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Opening Celebration | Program & Reception Goethe-Institut Houston Grand Opening

The Goethe-Institut is excited to return to Houston after many years. In honor of this momentous occasion and to celebrate 35 years of German reunification, Johannes Ebert the General Secretary and Chairman of the Goethe-Institut will join us from Munich. We have a great program of events lined up for the evening including a reading and a moderated disscussion with partners from across the U.S. and Germany. We look forward to welcoming you on October 3rd at POST Houston!

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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.

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Goethe-Institut USA

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

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.

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Gegenüber Magazine

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German:gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science.Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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Goethe on Demand

Our reality and the media are currently dominated by wars, crises and political upheaval. Society is more polarised than ever, with hate and agitation part of everyday media life. The film series LOTS OF LOVE aims to counter the bad news with a ray of light, at least on screen, showing the most beautiful feeling in the world in many different facets. Over a period of 12 months, the film series LOTS OF LOVE will share love stories with us and show how people find and stand by each other despite what may divide them.
eLibrary

Onleihe is the free digital library of the Goethe-Institut. We offer access to over 20,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, learning materials for German learners, magazines, newspapers, and streaming films and more — all available for free with no subscription and no ads.