German teacher Ivo Niethammer

Ivo Niethammer

Professional Teacher
Teaches
German
Native
Swiss German
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
French
Thai
Spanish
Other
American Sign Language (ASL)
Specialties
Business
Kids
Test Preparation
Certified German Teacher: 15+ Years of Inspiring Language Journeys
From SwitzerlandLiving in Other, Switzerland (11:51 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 7, 2020
I'm ivo, a passionate German tutor with a degree in Education (Switzerland) and Teaching Chinese (China). I’ve taught languages for years—both in classrooms and online—and I’m now pursuing a Ph.D. in Linguistics at NTU in Taiwan. I know what it’s like to learn a new language—I’ve spent the last decade either teaching or studying languages myself! That’s why I focus on making German accessible, engaging, and tailored to your goals—whether you're preparing for an exam, moving to a German-speaking country, or just looking to improve your fluency. Let’s work together to make German a language you feel confident using! 📌 Limited availability in March, back to full hours in April!
5.0
Rating
193
Students
1955
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

German Lessons

German
Swiss German
Trial Lesson
128 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Basic German - Erste Schritte (Levels A1-B1)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

676 lessons completed
USD 62.00+
Package with 17% off
Spoken German - German conversation for intermediate and advanced learners
B1 -  C2

Conversation

733 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 16% off
Written German - Enhance your writing skills and reading comprehension!
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

162 lessons completed
USD 62.00+
Package with 17% off
Advanced German - Sattelfest in Deutsch (Levels B2-C2)
B2 -  C2

Language Essentials

30 lessons completed
USD 62.00+
Package with 17% off
Exam Preparation: Language Tests and Swiss Naturalization
A1 -  C2

Test Preparation

38 lessons completed
USD 70.00+
Package with 16% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

210 Reviews

All
German
Swiss German
Student bianca huzum
bianca huzum
7 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ivo truly understands how to make language learning both effective and engaging. His teaching style stands out through his ability to create an interactive and supportive learning environment where I feel encouraged to speak and practice the language actively. What makes his lessons particularly valuable is his thoughtful approach to teaching new vocabulary. Rather than simply providing word lists, he creates meaningful contexts and offers multiple examples that help cement new words in memory. Ivo's lessons are consistently fresh and varied, focusing on interesting topics that keep me engaged while building practical language skills. And on top of that he has a great sense of humor. I can only highly recommend Ivo :)
Jan 31, 2025
Student Li-Ting
Li-Ting
59 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
The class is very well prepared, and Ivo adapts to my level and need very quickly. He uses a lot of different ways to explain grammar and vocabulary, which is not only fun but also easy to remember. I am looking forward to our next class.
Aug 27, 2020
Student Rosalía
Rosalía
23 German lessons
Ich habe diese Unterrichtstunde sehr genossen. Ivo hat immer interessante Themen zum Besprechen und ich lerne neue Wörter, Redewendungen und Kulturelle Nuancen. Ich finde das super!
Dec 9, 2024
Student Josh
Josh
207 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
When I turned up to a traditional in-person group German class yesterday it was at this point I realised just how much progress I had made with Ivo. Students that had attended this class in the A1.1, A1.2, A1.3 and A2.1 classes over a year had not progressed as much as I had with Ivo in 8 weeks. Thanks Ivo!
Feb 4, 2022
Student Tom
Tom
23 German lessons
Top teacher - flexible, fun, encouraging. Definitely recommend
Feb 19, 2025
Student Rosalía
Rosalía
23 German lessons
Ich habe diese Unterrichtstunde sehr interessant und toll gefunden! Ich mag, dass obwohl Ivo einen guten Plan für den Unterricht hat, können wir auch über meine spontanen Fragen reden und ich finde dass sehr hilfreich. Wir haben die nächste Lektion nicht genau geplant weil ich vorziehe, frei und unvorbereitet sprechen zu können.
Nov 21, 2024
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