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Photo (detail): Meghna Sreedar

Study in Germany
“In the beginning, I was a bit nervous”

Many young people come to Germany from all over the world to study. What challenges do they have to face? And what tips do they have for other young people who might be interested?
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Learn German anytime, anywhere!

Do you have a busy work schedule, no Goethe-Institut in your town or prefer to learn at your own pace at home? Our A1 Beginners Online Group Course starts May 02! Sign up now – registration deadline is April 24, 2018.
Photo (detail): © Ferdinand Lutz / Reprodukt

Comics for kids and teens
Dog reporter meets dinosaurs

Whether it is passing on knowledge or encouraging creativity and imagination, comics for kids and teens have become truly high-quality children’s and young adult literature. [more …]
Linda Pape / Simona Lexau / Karina Lax

Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize

The Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize is awarded annually to honor an outstanding literary translation from German into English published in the USA or Canada the previous year. Learn more about the submitted titles and which 3 translators have been nominated to the Shortlist!
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Parks

Parks are found everywhere and oftentimes offer insight into society.
But how do we use them? How do they differ from one place to another, from the United States to Germany? Join us on a multimedia journey through parks!

German Language

Magazine

Minorities and multilingualismMultilingual, multicultural and cosmopolitan

Photo (detail): © Kerekes Zoltán - Goethe-Institut Budapest For minorities, multilingualism and a multicultural identity can provide a wealth of resources and point the way forward. Videos from the Schaufenster Enkelgeneration project highlight the benefits that young adults in Germany’s ethnic minorities believe that their multilingualism gives them.
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Marxism on FilmMarxist ideas live on in film

Photo (detail): © picture alliance / Jens Trenkler / dpa Over the past 120 years, Marxist ideas have undergone frequent revivals on the silver screen. [more …]

ActivismMarch for Our Lives in Boston

Natalie Wichmann After the last mass school shooting in Parkland, FL where 17 students were killed the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School created a movement. [more …]

Projects

Career Booster German(y)!

© Goethe-Institut / Karen L. Phillips In 2018, the Goethe-Institutes are once again organizing Career Days for high school and college students in over 10 locations throughout the USA. Representatives of German business, universities and foundations will inform about study and career opportunities with German and in Germany. Attendance is free. Take a look at when a Career Day in your area is taking place and make sure to plan your attendance today.