Make this summer unforgettable: Dive into the German language

We have the right course for you: Online blended learning group, intensive, individual or specialized courses for all levels, online standard & intensive courses for teens and more!

Our next semester starts July 03.
Join us for a free trial class on June 12 & 17!

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Whatever your next step is

learning German with us will get you there!

The right course for you!

Online in a group, individual or specialized - we offer a wide range of engaging course formats for you.

Next Semester starts

July 03!

Free trial classes on

June 12 & 17

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There are many reasons to learn German: traveling, advancing your career, connecting with family or studying abroad. Learn German with the international market leader for German courses.

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

Events

Experience culture

06/15 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Emeka Ogboh and Bani Abidi: Remaking the Anthem

Online | Artist Talk

Join Shift: Music, Meaning, Context exhibiting artists Emeka Ogboh and Bani Abidi for a conversation about how contemporary art can recontextualize national anthems, opening questions about patriotism and cultural belonging.

Emeka Ogboh and Bani Abidi: Remaking the Anthem © Emeka Ogboh/Goethe-Institut

Events

Support for German teachers

Do you need free materials for the classroom or interactive educational programs for your learners? Are you looking for in-service training to enhance your teaching skills? Would you like to apply for scholarships to attend training courses in the USA or Germany? We are at your side with advice and support.

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Friends of Goethe Chicago

The aim of the Friends of Goethe Chicago is the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science for the benefit of the public in Chicago and the Midwest. The development of major projects depends, now more than ever, on people and institutions willing to support this kind of work.

Teach with us!

Are you interested in teaching German? Our language department is expanding, and we are looking for new teachers to join our Chicago team. We are offering an excellent training opportunity that preps you for the “Grünes Diplom,” an internationally accepted German teaching qualification.