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Teaching German

With 154 locations worldwide, the Goethe-Institut promotes German culture and the teaching and learning of German as a foreign language. Our institute in Australia is committed to providing high-quality teacher training, offering free materials for the classroom and numerous initiatives for students and learners to make learning German a special experience.

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For Teachers of German

  • Professional development for Teachers of German

    Whether your interests are in local culture, methodology and didactics, or in improving your language skills - the Goethe-Institut offers German teachers a comprehensive selection of professional development courses.

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  • Activities for School Groups

    The Goethe-Institut Australia offers a number of events and competitions that motivate students (in class or individually) to learn German in a fun way and to face language challenges with creativity.

    Junge Studenten stehen in einer Bibliothek und blicken lächelnd in die Kamera.

Newsletter

Our newsletter provides information about forthcoming events, seminars and teaching material centered around the topic of “Teaching German”.

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Ideas and Inspiration

  • Deutschstunde

    Deutschstunde is the portal for teaching materials of German as a foreign language, advanced training and magazine language. Contact with other teachers via local communities is just a few clicks away.

    Deutschstunde – The portal for DaF teachers Marc Bibas © Goethe-Institut Marc Bibas © Goethe-Institut

  • Experience culture digitally

    With our digital offerings, you can experience German culture online. Discover exciting books and videos or get inspired by our online magazines.

    Goethe on Demand: Genre Cinema from Germany – Twelve films from four genres (Key Visual)

PASCH-Initiative

The initiative ‘Schools: Partners for the Future’ (PASCH) comprises a worldwide network of schools with special ties to Germany.

Pupils of PASCH schools smile for the camera. They hold up different German words written on coloured paper. ©PASCH-net/Anne Essel ©PASCH-net/Anne Essel

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