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German is spoken primarily in Germany (first language for more than 95% of the population), Austria (89%) and Switzerland (65%). The majority of the small population of Liechtenstein also speaks German.

Other European German-speaking communities are found in Northern Italy (in the Province of Bolzano-Bozen and in some municipalities in other provinces), in the East Cantons of Belgium, in the French Alsace region which often was traded between Germany and France in history and in some border villages of the former South Jutland County (in German, Nordschleswig, in Danish, Sønderjylland) of Denmark.

Some German-speaking communities can still be found in parts of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and above all Russia and Kazakhstan, although forced expulsions after World War II and massive emigration to Germany in the 1980s and 1990s have depopulated most of these communities. It is also spoken by German-speaking foreign populations and some of their descendants in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scandinavia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia and Slovenia).

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1. Some Ways a German Language Marketing Translation Go Sour November 05, 2009 The German culture is known for many things, including a love of sauerkraut, but one lesser known fact is how exacting and precise is the language. As Mark Twain once wrote of a language student, in Stuttgart "he would rather decline two drinks than one German adjective." How right he was! The same culture that crafts world famous cars to extreme tolerances makes equally exacting demands on their spoken and written language. It's no surprise then that even large companies sometimes get it horribly wrong when attempting to convey their message in German. Let's look at some examples whe... (read more) Author: John Atkinson

2. Fast Growing Professional Translation Services October 27, 2009 The demand for professional translation services has grown in the recent years not only for businesses but also for individuals. Globalization has clearly implied that both large and small business units are trying to reach the worldwide market and are thus expanding through their websites and legal contracts. And these websites and legal contracts are actually written in the national language only, therefore professionals from other countries or provinces find it really difficult to understand them. For such reasons only translation services have seen a major up thrust. To transla... (read more) Author: tuener walker

3. Fast Growing Professional Translation Services October 26, 2009 The demand for professional translation services has grown in the recent years not only for businesses but also for individuals. Globalization has clearly implied that both large and small business units are trying to reach the worldwide market and are thus expanding through their websites and legal contracts. And these websites and legal contracts are actually written in the national language only, therefore professionals from other countries or provinces find it really difficult to understand them. For such reasons only translation services have seen a major up thrust. To translate or ... (read more) Author: Wallker Tuener

4. Speaking in Tongues languages... October 13, 2009 I was at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals. The flight attendant's greeting aboard German Airlines felt to me like a have-a-good-day message or enjoy-the-flight customary greeting. Unable to decode the language she was speaking that sounded so cryptic to me, I just jumped into an assumption (logical I hoped) that what her sounds meant were words of goodwill, either have a good day or enjoy the flight. "You're now just few hours from the World Cup. It's our pleasure to bring you safely in Germany," she then translated after the cryptic words. None of my guesses was right. I then saw the bigg... (read more) Author: Lokesh ojha

5. How To Speak German Basics Reviewed October 01, 2009 German is one of the most popular professional languages in the world. It has also set a record of the third most learned languages across the world. While you may now ask How to Speak German, the answer is simple. Go for some online courses generally these courses offer you audio and video lessons which can be proved very-very helpful to you. These courses are of two types paid courses and free courses you can choose any of them according to your budget. The very first step to learn and speak any language is that you should get acquainted to the sound of the language. Know how it is pron... (read more) Author: William Doyle

6. How Do You Learn German? October 02, 2009 The German language is one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe; as well as millions of other people who speak German globally. German is a second language taught in most educational institutions worldwide and is one of the twenty three official languages. English and French are the other two widely spoken languages. Now let's look at how do most people learn German. Besides learning German as your second language at schools and other institutions, there are numerous very good courses available; on CD and DVD, as well as books. These methods are the most common when learning Germ... (read more) Author: David Sn

7. What is Easy About Learning German? October 02, 2009 When people are interested in learning German, they often get put off by the hugely long words and the various complications that it seems to have associated with it that you just don't find in English. As a result, many people choose to learn a different language instead. However, German is not as difficult as it might seem. Firstly, Germany is a major Germanic language as is English. Both English and German are closely related and while it might not seem like that from a first glance, once you start learning it, you will start to notice numerous similarities. While the pronunciatio... (read more) Author: David Sn

8. What is Difficult About Learning German? October 02, 2009 While German is not as difficult as it might look to people who have no experience of learning German beforehand, there are some things that are definitely difficult about learning German mainly due to its differences with English. However, German is of the same language group as English and once you have got past the complicated pronunciation and various other things, you will find that it is pretty easy to learn. However, there are some things that you need to be aware about which you will have to get your head around in order to learn German successfully. Firstly, the orthography ... (read more) Author: David Sn

9. Do I Need a Teacher to Learn German? October 02, 2009 If you want to learn German, then your often best off, as with learning any language, getting a teacher. However, this is often prohibitively expensive for many people and also for those who are restricted on time and have many other commitments in their lives. Therefore, to begin with, it can be an effective alternative to buying a decent course. There are simply many ways to learn a language and some are more popular than others. Certain methods of language learning suit different people better. While many people like to have something that is very easy to follow and does not requi... (read more) Author: David Sn

10. How Long Does it Take to Learn German? October 02, 2009 That is a question that is asked by most individuals out there that are looking into learning this wonderful language. The answer to that question all depends on how much you want to learn it and how much effort you put into it. If you would like to learn this language from scratch and work your way up to the level of an individual who lives in Germany and speaks fluent German, then it could take anywhere from one year to four years. Again, it all depends on the individual that is learning it. The mode of learning is very important. The quality of the instructor (if there is one) is also ... (read more) Author: David Sn

11. Simple German Vowels to Learn October 02, 2009 For those of you that have decided to learn German as your second language, I would like to say congratulations. This is a fairly easy language to learn and I am sure you will enjoy it. When you learn German, you will see just how much fun it is. Many individuals choose to go to a German speaking country in order to learn German and that is a good way to do it. However, not everyone out there is able to go to a German speaking country. Many of us only have access to programs and tutors that will teach us. When learning this new language, a lot of the software will start us out with simple... (read more) Author: David Sn

12. Simple German Words to Learn - The Basic German Words October 02, 2009 Wie geht es Ihnen? In the German language, that means "How are you?" Basic German words at first may not seem so basic to you if you are not familiar with the language. However, with a little bit of practice on hand, it is going to get easy. For those individuals that know the English language really well, you will not have a problem with learning German as there are some similarities. When you first start off, if you have a tutor, they are going to give you some simple German words to learn. Even if you have software on your computer or a book off the computer, you will start off with basic G... (read more) Author: David Sn

13. How to Learn German Fast September 29, 2009 The following tips to learn German are personal recommendations that you probably won't get from a teacher. But it is worth giving them a try. Picture Dictionaries Picture Dictionaries are books that differ significantly from what you would expect from a regular dictionary. They are made up of different themes - such as "At the airport" or "in the supermarket". They will show many pictures - mostly things and situations that fit this specific theme and mention the words below the picture in English and German - and maybe many other languages. You might think this is just for kids. But any a... (read more) Author: William Doyle

14. Four Reasons To Learn German September 29, 2009 What A German Language School Can Do For You German is not always the first choice for people looking to learn a foreign language. But maybe it should be. German is spoken by more than 100 million people in 38 countries around the world. Most of the world's German speakers are in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but there are also significant numbers of German speakers in the United States and South America. That's a lot of German speakers, and a lot of reasons to learn German. Here are five reasons to consider attending a German language school. 1. Learn German For Business Germany is ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

15. Listen To German Words Before You Speak September 28, 2009 The German language has very different pronunciation pattern compared to English. If you have been speaking the English language since you were born, speaking in German could become quite a challenge. But this doesn’t entirely mean that learning German is impossible for an adult. Similar to children, we can still adapt to the changes a certain language requires. Though the learning process of an adult is slower compared to a child’s ability to learn and speak a new language, the possibility is still there. A person’s adeptness to speak a foreign language, specifically the German language ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

16. Learning German And Pronouncing The Words September 28, 2009 something that no person can accomplish in a day. And even so, when a second language is being practiced for some time now, let’s say years, the speaker may still stumble in his grammar, vocabulary and other small details. This is the fact with learning another language other than a person’s mother tongue. Most likely, people who have adopted a second language for learning on their own or through a course would still meet problems which will not surface until later experiences require it. But as a person’s learning capability progresses on, so is his ability to speak the language even mor... (read more) Author: William Doyle

17. Learning French: What Makes The Language Unique? September 28, 2009 “Comment allez-vous?” Of course you would know right away that the sentence above is the French version for saying “how are you?” in English. Learning the French language can be more challenging compared to other foreign languages that most people find interesting in doing nowadays. The reason that French is challenging compared to Spanish, German and Italian is because it has a completely unique way of pronunciation. The French language is also tricky with some of the letters, each of which has different functions depending on the position it has on a word or a sentence. You have to... (read more) Author: William Doyle

18. Learn German At Home September 28, 2009 There are various ways how to learn the German language or any foreign language to say the most. People though prefer to learn in Universities and Colleges. Some even would go on immersion to learn and understand not just the language itself but also the culture, history and people of a foreign land. Of course immersion is the best and closest way of learning any foreign language because of the exposure a person can get. Also, the native speakers wouldn’t know much how to speak in English either so it is a good practice to learn and speak the lessons as it both happens. But what if t... (read more) Author: William Doyle

19. Learn And Memorize German September 28, 2009 If you want to learn the German language as a second language, you will need to go to Germany to learn the language altogether. That’s what they do back when there’s no internet, back when accessibility is difficult. Nowadays, if you want to learn the German language or even other languages for that matter, one click is all it takes. Learning another language may take time but it would really depend also on the student. What you should really be asking is how you can learn and retain the foreign words that initially sound gibberish the first time you encounter them on the newspaper, from ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

20. Expanding Sources While Learning German September 28, 2009 Expecting similarities between the German and English language is a normal idea. It is actually typical for anyone speaking English to hear distinct and familiar words which they could make out from a German conversation by just listening to it. Doesn’t matter if it is understood or not, what is important is that the German language has already made its impression to a foreigner yet again. Yes, it’s true. Similar words from the German language can be found in the English language as well. But there are words that need double-checking too. One word from the English language can mean anothe... (read more) Author: William Doyle

21. Don't Get Stuck With The Same Old German Lessons September 27, 2009 Whoever said that learning the German language has to be boring, blunt and completely dry? If you have always given this kind of thought towards learning German, you must have not been too resourceful enough in researching for German materials that gives not only your needed information but an equivalent fun to how learning should be. Before, learning languages of the world can only be done inside a four-cornered classroom with the help of a teacher. Books are the main source of information and if not, activities and trips towards the library for German-related research are done as well. ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

22. Easy To Use Tips For German Articles September 27, 2009 Learning the German language can be an entirely never-ending education. You might think that since the German language is very keen and strict when it comes to its articles; there is no other way in for you to be able to learn other parts of the German language unless you go through the articles properly. Actually, a person learning German as his second language and has managed to learn and use properly German articles, the remaining lessons of the German language can become suddenly easy. Having said this, it of course means that any one person who has not encountered the German language... (read more) Author: William Doyle

23. Ask The German Way September 26, 2009 When you’re traveling to a non-English speaking country, you always need to know information about the food, things to do, places to go, prices to pay and the time. So you won’t get lost, you need to ask for directions early on from some locals or if you want to know the total amount of expenses you have so far, you still need to do the same thing – ask.. But whatever reason you have, asking questions is a good way of gathering information around you. Go to where the information is, not let them come to you. So if you’re in Germany, don’t hesitate to ask. But one thing you should rem... (read more) Author: William Doyle

24. Making It Easier To Learn German September 25, 2009 In learning a foreign language like the German language, there certainly wouldn’t be any point if you think negatively towards it. The German language, compared to other foreign languages, is easier to comprehend even when one didn’t know what a single word means. This is because the English and German languages have similarities. A beginner can from start from this point to make the learning experience easier to understand and eventually memorize. There can be many reasons why learning another language suddenly interests you. This is a good sign already because an interested student can ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

25. Learning German Made Easy September 25, 2009 Lets face it, trying to learn a foreign language is not the easiest thing to do. Many people will tell that it requires too much practice and patience as well as the fact that only people who have "photographic" memories stand a good chance of being able to speak a foreign language fluently.They will also say the only way to learn is to actually go to the country and hear the people speak and try converse with them. This is certainly helpful, but not entirely necessary. I think people who are truly passionate and determined to speak a foreign language will go the extra mile and put in th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

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