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Onleihe

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). You can download about 20,000 German-language eBooks, audio books, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers, and watch films online.

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German Cinema

Discover over 100 films in our Onleihe and stream for free! For streaming the films you need a computer.

Illustration: Menschen auf Sofas vor einem riesigen Laptop und einem riesigen Bildschirm. © Goethe-Institut

Anywhere, anytime, free of charge

With our Onleihe you can borrow media 24 hours a day, 7 days a week simply by pressing a button. A return is not necessary. After the end of the loan period, the file can no longer be accessed.
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Anyone with permanent residence outside Germany can use our eLibrary. Online registration is fast and easy. Library membership is not required. 

After registration and activation, you can use the Onleihe media on your PC, laptop and mobile devices (Android and iOS), anytime and anywhere.

Just a few steps to borrowing

Onleihe help and support

You will find step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks and FAQs on the

Onleihe help pages

​​​​​​​If you have difficulties with the activation or with the use of the Onleihe, please contact us via our support form. We would be happy to help you.

We hope you enjoy browsing through our digital media collection.

Onleihe

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Would you like to read German-language e-books and newspapers, listen to audio books, watch films online or search for materials for learners of German? Install the Onleihe app on your smartphone.

Would you like to read German-language e-books and newspapers, listen to audio books, watch films online or search for materials for learners of German? Install the Onleihe app on your smartphone.

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