Editing German language (section)

==Promotion of the German language==
The use and learning of the German language are promoted by a number of organisations. The government-backed [http://www.goethe.de/enindex.htm Goethe Institut] (named after the famous German author [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]]) aims to enhance the knowledge of German culture and language within Europe and the rest of the world. This is done by holding exhibitions and conferences with German-related themes, and providing training and guidance in the learning and use of the German language. For example the Goethe Institut teaches the Goethe-Zertifikat German language qualification.

The German state broadcaster [[Deutsche Welle]] is the equivalent of the British [[BBC World Service]] and provides radio and television broadcasts in German and a variety of other languages across the globe. Its German language services are tailored for German language learners by being spoken at slow speed.