There are many foreign languages you can learn.

I suggest you learn German, and I have many reasons for saying so.

Let’s look at the 10 best reasons to learn German.

1.    The most widely spoken language in Europe is German. If you learn German, you can connect yourself to 120 million native speakers around the world. Many people learn German as a second language.  It is also the 3rd most famous foreign language taught through out the world. It is either the official language or is spoken by a significant number of citizens of the following countries:

• Argentina

• Austria

• Belgium

• Germany

• Italy

• Liechtenstein

• Luxembourg

• Namibia

• Romania

• Switzerland

2.    Germany has the 3rd strongest economy in the world.  It is the number one export nation in the world. Due to this, the German products are considered to be very competitive and desirable. Learning the language of such a country will also increase your competitiveness.

3.    Germans spend a good portion of their money on tourism. Compared to any other nation, Germans spend the most money on foreign travel. If you like traveling, then you are sure to meet Germans everywhere you go.  So learning German is definitely an added advantage.
4.    Germans also have a very prominent internet presence. German domain names are more popular than those with .net or .org etc.

5.    A knowledge of German will give you access to many wonderful books as one in ten books is published in German.
6.    Countries where the citizens speak German have very rich cultural heritage. Knowing German helps you to tap this rich cultural heritage in their original language and more fully understand the culture.
7.    If you already know how to speak English, then it is easy for you to learn German because both modern German and modern English are Germanic languages.
8.    Germany has played a significant role in the field of research and publishing. Many graduate schools insist on their graduates to have at least a reading knowledge of German.
9.    Learning German helps you to get business opportunities. In case if you are looking for a job in US, learning German language can give you great advantages. Many US companies prefer to take candidates who know German over an equally qualified candidate with no second language ability. Germany is also a great place to go to enhance your resume or curriculum vita. I was speaking recently with a young lady who worked in Germany immediately after graduating from a US  college to strengthen her architecture portfolio. She had a marvelous time and now is planning to pursue her Master’s Degree in Architecture.

10.    I’ve saved the best for last.  One of my favorite reasons to learn German is perhaps you want to visit some of the beautiful German castles or go barging on the rivers. If you want to make your way through Europe – vacationing or backpacking, German is a very useful language to know.  

So after considering my 10 reasons to learn German, I am sure you will be encouraged to learn the language.

I recommend you start today. Urlaub in Deutschland heute! [Vacation in Germany today!]