The Language Department consists of the Teacher Services Department and the Language Course Office.
The purpose of the Teacher Services department is to promote the teaching of German as a foreign language in primary and secondary schools in the UK. To this end, we work together with British partners as well as representatives of other European countries. We sit on committees, cooperate on projects, implement language policy, plan training courses, put on events, distribute teaching materials, advise teachers, create promotional materials and provide information over the internet.
The Language Course Office organises language courses of all levels for adults and conducts language exams which are accredited worldwide. We advise our customers about courses and exams in person, over the telephone and via email. Our activities additionally include compiling advertising and teaching materials.
In the Language Department interns are offered
- Supporting the Language Department team planning and carrying out activities for schools
- Marketing tasks e.g. support with promotional exhibitions, social media & website management
- Participation in meetings of the language department
- Administrative tasks e.g. postage and sending promotional materials to teachers, data management, answering email enquiries
- Giving information and advice on the courses offered at the Goethe-Institut both via email and phone in German and English
- Supporting role when planning and conducting examinations of the Goethe-Institut and the TestDaF examinations
- Registering students with the database system of the Goethe-Institut
- Supporting role for teachers and employees of the language office, especially in the first two weeks of the semester and at the end of the semester
- Liaising with teachers when providing participation certificates for students
- Organization of data retrieved from course evaluations
We expect from our interns
- An interest in education policy/educational issues in the UK
- An interest in the organisational process of a language institute
- Willingness to work with school pupils
- Willingness to work with adult students
- Willingness to carry out work independently
- German language skills (B2)
- Very good computer skills (MS Office: confident use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint), experience with CMS and layout and graphics packages would be an advantage
In the Information and Library Department we offer interns the chance to
- Get an insight into the Goethe-Institut’s work in information services
- Co-develop digital formats for project and events work
- Contribute to the development of our online portal goethe.de/uk
- Contribute to projects concerning promotion of translation, information sharing and networking
- Support the Institut’s social media activities
- Support and get to know the Institut’s press and public relations work
- Advise visitors and carry out research independently
- Get to know the internal library system
We expect from the Interns
- Basic knowledge of librarianship, information management or digital media and communication
- Creativity and conceptual participation
- Very good command of English and German
- Affinity to Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Good knowledge of the multimedia media scene
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- An open and friendly manner
The internship in the library lasts at least 3 months. Since we receive many enquiries about completing internships in the Information and Library Services department, applicants who have to complete an internship as part of a communication, media or library and documentation studies degree will be given priority.