Free Online Trial Classes
Join and explore

Whether you’re curious about learning German or looking for the right course to strengthen your skills, our free 60-minute trial sessions will give you a feel for our teaching approach. The trial session also includes helpful information about our course formats, so you’ll know what to expect if you decide to continue learning with us.

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What to Expect

Experience an online German example class firsthand
Meet our expert instructors
Start speaking German from day one
Get your questions answered
Find the course that fits your goals and schedule
Free to attend, with no obligation to enroll in a paid online course

Good to Know:

Whether you're brand new to German or already have experience, this free trial class is a great way to see how our courses work and discover the best learning path for you.
If you're a complete beginner, you'll typically start in A1.1. If you've studied German before, a placement test can help determine the right level.
At the Goethe-Institut, we use an immersive teaching approach. That means you'll hear and use German from the very beginning, helping you build confidence naturally and effectively.

Upcoming Dates

Adults:

Friday, December 4, 2026
4:30pm EDT / 3:30pm CDT / 1:30 pm PDT
6:30pm EDT / 5:30pm CDT / 3:30pm PDT

Friday, December 11, 2026
4:30pm EDT / 3:30pm CDT / 1:30 pm PDT
6:30pm EDT / 5:30pm CDT / 3:30pm PDT

Friday, January 8, 2027
4:30pm EDT / 3:30pm CDT / 1:30 pm PDT
6:30pm EDT / 5:30pm CDT / 3:30pm PDT

Teens (12-17 yo):

Friday, January 8, 2027
6:30pm EDT / 5:30pm CDT / 3:30pm PDT

Signing up

Trial sessions for adults (18 and older), please select the date and register here.

Teenagers under 18, please select the date and register for the Trial Sessions here.

To help us organize the sessions smoothly, registration closes 48 hours before the class begins.
We look forward to welcoming you!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the language course office by email at kurse-kanada@goethe.de.

Further Information

Our learning concept

Experience our proven way to learn German with our interactive platform and adaptable group classes or private lessons taught by highly trained teachers to support you to reach your goals.

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Your hub for learning German online

Our courses are designed with you in mind: personal, flexible and adhering to the highest standards. No matter if you are at a beginner's level or more advanced, or how you would like to organize your study time – choose whatever suits you best with our range of online course options.

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Which German level is right for me?

Are you taking one of our German courses for the first time? Our individual assessment lets you quickly find out which course level is right for you.

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