people chose the freelancing path because they dream about doing their job from anywhere in the world. Nothing makes travelling easier than knowing the native language of the country you’re visiting. Moreover, it allows you to learn much more during your travels by attending conferences, visiting local freelancers and generally keeping your ears open to what is happening around you.
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4) Form cultural understanding Understanding another culture than your own should not be underestimated. Your international clients might think about your business relationship in a very different way than you do. Some cultures tend to be extremely strict with deadlines, others will be more lax. In some place of the world, formal communication may be viewed as a must, in others it might be borderline offensive. The easiest way to really form that deep cultural understanding is to learn the language and become a part of that culture for a while. Š freelancermap.com
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5) Connect to your international clients on a whole other level Even a simple greeting in your client’s language can take your working relationship to the next level. People connect over languages. It will open up new lines of conversation, potentially increasing the possibilities of long-term business opportunities. Furthermore, it will also help you stand out from others who didn’t make the same effort.
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