For an optimal learning experience, you need a Windows or Mac desktop computer or laptop.
To participate, you must use: headset/headphones, desktop or laptop computer, internet speeds of at least 3 mbps, and mastery of basic computer functions (copy/paste, etc.).
Mobile devices cannot be used for class; Chrome is the most compatible browser for the learning platform.
You need a headset with microphone. If you use the built-in speakers and microphone on your laptop, it might cause an echo for the other participants in the online classrooms.
A headset and a camera are essential for participating in the live sessions. We ask you to turn on your camera during the sessions.
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Computer |
WINDOWS®-PC or APPLE® MAC |
processor |
700 MHz-processor or faster |
main memory |
min. 192 MB RAM |
operating system |
Microsoft Windows® 7 or higher; Mac OSX 10.6 or higher software |
Software |
Adobe Flash Player 11.2 or higher |
graphic card |
graphic card with 1024 x 768 pixel or more and 16 Mio. colours |
browser |
Internet Explorer® in the latest version (32-bit-Version)
Firefox® in the latest version
Chrome®
Apple® Safari
each in the latest version |
internet connection |
min. 400 kbits/s |
other |
headset |
In a blended learning course, you meet with the instructor and the learning group over Zoom every week at a set time.
German online group courses are flexible: you decide when you want to work on the learning platform. There is a meeting with the teacher and the group every 2 to 3 weeks. The date is set by the group by survey a few days before the meeting.
No, you do not need to buy a textbook for online courses and blended learning courses. We provide all course materials on our learning platform.
In order to access some of the Goethe-Institut's online services, such as the learning platform, it is necessary to register on the portal MEIN GOETHE. You can find out how to do this in our short film.