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Gaming in German

How about learning German in an innovative and fun way through gaming? Discover our new afterschool programs based on award-winning games Sea of Solitude, Through the darkest of times and Anno 1800.  Programs are available to middle- and high school students from August- December 2021. Students play during the week by themselves or in a team and meet once a week with a certified German teacher for 60-90 minutes to discuss the game and learn German.

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Sea of Solitude

Sea of Solitude @Jo-Mei

In this intimate action-adventure game, a heartfelt tale of darkness and light, players guide Kay through her Sea of Solitude. They explore a flooded city landscape, encounter fantastical creatures and solve puzzles. 

Age: 12 y.o. and up. 
Disclaimer: This game contains distressing topics tied to mental health. Based on a personal story, Sea of Solitude is not intended as therapeutic advice. 

Program Dates and Times

Please note: All programs are at capacity and we are no longer accepting registrations. 


August 16- October 22, 2021, 7pmEST/6pmCET/4pmPST (Mondays) 
September 7- November 16, 2021,
11:30amEST/10:30amCET/8:30amPST/4:30pmBST (Tuesdays)
September 9- November 12, 2021, 7pm EST/6pm CET/4pmPST (Thursdays) 
September 11- November 13, 2021, 11amEST/10amCET/8amPST/4pmBST (Saturdays) 
October 7- December 16, 2021, 7pm EST/6pm CET/4pm PST (Thursdays)

 


Anno 1800

 @Ubisoft Connect

In this city-building real-time strategy video game, players create huge metropolises, plan efficient logistic networks, explore new continents and go on expeditions around the globe. 

Program Dates and Times 

Please note: All programs are at capacity and we are no longer accepting registrations. 



August 20- October 22, 2021, 7pmEST/6pmCET/4pmPST (Fridays) 
August 28- October 30, 2021, 11amEST/10amCET/8amPST/4pm BST (Saturdays) 
September 1- November 10, 2021,
11:30amEST/10:30amCET/7:30amPST/4:30pm BST(Wednesdays) 
October 07- December 09, 2021, 7pmEST/6pmCET/4pm PST (Thursdays) 

 


Through the Darkest of Times

 ©Through the darkest of times

In this historical resistance strategy game taking place in Berlin during the Third Reich, players coordinate a resistance group of civilians in Nazi-era Berlin. They fight for freedom, weaken the system and lead their resistance group through the darkest of times.

Program Dates and Times

Please note: All programs are at capacity and we are no longer accepting registrations. 



August 18- October22, 2021, 7pmEST/6pmCET/4pmPST (Wednesdays) 
September 02- November 11, 2021,
11:30amEST/10:30amCET/8:30amPST/4:30pmBST (Thursdays) (Full/At capacity) 
September 04- November 06, 2021, 11amEST/10amCET/8amPST, 4pm BST (Saturdays) 
September 07- November 11, 2021, 7pm EST/6pmCET/4pmPST (Tuesdays) 
September 27- December 03, 2021, 7pm EST/6pmCET/4pm PST (Mondays) 


 


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Ajkuna Hoppe                                                           
Educational Liaison
Goethe-Institut New York
teacherservice-newyork@goethe.de

                                       


 

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