Practise German online: Second Life

Goethe-Island in Second Life

Learn German in the 3-D World of Second Life!

Second Life is a three-dimensional online platform where users can design virtual worlds. Users communicate and interact here by means of their avatars.

The Goethe-Institut wishes to make services available to German learners in this 3-D world as well. Our programme currently includes a Get-Together at the Café for Learning German and a German course in the Classroom.
Information on technical requirements available here.

    German Hour (Level End A2/Beginning B1)

    We offer a German Hour once a week. Here, you will learn how to express yourself in typical communicative situations in Germany. You will also be taught the relevant grammatical forms needed here.

    In three-dimensionality, you will be acting in realistic surroundings during the dialogue and role-playing exercises. For example, when you wish to check into a hotel, you do so in a hotel lobby.

    This offer is more structured than the Get-Together for Learning German.

    The German Hour is also free of charge.

    Language requirements

    Previous knowledge of German to Level A2 is required.
    Information about the course levels

    When?

    • Duration: 1 hour

      Get-Together for Learning German (Level End B1/Beginning B2)

      In the almost-daily Get-Together for Learning German, you will encounter young, dedicated in-structors, to converse with them and the other participants, speaking in German. There is a new topic every day. Please feel free to suggest topics you are interested in. If you would enjoy speaking about a particular topic, you are welcome to do so.

      The Get-Together for Learning German is also free of charge.

      Language requirements

      You should already be able to speak a little German, so that you can hold a conversation about simple everyday themes (at least Level B1).

      Information about the course levels


      When?

      Duration: 1 hour

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