Business:Knowing the language of your German business partners improves your relations and therefore your chances for effective communication and success.
The global career:Knowledge of German increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your own country and abroad.
Tourism and hospitality industry:Tourists from German-speaking countries travel wide and far, and when they are greeted and guided in German, they feel at home.
Science and Research:German is the second most commonly used scientific language. Germany is the third largest contributor to research and development and offers research fellowships to scientists from abroad.
Communication:Developments in media, information and communication technology require multilingual communicators. A wide range of important websites are in German and worldwide, Germany is ranked number 5 in terms of annual publication of new books. Knowledge of German therefore offers you extended access to information.
Cultural understanding:Learning German provides you with an insight into the way of life, and the hopes and dreams of people in German speaking countries, broadening your horizon.
Travel:Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German is widely spoken, especially in Eastern Europe.
Enjoyment of literature, music, art and philosophy:German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Indulge in reading and/or listening to their works in their original language.
Opportunities to study/work in Germany:Germany awards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany. Working holiday visas are available for young foreigners from a range of countries, and special visas are offered to skilled workers and professionals.
Exchange programs: There are agreements for student exchange between Germany and many countries of the world.
