Germany

 The dome and roof terrace of the Reichstag building at sunset
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"Germany, what goes?" - An audio journey through Germany

Join our host Dana Newman on this audio journey through Germany and learn about great places, exciting people, special projects and cultural peculiarities in various German cities.

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  • Deutschlandkarte mit Illustration der Porta Nigra in Trient und Porträt von Dana Newman
    © Illustration: Pauline Wernig, ©Goethe-Institut / Foto: ©Dana Newman
    © Illustration: Pauline Wernig, ©Goethe-Institut / Foto: ©Dana Newman

    Episode 12: Trier is "quant"!

    Surprise! With our audio trip we visit another city, one of the oldest cities in Germany! Here, history not only shapes the face of the city, but also its language. Listen now to learn more about Trier and Trierisch - sauwa!

  • Map of Germany with a picture of Dana Newman and an illustration of a green campus with solar panels
    © Illustration: Goethe-Institut e.V./Pauline Wernig; Foto: Dana Newman
    © Illustration: Goethe-Institut e.V./Pauline Wernig; Foto: Dana Newman

    Episode 13: Trier - A visit to the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld

    Out of the city, in the middle of the forest - today we visit the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld. What can you study here? And why is this the greenest campus in Germany? Learn more about it in this episode, which is all about sustainability!

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    [Translate to Englisch:] © [Translate to Englisch:] Illustration: Pauline Wernig, ©Goethe-Institut / Foto: ©Dana Newman

    Episode 11: MONAliesA - the feminist library in Leipzig

    In the eleventh episode of "Germany, what goes?" we visit the feminist library "MONAliesA" in Leipzig. Since 1990, feminist literature has been collected here, the library has been used as a venue and important work for gender equality has been done - listen in!

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  • Two international students are walking and chatting together. In the background you can see a university building.
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    © Getty Images/blackCAT

    Finding the right place to study in Germany

    Many German university cities can look back on a long tradition. Is that really all that important? Here are some criteria for selecting a place to study that truly matter.

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    © Getty Images/kotijelly

    Funfairs in Germany: traditions and origins

    Just in time for Oktoberfest, we would like to introduce you to Germany’s most popular funfairs, and to explain their appeal to people from around the world.

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    © Getty Images/Kar-Tr

    Changes in the German language

    In our five-part series, we tell how the German language is changing. We explain the influence of globalisation, digitalisation and immigration on our language use and what developments await us.

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    © Getty Images/damircudic

    How digitisation is expanding our language

    Tiktok, Twitch and ChatGPT: we explain how digitisation is influencing and expanding the German language. 

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    © picture-alliance/foto2press

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    Women’s football: prohibited, ridiculed, celebrated

    Despite being knocked out of the World Cup: Women's football is booming in Germany and the world. Find out everything about the history and the change in sport and society here.

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    © picture-alliance/dpa

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    Germany’s path towards stable democracy

    Read here how the democratic structures in Germany began on 14 August 1949 with the first parliamentary elections (for the Bundestag).

  • Young multiethnic students writing a test in the seminar room. In focus is a young Asian man with glasses.
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    © Getty Images/izusek

    Learning German for university and working in Germany

    Anyone wanting to study in Germany or who needs to speak German in their job should know about the language certificate that is required. An overview.

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    © Alumniportal Deutschland

    Quiz: Cycling in Germany

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    Have you read the infographic on Cycling in Germany? Have you memorised everything? Then test your knowledge about Cycling in Germany with this quiz!

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    © Alumniportal Deutschland

    Infographic: Cycling in Germany

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    Cycling is a healthy and cheap way of getting around and is very popular in Germany. In this infographic you will find information about cycling in Germany so that you can travel as safely as possible and enjoy cycling.

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    Sustainability in everyday life - this is how it works! © GettyImages/aldomurillo

    Tips for greater sustainability in everyday life

    Preventing waste, using renewable energies, seasonal shopping: we’ve collated the most effective tips for a climate-friendly lifestyle. How to make your everyday life more sustainable.

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    © Getty Images/JulPo

    Cultural tips - 2030 Agenda

    From poetry slam to photography, from theater to graffiti, from music to dance, from architecture to cultural events - every day of this Advent brings a new cultural tip in which the goals of the 2030 Agenda find artistic expression.

  • Infographics: Behördendeutsch, what´s that? Illustration of a confused woman, an official document and a stamp
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    © Alumniportal Deutschland

    Infographic: Behördendeutsch - what's that?

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    Behördendeutsch is a form of written German favoured by authorities and civil servants. It is often highly convoluted and can sometimes be difficult to understand. In this infographic we point out some of the key features and offer tips for easier communication with the authorities.