1390 Ogden Ave.

Allan A. Martin Senior Public School

Mississauga, ON

Saturday

9:00 - 12:30

School Year

Why Learn German

TOP 10 REASONS TO LEARN GERMAN

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Knowing the language of your German business partners improves your relations and therefore your chances for effective communication and success.

A GLOBAL CAREER

Knowledge of German increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your own country and abroad. Proficiency in German helps you to function productively for an employer with global business connections.

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Tourists from German-speaking countries travel wide and far, and are the world’s biggest spenders when on holiday. They appreciate to be looked after by German-speaking staff and tour guides.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

Science, Research

German is the second most commonly used scientific language. Germany is the third largest contributor to research and development and offers research fellowships to scientists from abroad.

COMMUNICATION

Communication

Developments in media, information and communication technology require multilingual communicators. A wide range of important websites are in German and worldwide, Germany is ranked number 5 in terms of annual publication of new books. Knowledge of German therefore offers you extended access to information.

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 IN GERMAN SPEAKING COUNTRIES

Travel

Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German is widely spoken, especially in Eastern Europe.

ART, LITERATURE, MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY

German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Indulge in reading and/or listening to their works in their original language.

OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AND STUDY IN GERMANY

Germany awards 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.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCHANGE

A wide range of exchange programs exists for both school and university students between Germany and many countries in the world.

Charitable Registration No. / Gemeinnützige Registrierungsnummer 10701 6958 RR0001

We are a non-profit school and rely on your support to pay for teacher salaries.

Wir sind eine gemeinnützige Schule und verlassen uns auf Ihre Unterstützung, um Lehrergehälter zu bezahlen.

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Hinweis: Diese Website befindet sich derzeit im Aufbau. Die gezeigten Shutterstock-Bilder dienen nur zur Platzierung und werden während unseres nächsten Fundraising erworben.