It is commonly reported in the news of German Departments closing at university due to a lack of interest. Here are some advantages to studying German, or indeed any foreign language.

• Why learn German

• The advantages of speaking German

How to study a foreign language: (take only as suggestions!)

• Suite 101

• Suggestions

• Linguistics 101

Advice on research and essay writing:

• The Royal Literary Fund

• Research Essay

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