Teaching German

Teaching German © Colourbox

The Goethe-Institut is the world's leading provider of professional development for German teachers – in the USA, in Germany or via distance learning.

Offers in the USA

Professional Development for German Educators

Interested in state-of-the art professional development opportunities on German instruction? Self-paced, in-person and/or online?

Professional Development © Géza G Schenk © Géza G Schenk

Materials for German Instruction and Study

Here you will find a selection of free educational programs and materials that you can incorporate into your daily lessons or recommend to your learners.

Concepts and Materials © Géza G Schenk © Géza G Schenk

Our Commitment to German

What is the Goethe-Institut and how does it promote German in the USA? Get to know our work and our national programs.

Our Commitment to German © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Locations and Contact Information

Find out where we are located and how to reach us.

Goethe-Institut USA Regions @ Goethe-Institut @ Goethe-Institut

Deutschstunde

The portal for DaF teachers

Deutschstunde is the central portal of the Goethe-Institut for teachers of German. It offers teaching materials for German as a foreign language, training offers, and a magazine on the topic of language.

Deutschstunde – The portal for DaF teachers Marc Bibas © Goethe-Institut

German for work or studies

Teaching and learning material from the areas of business, tourism, technology, and social and medical occupations.

Fortbildungen für den Unterricht mit Erwachsenen