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Offers for Teachers of German

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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.
The Goethe-Institut Australia, in co-operation with education authorities and teacher associations/networks, offers training and professional learning seminars for teachers and future teachers of German in all states of Australia. These events are designed to provide teachers with fresh ideas and practical advice for their lessons.

Topics covered include:

  • ​​​​​​​classroom/teaching resources
  • socio-cultural information about Germany
  • language refreshers
  • teaching methods
  • use of electronic media in language teaching

Overview Professional Learning Opportunities

Deutschstunde

  • The portal for DaF teachers

    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.

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  • online, Germany, worldwide

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    Whether you're looking for face-to-face seminars, blended learning or certified online training, we offer a wide range of opportunities to expand your teaching skills. Whether you're just starting out or have been teaching for a long time, our courses will help you make your lessons even more exciting and effective.

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Sponsoring for teachers

  • in Germany

    Scholarships for Language Courses and Seminars

    The Goethe-Institut awards scholarships for participation in language courses and professional learning seminars (e.g. cultural studies, teaching methods) in Germany. 

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  • in Germany and Australia

    Language Assistants

    The program by the Pädagogischen Austauschdienst offers Australian university students the unique opportunity to live and work in Germany or Australia for 9 months. 

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  • in Australia

    Language Assistants in South Australia

    The Language Assistant Programme in South Australia offers the opportunity to support German teachers at schools in South Australia and to gain teaching experience.

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