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Learn German with us! Join our cultural events. At the Goethe-Institut Irland you can successfully learn German for your career, studies or everyday life.
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Our team will be happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Our committed teachers ensure lively lessons with plenty of variety. We will be happy to help you prepare for the examination of your choice. The program department organizes a broad range of events and supports projects in the fields of film and new media, arts, theatre and dance, music, literature, architecture and more. The Library serves as a resource hub for all contemporary aspects of the social, political and cultural life in Germany and is a lending library of books and multimedia, open to anyone interested in Germany and the German language.

26/10/2026

We are delighted to announce that registration for Week is now open and Goethe-Institut Irland will be a partner in this initiative.

This event from PPLI / Languages Connect will take place 16-20 November 2026, and Goethe-Institut Irland will open its doors for school visits to 37 Merrion Square on 17 November, 10 am to 1 pm, where students will learn about German, Germany, and what the Institut offers to students and teachers. We will kick off Think Languages Week with a Career Roadshow on 13 November at University of Limerick.

Register your students at the link below and download your free guide to our free online resources to make German lessons more fun and engaging:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/spr/unt/afs/thl.html

23/10/2026

Last chance to explore ‘The Glenkeen Variations: Sister Weather’!

Drawing on their shared experience as artists in residence at Glenkeen Garden in West Cork, Susanne Bürner, Ines Kaag, Annette Kelm and Alexandra Leykauf have transformed the exhibition space into a car boot sale inspired by the Irish market tradition as a place of encounter, exchange and storytelling.

Through photography, sculpture, video and spatial installation, the exhibition interweaves observations on the nature of empathy and the powers of mimicry.

Visit us this final weekend!

Goethe-Institut Dublin
37 Merrion Square East

Free entry

22/10/2026

Cultural Institutes are onboard again this year for Week with activities being made available to students at Alliance Francaise Cork and Dublin, Goethe Institut, Istituto Italiano di Cultura Students. They will provide a range of workshops, guest speakers, onsite events and more! Find out more here https://languagesconnect.ie/thinklanguages-and-cultural-institutes/

20/10/2026

Want to learn German but can’t make it to our classrooms? Starting 4 November, we’re launching a new round of 5-week online courses for levels A1.1., A1.2., and B2.3. designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle — whether you're a total beginner or brushing up for work, travel or fun. Our online courses are fast-paced, interactive, and perfect for learning with others.

All courses are taught by experienced Goethe-Institut instructors and follow the same high-quality standards as our in-person classes — just with more flexibility, zero commute, and you can tune in from anywhere. Book your place now!

https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/spr/kur.html

19/10/2026

Would you like to study or work in Germany? Most colleges, universities, and employers require certified proof of your knowledge of German. An internationally recognized certificate from the Goethe-Institut is proof of your knowledge - check out the reasons why so many choose a Goethe Certificate exam! Our next exam slots start from 23 November 2026, and you can register until 9 November 2026.

And not only can you sit a Goethe Certificate exam with us, for all levels of ability, ranging from A1 to C2, but we'll also support you to get you exam ready. We have free study material on our website, in our library, and on our social media accounts to help you pass your Goethe exam with flying colours.

We will also be offering further exam slots in 2027. Find a slot to suit you and book now!

https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/spr/kur.html

18/10/2026

Did you learn German at a PASCH or "Fit" school supported by the Goethe-Institut, and are you now studying in Germany or have you already earned a university degree there?

Then become a German language ambassador! With the support of the Goethe-Institut, visit your former school and tell students and their parents about your journey with the German language. Share your experiences regarding your studies and daily life in Germany, and inspire the next generation to discover the opportunities that German can open up for them.

📹 Apply with a short video
📅 Submission deadline: 18 December 2026
🔗 More info in the bio.

www.goethe.de/alumniwettbewerb26

17/10/2026

Kinderkino at Goethe-Institut Irland 2026!

We are delighted to present a series of film screenings at , especially for kids. Each semester, we will screen kids' films in our auditorium, with films for different age groups, alternating. The screenings will take place after our children's courses, 1-3 pm. And we'll take care of the snacks too!

On 24 October, we'll be showing "Der Froschkönig" (for ages 6 and up). On her 18th birthday, the princess receives a golden ball left to her by her late mother. Her friends play with it, and the ball falls into the castle pond. The princess is inconsolable, even though a visitor is expected that day. A young man is coming to ask for her hand in marriage—and the future of the impoverished royal family depends on it. However, a frog promises to retrieve the ball from the pond if he is allowed to celebrate her birthday with her.

https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/ver.cfm?event_id=27344834

14/10/2026

Kid’s Halloween Camps at Goethe-Institut Irland
27 to 30 October 2026
For ages 4–8
Tue to Fri | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Looking for something fun and educational this Halloween break?
At our German-language camps, children learn through play, creativity, and Halloween-themed activities in a relaxed, language-rich environment.

All camps are for children who already speak some German, either as advanced learners or bilingual speakers.

Book your place now! https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/spr/kur.html

13/10/2026

Celebrating all things German this week!

As part of German Week (12-16 October), the Goethe-Institut Irland was delighted to visit St. Philip’s Senior National School, where we delivered German taster classes to five 5th and 6th class groups.

The school is preparing for the gradual introduction of modern foreign languages as part of the redeveloped primary curriculum. This provided a great opportunity for the Goethe-Institut Irland to offer short 30-minute taster sessions, giving students their first experience with the German language.

During the classes, students learned how to introduce themselves, say where they come from, and discovered that they already knew a lot more German words than they expected. They were also surprised to find out just how similar English and German are.

Throughout German Week, the Goethe-Institut Irland is bringing German language and culture to primary schools across Ireland, while also welcoming secondary school students to our institute on Merrion Square for a range of exciting activities.

Don’t forget to join our German Week Challenges and share your German Week activities on social media using . Fantastic prizes are waiting for the winners!

Celebrating all things German this week. Are you with us? https://www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/spr/eng/gwi.html

13/10/2026

Welcome to Slanguage School: This week's word: 'Jein'

Sometimes a simple „ja" or "nein" just doesn't cut it.
That's where „jein" comes in: a combination of "ja" (yes) and "nein" (no). We use „jein" when the answer is more complicated or when you're still undecided yourself.

Example:
A: Are you coming to the party tonight?
B: Jein. I have to work tomorrow, but maybe I'll come later.

Or:

A: Do you like working from home?
B: Jein. Ich like it, but sometimes I miss the office.

Would you like to use more German slang words naturally? Join one of our German courses and pick up the language the way it's really spoken.

👉 https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/kur.html

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Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9:30pm
Thursday	9am - 9:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

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