why learn german

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*with more than

communicating

worldwide.
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*Germany

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Austria

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Switzerland

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Luxembourg

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and Liechtenstein
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*and the

in Europe after

English.


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http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=money+euros&start=149&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&addh=36&tbm=isch&tbnid=n0ExMcnLY4wFNM:&imgrefurl=http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-36947848/stock-photo-euro-banknotes-money-european-currency-including-and-euros.html&imgurl=http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/442885/442885,1252791737,2/stock-photo-euro-banknotes-money-european-currency-including-and-euros-36947848.jpg&w=450&h=319&ei=zbg_UN7IJ-ml0QXO0ICoDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=923&vpy=193&dur=154&hovh=189&hovw=267&tx=150&ty=101&sig=100306983307566589265&page=7&tbnh=136&tbnw=192&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:149,i:206http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=germany+flag&start=177&num=10&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&addh=36&tbm=isch&tbnid=ud_Eogm8w6m2aM:&imgrefurl=http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-18255295/stock-photo-euro-symbol-with-german-flag-and-currency-illustration.html&imgurl=http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/60395/60395,1222887745,6/stock-photo-euro-symbol-with-german-flag-and-currency-illustration-18255295.jpg&w=450&h=470&ei=U7I_ULitLoP80QXKo4HgDw&zoom=1


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(after the USA, Japan and

China).
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*than any other country

except China.

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http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=trade+germany&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=QfxRg7zs89xeTM:&imgrefurl=http://jwsr.ucr.edu/archive/vol5/number3/krempel/krempel_print.html&imgurl=http://jwsr.ucr.edu/archive/vol5/number3/krempel/compde94.medium.jpg&w=600&h=450&ei=68Q_UIHHJoa60QXC1YCgAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=490&vpy=143&dur=26214&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=170&ty=102&sig=100306983307566589265&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=168&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:79


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*Germans are on the frontline of new

technologies and home to numerous

international corporations

*from cars
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http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=technology&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=uo9aY4Pua5UJlM:&imgrefurl=http://www.viewpoint.com/&imgurl=http://www.viewpoint.com/images/homepage_splash.jpg&w=899&h=388&ei=C7w_UL_uKNSY0QXo-IGwDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=811&vpy=222&dur=10758&hovh=147&hovw=342&tx=230&ty=30&sig=100306983307566589265&page=3&tbnh=76&tbnw=177&start=46&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:46,i:361http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=technology&start=94&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=0MOu2aCBIW7-9M:&imgrefurl=http://nyshei.wordpress.com/2007/05/23/whos-using-information-technology/&imgurl=http://nyshei.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/info_ethics1.jpg&w=748&h=667&ei=Irw_UM_XOerO0QW6nIGIAg&zoom=1


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http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=technology+germany&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=VlUeqCpVnvX9XM:&imgrefurl=http://web.mit.edu/misti/&imgurl=http://web.mit.edu/misti/images/home/campaign%20pics/Germany.jpg&w=961&h=512&ei=QLs_UNbNBYi90QWalYCgAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=93&vpy=328&dur=5851&hovh=164&hovw=308&tx=111&ty=81&sig=100306983307566589265&page=3&tbnh=94&tbnw=177&start=42&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:42,i:206http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=pharmaceutical+industry+images&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=2nbKuWY8smjFmM:&imgrefurl=http://www.mediameasurement.com/can-pharmaceutical-companies-ever-go-social/&imgurl=http://www.mediameasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pharmaceutical-Companies.jpg&w=320&h=240&ei=hL0_UOnNA6qQ0AXBoYHwBw&zoom=1


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*Car-making

*mechanical, electrical and

precision engineering

*chemicals

*environmental technology*optics

*medical technology


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*biotech and genetic engineering

*nanotechnology

* aerospace

*logistics


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*computer gaming industry

*Travel

*Hospitality

*the airline industry

* journalism
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=journalist+at+work&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=lKqdq09M9xewWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.the-work-guide.com/how-to-become-a-journalist/&imgurl=http://www.the-work-guide.com/gallery/how-to-become-a-journalist/how_to_become_a_journalist.jpg&w=260&h=390&ei=69M_UKj5I8TY0QXz0oH4Cg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=106&vpy=225&dur=4457&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=108&ty=94&sig=100306983307566589265&page=1&tbnh=118&tbnw=79&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0,i:106http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=lufthansa+logo&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=cCOMGcAt7vfT4M:&imgrefurl=http://symbolphotos.blogspot.com/2011/01/lufthansa-logo-photos.html&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AcBUSVxs82w/TSHJY6jKfOI/AAAAAAAAkIA/VPMRt1sVtro/s1600/Lufthansa-Logo.jpg&w=239&h=245&ei=Xb8_UL6ELeWR0QX8xYGgAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=936&vpy=82&dur=1196&hovh=196&hovw=191&tx=72&ty=106&sig=100306983307566589265&page=1&tbnh=118&tbnw=116&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0,i:151http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=modern+hotel&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=IwSRbv9J5ruqmM:&imgrefurl=http://www.concierge.com/travelguide/rhodes/hotels/2549&imgurl=http://www.concierge.com/images/destinations/hotels/europe/greece/rhodes/rodos_park/rhodes_hotel_001p.jpg&w=380&h=300&ei=7tI_UJXfEeOn0QW7h4Fw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=869&vpy=202&dur=2193&hovh=199&hovw=253&tx=132&ty=68&sig=100306983307566589265&page=3&tbnh=128&tbnw=165&start=46&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:46,i:292http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=computer+games&um=1&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=COv9UgTsg49z2M:&imgrefurl=http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/08/30/grayling-promises-school-leavers-three-months-of-unpaid-work-in-exchange-for-benefits-i-for-one-would-rather-play-computer-games/&imgurl=http://blogs.independent.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Gaming.jpg&w=1024&h=768&ei=tMU_UO34Mam70QXn14D4Bw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1040&vpy=221&dur=932&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=129&ty=113&sig=100306983307566589265&page=2&tbnh=131&tbnw=180&start=22&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:23,s:22,i:279


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and energy efficiency
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=alternative+energy&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=RCjUlxK-FCCXIM:&imgrefurl=http://building-naturally.org/off-the-grid/alternative-energy-sources/&imgurl=http://building-naturally.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/renewable-energy-9067.gif&w=275&h=285&ei=asA_UKTgM8nN0QWxiICwCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=547&vpy=31&dur=4028&hovh=228&hovw=220&tx=92&ty=114&sig=100306983307566589265&page=3&tbnh=137&tbnw=120&start=49&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:23,s:49,i:365


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need international partners.
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=global+communication&hl=en&biw=845&bih=482&tbm=isch&tbnid=A2bU5M43RJ1cKM:&imgrefurl=http://ansarullahga.info/Remoteconference.html&docid=-89J0aAXXpxNlM&imgurl=http://ansarullahga.info/images/global-communication.jpg&w=300&h=282&ei=Yoo2UOKtJcqh0QXuz4GQAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=571&vpy=135&dur=3198&hovh=218&hovw=232&tx=140&ty=97&sig=100306983307566589265&page=5&tbnh=141&tbnw=150&start=46&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:46,i:274


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*Germans are innovators*Einstein - theory ofrelativity

*Brandenburg- creation of the MP3 digitalmusic format

*Zuse- design of the digital computer

*Ehrlich- chemotherapy
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*
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=germany+flag&num=10&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=kVdGZA9gfMylnM:&imgrefurl=http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/Friendship-Pins/Germany/Flag-Pins-Germany-Great-Britain.html&imgurl=http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com/Friendship-Pins/Germany/Flag-Pins-Germany-Great-Britain.jpg&w=400&h=320&ei=R7I_UIxYgbXRBdv1gMAO&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=124&vpy=299&dur=164&hovh=201&hovw=251&tx=133&ty=207&sig=100306983307566589265&page=4&tbnh=132&tbnw=183&start=71&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:71,i:367


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* Germany exported

to the UK*and imported UK goods and

services worth about 44bn.

*German direct and indirectinvestments in Britain added up

to 120bn (2009).
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*
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=school+leavers&hl=en&biw=845&bih=482&tbm=isch&tbnid=mfY7go2YkSi_xM:&imgrefurl=http://www.candi.ac.uk/school-leavers/&docid=INonk93VhAJfnM&imgurl=http://www.candi.ac.uk/media/cityandislingtoncollege/content/images/schoolleavers/school-leavers.jpg&w=450&h=250&ei=HpQ2UPzgC4HU0QWJ6oH4BA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=502&vpy=186&dur=5356&hovh=167&hovw=301&tx=176&ty=73&sig=100306983307566589265&page=1&tbnh=88&tbnw=158&start=0&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:92


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*Academic rigour

*German at AS/ A2 level is a highlyacademic subject and achieving a

good grade reflects extremely well

on a candidate applying touniversity. The ability to understand

and speak German at this level

indicates a high level of academicability, diligence and dedication.


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*Being able to speak the

language puts you in highdemand!

*
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=office+workers&hl=en&biw=845&bih=482&tbm=isch&tbnid=GFmQTJiHo52yDM:&imgrefurl=http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-happy-office-workers-image15633904&docid=nEqolDyqfAV1cM&imgurl=http://www.dreamstime.com/happy-office-workers-thumb15633904.jpg&w=400&h=258&ei=oIg2UM3AMOXF0QXxn4CACA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=334&vpy=2&dur=158&hovh=180&hovw=280&tx=123&ty=101&sig=100306983307566589265&page=7&tbnh=137&tbnw=231&start=60&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:60,i:344


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*

*They are especially strong in manufacturingin South East England and the Midlands.

*The leading Germanbankingand insurancecompanies have

*their offices in the City of London.
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=5+largest+banks+germany&um=1&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=QnZeJu-bRn20tM:&imgrefurl=http://www.tfmetalsreport.com/forum/3172/daily-dphaze-news-machine?page=88&imgurl=http://www.bloomberg.com/image/i4PTW5w.n5sY.jpg&w=620&h=413&ei=w8o_UKTkB-PS0QXgw4CADQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=337&vpy=159&dur=45&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=146&ty=94&sig=100306983307566589265&page=2&tbnh=139&tbnw=195&start=18&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:18,i:132http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=manufacturing+industry+apprentice&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=m6rbtE6hgAuPtM:&imgrefurl=http://www.manufacturingdigital.com/people_skills/standing-out-from-the-apprenticeship-crowd&imgurl=http://www.manufacturingdigital.com/people_skills/Apprentice.jpg&w=610&h=335&ei=7Nc_UJDnKqes0QW2n4GYDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=278&vpy=142&dur=1573&hovh=166&hovw=303&tx=73&ty=77&sig=100306983307566589265&page=3&tbnh=129&tbnw=175&start=48&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:48,i:227


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second

most frequently usedlanguage on the internet

*With 8 million Internet domains,

Germany's top-level country domain .de

is second only to the extension .com.
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=internet+germany+.de&start=93&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=6GbwAywjKT4ceM:&imgrefurl=http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-46706428/stock-vector-vector-internet-top-level-domain-of-germany.html&imgurl=http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/257335/257335,1266232120,6/stock-vector-vector-internet-top-level-domain-of-germany-46706428.jpg&w=450&h=358&ei=E8w_UN_jBcOr0QXq1IDgCQ&zoom=1


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*

publishing and research

as important research is often published in

German books and professional journals.German is the second most commonly

used scientific language after English.
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*

to study*It is the third most popular country

for studying & there are no tuition

fees.*Germany financially sponsors over

60,000 international exchanges

each year.


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* fun &

not as hard as you think!

English speakers usually find German quite

easy to pronounce, as both languages

share common linguistic roots.German and English both evolved from

the common ancestor language,

Germanic.
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*

*e.g SommerVater

MutterHaus

Apfel
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* rich

cultural heritage

*Millions of foreign tourists visit

German-speaking countries everyyear.

*to explore the vibrant

*culture of cities
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=young+tourists&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=UubfgiVO8ttb8M:&imgrefurl=http://projects.itcslive.com/sharmsolutions/&imgurl=http://projects.itcslive.com/sharmsolutions/images/stories/4752418-happy-young-people-tourists-isolated-over-white-background.jpg&w=400&h=333&ei=id4_UIulAcLL0QXi7oC4Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1046&vpy=192&dur=369&hovh=205&hovw=246&tx=176&ty=124&sig=100306983307566589265&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=157&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0,i:104


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*like Berlin

*Munich and Cologne

*to see and experience King Ludwigs

castle in Bavaria,
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to ski

to try German beer at

the Oktoberfest
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* boat trip

Speaking and understanding German

will give you a chance to get to knowGermans, their culture and their

history at first hand.
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* Philosophy and

Science*has been vastly enriched by the worksofNietzsche, and Freud

*The world ofclassical music is

inseparable from the names ofMozart &

Beethoven
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Vienna international

centre of music
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