1. Communication
There are approximately 100 million native speakers, with German being the most spoken native language in Europe and ranks as one of the ten most spoken languages in the world.
Most of these speakers live in Germany, Austria and here in Switzerland, but also in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, East Belgium and South Tyrol. Converse and negotiate with your business partners in German and improve your business relationships.
2. Studying
Germany, Switzerland and Austria are all home to respected universities, whose diplomas are appreciated and respected from employers worldwide.
In some cases, the federal states award a large number of scholarships for study purposes.
3. Research
German is the second most important language in science and research after English. Germany, for example, ranks third worldwide in terms of contributions to research and development. Numerous research grants are available to scientists from abroad.
4. Work and career
German-speaking countries attract skilled workers from all over the world. Germany stands in second place after the USA for workers to pursue work and career opportunities. Switzerland also scores highly with its high standard of living and strong financial sector, alongside being the preferred location for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Austria is particularly attractive for careers in the tourism industry.
5. Travel and Tourism
German is also spoken in many Eastern European countries, making it useful for travel und tourism.
6. Culture
Read world literature such as Schiller, Goethe, Dürrenmatt, Jelinek and Zweig in its original German version.
