International importance

German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and belongs to the 10 most commonly used languages in the world. Over 100 million people worldwide communicate in German. German is the official language in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg.

Business and professional career

Germany has the largest economy in the EU and the third largest in the world. Companies like BMW, Lufthansa, BASF, Bosch, Daimler, Roche Diagnostics, SAP, Siemens, etc. highlight Germany’s economic strength. Due to the enlargement of the EU Germany has now a central position at the heart of Europe.

Knowledge of German positively enhances the CV and represents a definite advantage when pursuing career objectives. German firms abroad and foreign firms in Germany seek experts with knowledge of German. Staff in international companies also enjoy an advantage if they know German. There are interesting training, study and employment opportunities for specialists with knowledge of German in the European Union . The enlargement of the EU is going to open up markets in central and Eastern Europe for personnel who know German. Anyone who speaks German has good prospects for his career.

Culture and science

German is one of the leading languages in the scientific and cultural world. Becoming acquainted with scientists, artists, composers and their contributions is very rewarding if done in their language. German is, for example, the language of Goethe, Mozart, Freud and Luther. In the field of research and development, a considerable number of Germans are holders of the Nobel Prize and with more than 250.000 researchers Germany is the world’s largest country of researchers.

Communication and information

Developments in media, information and communication technology require multilingual communicators. One in ten books is published in German, and a wide range of important websites are in German. Knowledge of German therefore offers you extended access to information.

Tourism

Tourists from German-speaking countries travel wide and far, and are the world’s biggest spenders when on holiday. They appreciate to be looked after by German-speaking staff and tour guides.