Tech Meets Language at the Great Exhbition Road Festival 2025
Goethe-Institut London invites families and teens to explore German through coding and creativity.
The Goethe-Institut London is thrilled to once again take part in the Great Exhibition Road Festival, a vibrant weekend of science, arts and culture in the heart of South Kensington. On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, from 12PM to 6PM, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a world of discovery at the Goethe-Institut’s home at 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road.
Free Taster Session of Coding & German
“We’re excited to give young people a taste of how learning German can be fun, and practical,” says Andrea Pfeil, Director, Goethe-Institut London. “This session is a great introduction to our full Coding & German course and a perfect fit for the spirit of the festival.”
Part of a bigger picture: inspiring a new generation of German learners
The taster session is part of the Goethe-Institut’s broader commitment to making German accessible and exciting for young people in the UK. Recent initiatives include:
- Wuschel auf der Erde – A beautiful new textbook and learning resource, illustrated by The Gruffalo’s Axel Scheffler, introducing primary-aged children to German through the adventures of a friendly alien.
- Coding & German – A beginners course for ages 10–17 that blends STEM and language learning using real-world tech tools.
- Gimagine Award – A flexible, gamified online programme for ages 13–18, now officially recognised as a Skills section provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Other festival activities at the Goethe-Institut include hands-on workshops inspired by Wuschel auf der Erde for younger children, a silent Quantum Disco, German taster sessions for all ages, Yoga & German for children and more.
All events are free of charge and part of a wider celebration in South Kensington featuring partners such as Imperial College London, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and many more.
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EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June 2025
Time: 12PM – 6PM
Location: Goethe-Institut London, 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, SW7 2PH
Contact (Reception): info-london@goethe.de; 020 7596 4400
Full schedule of Goethe-Institut events during the festival: Great Exhibition Road Festival 2025 - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom
Register and learn more about Great Exhibition Road Festival: www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. With 151 institutes in 98 countries, it promotes knowledge of German abroad, encourages international cultural exchange and conveys an image of contemporary Germany. The Goethe-Institut’s ties with partner institutions in many other places give it about 1,100 points of contact around the world.
Engaging audiences interested in culture, language and education, the Goethe-Institut London has been operating since 1962. It is located on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, offering a broad variety of scope and spaces with nearby access to world-class institutions.
www.goethe.de/uk
The GIMAGINE iniative by the Goethe-Institut UK promotes and supports the learning of German as a foreign language in the UK. The project centres around students, teachers and schools. Apart from offering initiatives for professional advancement to German teachers, the project can fund learning German through scholarships and provides schools with classroom materials and teaching resources.
www.goethe.de/gimagine
For more information please contact Christiane Eck, Communications Manager, Goethe-Institut London at christiane.eck@goethe.de.