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Geschäftsführerin Andrea Bommers und die Direktorin der Deutschstunde, Uta Plotze. Credit: SBS German

More and more families in Australia are choosing to teach their children German — whether out of cultural ties, for better future prospects or in preparation for studying in Germany. German lessons in Sydney have been growing rapidly for years and now offer lessons for around 380 children — locally and online across Australia.


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More and more families in Australia are choosing to teach their children German — whether out of cultural ties, for better future prospects or in preparation for studying in Germany. German lessons in Sydney have been growing rapidly for years and now offer lessons for around 380 children — locally and online across Australia.


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