Why German Is One of the Most Studied Languages Worldwide
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Duolingo Team
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Summary
This article promotes learning the German language, highlighting its global reach beyond Germany (official language in multiple European countries and minority status in places like Brazil, Namibia, and Italy). It covers reasons to learn German including connecting with cinema, travel communication, and broadening educational and employment opportunities. The article positions German as one of the most studied languages worldwide.
Key quotes
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German is also an official language in half a dozen countries and districts throughout Europe and has minority status in locales in Eastern Europe, Brazil, Namibia, and even in South Tyrol, Italy!
German ranks among the most studied languages around the world—here's why!
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