German
The official language of Germany is German, with over 95% of the population speaking German as their first language. Minority languages include Sorbian, spoken by 0.09% in the east of Germany and North Frisian spoken in Nordfriesland by around 10,000 people, or 0.01%, who also speak German.
German language, official language of both Germany and Austria and one of the official languages of Switzerland. German belongs to the West Germanic group of the Indo-European language family, along with English, Frisian, and Dutch (Netherlandic, Flemish).
There are many reasons to learn German, including:
- Career opportunities
Germany is a global economic powerhouse and the largest European trading partner with the United States. A working knowledge of German is essential for professionals in business, finance, economics, and politics.
- Study in Germany
Germany is a lucrative option for studying abroad, with excellent international universities. Learning German is mandatory to study or find a job in Germany.
- Cultural access
German grants access to rich literature, research, and music. Learning German can also help you understand the culture and history of German-speaking countries.
- Cognitive skills
Learning a new language can boost your cognitive skills and enhance your problem-solving abilities.
- Global perspective
Learning German can promote cross-cultural understanding and enrich your global perspective.
- Online presence
German is the fourth most used language online.
- Research and development
German is the world’s third most significant contributor to research and development.