Grüezi! A German & Swiss German teacher who likes a friendly and fun learning atmosphere :)
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German
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Swiss German
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Japanese
Dutch
French
Grüezi! A German & Swiss German teacher who likes a friendly and fun learning atmosphere :)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From SwitzerlandLiving in Other, Japan (08:19 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 10, 2020
InterestsSports & FitnessHistoryTravel
I'm Thomas Inauen, a 38-year-old from Appenzell, Switzerland, now living in Tokyo, Japan. I originally trained as a carpenter, but my passion for martial arts and acrobatics led me to follow this path all the way to Japan. I’ve been practicing Aikido and acrobatics for many years and work independently as an instructor in both fields. Alongside this, I’m also passionate about languages and enjoy helping people learn. I love how mastering new skills opens doors, and I’m here to support you on your journey too.
Me as a Teacher
I’ve been a dedicated italki tutor for 4 years, gaining valuable experience with diverse students. Additionally, I have over 8 years of experience coaching acrobatics online with a global audience. I’ve also assisted Japanese Aikido teachers in Switzerland as a translator. These experiences have enriched my teaching skills and deepened my understanding of effective communication.
Recently, I launched my YouTube channel, 'Swiss German Storytime,' featuring engaging content on reading and listening comprehension. I also run a Patreon page with Swiss German materials to support your learning.
My lessons & teaching style
In my classes, we will primarily focus on conversation, as I believe it’s one of the most effective ways to learn a language. We can discuss any topics that interest you, and I will provide corrections and introduce new vocabulary along the way. Feel free to ask any questions, and if you’re facing challenges with grammar, we can address those together.
If you have specific topics or questions you’d like to cover, please let me know before the lesson and share any relevant materials, such as PDFs or pictures. I’m open to suggestions and aim to create the best possible learning experience for you!
I look forward to seeing you in class soon!
Best regards,
Thomas
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
Online-Tutor für Deutsch und SchweizerdeutschitalkiSeit August 2020 arbeite ich auf italki als Online-Tutor für Deutsch- und Schweizerdeutsch.
5.0
Rating
285
Students
5,145
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
285
Students
5145
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
Swiss German
Trial Lesson
164 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Informal Tutoring | German Lesson with Learning Materials & Homework
B1 - C2Conversation1,297 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 5% off
Special Offer | For Regular Students Who Have Completed More Than 10 Lessons
A2 - C2Conversation2,593 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Free Talk | German Practice (Conversation Only)
B1 - C2Conversation516 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
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585 Reviews
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German
Swiss German
Michal ZH
66 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas ist der beste Deutschlehrer, den ich mir wünschen könnte. Er ist wirklich freundlich, immer respektvoll und es macht einfach Freude, sich mit ihm zu unterhalten. Er ist offen für jedes Thema, was den Unterricht interessant macht. Ob wir gemeinsam Texte analysieren oder einfach sprechen – er passt seinen Unterrichtsstil flexibel an meine Bedürfnisse an. Nach über einem Jahr mit Thomas haben sich meine Sprachkenntnisse enorm verbessert.
May 28, 2025
MIKHAIL
33 Swiss German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can highly recommend Thomas for Swiss German lessons. There are not so many training materials and teachers working in this area (dialekt) and Thomas does it very well - he is patient when I try to practice , stays focused the entire lesson, makes good examples to explain a rule, collects all notes , shares exercises/videos - basically whatever is needed to learn and to progress. Many thanks Thomas for your support and great contribution to make Swiss German much closer to those who struggles to learn it.
Aug 1, 2024
gailnichols53
63 German lessons
Wie immer, eine sehr interessante und herausfordernde Diskussion. Thomas ist ein ausgezeichneter Lehrer.
May 8, 2025
Eric Chin
24 Swiss German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am surprised by how much Swiss German I can understand after taking lessons with Thomas for such a short time. The conversation are always interesting, and I enjoy learning about the Swiss Culture as well as current geopolitical issues. The learning materials provided by Thomas are well-made and offer a variety of reading/testing material (often with links to videos - those are my favorite!). Looking forward to learning more vocabulary and improving my sentence structure!
Dec 3, 2024
gailnichols53
63 German lessons
Ich finde die Gespräche mit Thomas sehr hilfreich beim Deutschlernen. Diese pädagogische Methode is herausfordernd, aber auch freundlich und funktioniert gut. Ich habe viel gelernt.
Jun 10, 2025
Sayaka Okada
3 German lessons
Thanks for the lesson, Thomas. I really find that your lesson helps me to understand the way Swiss people think. It eases my frustration here in Switzerland.