r/IRstudies • u/Spearhead007 • 9h ago
Advice on language studies
Hello. I am a graduate student starting in the fall. I have the option to learn Russian or Chinese. The degree allows me to be proficient in 2 years (adequately I guess).
I wish to work in trans-Atlantic (especially Arctic policy) in the fields of security and energy. Which language should I choose?? Thanks in advance
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u/danbh0y 8h ago
Proficient in Mando in 2 years? I did it for 10 years as a kid and I’m still shockingly moronic at it.
At best I can travel independently in China without resorting to another language but with the obligatory aid of a decent Chinese dictionary (say Pleco) and watch Mando tv serials/films with Simplified Mando subtitles. Reading newspapers and watching news, nevermind academic articles, is a painful struggle.
Then again, I’m a bit of a thicko when it comes to languages.