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Eine Gruppe junger Leute steht vor einem modernen Gebäude und alle ballen lachend die Fäuste.

A group of young people stand in front of a modern building and all clench their fists laughing.

Your success with German

The Goethe-Institut brings the German language into the world: we offer German courses and exams in more than 90 countries. You can practise German free of charge with our diverse selection of online exercises and in the Community. Find out about opportunities for professional development and materials for German teachers (DaF/DaZ).

Learn German with the Goethe-Institut

  • German Courses

    Learn German with the professionals. Whether in Japan, in Germany or online - we are your reliable partner for successful German learning with qualified teachers.

    A young student with books in her arms stands in the park and smiles at the camera. In the background, fellow students are chatting.

  • German Exams

    Show what you can really do! Our globally recognised German examinations at levels A1 to C2 provide official proof of your German language skills.

    Die Kursteilnehmer haben die Prüfung bestanden. Sie sind glücklich und zeigen stolz ihre Goethe-Zertifikate. Sie lachen in die Kamera.

For German learners

Practise German free of charge

At the Goethe-Institut, you learn German from the pros. We have developed a range of free media to help you practise your German – from apps with learning material to videos, podcasts and games, as well as social media and community programmes. However well you speak German and whatever your reasons for improving it, the main thing is that you start practising – and enjoy it!

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For teachers and educational institutions

  • Teaching German

    We offer German teachers a varied training programme, activities for their classes and teaching materials for a varied and inspiring German lesson.

    Zwei Lehrkräfte schauen lächelnd auf ein iPad. Im Hintergrund sitzen zwei Kursteilnehmer an einem Tisch. © Goethe-Institut/Sonja Tobias © Goethe-Institut/Sonja Tobias

  • Educational initiatives

    We organise projects, promote cooperation and offer further training and specialist advice to strengthen German teaching and German as a foreign language in Japan.

    Ein junger Student steht auf dem Campus und lächelt in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund stehen Kommilitonen und unterhalten sich.

Projects and initiatives