The popularity of a particular language consists of a number of criteria. One of them is pragmatism. A pragmatic approach to the choice of learning a foreign language, of course, is able to bring significant dividends in the future.
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One of the main factors in the popularity of a particular language is its economic feasibility. The stronger the economy of a country, the more popular the language of that state in the world.
English and German?
Do you travel often or are you looking for a good job? Then, without knowledge of English, you seriously complicate your life. English is really the most popular language in the world and it, to one degree or another, is spoken in all countries of the world. If you plan to work in the scientific field of mathematics, programming, physics and other exact sciences, engage in economics or business not only in your own country, work in communications, travel frequently around the world, knowledge of this language will greatly facilitate your life.
Further, if you follow the same logic - work and travel, the next most popular is German. The German economy is currently one of the leading in the world, moreover, if you are engaged in technology, medicine or law, knowledge of the German language will increase your chances in the labor market. Yes, and travel he certainly can help. After all, the Germans, after the Japanese, are one of the most traveling nations, therefore, almost all the attendants around the world have knowledge of German, as well as English.