Teaching German

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We teach German worldwide

The Goethe-Institut promotes German culture and the teaching and learning of German as a world language. We are committed to providing high-quality professional development for German teachers. We also provide free teaching materials and organize activities for students that make learning German fun.

In Focus

On the Field

As excitement around international soccer grows in 2026, the Goethe-Institut is bringing soccer into the classroom and German onto the field — with soccer camps, creative contests, and hands-on activities for students across North America, plus specialized training and teaching resources for educators.

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World Cup Podcast

The Goethe-Institut USA and Cornelsen Publishing are launching a special podcast series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of the established EduCouch brand (running since 2016 with more than 500,000 streams) and produced by Digitale Lernwelten, the eleven-episode series focuses not on tactics, but on the German language.

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For German teachers

Professional Development

Whether you’re interested in cultural studies, teaching methods and pedagogy, or improving your language skills—we offer a wide range of professional development and continuing education opportunities, available both online and in person.
Ideas and materials

Engaging students is one of the most important tasks of every teacher. We support you with a wide variety of educational projects, materials, and exciting competitions.
Exchange programs

International exchange programs for teachers and students: Get to know Germany in a contemporary way—through exchanges, scholarships, and educational pathways with a future.