Goethe-Institut USA

Among Friends

Under the motto “Among Friends – Unter Freunden,” the Goethe-Institut USA is launching a nationwide campaign to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Our programs are taking place all over the country – not just in cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. No matter where you are: If you're interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or simply want to discover something new, you’re warmly invited to join us.

Among Friends - Unter Freunden GI colors Logo © Goethe-Institut, Ricardo Roa

GERMAN INSIGHTS

Oct 9 - Nov 19 | Culture Course | online

From Beethoven to Bauhaus, from BBQ to blockbusters: Dive into German culture – digitally and comfortably from home! Whether you are researching family history, connecting with German colleagues, or simply curious to learn more – discover what shapes Germany culturally and gain fresh perspectives on the German way of life.

photos depicting German culture from literature, music, cuisine to art and architecture © Goethe-Institut @ Canva

your hub for learning German online

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

The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut. This free service allows you to borrow digital media, such as ebooks, audio and video files, and electronic newspapers and magazines.

eLibrary

In the Spotlight

What Drives Us

October 1, 7:00pm ET | Online | GEGENÜBER TALKS

Karl Marx's "Capital" with Paul Reitter & Paul North

Paul Reitter, 2025 Wolff Prize winning translator of Karl Marx’s Capital, Volume 1, and Paul North, editor, discuss the context and legacy of this fundamental work of German political economy and philosophy. They will address a series of fundamental questions: How did Marx come to write Capital? How did his thought evolve during his writing? What did he hope to accomplish? And, of course: Why read Capital today?

NY Gegenüber Talks square Paul Reitter © Emory Klann | Paul North © Linda Lindroth Paul Reitter © Emory Klann | Paul North © Linda Lindroth

Current music from Germany

Popcast # 200

For 200 episodes, the latest music from Germany every month. Listen to the the anniversary edition, featuring lots of music from recent years and numerous interviews with artists and contributors!

Grafik: Das Wort 'Popcast' auf schwarzem Hintergrund. © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

Achtung Buch! #13

„Big Bad Wool" by Leonie Swann

Catch Marie-Pierre’s review of Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann in the latest episode of our Booktube series Achtung Buch!— now available in English in our online magazine Gegenüber.

Achtung Buch! #13 Big Bad Wool, by Leonie Swann

German Series in the USA

Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.