Study Abroad: The EF Guide
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Learn German Abroad

Why learn German?

Join 120 million speakers worldwide in speaking German. German is a straight-forward and surprisingly common language which is particularly useful in modern times for anyone interested in traveling within Europe or working in the tourism industry. German is the most widely-spoken language in Europe, and the third most popular foreign language taught worldwide.

If you are interested in travel, tourism, or international business, you might want to study German abroad. Studying German in Germany will allow you to learn about the local culture in addition to the German language. When you study German abroad in Germany, you will learn a language that helps you access the important scientific, religious, and cultural history of Germany. When you learn German abroad, you thus have a unique opportunity to experience German culture as well as the language.

It is much easier to learn German than most people think. Given that English is closely related to German, German will surprise you with its accessibility. German is spelled phonetically and more complicated ideas are communicated by straight-forward compound words: for example, you might realize the accuracy of the German word "Nacktschneke" -- naked snail -- for "slug" or "Handschuhe" -- hand-shoes-- for "gloves"!

Where can you study German abroad?

Immerse yourself in German life, culture and language when you learn German abroad in Germany.  When you study abroad with an accredited school, you'll experience daily life in Bavaria while you receive a rigorous training in the classroom. EF Education First provides German language courses in Germany so that you can learn German with native German-speaking teachers among classmates from all around the world. You'll quickly find that when you study German abroad in Germany, you learn to step outside of your own way of thinking and see the world through the eyes of someone immersed in a new culture.