Goethe-Institut USA

Goethe on Demand SUMMER. SUN. DRAMA.

Eight films, eight perspectives, unforgettable summer moments: from Sun and Concrete to Cleo. Which film will be your summer highlight? Discover them now at gegenuber.goethe-on-demand.de—no subscription required.

Goethe on demand: Sommer Sonne Drama © Goethe-Institut/Tobias Schrank

Among Friends

To celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship, we bring our programs to communities across the country — not just to the cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. Wherever you are, you’re warmly invited to join us: whether you’re interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or are simply curious to discover something new.

Among Friends - Unter Freunden GI colors Logo © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

Your Experts for Learning German Online

Deutsch Training Online

Discover a convenient online self learning experience beyond typical language apps with Deutsch Training Online.

until Aug 31 not $ 249 but

$149

WITH CODE:

STARTNOW

January Club Term Start © Goethe-Institut

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

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

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.

eLibrary

In the Spotlight

Achtung Buch! #17 in "Gegenüber" magazine

"Kairos" by Jenny Erpenbeck

Watch Marie-Pierre's take on the novel Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck in the newest episode of our Booktube series, Achtung Buch!

Achtung Buch! #17 Kairos, by Jenny Erpenbeck © Goethe-Institut Montreal © Goethe-Institut Montreal

Current Music From Germany

Popcast #7/2026

Listen to the latest tracks from Germany's music scene. This month featuring JuJu Rogers, Enik, Mariybu, and many more!

Portrait of Mariybu with black ponytail and sunglasses bending down towards the camera and reaching out her hand with long fingernails © Laura Kahled © Laura Kahled

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

Goethe on Demand

Free streaming!

The Goethe-Institut presents a carefully curated collection of German films, available to stream for free. Discover award-winning festival hits, exciting new voices in German cinema and legendary film classics – and find your own personal favourites. Sit back, make yourself comfortable and… action!