German Courses for Children and Teens

When your child achieves literacy in their native tongue, these skills seamlessly integrate into the German learning process. Our lessons are brought to life with dynamic multimedia aids, ensuring engagement for every learning style.

Unlock the world of the German language designed for young learners!

Courses for children 8-11 years old
Courses for teenagers 12-17 years old
Contemporary and fun materials
Specialized teachers

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Discover our course formats

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German Online Live for Teens (Book-Based)

In this course format teens (12-17 yo) will learn together online with an instructor during weekly live sessions, practice new skills with an interactive textbook*, and connect with classmates in a guided online forum.

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Level
Beginner + Advanced (after assessment)
Start
January, April, July, September
Duration
10 weeks
Hours per week
weekly live sessions (1.5 hrs) + homework assignments with feedback (45 min)
Access to learning platform
Interactive text- and workbook designed specifically for teens, that can also be accessed online or on mobile devices
Price
$499 + learning materials

* Link to purchase the course books provided after booking confirmation. Book purchases cannot be redunded by the Goethe-Institut USA.

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German Online Live for Children

Brand new courses for children (8-11yr) designed to introduce them to the German language in a fun and playful way. We use book-based materials to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking in German.

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Level
A1.1 and A1.2
Start
Seasonal
Duration
10 weeks
Hours per week
1 weekly live session with active break (60 min)
Access to learning platform
We utilize age-appropriate, book-based materials to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking in German, but our focus extends beyond the basics by making authentic connections to the children's real life. We emphasize conversation and incorporate interactive activities, such as singing, to enhance the learning experience.
Price
$249

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Individual German Online Live

Enroll your child in individual lessons led by a qualified Goethe-Institut teacher. Ideal to focus on either writing, listening, reading or writing. For complete beginners to heritage speakers.

Level
Beginner + Advanced (after assessment)
Start
Anytime
Duration
tbd
Hours per week
Online live sessions
Price
Price depends on course package

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Study Bridge

Study Bridge is a program that prepares students who have achieved excellent marks in STEM subjects and German language skills for studies in Germany and introduces them to the German teaching and learning culture

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Is your child already familiar with the basics of German?

We're thrilled to help them take their language skills to new heights! Before enrolling in our engaging online German courses, contact us to set up an online placement test to ensure your child in enrolled in the right course. germancourses-usa@goethe.de

Direkt starten und kostenlos Deutsch üben

Spiele-App

Die Stadt der Wörter

Du kannst schon ein bisschen Deutsch und möchtest spielend leicht neue Wörter lernen? Dann hol dir diese kostenlose Spiele-App! Sie ist geeignet ab dem Niveau A1/A2. In dem Spiel tauschst du dich mit anderen Spielern aus und lernst viele nützliche Wörter.

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Online-Spiel

Das Bild ist weg!

Ein Bild aus dem Museum ist weg. Hilf der Polizei und finde das Bild zusammen mit deinen Freunden Anna und Basti. Dein Ergebnis zeigt dir, wie gut du schon Deutsch kannst. Ein Lernspiel für Kinder im Alter von 7 bis 10 Jahren auf dem Niveau A1.1.

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