Teaching German

The Goethe-Institut is the world's leading provider of professional development for German teachers – in Australia, in Germany or via distance learning. We provide you with up-to-date material and interactive services. You can find out about events organised by the Goethe-Institut for teachers.

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Professional development

Whether it's a question of regional studies, methodology and didactics, or expanding language skills, the Goethe-Institut offers German teachers worldwide extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

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Events and competitions

Find out more about competitions and events organised by the Goethe-Institut.

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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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Newsletter

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

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Learning German in Primary School

Here you can find information materials for principals who are thinking about adding German to their curriculum, for open days and for parent-teacher meetings. 

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German in secondary education

Here you will find information material for school leaders and decision-makers, open day and  language days.

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Kinder university

The digital Kinder University is an innovative educational project for children aged 8-12. A key aspect of the Kinder University is its online platform which is accessible to everyone free of charge.

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Junior University

The JuniorUni is a free educational project for young people. It offers the opportunity to find answers to the most exciting questions from the fields of robotics, aerospace, technologies, science, energy and sustainability and to learn German at the same time. 

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German for work or studies

Teaching and learning material from the areas of business, tourism, technology, and social and medical occupations.

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