German language courses at Muskegon Community College. German is spoken by more than 185 million people worldwide and is the most frequently spoken language in Europe. German companies account for 800,000 U.S. jobs, making proficiency valuable for career opportunities. The language is prominent in science, literature, music, and film. Because German and English share Indo-European roots and German is phonetic, it is considered accessible for English speakers. Many colleges require two years of a foreign language for admission.