Teaching German

The Goethe-Institut is the world's leading provider of professional development for German teachers – in New Zealand, in Germany or via distance learning. We provide you with up-to-date material and interactive services. You can find out about events organised by the Goethe-Institut for teachers.

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Experience the German language digitally

The portal for DaF teachers

Deutschstunde

Deutschstunde is the portal for teaching materials of German as a foreign language, advanced training and magazine language. Contact with other teachers via local communities is just a few clicks away.

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

Gender-inclusive language in German teaching

Languages, and therefore language learning, are closely linked to identity. Even in language classes for beginners, pupils talk about themselves, their experiences and their relationships. How can you help your pupils express non-binary gender identities?

Gender inclusiveness © Sharon McCutcheon © Sharon McCutcheon

How does Learning New Languages Affect the Brain?

Learning a new language is not only the path to new cultures, continents and people, it also has significant effects on the brain. Neuroscientist Kristina Wiebels explores the hidden benefits of thinking in more than one language.

Multilingualism changes the brain’s structure and function. © Kristina Wiebels © Kristina Wiebels

Magazin Sprache

The Magazin Sprache is a source for up-to-date information on learning and teaching German as a foreign language: Practical tips and specialist articles for teachers and teacher trainers, supplemented by dossiers on key issues.

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German for work or studies

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

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