About Davilo
Born from research, built for real conversations
Davilo is an online German language institute that grew out of a research and development project on digital language learning. We teach live, with a research-based method, along the CEFR levels from A1 to C2.
- 1,240learners since 2022
- 380courses delivered
- A1–C2every CEFR level
Figures as of August 2026.
Founder
Dr. Amir Meshkin Mehr
PhD in foreign language didactics. Teacher. Developer.
I never wanted to choose between research and the classroom. Davilo is where the two come together.
Amir Meshkin Mehr taught German long before he wrote a dissertation about it. At the Goethe-Institut he accumulated several thousand teaching hours over the years, with learners from very different starting points: from the first letters of the alphabet to C1 exam preparation.
Alongside teaching, he researched computer-assisted language learning at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd: which digital formats genuinely move learners forward, and which are merely convenient? The answers turned into interactive, multimedia learning modules, which he first tested in his own classes.
He founded Davilo because that path is rarely walked to the end: findings stay inside publications, and online teaching often remains a filmed version of the classroom course. He still teaches himself. Every course structure at Davilo is tried in class before it enters the platform.
- PhD in Foreign Language Didactics
- PH Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
- Several thousand hours of teaching
- Goethe-Institut
- Developer of interactive multimedia learning modules
- Course design and platform
- Researcher in computer-assisted language learning
- Digital learning environments, CALL
Research, publications & talks
Every entry is publicly verifiable and links straight to the source.
- DissertationThe Design of Interactive Multimedia Exercises for Computer-Assisted Foreign Language TeachingPH Schwäbisch Gmünd · full text
- PublicationComparison of Human and Machine Assessments of Standardized ExaminationsGFL Journal · article
- TalkThe Potential of Feedback in Computer-Assisted Foreign Language TeachingPresentation at Getvico24 · recording
- AuthorizationAuthorization to Teach in Integration CoursesGranted by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) of the Federal Republic of Germany
Co-founder
Mahya Rasoulian
Mahya Rasoulian leads product development and strategy. She comes from telecommunications and education, works as an Italian translator, and combines linguistic precision with systems thinking. At Davilo she decides how teaching ideas become a course offering that still holds up as enrolment grows.
- 12+ years in product development & strategy
- Telecommunications and education
- BA in Italian Translation
- Azad University
- Multilingual communication
- German, Italian, English, Persian
- Focus on global accessibility
- Course times, pricing, time zones
Origins
How Davilo began
It started with a research question rather than a business model. Studies on digital learning environments became learning modules, the modules became a course programme, and the programme became a full online institute that pairs academic expertise with its own technical development.
- 2018
Research project
Studies on computer-assisted language learning at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd.
- 2020
First learning modules
Interactive, multimedia modules are built and tested in the founder's own classes.
- 2022
Davilo is founded
The project becomes an institute with a continuous course programme from A1 to C2.
- 2024
Own platform and app
An in-house tech team builds the learning platform, the app and the virtual classroom.
- 2025
Learners worldwide
Students, professionals and language enthusiasts across several continents.
Our teachers
All certified · CEFR-trained · over eight years of teaching experience on average
Dr. Amir Mahdi Meshkin Mehr
Dr. Amir Mahdi Meshkin Mehr is a PhD-level German as a Foreign Language specialist, German teacher, and founder of Davilo. With over 5,000 teaching units at the Goethe-Institut and extensive university experience, he combines academic expertise with innovative digital language teaching.
Mohammad Meshki
Mohammad Meshki is a German teacher with ten years’ experience at the Goethe-Institut, a certified examiner, Grünes Diplom holder, and Translation Studies graduate. He lived and studied in Germany for over 15 years and holds C2 certification.
Mona Mahdavi
Mona Mahdavi has been teaching German as a foreign language for more than 20 years and is a certified examiner for the Goethe and ÖSD exams from A1 to C1. She studied German Studies in Germany, is currently doing her PhD in German as a Foreign Language, and holds the Goethe-Institut’s “Grünes Diplom” teaching qualification. She teaches German for medicine, work and everyday life, uses modern methods and digital media, and creates a motivating learning atmosphere.
Milad Mozafari
Milad Mozafari is a German teacher with ten years’ teaching experience and master’s degrees in Translation Studies and German Studies. He lived and studied in Germany for over 15 years and holds C2 certification.
Amir Rahimi
Amir Rahimi is a German teacher with 20 years’ experience, including over 13 years at the Goethe-Institut as a teacher and certified examiner for levels A1 to C1. He has worked with a wide range of textbooks, taught corporate courses and holds C2 certification. His lessons are varied and practical.
Amir Tafreshi
Amir Tafreshi is a German language teacher with nine years of teaching experience and a Goethe-Zertifikat C1. He has taught learners from A1 to C1 and has experience in pedagogical coordination, teacher observation, and instructional quality management. He combines structured language teaching with practical communication to help learners develop their German skills and gain confidence in using the language.
Pouya Mozhgan
Pouya Mozhgan has been teaching German as a foreign language to teenagers and adults for over four years, at levels A1 to B1, and prepares learners specifically for the Goethe-Institut exams. He focuses on clear grammar explanations, active communication and individual support, and works with his own teaching materials and digital learning platforms.
Dr. Adrian Ahmadi
Dr. Adrian Ahmadi is a German teacher with over ten years’ experience at the Goethe-Institut and a certified examiner for Goethe and ÖSD exams. He lived and studied in Germany for over 15 years and holds C2 certification.
Our tech team
Platform and app are built in-house, by people who know the teaching side too.
Amirreza Jamali
Frontend Developer
Frontend Developer with 5+ years of experience in React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Angular. Experienced in building scalable products, admin dashboards, and modern user interfaces.
Mohammad Fekri
Flutter Developer
Mobile Developer with 10+ years of experience in Flutter, Android, and iOS. Skilled in building scalable, high-performance mobile applications and modern user experiences.
Mahyar
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX designer collaborating with teams across Germany, North America, and Australia. Designed Davilo’s website and web app from concept to launch for an effortless user experience.