German

Course summary

German is spoken by around 100 million people worldwide and is, as such, the most widely used language in the European Union. It is spoken natively by people in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, as well as some large German-speaking communities in parts of the USA and Australia. Given the amount of trade that British companies do with their German-speaking counterparts, employees who have a good knowledge of German are highly sought after. The cultural topics have proven to be of particular interest to pupils, offering a real insight into German life, customs and traditions, often based on historical events.