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Teaching German

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We teach German worldwide

The Goethe-Institut promotes German culture and the teaching and learning of German as a world language. We are committed to providing high-quality professional development for German teachers. We also provide free teaching materials and organize activities for students that make learning German fun.

For German teachers

  • Professional Development

    Whether you’re interested in cultural studies, teaching methods and pedagogy, or improving your language skills—we offer a wide range of professional development and continuing education opportunities, available both online and in person.

    Drei Teamkollegen laufen gemeinsam durch den Flur eines modernen Büros und unterhalten sich. Sie lachen.

  • Ideas and materials

    Engaging students is one of the most important tasks of every teacher. We support you with a wide variety of educational projects, materials, and exciting competitions.

  • Exchange programs

    International exchange programs for teachers and students: Get to know Germany in a contemporary way—through exchanges, scholarships, and educational pathways with a future.

    Eine Frau lächelt strahlend in die Kamera. In ihrem orangefarbenen Outfit strahlt sie Stolz und Freude aus. Sie steht am Pariser Platz in Berlin, nahe dem Brandenburger Tor. Die beeindruckende Kulisse unterstreicht die besondere Stimmung des Moments.

In Focus

  • On the Field

    The Goethe-Institut is bringing soccer into the classroom and German onto the field — with soccer camps, creative contests, and hands-on activities for students across North America, plus specialized training and teaching resources for educators.

    Among Friends: On the Field Key Visual (1000x1000) © Ricardo Roa © Ricardo Roa

  • World Cup Podcast

    The Goethe-Institut USA and Cornelsen Publishing are launching a special podcast series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of the established EduCouch brand (running since 2016 with more than 500,000 streams) and produced by Digitale Lernwelten, the eleven-episode series focuses not on tactics, but on the German language.

    Zwei Männer von EduCouch Cornelsen/Digitale Lernwelten GmbH Cornelsen/Digitale Lernwelten GmbH

German and Germany in the U.S. Education System

Through a wide range of educational programs and partnerships, we support the promotion of the German language and culture in the United States.

Three teenagers stand arm in arm in front of the Goethe-Institut Hamburg and smile at the camera.

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