What are the advantages of learning the German language?

Are German language learners masochistic? Isn't there a more comfortable and fun way to pass your time than studying this complex language? Off the top of my head I'm thinking it would be more enjoyable to, I don't know…snort chili powder, walk on hot coals, or stab yourself repeatedly in the thigh with a fork. read more

) for ages. I watched a Japanese student at the Goethe Institut go from 3 words in German (and 2 in English) to speaking German with reasonable ease within two months. read more

But the value of learning German isn’t just seasonal. If you’re headed back to school now, or are simply planning to turn over a new leaf this autumn, you should seriously consider the long-term benefits of learning German. As the days get shorter, darker and colder, take refuge indoors and curl up with German language learning materials. read more