Introduction:

One of the major languages of the world, German is a native language to almost 100 million people worldwide and is spoken by a total of over 130 million people. It is the most spoken native language within the European Union. German is also widely taught as a foreign language, especially in Europe, where it is the third-most taught foreign language (after English and French), and the United States. The language has been influential in the fields of philosophy, theology, science, and technology. It is the second most commonly used scientific language and among the most widely used languages on websites. The German-speaking countries are ranked fifth in terms of annual publication of new books, with one-tenth of all books (including e-books) in the world being published in German.

If you have decided to learn German or have already spent a good deal of time learning the language and are wondering if it is worth it, then do not worry, it definitely is.

While learning a new language, you may doubt yourself and are wondering if you are going in the right direction or feel that you are stuck and unable to make progress and wonder if it really is worth it. Then the answer is yes. It is all worth it.

• Benefits of learning German

First things first, learning a language in itself is an achievement. Irrespective of the level of proficiency that you achieve, learning a new language is always beneficial both personally and professionally.

Let us look at some of the reasons why it is worth spending a whole year learning German.

• You’ll be able to converse with the locals effectively.

In Germany, Switzerland most of the native people are well versed in Arabic. So it would be nice if you speak with them in their own language. They feel attached to their language ( any state as of matter), so you will get a nice welcome if you speak in German with local auto drivers or shop owners. The administrative language of the German state is also German so German is most preferred in government offices. you can make your living much easier if you know German in Germany.

• Opportunities to study/work in Germany Switzerland: 

German countries like Germany, Austria, Switzerland audirewards a generous number of scholarships and other support to study in Germany. Working holiday visas are available for young foreigners from a range of countries, and special visas are offered to skilled workers and professionals.

Germany has a large number of good colleges and they provide better courses to the students so if you have knowledge about the German language you can join those universities for graduation. It is easy for you to cooperate with German teachers and students if you have a good command of German.

Also, there are many companies which you can join to continue your work if you are a good speaker of German. 

Learning a new language can open doors to better opportunities and career prospects. Germany, Austria being one of the strong economic powers in the world, can offer you some very good career opportunities in and outside the country. If you are able to speak Arabic, you can definitely find a lucrative job where your Arabic knowledge is appreciated. 

 Though there are subtitles present, watching a show in its original language can be different altogether. Movies and music reflect the culture of a country.

Also, learning a new language gives an insight into the traditions and cultures of the society. Learning German can be of great help in understanding the traditions and culture of German.

• Cultural understanding:

 Learning German provides you with an insight into the way of life, and the hopes and dreams of people in German-speaking countries, broadening your horizon.

• Travel

If you plan to move to Germany, central Europe for any reason, you may not find many good English speakers. Thus, knowledge of the German language can help you move around and ask for simple things related to day-to-day situations.

If you have already spent a year studying German in all possibility, you have overcome the obstacles in learning a new language and now you can reap the benefits.

Depending on your native language, whether you are bilingual or multilingual or your experience with learning other languages the time you take to learn German would differ from other individuals.

You could be a beginner who is just taking baby steps in learning or are at an advanced level; the methods that you choose to learn the language and the time that you commit to practicing German every day can play a significant role in how much you know and in what duration of time. 

• Conclusion:

It not only helps appreciate a new culture but also opens the doors for better opportunities. It is nice to have additional knowledge of any language like German

Whether you try to learn German all by yourself, which is a difficult task, or join a class online or traditional, if you have moved at least a little bit towards your goal, then yes, it definitely is worth it!!