When you start learning German, sooner or later you might get to the point where you ask yourself: Why am I learning German at all? Sure, there are thousands of rules to consider, many tongue twisters and an infinite number of discouraging vocabulary to learn. However, we want to show you that all the hard work pays off because:

– German is the most widely spoken language in Europe.

– German is one of the most commonly used languages on the Internet. In fact, Germany’s top-level country domain “.de” is second only to the extension .com.

– German is no harder to learn to speak and write than other languages.

 – in many countries, Germans account for the largest percentage of tourists. So, if you are working in the tourist industry, it is really important to have knowledge of German language.

– German is the second most frequently used language in which to write a work of scientific research, especially engineering, chemistry and physics.

– German is also important in music. The best schools of music are in Germany and Austria.

– you will improve business relationships. Germany has the 3rd strongest economy and is the #1 export nation in the world.

– learning German is important for higher education; it is the most commonly recommended language for most universities.

– by learning German you will also learn more about origin and meaning of many English words (see Language Borrowings).