2 - German ab initio

Course summary

Why study German? With German being the most sought-after language by UK employers since 2019, having a proficiency in German will stand you in good stead with any employer with global business connections, by knowing the native language of your German business partners. In addition to this, German is the second most commonly used scientific language, with Germany being the third largest contributor to research and development worldwide. German links to a variety of different professions and career pathways. German (combined with another subject) can also be beneficial to a range of other fields, including, but not limited to Business, Engineering, Science, Tourism, Journalism and Teaching. Studying German within the International Baccalaureate will give you an insight into German culture, politics, history and science and allow you debate important global issues. The Ab Initio course begins with teaching the basics and progresses into topics such as Human Ingenuity, Social Organisation and Global Issues. Studying German will allow you to widen your understanding of the German-speaking world and help you to have an open mind about cultural differences and beliefs, as well as giving you a better understanding of your own culture and language on the world stage.