German is spoken worldwide by approximately 105 million native speakers and also by nearly 80 million non-native speakers.

It is the official language in Germany,  one of the 24 official languages ​​of the  European Union  and one of the three working languages ​​of the  European Commission, along with  French  and  English .

Globally, the  German language  is spoken by about 100 million people of which nearly 80 million non-German speakers. It is the main language of approximately 90 million inhabitants (18%) of the European Union. Simultaneously, German is an official language in Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium, while there are German-speaking residents in the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Lithuania.

Germany's economy is mainly based on the industrial sector and the service sector. While large areas of the country are occupied by agricultural crops, only 2-3% of the population is engaged in this sector, due to the mechanization of crops. With a GDP of 2,714,418 million dollars (2005), Germany is the largest national economy in the  European Union  and the third largest globally. Moreover, it was the world's largest exporting country from 2003 to 2008.

Germany, officially  the Federal Republic of Germany  ( German :  Bundesrepublik Deutschland ), is one of the most  populous  countries in  Europe , the most populous country in the  European Union and along with its  driving force,  one of the most important industrialized and developed countries in the world.

Great creators in the arts and sciences from the Renaissance to the present day came from Germany, including:  Dürer ,  Holbein , Rubens (painting),  Goethe ,  Thomas Mann  (literature),  Hegel ,  Kant ,  Nietzsche ,  Schopenhauer  (philosophy) et al.

The contribution of German artists to the field of  classical music was very important  , with significant contributors including Beethoven ,  Bach ,  Strauss ,  Wagner ,  Brahms  and  Mendelssohn .

Why should I learn German?

In the professional field:  Communicating in German with German-speaking colleagues improves professional relationships and offers greater opportunities for more effective communication – and therefore success.

An international career:  By gaining an understanding of German, you improve your career opportunities in German companies in your country or in other countries. Good knowledge of German makes a productive partner for an employer operating in the global market.

Tourism and hotel management:  Tourists from German-speaking countries are renowned for their travelling. They like to be served by German-speaking staff and have German-speaking guides.

Science and research:  German is the second most important language in the field of science. Germany, with its contribution to research and development, ranks third in the world and offers foreign scientists research grants.

Communication:  Developments in the field of Media and information technology make communication in multiple languages ​​essential. A number of important websites are in German. Germany ranks sixth worldwide among 87 countries in annual book production, after India, the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Russia. Your knowledge of German gives you the opportunity to access information.

Literature, Music, Art and Philosophy:  German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Why not indulge in the pleasure of reading and/or listening to works in the original language?

Study and career opportunities in Germany:  Germany offers a large number of scholarships for study. Young citizens of other countries are granted a temporary work visa. For certain professions, special regulations apply to the granting of a work permit.

Exchange programmes:  There are agreements for student exchange programmes between Germany and many countries around the world.

LANGUAGE IS A JOURNEY

Language learning is ... a journey and EUROGNOSI provides you with the opportunity to learn German in just 8 months! Via the intensive course, you can reach level B1 in 16 months, communicate at level B2 and reach level C2 in a mere 24 months.