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Krista’s Answer

I have a Master's in Applied Linguistics, and I teach English to International Students. I've known people with similar education who have worked as communications and marketing professionals, language test developers, text-book publishing consultants or writers, language test raters, academic tutors in writing centers, copy editors, and more. One of my major professors has been studying the pragmatics of online reviews on travel websites. The field opens up many possibilities. You become an expert on how languages work, which is pretty applicable in many contexts!

The Linguistics Society of America has a nice list of ideas: https://www.linguisticsociety.org/content/why-major-linguistics

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explore the linguistics society website
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Susanne’s Answer

I have a PhD in linguistics, and I work as an Analytical Linguist for Google. Before this, I also did research in international research projects, and I was a consultant in the new and growing field of localization and internationalization of digital products.
I recommend combining linguistics with some programming (NLP, natural language production; NLU natural language understanding; NLG natural language generation) - you don't need to be a programmer AND a linguist, but it really helps if you can interact easily with the full time programmers.
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Samia’s Answer

First, figure out what sparks your passion. Linguistics covers everything from how our brains process language to the way we communicate in different cultures. If you're intrigued by the brain's role in language or speech disorders and have a knack for healthcare, consider speech-language pathology or behavior analysis. These fields let you make a real difference in people's lives.
Love exploring languages and cultures? Teaching around the world could be your ticket to adventure. Or, if you're a tech enthusiast, dive into computational linguistics. This field is booming with opportunities in tech companies, research institutions, and academia, where you can help advance AI and improve human-computer interactions.

Post-graduation, my linguistics skills have opened doors in teaching, marketing, and technology. I've taught both humans and machines, and trust me, both are equally rewarding. Plus, linguists always have the coolest stories—everyone loves talking about language!

So, what excites you about linguistics? The possibilities are endless!

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Find a good school or program that contains a strong linguistics department
Use the internet as a resource! Watch videos! Learn about the different branches of linguistics and what interests you the most!
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