German is the most spoken language in Europe
10 reasons to learn German:
Whatever plans you have for your future, with the knowledge of German you will have endless possibilities. “Learning German” means learning skills that can improve your professional and personal quality of life:
1. In business life: Communicating with your partners in German will lead to better business relationships and thus your chances of effective communication will increase, leading you to success.
2. Global career: Knowing German will improve your chances of finding work in German companies in your country or abroad. A good knowledge of German will make you a productive employee for an employer with a global background.
3. Tourism and hospitality: Tourists from German-speaking countries travel a lot around the world and spend more money on holidays than tourists from other countries. They willingly pamper themselves with German-speaking staff and guides.
4. Science and research: German is the second most important language of science. Germany ranks third in the world in terms of its contribution to research and development of science and distributes research scholarships for foreign scientists and researchers.
5. Communication: Developments in the field of media, information and communication technologies require multilingual communication. Many important Internet sites are maintained in German. Germany ranks 5th in terms of annual production of new books in the world among 87 countries after the UK, USA, China and Russia. Your knowledge of German gives you more access to the information you need [Wikipedia, 2010].
6. Understanding cultures: Learning German is an opportunity to look into the lives, desires and dreams of people in German-speaking countries with their multicultural populations.
7. Travel: Deepen your travel experience with your language skills not only in German-speaking countries, but also in other European countries, especially in Eastern Europe.
8. Enjoying Literature, Music, Art and Philosophy: German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Deepen the pleasure of reading or listening to your favorite works in the original language.
9. Opportunity to study and work in Germany: Germany gives a large number of scholarships for studying in Germany. For young foreigners there are work and holiday visas, and for some professions there are exceptions in obtaining a work visa.
10. Exchange programs: There are school or student exchange opportunities between Germany and many countries around the world.
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Whatever plans you have for the future, knowing German will open many doors for you. Learning German means acquiring a skill that will help you improve your quality of life, both professionally and personally:
- In business: communicating in German with German-speaking business partners improves business relationships, increases communication efficiency and thus the chances of success.">© colourbox.com
In business: Communicating in German with German-speaking business partners improves business relationships, increases communication efficiency and thus the chances of success. >Photo: Getty Images/Adam Gault
International career: knowing German will make it easier for you to find a job in a branch of a German company in your country or abroad. A good command of German will increase your value in the eyes of the employer in the global market. >© Fotolia / corbisrffancy
Tourism and hospitality: tourists from German-speaking countries travel a lot around the world and spend more on vacation than tourists from other countries. Therefore, German-speaking employees in the hotel business and German-speaking guides are always in demand. >Photo: PantherMedia / Darren Baker
Science and Research: German is the second most important language in the scientific field. Germany ranks third in the world in terms of contribution to research and development and allocates scholarships for research to foreign scientists. >© Goethe-Institut/Bernhard Ludewig
Communication: development in the media sphere, in the field of information and communication technologies requires multilingual communication. The language of a number of important websites is German. Germany ranks 6th in the list of 87 countries in terms of annual book production - after India, the UK, the USA, China and Russia. Thus, knowledge of German will increase your ability to access information. Wikipedia, 2014 >© Getty Images / Neil Guegan
Understanding culture: learning German is a glimpse into the everyday life, dreams and aspirations of the inhabitants of German-speaking countries in their multicultural society. >© Getty Images/Manuel Gutjahr
Travels: knowing German will give you a deeper travel experience not only in German-speaking countries, but also in many other European countries, especially in Eastern Europe. >© Goethe-Institut/Loredana La Rocca
Enjoying Literature, Music, Art and Philosophy: German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Reading or listening to works in the original language will allow you to penetrate deeper into their essence. >© Getty Images/Matthias Tunger
Opportunities to study and work in Germany: Germany provides a large number of scholarships to study in Germany. For foreign youth, there is a special type of visa - for work during vacation, and for representatives of a number of professions, a work permit is issued on special conditions. >©iStock / Neustockimages
Exchange programs: between Germany and many countries of the world there are exchange programs for schoolchildren and students on the basis of relevant agreements.
Without a doubt, every German language learner has their own reasons for this - someone needs it for work, someone wants to go to Germany in the future, and some simply enjoy the learning process itself.
In this article, we will touch on more or less objective reasons why it is worth learning German.
1. German is the most spoken language in Europe
German is the mother tongue of the largest number of people in Europe. This is not surprising since Germany alone has 82.5 million inhabitants. But not only in Germany they speak German, it is also the official language of Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. In addition, German is the native language of a large part of the population of northern Italy, eastern Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, eastern France, parts of Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania.Learning German connects you with 120 million native speakers around the globe, plus many people are learning German as a second language. It is the third most popular foreign language studied worldwide and the second most popular in Europe and Japan after English.
2. The German economy is very competitive
Germany is the economic center of the European Union. In 2007, Germany was the world's leading exporter. The country exported goods worth US$940 billion, outpacing even the United States itself. German products are competitive and in demand, the country's trade surplus reached 162 billion euros in 2006 and continues to grow every year.3. Knowledge of the German language makes it possible to conduct business
The German economy provides many business opportunities. There are multinational enterprises throughout the European Union and Eastern European countries, where German is the second spoken language after Russian. Companies such as BMW, Daimler, Siemens, Lufthansa, SAP, Bosch, Infineon, BASF and many others need international partnerships. The Japanese, who have the second most developed economy in the world, have long realized the benefits that knowledge of the German language will bring to them: 68% of Japanese students study German.4. Germans are innovators
The Gutenberg printing press, the discovery of electromagnetic waves by Hertz, the development of chemotherapy by Ehrlich, the theory of relativity by Einstein, the creation of the MP3 music format by Brandenburg… throughout history, the Germans have stood the test of time, they still remain in the forefront. 4 out of 10 innovative companies in the world are located in Germany and 12.7% of patent applications are in Germany. Germany exports more high-tech products than any other country except the US; more than 600 enterprises work in the field of advanced biotechnologies. Only 115 of them are located in Munich. Dresden has become a center for microchip manufacturing with over 765 factories.Considering Germany's contribution to innovation, it is not surprising that two thirds of the world's international fairs take place in Germany (for example, CeBIT and IFA).
5. Germans spend a lot of money on travel.
The Germans know how not only to work, but also to relax. Germans have time and money to travel (6 weeks on average). What are they doing! You can encounter a German vacationer anywhere, 3 out of 4 vacations Germans spend in other countries. In 2007, Germans spent 91 billion euros on international travel, setting a record. Year after year, Germans spend more and more on travel.6. A significant number of sites in German
Since the Germans are major innovators, their presence on the Internet is very noticeable. With 8 million domains, German top level domain .de is the second only after the domain with the extension .com. This makes German domains more popular than even domains with the extension .net, .org, .info and .biz.7. 1 in 10 books are printed in Germany
Around 80,000 new books are published in Germany every year. The only publishing market that produces more books each year is Chinese and English. By the number of books published, Munich is the second in the world after New York. Only a small percentage of German books are translated into other languages (eg about 10% into Korean and Chinese, 5% into English). Knowledge of the language gives access to a huge number of German-language publications.8. Rich cultural heritage of German-speaking countries
Germany is considered a country of poets and thinkers: I.V. Goethe, T. Mann, F. Kafka, G. Hesse- these are just a few authors whose works are world famous. 10 Nobel Prizes in Literature have been awarded to German, Austrian and Swedish authors. The world of classical music is inconceivable without the names of Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Strauss and Wagner. Vienna remains today an international center for music. Starting from the majestic architecture of the Middle Ages to the avant-garde direction of the Bauhaus, from the wooden engravings of Dürer to the masterpieces of expressionism by Nolde, Kirchner, Kokoschka, a huge contribution was made to the development of world art and architecture.Philosophy and science also cannot be imagined without the contribution of German thinkers. The philosophy of Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and many others has had a huge impact on modern society. Psychologists Freud and Jung forever changed the idea of human behavior. Scientists in the three largest German-speaking countries have received many Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and medicine.
Knowledge of the German language allows you to get acquainted with the creations of these people in the original language and to better understand the culture. Anyone who is interested in these areas automatically expands their knowledge and skills thanks to the knowledge of the language.
9. Germany sponsors international academic exchanges
By supporting innovation and research at home, Germans also understand that international collaboration and experience are essential to Germany's continued leadership in the world. In 2010 alone, the Academic Exchange Service supported 67,000 students, scholars, and students in their research and studies. 43% of them were foreigners. It should be noted that, like German students, foreigners enrolled in a German university do not pay tuition fees.10. German is not as difficult as it seems
German is written phonetically. If you know the system of sounds, then you know how the spoken word will be written, and how the written word will be pronounced. If you know English, then you have an advantage in learning German. Modern German and English originated from a common Germanic proto-language, so they have certain similarities in vocabulary and grammar.Statisticians have noticed that today an increasing number of residents of our country, and not only ours, are striving to learn German. Contrary to popular belief that German is a rough and dissonant language, there is something to love about it! And we will only name 10 most popular reasons for this!
No1. The German language is useful for those who are planning to study or work in Germany.
Germany is a country of great opportunities. And today more and more foreigners, in particular our compatriots, are striving to get there to receive a prestigious education or a worthy and highly paid position. The demand for specialists who have received a profession or work experience in German educational institutions or companies is very high in the global labor market. Knowing the German language, it will be several times easier for you to enter one of the best universities in Germany or get the desired position.
No2. Knowing German will help you meet your soul mate.
In Germany, you can not only get an excellent education and get a good job. Here you can meet your destiny! And if at this moment you literally cannot find the right words, everything can end very badly! If you are lucky and have already met a wonderful German, strive to master the language at the proper level in order to please your loved one with a declaration of love in his native language.
No3. German is the language of many amazing classical works.
As mentioned above, many consider German to be rough and unmelodic. Indeed, German pronunciation has its own specifics. However, despite this, lovers of classical works prefer to read German poets and writers in the original. Modern German music stars are world famous, for example, performers such as Nina Hagen, the Tokyo Hotel group, etc.
No4. Knowledge of the German language significantly increases self-esteem.
The motivation to learn German can be different: for someone it is a desire to get to know the culture of Germany, for someone the goal is to make new acquaintances, someone wants to get an education, etc. If you have made a conscious decision to learn this language and are making serious progress in this, your self-esteem will instantly rush up. In the language environment, you will feel confident and comfortable, you will be able not only to understand what your interlocutor is talking about, but also to adequately support the dialogue.
No5. The German language allows you to keep your mind in good shape.
It's no secret that German grammar and vocabulary are quite difficult sections to learn, requiring a certain amount of patience and endurance. When you study German, your brain cells are constantly in tension, which means they develop. A healthy brain, in turn, has a positive effect on the physical health of the body, on the state of memory. According to scientists, people who study foreign languages at a high level are much less likely to suffer from diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
No6. Learn German - get to know Germany from the inside.
Being fluent in German, you will be able to travel around Germany on your own, without limiting yourself to a tourist package. You will perfectly be able to navigate in an unfamiliar area, easily establishing contact with the locals. It will be difficult only at the very beginning, until you understand that the people of Germany are open and very friendly people. Who, if not the indigenous population, will be able to show the real Germany with its traditions, culture and way of life. You would hardly be able to see this side of the country when traveling on a package tour. By the way, this applies not only to Germany, but also to other countries where German is spoken. All roads are open to you!
No7. German is a good assistant in making the right decisions!
Learning German helps you learn to organize your thoughts, and this is an important point in making decisions. A person who thinks clearly and clearly makes decisions easier, moreover, most often chooses the right option.
No8. German language - unlimited opportunities for getting to know a new culture.
Having fallen in love with the national language of Germany, you will want to get to know its culture. By communicating with real Germans, reading original literature, watching German news and TV shows, you can learn about the life, traditions and culture of Germany "from the inside". Acquaintance with the cultural life and history of this country, as well as other German-speaking countries, will greatly expand your horizons.
No9. The German language opens up wide opportunities in the domestic sphere.
The German language is quite popular on the Internet. Many technical descriptions of technology and electronics, operating manuals, etc. have been created in this language. This is not the only area of modern life where the German language is popular. Politics, society, business - all this becomes easier and more accessible with the mastery of the German language.
No10. Great historical figures created in German!
Such German names as Mozart, Schethe, Nietzsche, Rilke, Brahms, etc. are world famous. You can and should love this amazing language also for the fact that immortal works of literature and music that have become classics are written in it!
Of course, learning German is not as easy as it might seem at first glance! However, as soon as you begin to more or less freely express your thoughts in this language, you will realize that you have become the owner of some unique knowledge, you have comprehended something special. You will not only plunge headlong into the history of this amazing country, but you will also be able to improve your level of education, build a successful career and, of course, meet your destiny!
Here are 10 reasons to love the German language! How can you not fall in love with him after that?
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