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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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Goethe-Institut USA

your hub for learning German online

Learn German Online - Kick Off 2026

January group courses are live – perfect for anyone kicking off their German language journey or leveling up for their next chapter in 2026.

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Next start:

January 12, 2026

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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

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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.

Key Art Open Call for Cultural Workers and Creatives Design: +3mm © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Design: +3mm © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

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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.

    Titelmotiv German Currents 2025 © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles / Design: plus3mm © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles / Design: plus3mm

  • 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. 

    Grafik Neighborhood Interpretive Center © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • 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 einer Hand mit Fernbedienung © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

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.

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From our Magazine

Editorial projects

  • Digital Magazine

    Gegenüber

    Logo Gegenüber Magazine © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Digital Zine

    Standstill

    A television photographed in 2006, still from “Germany’s Most Beautiful Railways” Photo: Goethe-Institut Photo: Goethe-Institut

  • Magazine

    Fehler

    FEHLER Key Visual square Design: Tobias Schrank Design: Tobias Schrank

  • 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.

    Foto: Iwan Baan / © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Foto: Iwan Baan / © Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

Visit us Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

Address

1901 W. 7th Str.
Suite A/B
Los Angeles CA 90057
USA

Contact

Phone

+1 833 842-5683

E-Mail

info-losangeles@goethe.de

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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