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.

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your hub for learning German online

Join our free trial classes in December

We offer free 60-minute trial classes, giving you the opportunity to experience an online lesson before our next course term starts.

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

As the international market leader for German courses, we bring you unparalleled expertise and a commitment to delivering top-notch language education.

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

Open Call for cultural workers & creatives

The Goethe-Institut Los Angeles is seeking Los Angeles-based cultural workers, creatives, artists, artisans, curators, performers, choreographers, musicians, filmmakers, and others to develop, manage, and realize cultural programs that focus on and uplift the neighborhood of Westlake/MacArthur Park and surrounding areas.

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Events

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11/20/2025|6:30 PM–9:00 PM Exhibition Opening:
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Dossiers Los Angeles

LA Projects

19th Festival of German Film Oct 17-21, 2025

German Currents 2025

GERMAN CURRENTS returns for its 19th edition, from Oct 17 - 21, 2025, with screenings at iconic venues, including the American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, the Los Feliz 3, the Gardena Cinema, and the Goethe-Institut’s project space.

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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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