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Current music from Germany Popcast #5/2026

Listen to the freshest sounds of Germany’s music scene in Gegenüber magazine’s Popcast. Our May edition spotlights Nalan, Deutsche Laichen, and more standout artists.

Popcast #5/2026 : Nalan edition © Marina Hoppmann

Among Friends

Our nationwide campaign to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship organizes programs all over the country – not just in cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. No matter where you are: If you're interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or simply want to discover something new, you’re warmly invited to join us.

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Goethe-Institut USA

Your Experts for Learning German

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We offer free 60-minute trial sessions, giving you the opportunity to learn more about our online courses and different formats before our next course term starts.

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The Goethe-Institut USA is Germany's offical cultural center with  convenient and effective German online courses as well as internationally recognized language certificates.

As the international market leader for German courses, we bring you unparalleled expertise and a commitment to delivering top-notch language education.

  • online group, individual and business courses for all levels
  • professional and highly trained instructors
  • state-of-the-art, interactive, and fun teaching methods

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eLibrary

The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut. This free service allows you to borrow digital media, such as ebooks, audio and video files, and electronic newspapers and magazines.

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In the Spotlight

On the 105th anniversary of Sophie Scholl’s birth

The sun still shines

Sophie Scholl died at the age of 21 and remains remembered to this day. An understanding of who she was lies less in the images associated with her than in the quieter, more private details of her life.

A black and white picture of Sophie Scholl wearing a swimsuit and smiling into the camera Photo courtesy of the Hartnagel family Photo courtesy of the Hartnagel family

New Regional Director of the Goethe-Institut North America

Welcome, Wenzel Bilger

After a distinguished global career and four years in North America, Klaus Krischok has retired. As of April, Dr. Wenzel Bilger has assumed the role of Regional Director North America. We are delighted to welcome him to the region and look forward to the years ahead.

Dr. Wenzel Bilger (left) and Klaus Krischok holding a green flag of the Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

German Series in the USA

Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

Serienfieber Illustration of a hand clicking a remote control © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

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