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The Goethe-Institut is the worldwide cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We support German language teachers and students abroad and foster international cultural exchange. Our space in the District of Columbia is a hub for ideas, education, and social discourse.

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Longing / Belonging

Gegenüber Festival | September/October 2024

Stories of migration characterize our modern societies, in which people from different cultural backgrounds search for belonging. Cultural diversity is celebrated on the one hand, but at the same time new social boundaries are emerging. The Goethe-Institut's “Longing/Belonging” festival presents artistic contributions and social discourses from Germany and North America.

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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
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Our eLibrary provides free access to all kinds of German-language media — choose from the over 23,000 e-books, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, and resources for German students and teachers that are currently available for download or watch one of our streamable films online.

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