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Concept, Quality & Teachers

The Goethe-Institut is the Republic of Germany’s official cultural institute. With around 270,000 course participants annually, it is the largest provider of German courses worldwide.

The Goethe-Institut stands for the competent and efficient teaching of German as a foreign language. Our recipe for success: lessons are based on clear learning goals and focus on your needs.

Taking a language course at the Goethe-Institut does not just mean learning a language, but also getting to know a culture.
 

German Courses in Singapore

Our learning concept

  • reflects the most recent knowledge in teaching and learning research.
  • is varied, interactive and communicative. Speaking, listening, reading and writing are practised in situations based on real-life, using authentic texts.
  • is oriented to topical and inter-cultural subject matter.

The teaching language is German right from the first lesson.
 

Our teaching staff

  • are methodically and didactically trained and have at least 300 hours of teaching experience in German as a foreign language
  • receive regular further training to ensure that their methods are always up to date
  • have experience in working with people from different countries and cultures
  • are certified examiners for the Goethe certificates
  • are certified online tutors

German is their mother tongue or they have comparable German language skills.
 

Meet our teachers

Aarti ChauhanAarti Chauhan

Meet our teachers
 Aarti Chauhan Girdhar

Hi, I'm Aarti! Originally from India, I discovered my passion for German while learning it, which drove me to pursue a Master's in German Studies. Since 2013, I've taught at various Goethe-Institutes in Asia before coming to Singapore. I enjoy travelling, meeting people, dancing, drawing, and creating Mandala Art. My German learning tip: Embrace mistakes, engage with German speakers!

Gayathri RamakrishnanGayathri Ramakrishnan

Meet our teachers
 Gayathri Ramakrishnan

Hi there, I’m Gayathri. I have Indian roots, but I grew up and studied in Frankfurt am Main. After teaching at a secondary school there for a few years, I moved to Singapore in Sept. 2024 and now work at the Goethe-Institut here. I love reading, dancing and exploring new cuisines. My German learning tip: Consistency builds fluency – Keep practicing!

Ivan NgIvan Ng

Meet our teachers
 Ivan Ng

Hello! My name is Ivan. I come from Singapore but I studied and worked in Munich. I like to play the clarinet and I find languages very interesting. I am currently learning French! My German learning tip: Try to speak in German during class!

Jiwei HanJiwei Han

Meet our teachers
 Jiwei Han

Hi, I’m Jiwei. I was born in Shanghai and studied in Germany. Before I came to Singapore in 2020, I taught German at Goethe Language Centre in Shanghai. You know who is my first student? My son! We do lots of things together, badminton, fitness, travelling and of course reading German books. My German learning tip: think in German.

Luna GrimmLuna Grimm

Meet our teachers
 Luna Grimm

Hi, I'm Luna, born and raised in Germany. After learning eight languages and having lived in five different countries, I found my home in country six: Singapore. Now, at Goethe-Institut, I want to pass on my passion for learning foreign languages and inspire others to start a life on the other side of the planet. My German learning tip: consume media in German! (I have some book recommendations)

Renate GohRenate Goh

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 Renate Goh

Hello, my name is Renate and I come from Essen in the Ruhr region. Singapore has been my second home for many years: My husband and children are Singaporeans. I'm passionate about history and literature, so I always read when I have time, but I'm also a football fan: BVB, of course. My German learning tip: Read, sing and speak German!

Simone OpperSimone Opper

Meet our teachers
 Simone Opper

Hi, I was born and grew up in the “Westerwald” in Rhineland-Palatinate. A coincidence brought me to the Goethe-Institut Beijing. Since then, teaching German has been my passion. I have been working at the Goethe-Institut Singapore since 2003. The exchange with German learners is one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. German is fun and brings joy! 

Susanne FlemmingSusanne Flemming

Meet our teachers
 Susanne Flemming

Hi there, I’m Susanne and I‘m born and raised in Germany where I also studied. I'm living and working in Asia already half of my life. After adventures in Hong Kong and Tokyo I arrived in Singapore in 2013. I love all kind of sports particulary weight lifting, yoga and pole dance. My German learning tip: Watch your favorite TV show or movie in German! There are plenty of free resources online.

Ulf MielkeUlf Mielke

Meet our teachers
 Ulf Mielke

Hello, my name is Ulf Mielke. I grew up in Schleswig-Holstein but have lived in Hamburg for ten years as well – until I moved to South East Asia. I have lived in Singapore since 2003. What I like the most here are the nature and the weather. My hobbies are exercise and music (listening and playing).
My German learning tip: Let the language surprise you.
 

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