Does LinkedIn Learning have languages?

LinkedIn's new feature lets you learn a second language through its own course platform called LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as "Premium"). It looks like an interesting way for people who want to boost their professional network without needing to know any foreign languages.

However, there are some important questions about whether this will work well enough to be useful - not least because it isn't immediately obvious what languages are included at launch or which countries they're aimed at.

If you already use LinkedIn, then here's everything you need to know about the new service so far - including how much it costs and how to sign up. If you haven't yet used it, check out our introductory guide to LinkedIn if you'd like to find out more about connecting with your colleagues and friends using this social media site.

Can you translate in LinkedIn?

It doesn't look like it. You can only speak one language when signing into LinkedIn via web browser or mobile app, but that's still better than nothing!

There don't appear to be any plans to add other translations anytime soon either. That said, there are plenty of ways to make yourself understood across borders. For example, you could try using Google Translate by clicking on the translation button next to where you type a message. Or perhaps even just write something in another language altogether and see if anyone replies.

That might sound scary, but remember that most people around the world can communicate in multiple languages – even if they don't always practice them regularly. And while you may never meet someone who speaks your native tongue, chances are you'll come across others who do. In fact, according to Microsoft research, almost half of all international students study abroad purely for networking purposes. So, it seems likely that you'll eventually run into someone whose first language is completely unfamiliar to you.

How many languages are available on LinkedIn?

Not sure? Here's a breakdown of the various languages offered so far:

Arabic

English

Irish

French

German

Swedish

Italian

Spanish

Portuguese

Russian

Chinese

Japanese

Korean

Cantonese

Hindi

Malayalam

Telugu

Tamil

Urdu

Finnish

Norwegian

Danish

Dutch

Polish

Hungarian

Romanian

Serbian

Croatian

Bulgarian

Latvian

Macedonian

Lithuanian

Turkish

Ukrainian

Albanian

Greek

Armenian

Indonesian

Bosnian

Filipino

Vietnamese

Thai

Burmese

Tajik

Uzbek

Persian

Pashto

Tamil

Sinhala

Gujarati

Marathi

Sanskrit

Malagasy

Hebrew

Amharic

Oromo

Zulu

Nepali

Afrikaans

Yiddish

Breton

Estonian

Georgian

Maori

Rhaeto-Romance

Samoan

Scottish Gaelic

Welsh

Icelandic

Cornish

Manx

Galician

Inuktitut

Sami

Inuit

Gaelic

Luxembourgish

Slovak

Esperanto

Azerbaijani

Basque

Cherokee

Javanese

Khmer

Mongolian

Guarani

Shona

Slovene

Tagalog

Sundanese

Wu Chinese

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Sign Language Interpreters & Hearing Impaired Users

For now, the list above represents all the languages currently supported by LinkedIn Learning, although we expect it to expand over time. The company hasn't revealed how many users it has signed up for each language and whether those numbers are growing or shrinking. However, based on data from the last 12 months, LinkedIn says that roughly 1 percent of its global user base uses a non-English version of the website.

The same goes for the number of companies that offer premium subscriptions. According to LinkedIn, less than 5% of active memberships are paid for by businesses.

So, while it's easy to assume that everyone using LinkedIn can understand every other language, it appears that only a small percentage of users actually can. But hey, if you live somewhere where your native language isn't widely spoken, maybe LinkedIn Learning will prove useful anyway!

What languages is LinkedIn available in?

At present, LinkedIn Learning is only available in six languages, namely Arabic, English, Irish, French, German and Swedish. There aren't any plans to extend the list beyond these six, however.

You should note that unlike Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Telegram, LinkedIn does require an internet connection to use the new tool. Also, it's only possible to take part in lessons within the US right now.

Can I have a LinkedIn profile in 2 languages?

Yes, provided you've got a premium account. With Premium, you can create two separate profiles in languages that matter to you, such as Spanish or Mandarin. Once again though, you won't be able to switch between them when logged into one of your accounts.

To set up a secondary profile, head to Settings " Linkedin Profile " Create Secondary Account. Then select the country in which you wish to set up a second LinkedIn profile. Next, click Save Changes. To connect both profiles to your existing LinkedIn connections, simply log into both accounts simultaneously.

Once you've done that, you'll also be able to send messages in a particular language directly to contacts in that region. As long as you're connected to them, you'll receive notifications whenever they reply back. This means you won't miss anything unless you actively opt out.

Note that if you close your secondary profile, LinkedIn will delete any of your updates or recommendations that were made in that language. And, while you can easily switch between languages once you start sending messages, you cannot do so before hand.

Finally, it's worth noting that you can choose to display your name in whichever language you prefer when creating your main LinkedIn profile. That being said, if you don't specify otherwise, your full name will automatically default to whatever language you chose during registration.

1) What is the difference between LinkedIn Learning and other learning platforms like Udemy or Lynda

Udemy has been around since 2009 as one of the best places to find video tutorials from top experts in various fields such as business, technology, health, and more.

The website is user-friendly with a clean interface that allows users to choose what they need at the moment – whether it’s a beginner’s tutorial, intermediate lessons, or advanced ones, there are different levels of difficulty. You can also filter by topic so if you're looking for how to write your first email using Microsoft Outlook then this is where you will be directed.

There are different ways to pay: either monthly subscription fees or paying per lesson. The latter option is better because it gives you more flexibility on when and which videos you watch.

You can access all content offline so you don't need internet connection while watching the videos.

All Udemy courses come with certificates upon completion but only some of them allow you to upload your certificate/diploma into your profile page so potential employers might see it.

To get started, just click “Get Started Now!” button on the front page and search for the category that suits your needs. If you already have a LinkedIn account, go ahead and sign up for a free trial membership and start exploring the site. Otherwise, you'll have to create a new account.

Once logged in, if you haven't found anything yet, head over to Browse & Search tab and type keywords related to your interest. Also, check out the latest trending topics to get an idea of what kind of stuff is popular among professionals today.

If you feel overwhelmed with too many choices, try browsing by categories: Business & Finance, Career & Job Search, Education & Training, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Health & Fitness, Leadership & Management, Marketing & Sales,

LinkedIn's official site states that its goal is "to create economic opportunity for professionals around the world." The company has been very successful at this goal, with over 2 million members worldwide.

It also has a great deal of information available about what it takes to be an effective professional. One important aspect of being a good professional is knowing your audience well enough so you can provide them with relevant advice or guidance.

When it comes to providing that knowledge, there are lots of ways people go about doing it -- including through social media. And one of those places where you might find yourself getting some helpful tips is LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Linked-In University). It's not just for business owners who want to improve their skills, but anyone looking to expand their network beyond the usual suspects.

But before we dive into all the cool things you can use LinkedIn Learning for, let's take a look at the basics first.

What can I learn on LinkedIn Learning?

If you're new to LinkedIn, the following will tell you everything you need to know about using the platform, starting with the basics like connecting to other users. You'll then be able to start exploring the more advanced features such as creating groups and posting articles. If you've already got a LinkedIn account, check out our beginner guide to LinkedIn if you'd like to get started.

Once you log in, you'll see a page similar to the image below. From here, click Learn More under each course description to view specific details about the course itself, such as price, enrollment options, length, etc. You can also sign up to receive notifications when the next live class begins.

You may notice that several sections within LinkedIn Learning offer courses based on job titles. These include Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Attorney, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Sales Professional, among others. The list goes on and on. This makes sense because these jobs require someone with certain skill sets, which means they would benefit greatly from taking classes related to those particular areas.

However, you don't always need to stick to just career-based lessons. There are plenty of non-work-related subjects offered too, such as Spanish, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Greek, Korean, Urdu, Norwegian, Dutch, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Danish, Finnish, Persian, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, Bosnian, Albanian, Macedonian, Georgian, Armenian, Czechoslovakian/Czech/Slovak, Romanian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Slovak, Kazakh, Kyrgyzstan, Tajik, Uzbek, Turkmen, Uighur, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Moldovan, Mongolian, Kirghiz, Tatar, Tuvan, Yakut, Chechen, Farsi, Kurdish, Somali, Amharic, Afar, Pashto, Romany, Serbo-Croatian/Serbian/Croatian, Malagasy, Haitian Creole, Burmese, Laotian, Tibetan, Khmer, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Oriya, Bengali, Assamese, Sinhala, Kannada, Malayalam, Kashmiri, Manipuri, Bhojpuri, Sindhi, Konkani, Marwari, Nepalese, Maithili, Javanese, Magahi, Punjabi, Malay, Tagalog, Indonesian, Malaysian, Cambodian, Hausa, Zulu, Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Xhosa, Yiddish, Maori, Navajo, Nauru, Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Cornish, Manx, Inuktitut, Icelandic, Faroese, Greenlandic, Quechua, Aymara, Galician, Basque, Corsican, Occitan, Sardinian, Corsican, Aragonese, Maltese, Alsatian, Frisian, Scots, Gagauz, Rumanian, Livonian, Estonian, Lappish, West Frisian, Volapük, Low Saxon, Upper Sorbian, Lower Sorbian, Kashubian, Wends, Cimbrian, Saterland Frisian, Old Church Slavonic, ǹlbanian, Western Frisian, Limburgish, Luxembourgish, Walloon, Votic, Friulano, Megleno-Romanians, Carpathian Ruthenian, Balkan Leonese, Northern Samar, Balinese, Min Nan, Hakka, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Yue Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Taiwanese Hokkien, Teochew, Wu Chinese, Southern Min, Min Dong, Jinuo, Shuswap, Tsimshian, Carrier, Kwahuengnu, Chinook Jargon, Muskogean, Eastern Peninsular Malaysia, Central Dravidian, Dzongkha, Nyamwezi, Bambara, Luganda, Luo, Kimbundu, Tongan, Chuukese, Kamchatkan, Ainu, Yukaghir, Chuvash, Mansi, Oromo, Akan, Efik, Edoid, Ibibio, Ijoja, Ikoma, Ilokano, Iwaidjan, Kalenjin, Kikuyu, Kurmanji, Makonde, Luhya, Madurese, Mandinka, Meru, Mongolic, Miao, Mohawk, Montagnais, Murrinh-Patha, Ngaddang, Nheengatu, Olougun, Osage, Padaung, Palaung, Papiamento, Patois, Plautdietsch, Ponapean, Potawatomi, Quiché Maya, Ryukyuan, Sanmaoren, Salishan, Seneca, Sherbro, Sicilian, Siksika, Skolt Sami, Snohomish, Songhai, South African Sign Languages, Tahltan, Taroko, Tok Pisin, Tetum, Tonal, Transnistrian, Truku, Tupí, Twi, Ulithi, Wa, Warlpiri, Wayuu, Wakashan, Wolof, Xavante, Yangben, Yoruba, Zhuang, Zulu, Adyghe, Kabardian, Karachay-Balkar, Mari, Mordvinic, Ossetian, Udmurt, Bashkir, Crimean Tatar, Altai, Abkhazia, Avaric, Atayal, Austric, Banjar, Bassa, Beiga, Betawi, Birhor, Blackfoot, Bo, Bugisu, Bunyoro, Caboclo, Cayuga, Choctaw, Cree, Danungan, Dogrib, Dyula, Eyak, Falasha, Fanti, Garhwali, Ge'ez, Ghana, Giagiaro, Goidelic, Griqua, Guanche, Gunwinggu, Hadza, Haiyi, Halpulaare, Han, Hangul, Hankyuwa, Harrapiya, Herero, Himba, Hitchiti, Hopi, Huba, Huldra, Hungaria, Huron, Iroquois, Ivatan, Jakai, Kanembu, Keteketepere, Kiowa, Lakota, Lemmy, Lisu, Lozi, Lunda, Lycian, Machame, Mahuna, Maipuran, Mangbetu, Mapudungun, Masai, Mataco, Maydeo, Meitei, Menominee, Mende, Mingrelian, Mirandese, Mixtec, Mochi, Mongolid, Moriori, Mundari, Nambya, Navaho, Newar, Niuean, Nuristani, Obamba, Oromo, Oshiwambo, Otomi, Paiwan, Papua New Guinea Highlands, Peruvian, Piraha, Pitjantjatjara, Plains Cree, Powhatan, Proto-Arawakan, Quechua, Sahaptin, Santali, Sango, Sarawaki, Selayar, Semetic, Sepedi, Simaa, Shinobi, Sladeskin, Slavey, Solresol, Sora, Surui, Sundanese, Sykes Caribbean, Tai Dam, Taivaranien, Talyshi, Tapatalawa, Tatamaihuvi, Tavoyan, Tokelauan, Triq, Tsonga, Turco-Mugarian, Turkiko, Tuscan, Upriver Dani, Utsuki, Vanuatu, Wagadje, Washoe, Weera, Wiñoo, Wyandanch, Yan

What is the difference between learning with Alison or other providers?

In addition to offering free online courses (which are available via any web browser), LinkedIn also provides paid subscriptions which allow users access to additional features.

"We use an adaptive approach in our online course design," says Joanna Hildebrand, Head of Online Education. "Our learners complete short quizzes throughout each lesson so we know how much they understand before moving onto the next topic. We then adjust their content based on those results. For example, if someone doesn't get a question right, we may move them ahead quickly through the lesson to try again later rather than spend time working out exactly what went wrong. This allows us to provide higher-quality feedback in shorter periods of time, while still keeping the overall duration of the course low enough for busy people to be able to fit it into their schedule."

Alison's free lessons cover beginner level Spanish, intermediate level French, advanced business French, beginner level German and intermediate/advanced Portuguese.

Each one consists of multiple video modules, followed by short quizzes and exercises. The videos include interviews with native speakers who demonstrate the vocabulary being taught. There are no grammar explanations included. Each lesson takes about 15 minutes to watch - but you will need all your concentration! You'll want to write down everything spoken as well as take notes during the interview segments.

You can view the full list of available lessons here.

If you'd like to learn more about the differences between Alison and other providers, keep reading...

LinkedIn has been around for more than a decade now but its massive user base means that its potential as an educational tool is only just being tapped into. Free language classes are available through LinkedIn's own platform called "Learning" which launched last year with over 2 million users registered. It allows individuals or companies to sign up to receive information about new job opportunities and courses, along with tips and advice based on their professional experience.

However, while many people use LinkedIn primarily as a way to find work, they might also be using it as part of their education journey. This could mean signing up for some basic lessons to brush up on your newly acquired skills before going back to university (or college) for further studies. Or perhaps looking at taking a course on one of the various subjects offered by LinkedIn themselves such as Business Skills, Marketing Skills, Data Science, Design Thinking, etc. Whatever your reasons may be, signing up to learn something new can make you feel better prepared when applying for jobs or attending interviews. 

As well as providing a valuable opportunity to improve your communication skills, these courses will also give you confidence in yourself because you'll know what to expect. You won't need to worry too much if you don't understand everything or if you miss out on certain parts of the lesson - just because you're not fluent in a particular language doesn't mean you won't pick it up again later! And if you're already confident enough to apply for positions without knowing all of the jargon, then this kind of practice makes perfect sense.

There are several advantages to doing so, especially since it gives you the chance to boost your CV. If you've put off enrolling in a class until recently, then you should definitely consider getting started sooner rather than later. Not only will you gain vital knowledge in advance of any future career moves, but you'll also start building up your network right away. There are plenty of great benefits to networking beyond finding a new gig, including making connections with experts who can provide invaluable guidance, helping you develop new skills and even creating business partnerships.

But first things first... let's take a look at whether there are actually any language courses available on LinkedIn Learning.

Is there a list of languages supported on LinkedIn Learning?

Yes! The website currently supports English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Indonesian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Slovakian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovene, Greek, Ukrainian, Persian, Hebrew, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Sinhalese, Serbian, Albanian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Finnish, Icelandic, Faroese, Georgian, Azerbaijani, Tajik, Kazakh, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Uighur, Mongolian, Tatar, Turkmen, Armenian, Belarusian, Azerbaijanis, Chechen, Crimean Tatars, Dagestanis, Avar, Khanty, Mansi, Nenets, Shapsugs, Yakuts, Tuvan, Mordvinic, Volga-Udmurt, Chuvash, Bashkirs, Kalmyks, Oirats, Karachays, Kumyks, Balkars, Lezgins, Udmurts, Mari, Azeris, Kurds, Ossetians, Circassians, Jews, Samaritans, Zoroastrians, Yazidis, Coptic Christians, Muslims, Baha'is, Sikhs, Jains, Hindus, Buddhists, Animists, Atheists, Agnostics, Seculars, Humanist, Spiritualists, Pantheists, Deistic and others.

While we haven't checked every single country and region individually, we did notice that there were no countries listed where the native tongue was neither English nor Spanish. However, according to Wikipedia, there are approximately 558 million speakers worldwide. So it would appear that either there aren't too many people living in those regions, or else they speak another language altogether. Either way, you'll still likely find that most of the content is in English or Spanish.

If you want to check if your preferred language is covered, here's how: Click 'Learn More', then choose 'Language Course'. Then scroll down to see the list of options. To add any of them to your account, click 'Add to My Profile'.

What languages does LinkedIn Learning offer?

The site currently provides courses in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Indonesian, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Slovakian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croat, Slovene, Greek, Ukrainian, Persian, Hebrew, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Sinhalese, Serbians, Albanians, Bosnians, Macedonians, Latvia, Lithuanians, Estonians, Finns, Icelanders, Faroe Islanders, Georgians, Armenians, Uzbeks, Kirghiz, Kazaks, Kyrgyzes, Uzbeks, Mongols, Tajiks, Turkmens, Uighurs, Kazakhs, Russians, Ukrainians, Moldavians, Bulgarians, Azeri Turks, Tatars, Kumyk, Karakalpakstan Turks, Avars, Cherkess, Kabardins, Meskhetian Turks, Ingush, Dargins, Abkhaz, Adyghes, Achinese, Ainu, Assamese, Aymara, Austronesian, Balochi, Barua, Basque, Batak Toba, Beja, Betaweeg, Bhutanese, Blackfoot, Bonanjo, Bororo, Brahui, Brahuis, Breton, Buganda Swahili, Bukharan, Buriat, Chamori, Cherokee, Cheremis, Chihtamans, Chuukese, Cocos Island Creole, Corsican, Cree, Cypriot Greek, Danish, Djibouti Sign Languages, Dogrib, Duolingo, Eastern Anatolia Kurdish, Efé, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Emilian Creoles, Esperanto, Esthonian, Fijian, Filipino, Finnish, Frisian, Galician, Gedroogd Aragonese, Gardek, Ge'ez, Genoese, Greenlandic Inuit, Haitian Creole, Havasupai, Hawaiian, Hiligaynon, Hmong Daw, Hopi, Ibanag, Ibibio, Igbo, Iloko, Innu, Interlingue, Iranian, Iraqi, Irish Gaelic, Ismailli, Jakut, Jamaican Patwa, Jamulachi, Judeo-Spanish, Jurchen, Kaqchikel Maya, Kanembu, Kapampangan, Kashubian, Kawi, Kikuyu, Konkomba, Kosraean, Kuanyama, Kurmanji, Kurdistani Arabic, Ladino, Laothian, Latin American Spanish, Laz, Limburgish, Lombard, Lozi, Lunda, Lunungun, Luba-Katanga, Lugbara, Luhya, Luo, Maasai, Magahi, Makonde, Maltese, Manx, Marshallese, Māori, Megleno-Romanian, Mende, Merina, Messireine, Mirandese, Mizhi, Mohawk, Monpa, Morisyen, Mozambique Sign Language, Mulundu, Mundari, Murrinhpatha, Nepali, Newar, Niuean, Norfolk, Norwegian, Occitan, Odia, Old Church Slavonic, Olona, Oriya, Osage, Oshiwambo, Papiamento, Pau Cin Hau, Piedmontese, Plautdietsch, Polynesian, Potawatomi, Quechuan, Quichua, Rapanui, Romansh, Romsey, Rotuman, Samoan, Sardinian, Saterland Frisian, Savoyard, Scottish Gaelic, Selkup, Seneca, Shetland Scots, Sicilian, Sindhi, Skolt Sami, Somali, Southern Nilotic, Southern Sotho, Southwestern Mandarin, Spanish, Standard Spoken Form, Stotser Yiddish, Sudrasimhaana, Surmic, Sundanese, Susu, Sylovene, Tagalog, Tahitian, Tanka, Tetum, Tibeto-Mongolic, Tok Pisin, Tongan, Tsakhur, Truku, Twi, Upper Sorbian, Veps, Waray-Waray, Welsh, Western Frisian, Wolof, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu, Zhuang, Zazaki

What is LinkedIn Learning

The learning section includes everything from how-tos to articles, videos and podcasts all geared towards helping you improve your skills.

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Learn about career development tools, like LinkedIn Pulse - where you can find and share interesting content related to your industry or profession.

Discover what’s trending on LinkedIn by following top influencers and topics.

See the most popular posts on LinkedIn by topic, company or person.

Sign up for weekly newsletters so you never miss out on the hottest trends!

Find articles written by experts who help businesses succeed at work, learn new things every day and get inspired.

Take advantage of special discounts when you join a membership program.

In addition to these features there are also many other ways for people to discover useful resources such as blogs, webinars and podcasts hosted by some of LinkedIn’s biggest names. This is one way that LinkedIn is trying to appeal to both professionals and students alike.