The usual adjectives used to describe the German language are "angry" or "aggressive," and because of this, people tend to shoot down the idea of learning it. Here are six reasons why everyone should try and learn German in their lifetime.
1. People will take you seriously.
Instead of looking at German as an angry-sounding language, try looking at it as a professional-sounding language. If you speak German, people will not think you're one to kid around and will take you seriously, because let's be honest, learning and knowing German is no joke!
2. You will be able to communicate with up to 220 million more people.
German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and is spoken by up to 220 million people globally. Being able to talk to and understand 220 million more people is a big deal and provides opportunities to learn so much from all the new people you will be able to speak to!
3. You will understand European history better.
Germany was at the forefront of 20th-century European history, and learning German will guarantee that you are able to understand it fully instead of having bits and pieces of information lost in translation. If you know German, you will be able to understand Hitler's speeches exactly how he delivered them, which will let you learn about his excellent oratory skills and how he convinced the people to vote for him.
4. You will think more logically.
German grammar is not easy and includes a lot of very complex structures. Being able to form sentences in your head and thinking on the spot about what grammatical rules to use when and where will train your mind to organize your thoughts logically, which will help you in other aspects of life without you even realizing it.
5. You will have better job prospects.
Germany has a flourishing economy but has a declining population, which may be detrimental for it in the future. The German government is encouraging people to have more children, but this is proving ineffective. Hence, Germany will have many job opportunities in the future, and knowing German will definitely be a plus point. Currently, Germany participates in large global business deals, and so knowing German will prove beneficial for any partnerships you have with a German company.
6. You can study in Germany for free.
If you learn enough German in high school, you can apply to colleges in Germany that have free tuition for both domestic and international students. If you haven't learned German before the end of high school, you can take it in college and then do a year abroad in Germany, or go there for graduate school. There are so many opportunities attached to the German language if one just takes the leap and starts learning!
