German for Beginners #43: Why learn German?

The video discusses the prevalence of the German language, with 105 million native speakers and 15 million learning it as a second language. It highlights the importance of learning German for trade, as Germany is a major global economy. The video also explores the economic ties between Germany and the USA, noting significant trade and the presence of major German companies in the USA, employing many Americans.

Which country is the most populous in Europe where German is spoken as the first language?

• Austria

• Switzerland

• Germany

• France

Approximately how many people worldwide speak German as their first language?

• 82 million

• 105 million

• 15 million

• 9 million

Why is learning German considered important for trade?

• German companies only trade with German-speaking countries.

• German is the most spoken language in the world.

• Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world.

• Germany is the largest country in Europe.

Which of the following is NOT a German company with branches in the USA?

• Toyota

• Trader Joe's

• Volkswagen

• Mercedes Benz

How many Americans were employed by the top 50 German companies in 2015?

• 250,000

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

• 500,000