Goethe-Institut Los Angeles

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.  The Institute promotes knowledge of the German language abroad and fosters international cultural cooperation. They also convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life. Through its network of Goethe-Institutes, Goethe Centers, cultural societies and reading rooms, alongside its examination and language learning centers, the organization performs the principal tasks of cultural and educational policy abroad.

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