GERMAN LANGUAGE
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- German is spoken by more than 120 million people in the European Union and the new economies of Central and Eastern Europe
- By a hair's breadth German has become the main language of the USA
- The German language consists of about 5.3 million words – with a rising trend.
- German and English have more in common than you might think.
- In the world's largest and strongest economic area, the European Union, German is by far the most spoken native language.
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German Culture
Germany has a rich culture. For centuries it was the land of many intellectual people and greatest events. They influenced and shaped not just the culture of the old continent of Europe, but the culture of the whole globe. Their traces are all over the place and history.
- Germans are known for their classic styles of dressing.
- Color is very important.
- Depends on the area of Germany.
- Diverse Community.
- Cultural and Historical Heritage.
- Work Opportunities for International Students.
ABOUT GERMANY
Germany is a higher education paradise. Unlike in any other country, in Germany you will find many worldwide ranked universities, countless courses to choose among, globally valued degrees that promise a high employability to you and affordable living costs.
Moreover, Germany has a long and rich history, a vibrant and dynamic lifestyle mixing the modern and the classics, the urban and the rural which will immerse and make you love every second spent here.
- Official Name is Deutschland
- Capital is Berlin
- Consist of 16 states
- Total Landmass- 357,021.7 square kilometers
- Estimated Population by 2015 was 85, 245, 000
- 10c in winter and 35c in summer
- Currency EURO
German Food
Another thing that will make you love Germany is their traditional delicious food. Here are some most known German foods:
Spaetzle
Schnitzel
Brotchen
Kraut
Palm Fritz
Wein
Rouladen
Bratkart-offeln
German Festivals & Tradition
Festivals in Germany are world-renowned and the country celebrates over 10,000 different fests every year. The beautiful smiles, colorful costumes, medieval foods, live music and the spirit of people make these festivals more intriguing.
- Carnival
- April Fools' Day
- A big Festival in Hanover- Shooting Matches
- October Festival in Munich
- The Day of the German Reunification
- Halloween
- Christmas
- St. Nicholas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Night of the witches
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WHY STUDY GERMAN?
- German and English are similar. Many words in German should and/or look the same as English words because the two languages share the same “grandparent“.
Foe Example, look at these words: Haus= house, Buch= book, Finger= finger, Hand= hand, Name=name, Mutter= mother, Schwimmen= to swim, Singen= to sing, Blau= bue, Alt= old, windig= windy.
- Direct investment by Germany in the United States is over ten billion dollars.
- Germany is home to numerous international corporations.
- German is the most widely spoken language in Europe.
- Germany has the 3rd strongest economy and is the #1 export nation in the world.
- Knowing German creates business opportunities.
- Germans are the biggest spenders of tourist dollars in the world.
- Germans form the largest single heritage group in the U.S.
- 1 of 10 books (18%) in the world is published in German.
- German is required or recommended by many undergraduate and graduate programs.
The German Language
Knowledge of the German Language through Europe. German has around 100 million native speakers.
The German Language is the most widely spoken first language in the European Union, with around 10 million native speakers. German is primarily spoken in Germany (where it is first language for more than 50% of the population), Austria (89%), Switzerland (65%), the majority of Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, the later being the only state with German as the sole official and spoken language.
List of Countries where German is spoken
Official Languages
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- South Tyrol (Italy)
- Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein
- Belgium
Recognized Minority Languages
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Hungary
- Kazakhstan
- Italy (Trentino)
- Namibia
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Brazil
- Vatican City
Why learn german language?
- German is a West Germanic language that is mainly spoken in Central Europe.
- It is a most widely spoken and (co-) official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol (Italy), the German speaking community of Belgium, and Liechtenstein.
- One of the major languages of the world, German is the first language of almost 100 million people worldwide and the most widely spoken native language in the European Union.
- German is the second most commonly used scientific language in the world.
- German Skills can get you ahead in the Job - market.
- You'll be an asset to the employers, as not only yuo can communicate with a wider market, but learning a laguage will have helped develop your analytical and linguistic skills.
- Looks like all those hours spent poring over grammar books will really pay off.
Facts About German Language
Spoken by more than 120 million People in
Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Parts of Belgium, Northern Italy, and Eastern France.
German is spoken in many accents (dialects) and not only in Germany but also in Switzerland and Austria.
The German Language consists of about 5.3 million words.
It's the most widely spoken language in the EU and the 10th in the world.
German Language contains eight times as many words as the English language.
There are 5 similar to German Languages: Yiddiesh, Luxembourgish, Dutch, Frisian, and English
A German word consists in average of 10.6 letters.
Instead of using a phrase, the whole content is packed into one word.
Why Study in Germany?
- Germany is world’s 3rd largest economy.
- Students are allowed to stay for 1.5 years after the completion of the study program.
- Learning German language will open the doors to various cultural centers of Europe.
- Part time jobs allowed 20 hours per week.
- Schengen Visa
- Well known brands are from Germany like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Adidas, Audi, Allianz, Lufthansa, etc.
- It’s famous for inventors and engineers.
- Quality Education from State funded universities with no tuition fees.
Some In- demand Jobs that require German
- German Language Trainer/ Teacher
- Tourism Industry
- German Translator/ Interpreter
- Pilot/ Cabin Crew
- MNC's
- Journalism
- Media Industry
- Engineering Jobs in India and Germany