Goethe-Institut London

Goethe-Institut London As the cultural institute of Germany, we foster international cultural exchange and enable cultural involvement in over 100 countries worldwide.

The Goethe-Institut London is located on Exhibition Road with nearby access to world class institutions. At the Goethe-Institut London you can successfully learn German for your career, studies or everyday life. Our team will be happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Furthermore the Goethe-Institut London promotes international cultural cooperation by organising a broad variety

of events to present German culture. The library of the Goethe-Institut London serves as a resource for those interested in contemporary Germany, and for those interested in teaching and studying German as a foreign language. Netiquette: We are delighted if you take active part in our discussions. In such discussions, we believe it is important to adopt a respectful and objective tone. We reserve the right to immediately remove any inappropriate contributions, contributions with illegal content and advertising by third parties from the website.

Career Roadshow at the Goethe-Institut London 💼What (professional) opportunities are there if you learn German at school...
10/09/2026

Career Roadshow at the Goethe-Institut London 💼

What (professional) opportunities are there if you learn German at school or university? Which industries need applicants with German language skills? And how do you apply for a job or internship in the German-speaking world?

Our Career Roadshow in London will offer students a multi-faceted program that provides insight into the relevance of German in professional life.

Registrations for our Career Roadshow on 15 October 2026 are still open. Join us for an afternoon full of workshops, talks and information stands on career and study opportunities with German.

Sign up today, via the link below 👇
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ver.cfm?event_id=27272697

A new selection of exciting German-language literature is here! 📚 The latest New Books in German jury selection highligh...
09/09/2026

A new selection of exciting German-language literature is here! 📚

The latest New Books in German jury selection highlights noteworthy new titles from German-language publishers, chosen for their potential to reach readers around the world. We’re proud to support this initiative and you can now find many of the selected books in our library.

Looking for your next German read? This is a good place to start!

Join us for the first edition of KinoTage – Cinema Days, a four-day celebration of German cinema at the Goethe-Institut ...
08/09/2026

Join us for the first edition of KinoTage – Cinema Days, a four-day celebration of German cinema at the Goethe-Institut London, featuring films for both public audiences and school groups.

From silent film classics to contemporary cinema, the programme brings together remarkable stories, unforgettable characters and special guests. Travel from a North Sea island to Munich, from fairy-tale worlds to the realm of master criminals, while exploring themes of coming of age, social division, migration, and our connections with plants and ghosts.

We are particularly delighted to welcome director Julian Radlmaier and acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Ildikó Enyedi for conversations about their work.

The programme also pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Fritz Lang and Lotte Reiniger.

Come and share screenings, discussions and discoveries with us, and experience German cinema in all its richness and variety. 🍿

📅30 September – 3 October 2026
📍Goethe-Institut London, London
🎟 £6 / £3 concessions and for Goethe-Institut language students & library members.

For tickets and more info on KinoTage, follow the link below 👇
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ver.cfm?event_id=27297080

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week’s word: ‚Endgegner‘Do you have a difficult exam coming up, need to file your tax ...
08/09/2026

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week’s word: ‚Endgegner‘

Do you have a difficult exam coming up, need to file your tax return or have a demanding boss? We use „Endgegner“ for any challenge that feels like the final boss in a video game.

Example:
A: I’ve got a maths exam tomorrow.
B: Maths exams are my Endgegner!

Or

A: How‘s your tax return going?
B: It’s my absolute Endgegner this year.

Would you like to use more German slang words naturally? Join one of our German courses at Goethe-Institut Irland and pick up the language the way it’s really spoken.

👉 https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/kur.html

Looking for an engaging project to kick off the new school year? 🇩🇪✨ Ökoscoop, our hybrid sustainability competition fo...
03/09/2026

Looking for an engaging project to kick off the new school year? 🇩🇪✨

Ökoscoop, our hybrid sustainability competition for school groups, is back! Designed to help you bring investigative journalism, digital storytelling, and real-world German into the classroom, it offers **a** hands-on opportunity for students to engage with the German language.

Perfect as preparation for the Individual Research Project (IRP), students will investigate local solutions, analyse their findings, and present them in a creative digital format, all in German!

The journey ends with a live online press conference, where teams share and discuss their work with peers.

🗓️ Applications are open until 25 September 2026.
👥 Target group: Year 11-12 (England & Wales), Year 12-13 (Ireland), S4-S5 (Scotland), and Year 13-14 (Northern Ireland)
🔗 Register via the link here👇
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/drm/oekoscoop.html

Join us for our Business Lunch exploring the career opportunities with German in academia and science💼🌍In a live online ...
27/08/2026

Join us for our Business Lunch exploring the career opportunities with German in academia and science💼🌍

In a live online conversation, Ben Willner (postdoctoral researcher at the TU Dresden) will speak with the Goethe-Institut about his career and experiences using German in an international work environment.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but we ask teachers to collect questions from their students and share them with the Goethe-Institut (email: [email protected]) before the event.

📅 Thurs, 10 September 2026
⏰ 12:15 PM – 13:00 PM (GMT)
📍 Online
👥 Target group Y9–Y13 / S2–S6

🔗 Register via the link below 👇
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ver.cfm?event_id=27312924
The event will be held in English, with a short introduction in German at the beginning.

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's phrase: 'Kein Ding'“Kein Ding” is a German expression meaning “no problem”, “no...
25/08/2026

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's phrase: 'Kein Ding'

“Kein Ding” is a German expression meaning “no problem”, “no worries” or “don't mention it”. It's a casual way of saying that something wasn't a big deal. It's the German equivalent of “no worries”, casual, friendly and used all the time.

Examples:
A: I accidentally spilled some water.
B: Kein Ding, I'll clean it up.

Or

A: Thanks for helping me move!
B: Kein Ding!

Would you like to use more German slang words naturally? Join one of our German courses at Goethe-Institut UK and pick up the language the way it's really spoken.

👉 https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/kur.html

This Wednesday, our Goethe-Kino screening brings 'When Will It Be Again Like It Never Was Before' to the screen — Sonja ...
24/08/2026

This Wednesday, our Goethe-Kino screening brings 'When Will It Be Again Like It Never Was Before' to the screen — Sonja Heiss’ funny and moving coming-of-age story, based on Joachim Meyerhoff’s bestselling novel.

And if the film leaves you wanting more, you can find the book in our library, alongside other titles by the same author.

There’s still time to grab a ticket for the screening this Wednesday at 7pm! 🎟️ Tickets via the events link in our bio. ☝

24/08/2026

Some bonus footage of our time at Goethe-Institut’s Career Roadshow in Portsmouth! It was a fantastic event to be a part of alongside other British-German organisations - thank you again to the team at Goethe-Institut for inviting us and giving us a dedicated space to talk about all things BGA.

We’re looking forward to attending their upcoming Career Roadshow in Falkirk - now exactly a month away, on 24th September!

Let us know if your school might be attending, we’d love to see you there.

Here’s a link for more info on the Falkirk Roadshow, if you’re interested: https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ver.cfm?event_id=27272662

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉If you’re thinking about continuing with German at A-Le...
20/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉

If you’re thinking about continuing with German at A-Level, the National German A-Level Class (NGAC) gives students from different schools the opportunity to learn together as a national cohort, combining teaching at their own school with live online lessons from experienced teachers. This way, students can continue studying German even when their school doesn’t have enough students to run a full class on its own.

Led by the Goethe-Institut UK in partnership with the NCLE, Anglo European School and Languages For All ,the NGAC launches this September.

Schools have until 25 August to apply to take part in the pilot. Find out more and get in touch at [email protected].

19/08/2026

How do you find your next great read? 📖

We asked our youngest library reviewer, Niall, to show us how it’s done! Together with , he shares his tips for navigating our Children’s Corner and what to look out for when browsing the shelves!

As the summer holidays are coming to an end, why not pop into our library together and find something for readers of any size? We also have some games to help make your time here a success!

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's phrase: 'Passt schon'Literally, it means “it fits already”, but that's not how ...
18/08/2026

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's phrase: 'Passt schon'

Literally, it means “it fits already”, but that's not how Germans use it. In everyday life, “passt schon” usually means “it’s fine” or “good enough”. It's often used when something isn't perfect, but acceptable.

The tone matters. A friendly “passt schon 😊” means “no worries.” A dry “ja, passt schon…” can sometimes mean “I guess it'll have to do.” 😄

Examples:
A: I forgot to bring the snacks.
B: Passt schon, we have enough food.

Or

A: The picture is a bit blurry.
B: Whatever, passt schon.

Would you like to use more German slang words naturally? Join one of our German courses at Goethe-Institut Irland and pick up the language the way it's really spoken.

👉 Link in bio.Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's phrase: 'Passt schon'

Literally, it means “it fits already”, but that's not how Germans use it. In everyday life, “passt schon” usually means “it’s fine” or “good enough”. It's often used when something isn't perfect, but acceptable.

The tone matters. A friendly “passt schon 😊” means “no worries.” A dry “ja, passt schon…” can sometimes mean “I guess it'll have to do.” 😄

Examples:
A: I forgot to bring the snacks.
B: Passt schon, we have enough food.

Or

A: The picture is a bit blurry.
B: Whatever, passt schon.

Would you like to use more German slang words naturally? Join one of our German courses at Goethe-Institut UK and pick up the language the way it's really spoken.

👉 https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/kur.html

Meet the author is back!On 8 September, author and dramaturg Patty Kim Hamilton will present her play 'Schmerz Camp' in ...
18/08/2026

Meet the author is back!
On 8 September, author and dramaturg Patty Kim Hamilton will present her play 'Schmerz Camp' in conversation with the author and director Sarah* Claire Wray.

👩‍💻The event will take place online and in German.
🔗Register now via the link below!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pitVcmkVSp6B314K2gSyUw #/registration

📖Plot
Seven women in a renowned, surreal pain clinic: caught in an endless cycle of therapies and consultations with the doctors, the patients try out medication, do pottery, meditate and exercise — yet the pain remains. On the surface, nothing seems to be happening to the women in the clinic, and yet everything is in a state of constant, subtle flux.
The language and dialogue are based on real conversations and clinic questionnaires.

18/08/2026

There’s still time to join our Secondary School German Teachers’ Day in Glasgow!

This one‑day programme is designed to strengthen both pedagogical and linguistic skills. With a workshop from the fantastic Felix Oeser, the training is tailored for secondary school teachers working with mixed‑level and diverse learner groups, and is provided free of charge, with travel and accommodation bursaries available to those from further afield.

📅 Sat, 12 Sep 2026, 9.30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Goethe-Institut Glasgow
📝Free of charge - registration required via [email protected]
⭐Language: German (B1+)
🔗 More info via our website via: https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/ver.cfm?event_id=27278983

We’re hiring at the Goethe-Institut London: Maintenance Technician (full time). You’ll oversee general maintenance and h...
18/08/2026

We’re hiring at the Goethe-Institut London: Maintenance Technician (full time). You’ll oversee general maintenance and help keep our building and facilities safe, functional and well maintained.

Apply by 3 September 2026 via the link below 👇
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ueb/kar/tec.html

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