Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta

Happy birthday to us!

On the 272nd birthday of our namesake, we're celebrating 45 years of Goethe in Atlanta. We will enjoy German music, Brezeln, good conversation, hear Goethe quotes, kick around the soccer ball, and hear our students and members share their personal experiences with Goethe in the last 45 years! The event is free to attend, but registration is requested in advance.

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Summer Courses Now Enrolling

Registration for our Online Summer Quarter German Courses is now available! Whether you're progressing in your proficiency or jumping right in to A1.1, we have the perfect at-home activity to challenge your mind while staying safe.

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Vitale Sprache

Our 2021 program “Hurra! Wir leben noch: Vitale Sprache lebendig vermittelt” aims to provide German learners and teachers throughout the southeastern United States with a look into the ever-changing German language and a modern image of Germany, shaped by globalization, technology, and the current global pandemic. Stay tuned for dates and information coming soon!
#germanlanguageday Student Competition

The #germanlanguageday Student Competition focuses on the ever-changing German language and a modern image of Germany, shaped by globalization, technology, and the current global pandemic, and will culminate on our virtual #germanlanguageday event on September 13, 2021.

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German Heritage Tour at Oakland Cemetery

Join us on September 23rd at 6 pm for a private special topics tour at Oakland Cemetery focusing on the German-speaking residents of the grounds. Just in time for the start of the spooky season, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to learn about the cultural connection and heritage between Atlanta and German-speaking citizens! Tickets are limited and required to attend the event.

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Upcycling Student Competition

DIY for the environment - trash to art, decorate with leftovers, turn waste into vintage cool, make schools and homes more beautiful while saving the planet. The winners of the Upcycling School Contest will be recognized as future savers of the planet and awarded prizes for their sustainable creativity at our Repair Café in Atlanta on November 13, 2021.

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Individual Instruction Courses

Did you know that, in addition to our group instruction courses, we also offer individual instruction? These lessons can be done via Zoom or Skype at a time convenient for you. And you decide your pace -- all customized to fit your needs.

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COVID-19 Update

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our COVID-19 policy, please feel free to reach out to us!

Our Mission

We at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta aim to build lasting ties between German-speaking people and people of the southeastern United States.

The primary focus of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is to foster cultural relationships between German-speaking people and people of the southeastern United States through the facilitation and co-production of projects of a national as well as international scope in order to promote a better understanding of German culture, language, and society within the larger context of European life.

Language Courses

Our German language courses range from beginner (A1) to near-native (C1) and offer students weekly contact to the German language and other German language enthusiasts through our live, virtual instruction format. Learn more about language courses.

Cultural Program

COVID can't stop our Cultural Program. We're staying safe and staying connected through our virtual cultural events, including film screenings, panel discussions, cooking classes, Germanic Language & Dialect Series, and more. Check out our upcoming events.

45 Years of Goethe in Atlanta

During the month of August, we'll be celebrating both Goethe (the man's) and Goethe in Atlanta's birthday with you! Founded in 1976 as a branch of the Goethe Institut, our organization has served the Germanic community in Atlanta for 45 years.