There are currently 90.3 million people with German as their first language, and it is spoken in 43 countries around the world. It is the most widely spoken first language in the European Union and accounts for 4% of internet use.

In a recent skills survey, it was revealed that amongst employers specifically looking for employees with language skills, French and German remain the most sought after languages.

For further information on how to use your German along with creative and fun ideas on how you can improve your language and keep your finger on the "German" pulse then visit the Goethe Institut website.

Why not take one of the German challenges on MYLO for some fun ideas about how German can be used in a range of creative work situations?