Onleihe

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library. More than 20,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe. You can use the Onleihe media on your PC, laptop and mobile devices (Android and iOS). Free of charge. Free of advertisements. Anytime and anywhere.

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More than 35,000 titles, including audiobooks, films, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers available for free download.

 What is Onleihe? © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Four easy steps to get started

  • Step 1: Registration

    Get a free "Mein Goethe.de" account, if you do not have one yet.

     Step 1: Registration © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Step 2: Activation

    Activate your account in "My eLibrary" by clicking on "Log in".

     Step 2: Activation © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Step 4: The adventure begins

    In the Onleihe app, make sure to choose "Goethe-Institut" as your library and sign in.
     

     Step 4: The adventure begins © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

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