Introducing the Goethe-Institut...
Your Key to German Language Proficiency

Welcome to Germany! And now that you are here, would it not be wonderful to communicate easily and effectively with the 100 million Germans, Austrians, Swiss and others who speak German?

Or, for that matter be able to read newspapers and literature, immersing yourself in your host country's culture and daily activity, learning and living and being part of a two-thousand year civilization, expanding your horizons and getting the most out of your new home?

The Goethe-Institut was established to propagate and cultivate the German language and culture and to build bridges and understanding between individuals, communities and nations. It is an essential, vital part of Germany's foreign policy with particular emphasis on providing proficiency in speaking, reading and writing German.

There are 13 learning centers throughout Germany as well as at Goethe-Institutes in 72 countries worldwide. Long distance learning using a computer and email permit students to work at their own pace from home or office.

Students from more than 100 nations attend a wide variety of courses. They range from specialization in various professions to regular and intensive coursework leading towards proficiency certification necessary for attending institutions of higher study, teaching German and translating and interpreting German.

Complete immersion in German begins on day one. All instructors are University graduates specializing in teaching German as a foreign language. State of the art media center equipment and an extremely rich cultural and leisure program delving into all phases of German life and culture give students in-depth insights into daily language and usage.

Every modern language teaching technique is employed to facilitate the learning experience. Role-playing, games, excursions, interviews, one-on-one dialogue, small and large group discussion, language labs, activities, sports, hobbies, dormitory life and mentoring stimulate the experience and enhance the process.

If you really want to learn and are willing to work, the Goethe-Institut's rock-solid programs will quickly have you speaking and writing accent-free German correctly. And that is something that even the venerable Goethe himself couldn't do as he was hampered with a very strong Frankfurt accent!

To obtain comprehensive information about Goethe-Institut's dozens of courses, just click here and get prepared for one of the most exciting learning experiences of a lifetime www.goethe.de/germany.