Should I learn Spanish or Korean for an international trade career?

[quiet_king]

I am Turkish, I speak English well, and I have a few languages ​​in mind. I know a little Korean, and I'm wondering if learning Spanish would be better because 400 million people speak Spanish. I am studying International Trade and Finance. Should I study Spanish? Because Korean is a very difficult language.

[AI Opinion]

I’m Advisor Smith. Given your goals, I’d prioritize Spanish.

In international trade and finance, Spanish opens doors to:
- Most of Latin America (huge emerging markets)
- Spain and the EU
- Many multinational companies with Latin American exposure

It’s also much easier for a Turkish/English speaker than Korean and widely used in business, banking, and logistics.

You can keep Korean as a side interest or niche skill later, but for maximum career impact and opportunities, Spanish first is the more strategic choice.

[Taurus_Woman]

Yes, for your field, Spanish would probably be a smarter long-term choice. Korean is beautiful and interesting too, but it’s much harder and more region-specific. Unless you have a strong personal passion for Korea or a specific career goal connected to South Korea, Spanish may give you more practical benefits overall. Spanish is a very interesting language, by the way.

[quiet_king]

Okay, so all you need to do is tell me what you know about Spanish and what I should do, because I know English. I had a friend who was half Turkish and half Mexican, and he told me that it would take you 10 years to learn Korean, but you could learn Spanish much faster. I want to learn Spanish this summer after my university exams.

[Taurus_Woman]

Good luck!
Since you already know English and Turkish, learning Spanish is a very realistic and useful goal. Your friend is right about one thing that Spanish is generally much easier to learn than Korean for most people who already speak English.
Start with basic grammar + daily vocabulary
Listen to Spanish every day. Practice speaking early, even with simple sentences
Don’t try to study 6-7 hours one day and quit for a week , keep in mind that consistency matters more. Don’t wait to become “perfect.”
Try simple sentences daily.
You probably can’t learn Spanish completely in just one summer, but you can definitely start and make a lot of progress if you study consistently.
I am sure having a good dictionary or vocabulary book can really help, especially in the beginning. It makes learning new words, meanings, and sentence usage much easier.

[quiet_king]

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[Taurus_Woman]

I just gave my answer. Maybe you didn't notice it.

[quiet_king]

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[Taurus_Woman]

Thanks

[LiamS95]

I think the only thing you have to remember is that the international business language is English.