The Benefits of Learning to Speak German
German is spoken by 100 million people worldwide, and is a respected language in business, the sciences, and the arts. Did you know, for example, that German is the most used language on the Internet, after English?
There are many reasons and benefits to learning German. There are many cultural and historical reasons to visit Germany, and German speaking countries like Switzerland or Austria. Who hasn’t read about the Berlin Wall, or the Rhine. While those spring to most peoples’ minds first, just think about all the other superb events and locations that are associated with Germany
German is easier to learn for English speakers, due to the origins of each language, which share similar paths. Many English words derive from German, like Frankfurter, or professor. Because some words which mean something totally different appear the same, this can be a double-edged sword.
Book and media publishing are another of Germany’s great strengths. Germany publishes one out of every ten books in the world. Ranking third in the entire world for applications for patents, Germany is at the leading edge of technology and innovation. Despite their size relative to the USA, they are also the world
