German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union and the most taught language in the world with 95 million native speakers (mainly in Central Europe) and an additional 10 to 15 million second language speakers (especially in Eastern Europe). It is the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol (Italy), Luxembourg, and Belgium. The German language is a member of the West Germanic language family, which also includes Dutch, Afrikaans, Frisian, English, and Yiddish. At Languages in Motion, we’re ready to connect you with German communities across the world with our certified translators and interpreters.