German Language Program

Winter Quarter 2025 German Language Courses

Registration is open!

Group courses for all levels Beginner through Mastery begin the week of Jan. 6, 2025

Sütterlin and Kurrent Cultural Workshop starts on January 11th

A2/B1 Reading Practice starts February 17th, 2025

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Register for Classes

IMPORTANT: Your email will be your course login. When registering on our website, please use your individual email address. Do not register multiple persons or family members on the same email address. 

Are you a beginner? 

No placement test needed.

Choose one of our A1.1 options at the following locations:

1. Peachtree Center 

   choose between 

   a.) two 90-minute after-work sessions per week (several spots available)

   b.) one longer more condensed course night per week  (almost full - enroll now for remaining seats)

    

2. Roswell

   one course session per week 

    

3. Virtual via Zoom 

   learn from anywhere in one session per week on Saturday morning   (several spots available)

Did you take our A1.1 a while ago and want to join again? 

Or do you feel you need to start over but not from the beginning? 

Check out our A1 Practice course, via Zoom, 

for textbook-based A1.1/A1.2 (first half of the A1 level) learning with review and new content to get back on track. 

LOCATIONS

• in-person courses in Atlanta (main office Downtown Atlanta - Peachtree Center) 
• in-person courses in Roswell (Alliance Française Roswell location)
• virtual courses via Zoom sessions with a live instructor 
• Selected courses may be offered in hybrid format, allowing participation either in-person in Atlanta or via Zoom

Not sure what course is the right one for you? 

Take a Placement Test.

Our progressive standard courses follow the world-wide recognized Goethe Institut certification standards starting at the Beginner A1 level, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In addition, we offer specialized courses and workshops to enhance German learning, language practice, and cultural knowledge at any level. 

Standard Courses

Beginner? Look for our A1.1 standard courses in Atlanta - Peachtree Center, Roswell, and via Zoom. We offer Beginner A1.1 courses each quarter - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall of each year.

To find out how our A1 through C2 level progressive language courses are set up: Click here to see our language course structure by level. Not all courses are offered each quarter. Filter our course catalogue by level to find the courses for your level. 
 

Specialized Courses

vary each quarter and include conversation, grammar, Current Events, Current Events for Students and Young Professionals, writing, literature, and other offerings. They are suitable for particular skill levels. Sign up for our main newsletter to stay in the loop, and email us to language@goetheatlanta.org with any questions about our courses.
 

Cultural Workshops 

vary throughout the year - subscribe to our newsletter to get updates

Intensive Learning Courses

for A1 and A2 start in January and July if offered, and cover the complete CEFR level within 20 weeks. Read more about the time commitment and layout of our Intensive Courses. 
 

 Required Course Materials 

Check your course description for required course books or certain literature.

International Book Import Service "IBIS" in Tennessee carries our required books in stock. 

toll free 800-277-4247

phone number 931-759-7400

email: ibis@ibiservice.com

IBIS website for the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta courses https://www.ibiservice.com/category-s/379.htm

 Goethe-Institut Exams in Atlanta 

Registration for 2024 exams is open - check our website regularly for levels and dates.

REGISTER HERE

Members are eligible for the membership discount on language courses (within the 12-month membership period).

All of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta group classes are for adult language learners.

The minimum age for our group courses is 16 years. For teens younger than age 16 or young people who are not ready to join a group course with learners of all ages, please check out our youth page for our individual instruction and tutoring for ages 12 and up.

For additional assistance please contact our language department: language@goetheatlanta.org.