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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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Goethe-Institut USA

your hub for learning German online

HAPPY early NEW YEAR 2025:

Come closer to your new year resolutions and save 10% on your German Online Live group course beginning in January 2025!*

Until 12/31/2024

With Code

NEW25

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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
  • professional and highly trained instructors
  • state-of-the-art, interactive, and fun teaching methods

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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Address

1377 R St. NW, 3rd Floor
DC 20009 Washington
USA

Opening Hours

Mon-Thur: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: available online (closed to the public)
Registration: germancourses-usa@goethe.de

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