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At the Goethe-Institut Washington. 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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Online Magazine "Gegenüber"

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German: gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science. Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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Literature

150 years of Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was one of Germany's most important writers, a Nobel Prize winner and political commentator. He left behind an enduring literary legacy. On the occasion of his 150th birthday, we take a look at his life and work.

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Podcast Series

Foreign Correspondent Unplugged



Foreign Correspondent Unplugged is a series of thought-provoking discussions between journalists in cities around the United States, brought to you by the American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut. This transatlantic dialogue highlights how German and American journalists see political and social developments in their countries and around the world. Each conversation is published on the Foreign Correspondent Unplugged podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Goethe-Institut USA

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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.

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eLibrary

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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+1 202 847 4700

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