German

Some say German grammar is very complex and hard to learn. However, if you study it carefully and practice regularly, you will master it without any problems. This article will give you an overview of the key notions in German grammar to give you an idea of what you should focus on learning.

Fortunately for learners, German mostly uses the same punctuation marks English or other European languages do, with the exception of quotation marks: period (Punkt), comma (Komma), brackets (Klammern) and so on are all very similar.

If you are planning to work in a German company or study at a German university, you may need a certificate that confirms your level of German. There are a number of German language proficiency tests that you can take. Here is an overview of a few of the most important ones.

Although not as widespread as English or Spanish, German is still a popular language in high demand around the world. Around 132 million people in the world speak German; 76 million of them are native speakers.