German Language Program
Looking for a Taste of German?
June 2025 session "Steps into German"
Three easy and fun sessions!
Discover Germany - Hansestadt Hamburg
No German needed!
Join us on June 13th, 2025 for a Hanseatic Happy Hour
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BUSINESS GERMAN
Business German Level A2 - 90 minutes per week via Zoom
Job search, resume and cover letter
BEGINNER?
No placement test needed.
Summer 2025 A1 Virtual via Zoom
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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.
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.
Standard Courses
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.
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, business and other themed German courses, current events, writing, literature, and other offerings. They are suitable for particular skill levels.
Workshops
vary each quarter and include language focused three- to five-week courses, introduction to language learning, linguistic skills boot camps, as well as thematic individual sessions.
Cultural Workshops
vary throughout the year - subscribe to our main newsletter to get updates.
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.
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 10 and up.
For additional assistance please contact our language department: language@goetheatlanta.org.