Not sure which major to go with?

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Hi y’all!
I’m from Israel, and looking to study (and live) abroad.
What I want to become is a foreign language teacher, but I’m not sure where to start.
First of all, should I major in a language and minor in education? or is there a special degree for aspiring forein language teachers?
Second, I’m not sure what language I want to get a degree in.
It’s between Italian, Arabic and Korean.
I know quite a bit of Italian (I’m conversational) and I love the language. And I found that many high schools are teaching Italian these days.
I know very little Arabic (I’m learning it right now in high school) but I find it extremely interesting and I love the caligraphy.
If I do study Arabic I also want a degree that teacher a dialect (Preferably egyptian or maghrebi) together with MSA.
But I doubt I’ll get much work with Arabic, anywhere…
Then there’s Korean. I know 0 and absolutely nothing of Korean, however I enjoy hearing it, Kpop, Korean dramas, and I’m interested in learning one of the eastern asian languages.

Any tips?

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Actually, Arabic is hugely in demand, although not in high schools.
Are you asking about Israeli High Schools or are you thinking of teaching in American high schools?
Right now, aspiring foreign language teachers should have Spanish as well as one other language (or two?)
In your case, Italian, Arabic, and Spanish.

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I’m talking about employment in American high schools (Israeli high schools obv. need Arabic teachers…)
I already know Spanish fluently, and my Italian is slowly improving. So, I just have to focus on Arabic?
What about a degree? Should I get a degree in Arabic and then one in education or major in Arabic and minor in education or…?

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