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 Onleihe

The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). More than 20,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe. ​​​​​​​

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Anywhere, anytime, free of charge

  • Borrow media - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Can be used on PC and laptop or mobile via the Onleihe app (Android and iOS)
  • No library membership required

Just a few steps to borrowing

eLibrary

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Would you like to read German-language e-books and newspapers, listen to audio books, watch films online or search for materials for learners of German? Install the Onleihe app on your smartphone.

Would you like to read German-language e-books and newspapers, listen to audio books, watch films online or search for materials for learners of German? Install the Onleihe app on your smartphone.

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Reading made easy

When "easy readers" are too easy: For learners of German at the B2 and C1 levels, we recommend e-books in the Onleihe, our free digital library.

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German Cinema in our eLibrary

Discover over 100 films in our Onleihe and stream for free!

Onleihe help and support

In Onleihe Help, you'll find step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, and FAQs.

Onleihe-Support

​​​​​​​ If you have difficulties with the activation or with the use, please contact us. We will be happy to help you!

We hope you enjoy browsing through our digital media offering.

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