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Concept and quality

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Goethe-Institut stands for competent and efficient teaching of German as a Foreign Language. Quick learning results with highly qualified tutors, the latest teaching methods, intensive support and advice as well as a course level system that is internationally recognised and based on the common European framework for languages.

Our formula for success: Tuition is governed by clear learning objectives and a strong focus on your individual needs.

70

years experience. Active worldwide since 1952.

57.000

language course participants in Germany per year.

100.000

exams taken in Germany per year.

2.523

participants in further training in Germany per year.

Learning German

Choose from 12 Goethe-Institut locations in Germany or learn German online.

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learn online

German exams A1–C2

Do you need a certificate of your knowledge of German? Choose from one of our 12 exam locations and find a suitable date.

The course

The course aims to enable you to quickly and sustainably progress your skills in an enjoyable way and significantly improve your language skills.

During class, you will train your language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – using contemporary texts, authentic speaking and writing exercises, role plays based on every day life and practical project and research tasks.

A group of people in a classroom. Three people sitting at a table with books and engrossed in a learning session. A standing teacher supports the group.

This is what makes German courses at Goethe-Institut a unique experience:

  • practically oriented and varied
    Experience the German language! From day one, you will learn exactly what you need for your daily routine, job and life in Germany and can try yourself out in a variety of scenarios.
  • contemporary and authentic
    Practise with materials close to everyday life and gain a deeper insight into life in Germany. This makes it easier to arrive.
  • innovative and flexible
    Experience tuition based on state of the art language learning research thanks to our collaboration with universities. The learning contents of different course formats are geared to each other and facilitate an individual learning pathway.

The teachers

Our teachers are adept learning companions solely focussed on: You and your learning success – in person or online. They rely on a variety of methods as well as dialogue and exchange. They impart teaching content in a communicative, motivational and interactive way. They discuss your learning objectives and progress with you and provide important tips as well as help, so you can independently practise and deepen your knowledge of German.

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What makes for good teaching? Good teachers!

  • dedicated and focussed
    We rely on our qualified, dedicated and motivated teachers who support you in your leaning process.
  • competent and result-oriented
    We train our teachers ourselves and set the standard for German tuition worldwide. Whatever the learning scenario, our highly qualified teachers provide you with professional support, both in person and online. So you can make tangible progress quickly and achieve your learning goals.
  • qualified and experienced
    Our teachers are highly qualified: They speak German at native-speaker level. They hold a university degree and are competent in methodology and didactics for teaching German as a foreign language. They also have extensive teaching experience.

The course system

With us, you can profit from a modular system of courses at levels A1 to C2. Courses are geared to each other and can be combined together. We’ll asses your suitable course level with a placement test before commencing the course.

These are the ideal prerequisites for flexible learning and a sustainable learning success.

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The Goethe-Institut locations in Germany offer a full range of general language courses for every language level and all individual requirements. Choose from intensive, evening, weekend or online courses and match our offers to your exact requirements, possibilities and language skills.

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