Photo (detail): © Colourbox Interview with Johannes Ebert Why People Learn German (24 November 2020) Interest in the German language in the world differs according to regions and politics. Secretary-general of the Goethe-Institut Johannes Ebert was interviewed by the journal Forschung & Lehre. From around the world Magazine All topics Adult education Digital media Events Everyday language Examination and tests German as a foreign language German as a second language German for children German for Professionals Institutions Language acquisition Language-learning policies Learning online Mobility Multilingualism Practical tips Research Standpoints Teachers Teaching methods Young people Further articles