Your options for learning German
There are many possibilities for learning German, whether in Rhineland-Palatinate, in your home country, or online. Numerous language schools offer after-work courses as well as intensive programs. The German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) provides support for integration courses, where you learn not only the language but also German culture.
Overview of German courses
Integration courses
In these courses, you receive 600 hours of German language tuition plus 100 hours of cultural orientation.
Job-related language courses
In these courses, you learn technical vocabulary and business-oriented communication. These courses are specially designed for when you’re starting out in the job market.
Adult education centers
Rhineland-Palatinate has 57 adult education centers (Volkshochschulen, VHS) offering low-cost courses as well as a range of course time for people with jobs.
Online courses
Using the free apps and exercises provided by the Goethe Institute, you can learn at home flexibly.
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Integrating through language
Good language skills are crucial for navigating both social situations and the working world – and for feeling at ease. The 57 recognized adult education centers in Rhineland-Palatinate offer German courses which often cost less than those of other providers. These integration courses teach you not only language skills, but also German culture and traditions.
Learn German before you arrive
If you’re not in Germany yet, you can learn German at one of the Goethe Institutes located around the world. Language classes are also offered at German-language international schools and Goethe Institute partner schools. Learning the language is the best way to prepare for your new beginning in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Learn German online
You can also build your German skills from the convenience of your own home. The Goethe Institute offers free exercises, apps, and digital learning tools for this. Make it in Germany has an overview of other online offerings. In addition, there are special courses to prepare for a new career as well as lessons for children and adolescents.