Teaching German

The Goethe-Institut stands for outstanding German language tuition.

We maintain this high standard

with our “Grünes Diplom” training programme for German language teachers
with our online teacher training courses and the “Deutsch Lehren Lernen” (DLL) programme (Learn to Teach German) for German teachers worldwide
with our network, teaching materials and events on the website for German language teachers “Deutschstunde”

Why we teach German

Do you enjoy interacting with other people, love the German language, take pleasure in sharing your knowledge with others and like to work independently and creatively? If so, we now offer you the opportunity to learn to teach German at a Goethe-Institut abroad.

Deutsch Lehren Lernen® (DLL)

These materials form the basis of our professional development and training series. Take a look at the content and types of courses available. Learn about our didact concept and relevant research, or become part of the network through a university collaboration.

Find out more

Are you looking for teaching material?

Deutschstunde

Check out Deutschstunde, our website for teachers of German as a Foreign Language. You’re just a few clicks away from contacting other teachers in local communities.

Portal for GfL-Teachers: Deutschstunde © Goethe-Institut, Getty Images © Goethe-Institut, Getty Images

You’re a teacher of GFL

and are looking for an advanced training course?

Our advanced teacher training and professional development programmes: Benefit from our expertise and interact with colleagues from all over the world – either at one of the five selected Goethe-Institutes in Germany or online.

You would like to teach German?

At a Goethe-Institut?

Our professional development programme, “Grünes Diplom”, is a standardised qualification for teachers at Goethe-Institut locations abroad. It is recognised by all Goethe-Institutes worldwide as proof of ability to teach German as a Foreign Language.

Teaching German

Why we teach German

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