Goethe-Institut USA

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... to the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles. We connect people worldwide. As the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote cultural exchange, education and social discourse in an international context and support the teaching and learning of the German language. Together with our partners we look at global opportunities and challenges and bring different perspectives into a trustful dialogue. We see listening and reflection as keys to good communication. We are committed to the principles of openness, diversity and sustainability. These principles shape our offerings and operations.

View into the Project Space without any people Foto: Iwan Baan / © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

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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.

online group, individual and business courses for all levels
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Dossiers Los Angeles

LA Projects

Event series

Alle gegen Alles. PUNK@50

Fifty years ago, punk declared itself against everything and everyone. This fall, eight Goethe-Instituts across the US and Mexico mark the anniversary with three months of exhibitions, films, concerts, and conversations. Find out what we got in store for you.

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Cultural Programs Los Angeles

Neighborhood Interpretive Center

The Neighborhood Interpretive Center is a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.

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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.

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Onleihe

The Goethe-Institut’s online library is your resource for more than 35,000 media including audiobooks, films, magazines and many more. Available for free download.

eLibrary

From our Magazine

Editorial projects

Digital Zine

Standstill

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Magazine

Fehler

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Our Project Space

We moved into our newly opened interdisciplinary project space in the MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles in October 2021. Read more about it here.

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Opening hours

Info:: Please note that the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles does not currently have regular visitors hours. Visits are only possible with prior notification, simply request an appointment by phone or email.

Tue–Thur:: 10:00–17:00
Fr:: 10:00–15:00

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