Goethe-Institut

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/goethe-institut

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global footprint?Maintains a presence in 99 countries through more than 150 cultural centers
2. What is the annual student demographics?Educates approximately 246,000 individuals in German language courses each year
3. How many people study German at the Goethe-Institut each year?About 246,000 people take German courses every year.
4. Where can I find a Goethe-Institut center?It has more than 150 centers in 99 countries around the world.

Cultural Diplomacy: The practice of promoting national interests and values through cultural exchange and understanding.
Soft Power: The ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or payment.
Intercultural Dialogue: Communication and exchange between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds.
Nonprofit Organization: An entity established for purposes other than generating profit, with surplus revenue reinvested into its mission.