I'm studying two majors: English and German.

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angelene001

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Is it possible to say:
I'm studying two majors: English and German.

Probably it would be better to say:
I'm a student. My majors are English and German.
 
They are both acceptable.

Rover
 
In the US, you don't "study" a major. You have a major, you study a subject, or you major in a subject. You can also have a "dual major" although I don't think I've heard anyone say they were "dual majoring in subjects X and Y."

I do understand that this type of vocabulary and usage will vary regionally.
 
You can also have a "dual major" although I don't think I've heard anyone say they were "dual majoring in subjects X and Y."

Neither have I. Double major, however, is fairly common. For example: I double majored in philosophy and mathematics.
 
You're totally right. I wrote that early before my brain was in gear.
 
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