Why German?

Good reasons for learning German

Communication:

German used to be the predominant language in continental Europe and even though it has lost this role to English, it remains the second most important foreign language in many countries all around the world.

Today, German is spoken by more than 120 million people in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and in parts of Belgium, Northern Italy and Eastern France. Having a good comand of German will grant you great opportunities in various fields, such as business, tourism etc.

Business:

German is a key language in the European Union. The EU of 25 transcends Europe’s division into East and West and integrates the economically important countries of Central and Eastern Europe in its economic, political and cultural system.

Learning German improves your chances of success on the job market.

Culture:

German is one of the most important cultural languages. It was spoken and written by Goethe, Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Klimt and Einstein, and numerous other great artists and scientists.

If you can read German, you will also be able to read influential German authors and philosophers in their mother tongue.

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