Learning German at the Goethe-Institut

The goal of the lessons is for you to enjoy making quick and lasting progress in your learning and to noticeably improve your language skills. In class, you will practice all language skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking – using up-to-date texts, authentic speaking and writing exercises, role-playing for everyday situations, and practical project and research exercises.

This is what makes German courses at the Goethe-Institut special:

• Practical and oriented towards everyday usage
  Right from the start, you'll learn what you need for everyday life, work, and living in Germany, and you can try things out in a variety of situations. Our motto is "Skills, not just knowledge!"
• Authentic and up-to-date
  You'll practice with everyday materials and gain insights into life in Germany. Our courses make it easier for you to settle in in Germany.
• Innovative and flexible
  Experience modern teaching methods – scientifically grounded through collaborations with universities. Learn flexibly at your own pace on our learning platform.
• Success-oriented and proficient
  Our experienced teachers will support you in every learning situation, whether online or in person. With practical tips, you'll make real progress.

Our teachers are learning mentors with one goal in mind: you and your learning success – whether in person or online. They use a variety of teaching methods, as well as dialogue and interaction. They convey learning content in a communicative, engaging, and interactive way. They discuss your learning goals and progress with you and provide important tips and support so that you can practice and improve your German independently.

What makes for good teaching? Good teachers!

Our teachers are highly qualified in both language and teaching methodology:

• We train our own teachers and set the standard for German language instruction worldwide.
• Our teachers hold a university degree in German as a Foreign Language or a comparable qualification that enables them to teach German as a Foreign Language.
• Our teachers have extensive teaching experience in German as a Foreign Language and regularly participate in professional development courses.

The Goethe-Institut is a fair employer. Because: Motivated teachers also motivate our course participants and thus contribute significantly to your learning success.

With us, you benefit from a modular system of coordinated courses from level A1 to C2. We determine your appropriate course level before the course begins through a placement test. This provides the perfect conditions for flexible learning and lasting academic success.

• Courses, learning materials, and exams are optimally coordinated. This increases your chances of success and provides targeted support on your path to the Goethe Certificate.
• Your learning progress is objectively measurable and internationally comparable. The language level you acquire at the Goethe-Institut is recognized worldwide!

As a cultural institute, we have a wide range of programmes beyond German language courses.

• With a German course at the Goethe-Institut, you have access to our librariesand media centres and can participate in numerous cultural events for film, art, and music.
• Make use of our free German language resources. With ‘Deutsch für dich’, you can continue learning with interactive exercises.
• Our comprehensive learning and information programme prepares you linguistically and culturally for encounters with German speakers and Germany.
• We promote the German language as part of a multilingual world, and we contribute to the international exchange of knowledge.