German Language Resources
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Here are a few further resources to get you started on your own path to learning German, a language that can open up so many doors in Germany, Europe, the United States - and all over the world.
American Association for Teachers of German
The mission of the AATG is based on the belief that bringing the language, literatures and cultures of the German-speaking world to all Americans is a vital humanistic endeavor which serves essential national interests. It's the only national individual membership organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the language, literature, and culture of the German-speaking countries. Its goal is to foster excellence at all levels of education in the study and teaching of the language, literatures, and cultures of the German-speaking world and to promote access to German programs for a diverse American society.
American Association for Teachers of German
Goethe Institute USA - Learning German
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany. It promotes the study of German abroad, encourages international cultural exchange and fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society, and politics. The Goethe Institute offers a broad range of language courses. It has 50 years experience in teaching German as a foreign language, teacher training and developing curricula, examinations and course materials. It offers German courses, as well as internationally recognized examinations in Germany and abroad. For example at one of the many Goethe Institutes all over the United States.
Goethe-Institute USA
Free German Courses from Deutsche Welle
With the free German courses from Deutsche Welle, you can choose the learning style that suits you best: e-learning at the computer, with short videos, audio courses or podcasts, or with texts and worksheets you can print out. Select from courses for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced learners. German language teachers are welcome to use our multimedia material in their lessons. The Course Finder helps you choose the best format for each level.
Deutsche Welle
German Language School Conference
The German Language School Conference (GLSC) is the national umbrella organization for private German language schools in the United States. The member schools, which operate mostly on Saturdays, serve children from preschool through high school and adults. The GLSC provides its member schools with teaching material that promotes a positive image of Germany and furthers respect for the heritage of German-speaking peoples. It also offers a forum for a variety of topics concerning the German language, literature and culture and provides venues for the exchange of ideas and opinions.
GLSC
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. They offer programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education. They also represent the German higher education system abroad, promote Germany as an academic and research destination, and help build ties between institutions around the world. As one of the 14 international branch offices, the New York office was founded in order to support academic exchange between the US, Canada and Germany. It offers you helpful information and advice on where, why and how to learn German.
DAAD New York - Learn German
German Learning Opportunities Website
GLOW (German Learning Opportunities Website) was the 2003 initiative of the Southern California Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German. It is both an interactive data base registry of all types of German programs at all levels, and the first ongoing census of German teachers and students ever developed. If you are looking for a particular institution, location, type of program, or German teacher, this is the right way to start. And the best: it is all for free.
GLOW
PASCH: Education Creates Prospects – Multilingualism Opens Horizons
With the partner school initiative PASCH, a global network of schools is being built. Pupils at these schools are not just given the opportunity of learning German and enjoying German education, but will hopefully gain a long-term interest in modern Germany and the German language.
Partner School Initiative PASCH
Resources for Teachers
Teachers! Searching for a way to close out a unit? Need some ideas as to where to begin? We have some ideas for you! German teachers can find some quick ideas for the classroom and Social Studies teachers can find some new ways to integrate Germany in your classroom.
Resources for Teachers
Where To Learn German?
Let your mind go around and find the right way for you, your children and your friends to learn German or to improve your German knowledge. It is also a good opportunity for you to pick up the cultures of German-speaking countries for free. Have fun!
Where To Learn German?
Deutsch@YoungGermany
Deutsch@YG provides you with information on issues that move both German and American youth. To increase your German skills, the information is all provided in German. To test your German a bit more, you can also take the YG German Quiz.
Deutsch@YG
