Why learn German? 6 great reasons

German is one of the most useful languages you can learn. Here's why it's worth your time.

• Career: Germany has Europe's largest economy and a constant demand for skilled workers.
• Study: German universities are world-class and often tuition-free.
• Immigration: language is the key to settling in German-speaking countries.
• Travel: German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and beyond.
• Culture: literature, music, philosophy and science in the original.
• It's learnable: as an English speaker, you start with a big head start.

A few words to start

Whatever your reason, the best time to start is now — and the first lesson is free.