German (Basic)

  The German economy - the fifth largest economy in the world in PPP terms and Europe's largest. Some of the renowned German multinational industries like Allianz, Bayer, BMW, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, Lufthansa Group, Metallgesellschaft , Robert Bosch , Siemens , Thyssen Krupp , Volkswagen ,Westdeutsche Landesbank etc are major role player in world economy also, with their presence in all most 60% of the countries . The scope of German language emerges with German economy and industries.

  German is the third most taught foreign language in the English speaking world after French and Spanish. Originated from Indo-European language family German language uses Latin scripts.

It is one of the world's major languages and the most widely spoken in the European Union with more than 101 millions speakers and official language of 8 countries.

  Whatever plans you may have for the future, knowledge of German will increase your options. When you learn German you acquire a range of skills which can improve the quality of both your work and private life:

• Business: Knowing the language of your German business partners improves your relations and therefore your chances for effective communication and success.

• The global career: Knowledge of German increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your own country and abroad. Proficiency in German helps you to function productively for an employer with global business connections.

• Tourism and hospitality industry: Tourists from German-speaking countries travel wide and far, and are the world?s biggest spenders when on holiday. They appreciate to be looked after by German-speaking staff and tour guides.

• Science and Research: German is the second most commonly used scientific language. Germany is the third largest contributor to research and development and offers research fellowships to scientists from abroad.

• Communication: Developments in media, information and communication technology require multilingual communicators. A wide range of important websites are in German and worldwide, Germany is ranked number 5 in terms of annual publication of new books. Knowledge of German therefore offers you extended access to information.

• Cultural understanding: Learning German provides you with an insight into the way of life, and the hopes and dreams of people in German speaking countries, broadening your horizon.

• Travel: Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German is widely spoken, especially in Eastern Europe.

• Enjoyment of literature, music, art and philosophy: German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Indulge in reading and/or listening to their works in their original language.

• Opportunities to study / work in Germany: Germany awards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany. Working holiday visas are available for young foreigners from a range of countries, and special visas are offered to skilled workers and professionals.

• Opportunities for Exchange: A wide range of exchange programs exists for both school and university students between Germany and many countries in the world.