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Why Learn German? Knowing German Opens Many Doors

Why Learn German? Knowing German Opens Many Doors. German is the official language of:. (Official and working language). The European Union Germany Austria Switzerland Liechtenstein Luxembourg South Tyrol (Italy) Belgium (German-speaking community of Belgium)

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Why Learn German? Knowing German Opens Many Doors

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  1. Why Learn German?Knowing German Opens Many Doors

  2. German is the official language of: (Official and working language) • The European Union • Germany • Austria • Switzerland • Liechtenstein • Luxembourg • South Tyrol (Italy) • Belgium (German-speaking community of Belgium) (In Eastern Europe, German is widely recognized as a minority language.)

  3. How many people speak German? • There are more than 100 million native speakers • German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union

  4. German English Quiz – What’s the English translation? Haus Hand Milch Stop Schwein Wind Lippe House Hand Milk Stop Pig Wind Lip Name Schwimmen Trinken Blau Lampe Wort Maus Name Swim Drink Blue Lamp Word Mouse

  5. Scientists also speak German! After English, German is the second most commonly used language in science.

  6. Economy Germany has: • the largest economy in Europe and • the fifth largest economy in the world

  7. Companies from German-Speaking Countries

  8. International Companies • More than 1,100 companies from German-speaking countries have offices in the U.S.A. • They account for about 700,000 jobs in America. Sprechen SieDeutsch?

  9. International Companies cont. • More than 750 American companies have offices in German- speaking countries. • They account for around 700,000 jobs in these countries. Ich bin ein Berliner. - Pres. John F. Kennedy

  10. Rank the Following European Countries According to Their Populations Germany Russia Italy Spain France United Kingdom

  11. Which Cities Have the Highest Quality of Living Worldwide? 1. Vienna 2. Zurich 3. Auckland 4. Munich 5. Düsseldorf According to the Mercer Survey from 2011-- 5. Vancouver 7. Frankfurt 8. Geneva 9. Berne 9. Copenhagen --6 of the top 10 cities are German-speaking

  12. Bibliography • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_language • http://www.mrshea.com/misc/shea_german_ad2.pdf • http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/europe.htm • http://www.mercer.com/press-releases/quality-of-living-report-2011

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