Did you know?  

- That there are approximately 120 Million people worldwide who speak German, 90 Million of them as native speakers?

- That German is the most frequently spoken language in Europe? - That university tuition is free in many regions of Germany?

- That more than 110 000 German speaking tourists visit Namibia each year and that knowledge of the German language increases your employment prospects in tourism and many other fields?

- That approximately 8 600 children and youth are learning German as a foreign language at 55 schools in Namibia?

- That there are many possibilities of exchange or scholarship programmes for Germany?   

German Connects :) and is a language that offers its students countless possibilities.  

In order to make this fact better known in Namibia and to inform the Namibian public about the possibilities German language skills offer to them, the Otjiwarongo Secondary School, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Namibia and the German Embassy, will host the first ever “German Language Day” in Namibia on 21 September 2016.   

Many Namibian schools from the Otjozondjupa and Oshikoto Region, as well as representatives of the German partner schools of the PASCH network (PASCH- Schools: Partners for the Future), will participate in the event.   

The focus of the Day of the German Language will be on activities, games and cultural events revolving around the German language. There will be something for everyone, whether you already speak German or not. Visitors can expect a fun-filled programme including:  

 Hip Hop Concert with “Mine and Edgar Wasser” from Germany  Fairy tale reading with German Ambassador Christian Schlaga  Colourful shows by the Otjiwarongo Secondary School 

 Study Guidance as well as a Career Fair with partners from the private sector and media organised by UNAM/DAAD representatives  Exhibitions  Delicious German food  Many games, where attractive prizes can be won!