Career perspectives for German language teachers 10 reasons

Why German?
Why teach?
And why teach German in particular?
There are at least 10 good reasons.

Here we show why teaching German is not only a lot of fun, but also opens up many opportunities that are expected in today's modern, international professional world.

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1

Become an influencer in real life!
Those who teach lead by example and pass on both knowledge and attitude. Those who teach inspire and become mentors for life.

Work worldwide!

2

Teach German – work worldwide!
Few languages in the world are taught as widely as German. As a German teacher, you can therefore always work globally: whether at an international school in Lisbon or training young professionals in Lagos – there are countless opportunities to teach German worldwide.

3

Teach German – secure your career!
Although German is in high demand as a foreign language, there are too few teachers who teach German. German teachers are therefore in high demand and sought after worldwide. There are so many opportunities: in schools and universities, as translators, in publishing houses, and many more.

Variety

4

Teach, and every day is different!
Teaching is one of those professions where variety is always the rule. Even the same short story is discussed completely differently in each German class. Every lesson is unique, every day is special.

5

Your classroom – your creative space!
A classroom is always a safe space, a lab where things can be tried out and expressed. Teachers have a high level of creative freedom and can therefore be particularly creative in their lessons.

Open-mindedness

6

Teach languages and promote open-mindedness!
Teaching languages brings people and cultures together. Every new word learned breaks down a barrier and opens a new door to understanding. Open-mindedness is tested in the classroom and then carried out into the world.

7

Take advantage of the global German network!
The international community of German teachers is large and well organised. Networks and digital platforms offer numerous opportunities for exchange and further training. Your colleagues extend far beyond your own workplace. They span the entire world!

Culture

8

Spark curiosity about the culture of German-speaking countries!
Whether in literature, art and music or science and technology, there is so much to discover in German-speaking countries: a rich cultural heritage stretching back centuries, but also exciting developments of the present.

9

Engage in dialogue with German!
Teaching languages promotes dialogue and communication. Although English has become indispensable in our globalised world, multilingualism broadens horizons even further. Today, over 100 million people in Europe speak German as their mother tongue. Therefore, the same principle that applies to career opportunities also applies to dialogue: English is a must, German is a plus.

Stay young!

10

Teach and stay young!
It's not just the students who learn. Teachers learn every day what motivates the younger generations. This interaction brings fresh perspectives and energy. Teaching inspires and keeps you young.

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Deutsch: Lehren. Teilen. Inspirieren.