There are many reasons why someone would want or need to speak another language. Let's take German for example--why is German a good language to learn to speak?First, your resume will look more impressive when stating that you speak a second language. Since German is the second most used language in Europe, it will be a great second language to have in your repertoire because you will obviously be able to communicate with more people. Also, many studies have shown that those who are bilingual have higher IQ's, are better at solving problems, and are more creative than their monolingual counterparts. In other words knowing German will make you smarter. Employers love to hire smarter people who can communicate with more people.Second, the number of German websites is 2nd in popularity next to English speaking websites. You will have access to a lot more information online by speaking German. Germany's country domain extension is .de and there are over 10 million websites that use that extension. The internet is bringing everyone closer together and with the growth of social media sites on the internet, you will be able to connect with a lot more people if you learn to speak German. Not to mention the potential for your business if you do any online marketing.Third, over 80,000 new titles are printed in German each year. It is third in number next to English and Chinese. Most of those books are not translated into other languages. Even if a book is translated into your native language, it is always more fulfilling to read something in its original language in my opinion.Fourth, German-speaking countries have rich cultures that you can be a part of more by speaking their language. These cultures have influenced all of society in one way or another. Many famous authors, composers, philosophers, scientists, and athletes have come from this area. And many of their ideas and discoveries have affected the world for better. Seek out some of their works and read them in German and you will gain a wonderful addition to your own culture.Fifth, speaking German will help anyone to enjoy more fully Oktoberfest. This is the world's biggest public festival and is held annually just after the harvest in late September and early October. There are lots of people, lots of food, lots of beer, and therefore, lots of fun!Learning to speak German is a worthwhile cause and has its benefits. Connect yourself to more people begin studying some vocabulary which you can find all over the internet for free.
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