German Made Simple

A1/A2 Course - British - Feb 26

“Lucia is fantastic! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the lessons, felt well-challenged, and received excellent preparation and guidance, which helped me pass my exam with confidence.”

A1/A2 Course - Italian - Feb 26

“Lucia is a great German teacher, very helpful to accommodate all necessities but most importantly extremely good in the teaching part (she speaks english fluently to ensure a proper understanding). I did the A1/A2 course which was perfectly matching my requirements for a good preparation of the Goethe exam. Highly recommended!”

A1/A2 Course - British - Feb 26

“The best language teacher I have ever experienced! Compared to others, Especially with Swiss German, she understand a foreigner’s perspective really well. Thank you Lucia!”

A1/A2 Course - American - Feb 26

“Lucia is a terrific teacher, you can truly tell she is passionate about her students' success. Thanks to her tailored approach I was able to pass the A2 exam.”

A1-B1 Course - Nigerian - Dec 25

“I found Lucia while searching for a Deutsch teacher and it has been a blessing since day 1. She is an excellent teacher, she is patient and very kind.
She breaks down each topic and is never tired to explain when I don’t get it.
I have learned a lot from her and I am still learning. My confidence in speaking the language has also grown. I was very nervous about speaking in Deutsch before.
Thank you Lucia for all you do.”

B2 Hören/Sprechen Prüfung - Kasachstanerin - Nov 25

“Lucia ist eine wunderbare Deutschlehrerin! Der Unterricht ist immer interessant, leicht und sehr produktiv.
Lucia erklärt den Stoff sehr verständlich, gibt eine klare Lernstrategie und hilfreiche Tipps. Vielen Dank! Ich kann sie allen nur wärmstens empfehlen.”

A1/A2 Exam - Finnish - September 2025

“A very nice and detailed course. Lucia is an excellent teacher and prepares you for wheether it’s an exam or just general knowledge of the German language.”

A1 Exam - American - June 2025

“I am very grateful a friend suggested that I work with Lucia Baumgartner to prepare for my German exam. She was so organized in her approach, the steps were always very clear and I could see how we were building on the material, she had many helpful resources to assist me in learning the material, and most of all, she was always so pleasant and patient with me as I learned German. Her courses are online, which also makes it very convenient. I recommend Lucia 100%.”

B1/B2 Exam - Danish - Mai 2025

“Von mir bekommt Lucia die Höchstnote.
Sie ist immer gut vorbereitet und hat viele Übungen parat, um die Schwächen im Verständnis zu festigen.”

B1/B2 Exam - French - March 2025

“Lucia has supported me in the successful completion of my B1/B2 Goethe certification. Lucia has been a great teacher. She knows the exams requirements very well and shares many concrete strategies to best prepare her students on the exam day. She adapts her lessons to the student needs and is also able to articulate the relevant things to focus on. She does that in a very focused and effective way.”

B1 Exam - Russian - January 2025

“I want to share my impressions about classes with Lucia and about the German course in general. The classes were structured and a clear plan was developed for me personally to achieve the goal. Nevertheless, the plan could be adjusted and I could ask Lucia to work on something longer. I got an excellent grade for the B1 exam with the help of Lucia. I recommend these courses to everyone if you need to prepare for an exam in a short time!”

A2/B1 Exam - South African - December 2024

“Lucia was amazing to work with. Her German teaching course is structured to your specific needs. Her tips and guidance was invaluable. I passed my test and without Lucia that would not have been possible. Thanks Lucia.”

A2/B1 Exam - Indian - December 2024

”Lucia is an exceptional German language teacher who goes far beyond the basics of grammar rules and vocabulary exercises. Learning a new language, especially as an adult, can be daunting, but Lucia's constant encouragement and uplifting words made all the difference for me. She not only imparted language knowledge but also instilled a sense of self-confidence, delivering lessons in a warm and humorous way that made every session enjoyable and productive.

“Lucia's patience and attention to detail are truly remarkable. She took the time to understand my specific goals and tailored each lesson to suit my needs, sharing invaluable tips and tricks that helped me navigate the Goethe exams with confidence. Her dedication and passion for teaching are evident in every session.

Thanks to Lucia's guidance, I not only improved my language skills but also gained the motivation to keep progressing on my language journey. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an engaged, thoughtful, and supportive teacher.”

A2/B1 Exam - Pakistani - December 2024

“Really really glad to have found ilearngerman.ch.

Helped me raise my german level (when several others could not) very quickly and very effectively.

Strongly recommend to anyone looking to improve their german skills and have a teacher who truly cares about your progress.”

A2/B1 Exam - American - July 2024

“I can highly recommend Lucia for German lessons. After years of off and on German lessons, some in person, some online I finally feel like I understand now. Lucia was a super effective teacher, breaking down basics and building on each lesson. I only did one course with Lucia and it was like it flipped a switch for me. I was able to pass the A2/B1 exam for Swiss citizenship. Super great teacher. Highly recommend.“

A1/A2 Exam - Scottish - June 2024

“Ich habe einen intensiven Online-Deutschkurs für Anfänger belegt. Der Unterricht war gut strukturiert und hat Spass gemacht, und Lucia hat mir nützliche Ressourcen zur Verfügung gestellt. Das war eine ausgezeichnete Vorbereitung für die Prüfung am Goethe-Institut. Sehr zu empfehlen!”

C1 Prüfung - Kanadierin - März 2024

“Lucia ist eine tolle Lehrerin. Sie konnte mir in nur zwei Wochen bei der Vorbereitung auf die C1-Goethe-Prüfung helfen und passte sich flexibel an meinen Zeitplan an. Sie kennt sich in allen Aspekten der Goethe-Prüfung hervorragend aus und hat die Prüfungsvorbereitung an meinen kurzen Zeitrahmen angepasst.
Sie recherchierte sogar die Universitäten, an denen ich die Prüfung ablegen werde, um die genaue Note des C1 Goethe zu erfahren, die ich benötigen würde.
Ihre konstruktiven Tipps, ihr gut geplanter Unterricht und ihre Struktur beim Schreiben von Prüfungen haben mir sehr geholfen!
Lucia ist fantastisch und passt sich Ihren Bedürfnissen an, egal ob sie meiner Mutter Deutsch auf B1-Niveau beibringt oder mich auf C1-Niveau unterrichtet! Danke Lucia :)”

I would highly recommend her and her courses.”

B1 Exam - Israeli - February 2024

“Lucia is a very effective teacher who does a great job adjusting the learning to the needs and goals of the student. With her help, I was able to pass the Goethe B1 test on the first attempt. I highly recommend!”

A1/A2 Exam - British - February 2024

”Lucia is a great teacher, patient and methodical. The Goethe course was very well structured with lessons well thought out. She tailored the revision sessions based on the needs of each individual and covered all the material required for the certificate.
I also feel more confident speaking with neighbours and actually understand more of the conversation now!

I would highly recommend her and her courses.”

A2 Exam - Australian - November 2023

“Lucia is an amazing teacher. She is patient, clear and fun to work with. She has an enormous library of resources, tools and materials that she can draw upon. Her manner is excellent, I never feel bad when I get things wrong but she always makes sure that I correct my errors. I always have fun with her and she is very flexible with last minutes calendar changes.She is outstanding in the way she delivers her lessons online. Using the various digital tools like the professional she is. She is fantastic as a teacher but she is truly outstanding when it comes to preparing you for a German language exam like the Goethe Institute. She knows exactly what you will face and will help you learn German AND be ready for the test. I can’t recommend her highly enough.“

B1 Exam - Greek - November 2023

“While I was looking for a B1 preparation course ,a lot of people in Facebook recommended Lucia!!! And they were right!!! She is methodical, practical and patient! Within 10 lessons I felt very confident about myself! If you follow the steps she suggests, you are sure of success!”

A2 Exam - French - November 2023

“I am so grateful Lucia has been my german teacher for couple of years. She is the kindest person I have met, so patient and so focused in our goal at the same time. She trusts in our potential and push us to give our best and grow. I love her positive energy and very strong methodology. You could never find best support in Switzerland to fast learn German.”

B2 Prüfung - Kroate - Oktober 2023

“Mit Lucia Deutsch zu lernen war eine wahre Freude. Wir haben uns auf die Deutsch B2-Prüfung vorbereitet. Lucia hat dafür gesorgt, dass wir eine erfolgreiche Strategie für alle Teile der Prüfung gefunden haben. Außerdem haben wir zahlreiche Tipps erhalten, wie wir unseren Wortschatz verbessern können. Zu guter Letzt haben wir uns mit unseren Schwachstellen beschäftigt, damit wir Zeit haben, uns vor der Prüfung zu verbessern. Insgesamt schien der Kurs nicht nur eine B2-Vorbereitung zu sein, sondern vielmehr ein abgerundeter Kurs mit vielen zusätzlichen Vorteilen. Zum Beispiel die bereits erwähnte Verbesserung des Wortschatzes und die Wiederholung wichtiger Grammatikpunkte. Ich kann Lucia nur empfehlen, nicht nur weil sie eine großartige Lehrerin ist, sondern auch ein toller Mensch.”

A1/A2 Exam - American - February 2023

”Lucia does a fantastic job getting you prepared for the exam and getting a good base of German to continue with. Class was 2 months and passed the test 1st time! Cant recommend iLearnGerman enough. If you need to learn and pass fast - you need Lucia on your team!!!!”

A1 Exam - British - January 2023

”I can’t thank Lucia enough for her patience in teaching and supporting me as I prepared to take the A1 German exam. I was a complete beginner and had what felt like a mountain to climb before I could take the A1 exam. Lessons with Lucia were calm and structured and the exam process was clearly explained. Lucia teaches remotely and was always professional in her approach she created a safe and secure environment in which to learn. I felt thoroughly prepared for the exam and passed first time. Which was a miracle as I was a very nervous student. Thank you Lucia”

A1/A2 Exam - American - January 2023

”I can’t thank Lucia enough for her patience in teaching and supporting me as I prepared to take the A1 German exam. I was a complete beginner and had what felt like a mountain to climb before I could take the A1 exam. Lessons with Lucia were calm and structured and the exam process was clearly explained. Lucia teaches remotely and was always professional in her approach she created a safe and secure environment in which to learn. I felt thoroughly prepared for the exam and passed first time. Which was a miracle as I was a very nervous student. Thank you Lucia”

B1 Exam - Canadian - December 2022

”Lucia is a wonderful teacher who I highly recommend. Lucia is patient as well as persistent, and finds the way(s) for the concepts to be understood. She has so many resources that she brings to each lesson. She is incredibly supportive and positive, and I am so grateful for her expertise as it has boosted both my skills and my confidence to communicate in German.”

AB INITIO - British - November 2022

”Lucia is a brilliant teacher and put a lot of effort into our lessons with familiarising herself and creating exercises specifically for my ab initio exam that she had not taught before. Lucia was also able to supply many different resources which were invaluable to me. The lessons I had really helped build my confidence while speaking german.”

A1 Exam - British - Ocotober 2022

“I am very grateful for the extremely tailored and personal German teaching Lucia provided to prepare me for the A1 exam. She was flexible and knew exactly where I needed support and when to push me! I very much appreciate her structured but friendly approach and this all led to an exam pass! I could not have done it without her! She has made learning German enjoyable and I am continuing the lessons even after passing the exam! I highly recommend Lucia for anyone wanting to have the best possible preparation for any German tests.”

A1 Oral Exam - British - October 2022

“I really enjoyed Lucia’s lessons. Being an online course I was able to work at my own pace. I must admit I struggled learning German but with Lucia’s patience and encouragement I was able to pass the exam.”

B2 Niveau - Tschechin - August 2022

“Lucia ist eine großartige Lehrerin. Mit ihrer Empathie und unauffälligen Hartnäckigkeit holt sie nur das Beste aus einem Schüler heraus. Sie ist systematisch und sehr geduldig, was in einigen Fällen sehr wichtig ist. Ich freue mich auf unseren Unterricht!”

A1 Level - Irish - July 2022

“Excellen teacher!!! Lucia adapted very well to my level when I started (no German) and worked at my pace to help me grow confidence. Would highly recommend.”

B1 Exam - American - February 2022

“After not having done any German for 3 years, Lucia helped me prepare for my B1 certificate and to rebuild the previous passion I had for the German language. Through multiple flexible online sessions, Lucia guided me through the requirements and language skills needed to pass the B1 certificate and aided my learning by providing various learning materials which were extremely helpful. I sincerely recommend Lucia to anyone wanting to learn and improve their German!”

B1 Exam - Australian - August 2021

”Lucia helped me prepare for my B1 Goethe exam in the most efficient way. As a team we talked through the structure of the exam and she inquired into the aspects of the test that I would find the most challenging. She guided me through grammar and vocab, as well as providing me with tips to lessen the stress. The homework she provided me with was never overwhelming and she was conscious and empathetic to my schedule.”

A2 Level - Argentinian - March 2021

“Great experience having had the chance to take German lessons with Lucia during my stay in Switzerland. Professional excellence, and very interactive lessons. I developed a solid German language base which helped me a lot once I moved to Germany. Highly recommendable!“

A2 Level - British - September 2020

“Lucia is one of the most patient teachers I have had the pleasure of working with. My lack of time proved a challenge for learning however she persevered. She was very professional and tailored her teaching to my time and need. I was able to achieve my goals of getting a full Goethe A2 level. Lucia was flexible to my busy work schedule and she was great fun to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”