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The Goethe-Institut - 70 Years of Cultural Exchange

December 4, 2021

Founded in 1951 to train German-language teachers, today the Goethe-Institut has a network of 158 centers in 98 countries. We look back at its 70-year history, hear from its new president and feature three outstanding cultural ambassadors.

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