Foreign Languages: German Section

Why Study GERMAN ? - Ten Major Reasons

  1. German is one of the most important languages for communication in the world. It is the native language for over 100 million people and the second language for millions more.
  2. A good knowledge of German improves your chances on the job market. German companies abroad, foreign companies in Germany, and companies with close business ties to Germany all seek to recruit employees with language skills.
  3. Germany, one of the leading exporters in the world, is a key trading partner for most of Europe and for many non-European countries as well.
  4. Germany is among the most influential countries in Europe politically, financially, and economically.
  5. German is a highly important language for science in the world because it gives you access to an enormous body of scientific material in the language. Germany is one of the top three nations in the research and development of high tech products.
  6. A knowledge of German broadens your intellectual and cultural horizons. Many great authors and philosophers were (and are) German.
  7. By learning German many people can forge a valuable bond with their heritage. Millions of Americans claim German ancestry.
  8. Learning German will enable you to travel and study in Germany and feel and be connected because you can understand the language.
  9. Learning German is no harder than learning any other language (even English). You can achieve a useful level of proficiency in a relatively short time.
  10. Learning German is fun! A high percentage of students find the study of German a satisfying experience.

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