Goethe-Institut Singapore

A musical journey through Europe... right here at the Goethe Lab! 🎶

Last Sunday saw our students enjoying a special musical matinee, 𝗘𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮 (𝘈 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦), at the Goethe Lab. Led by our German teacher (and talented clarinetist!) Ivan Ng, together with Clement Lim on flute and Jared Liew on piano, the trio took us on a journey through classical favourites and contemporary pieces.

And even more inspiring—all three musicians studied in Germany and speak fluent German. If you’ve wondered whether language learning can open doors, create lifelong friendships, and lead to unexpected opportunities, the answer is yes, yes, and yes! Learning a language is not just about words; it’s also about exploring a new culture and connecting with people. 🎼❤️

Has your German learning journey taken you on any adventures? Share them with us!

What type of German learner are you? 🤔

Term 5 registration starts now! Take a look at our schedule for the German course that fits you best: https://www.goethe.de/ins/sg/en/kur/kur/tup.cfm. Sign up by 29 September to secure your spot!

Meet (some of) our staff! 👋 Featuring three teachers and two office staff: swipe to find out more about them. Be sure to say hi if you see them around the institute! 👀

Who else would you like to see featured next? Tell us in the comments! 🤗

📢 SAVE THE DATE: 12 September 2026

What's happening? A fun-filled day of family activities

Where? At the Goethe-Institut Singapore!

We're hosting our annual Open Day and we want you and your family to be there. 🌟 There'll be German trial classes for adults and kids, food and drinks, a book presentation at the Lab, a scavenger hunt, workshops for kids, and carnival games—something for everyone.

Mark your calendars for now; we'll be back with more info soon. Stay tuned!

[136 Goethe Lab] 📢 Open Call 2026: Zones of Reciprocity

Our Lab Open Call is back! The 2026 edition invites proposals that critically engage with communal practices of reciprocity and exchange. We seek collaborative group projects that embody, incorporate, or celebrate, regional or international reciprocal practices through artistic or transdisciplinary forms.

Who can apply?
✅ Singapore-based cultural practitioners, collectives, or civil society actors
✅ in all formats across disciplines and sectors of civil society

Selected projects receive
✅ Rent-free residency in the Lab for a period of 4 to 5 months within the windows Jan-May 2027 and May-Sep 2027
✅ Project funding up to 16,000 SGD

🔔 Deadline: 13 September 2026

Find more details on our website: https://www.goethe.de/ins/sg/en/kul/eof/o26.html

Is your project what we're looking for? Send in your proposal today!

Know someone ready to learn German? Tell them the good news: we're offering a BIG discount on our A1.1 4w beginner course! 🥳

Now with a staggering 22% off, this course is for complete beginners who want to reap all the benefits of our A1.1 course in half the time.

📅 Twice a week: Mon & Wed
🕡 6:30pm–9:45pm
👤 For adults 16 and up

Sign up now on our website: https://www.goethe.de/ins/sg/en/kur/kur/tup.cfm

Class starts on 14 September. Secure your spot today!

Meet Estelle, another receipient of our scholarship! 👏 A teaching intern for History and Lower Secondary Music at a secondary school in Singapore, Estelle self-learnt German as a hobby for two years before joining classes at the Goethe-Institut this year. Through our scholarship, she took part in a two-week intensive course in Berlin in June.

💬 Here's what she had to say about her experience:

"I am immensely grateful to the Goethe-Institut for granting me this invaluable opportunity. As an enthusiast of German classical music, literature, history, and politics, spending two weeks in Berlin for my Language Course Scholarship and visiting various other German cities was everything I had dreamed of and more. My homestay experience enriched my learning by allowing me to experience daily life in Germany through the lens of a local. I would like to extend a personal thank you to everyone from Goethe-Institut who made my scholarship experience possible. It will forever remain as a defining part of my German learning journey, and motivates me to continuously push myself to be a better communicator in German."

Delighted to hear about your enriching experience in Berlin, Estelle! All the best on your German-learning journey. 🍀

📸 Photos provided by Estelle

Happy birthday, Singapore! 🥰 It’s National Day today. Are you ready? 🎉

What are some of the best ways to celebrate Singapore's 61st birthday that you can think of? Tell us in the comments!

Say hi to our scholarship student: Xiao Wen! 👋 A student at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Xiao Wen has been learning first started learning German at National University of Singapore since 2023. In June, she was awarded a scholarship for a two-week intensive course in Berlin by the Goethe-Institut Singapore.

💬 Here’s what she has to say about her experience in Berlin:

“It opened my eyes to a realistic lifestyle of someone living in Germany. I was able to apply the German language skills that I learnt during my lessons in daily life situations such as ordering food, taking public transport and conversing with locals. I also had opportunities to participate in cultural activities such as guided tours to museums, going to classical concerts, and meeting many people from around the world who had the common goal of learning German. Berlin is a vibrant city that has many charms, and I would love to visit again!”

We're happy to hear you had a fruitful experience in Berlin. Good luck on the rest of your German language-learning journey! 🤩

📸 Photos provided by Xiao Wen