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Shifa Jan
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Teaches
Pashto
Native
Urdu
Native
Speaks
Hindi
English
Dari
Persian (Farsi)
Punjabi
Sindhi
Professional Language Teacher | Pashto & Urdu | Global Teaching Experience
Teaches
Pashto
Native
Urdu
Native
Speaks
Hindi
English
Dari
Persian (Farsi)
Punjabi
Sindhi
Professional Language Teacher | Pashto & Urdu | Global Teaching Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From AfghanistanLiving in Kabul, Afghanistan (05:38 UTC+04:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 17, 2022InterestsScienceHistoryFood
Hello! I’m Shifa, a native Pashto and Urdu speaker with 8+ years teaching experience. Born in Peshawar, Pakistan, but originally from Afghanistan, I bring a rich cultural background to my lessons. I hold a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and coding certificates from the University of Peshawar. I teach Pashto, Urdu, and English to diverse learners worldwide—children, adults, women, and seniors—both online and in person. I use the immersive Growing Participator Approach combined with structured grammar and conversation lessons. I’m passionate about language, culture, and empowering students to achieve fluency. I teach English and coding to Afghan Girls and women who can't go to school or living abroadMe as a Teacher
As a teacher, I am patient, friendly, and deeply committed to each learner’s success. I tailor my lessons to fit the student’s level, goals, and learning style, whether they’re a child, adult, or senior. My teaching blends conversation, grammar, reading, and writing, using methods like the Growing Participator Approach for natural language use. I create a supportive and interactive space where students feel confident, motivated, and heard. I believe learning a language is not just about words—it’s about building connection, culture, & confidence. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been working with Pashtun women living abroad, teaching them Eng to enhance their communicationMy lessons & teaching style
My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the Growing Participator Approach (GPA), which emphasizes immersive, real-life language use rather than rote memorization or isolated grammar drills. GPA treats language acquisition as a process of gradually becoming an active participant in a new culture, encouraging learners to absorb language naturally through meaningful interaction, listening, and visual aids. This method perfectly complements my belief that language learning should be engaging, practical, and connected to the learner’s daily life.
Alongside GPA, I integrate structured lessons in reading, writing, grammar, and speaking to ensure that my students develop a well-rounded.My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Audio files
5.0
Rating
159
Students
2,772
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Urdu Lessons
Urdu
Pashto
Trial Lesson
78 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Experience Urdu Like a Native with GPA Method
A1 - A2Language Essentials241 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off
Roots & Reach Method – Builds solid roots in language basics while reaching conversational fluency.
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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203 Reviews
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Urdu
Pashto

Morgan
380 Pashto lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Shifa are always delightful! She is very well trained, her materials are excellent, and the methods she uses are effective for both conversation with native speakers and building literacy skills. My progress is Pashto has grown exponentially in the last three months, and more importantly, I am having so much fun in the process. I look forward to taking many more lessons with Shifa!
Jun 14, 2024

Emeline.blanc
176 Pashto lessons
Teacher’s pick
It has been a few months yet that I learn Pashto with shifa. Because I am a beginner from the beginning, I really didn't have any knowledge about Pashto so take time to feel the process.
First we learned the alphabet and the basic to make a sentence, like personal pronoun, demonstrative pronoun, possessive pronoun.
Every lesson we begin with a small daily dialogue, then we see some grammar points, we learn a few verbs per lesson as well. We have some exercises too.
A good thing that she thinks about the culture as well, she teaches me some Pashto proverbs.
Now every class we speak a little about daily life before beginning the lesson and I can feel improvement.
I really appreciate taking class with her. Even if the method was built on writing and scripts, she can adapt her method to your need. I hope in a few months to be able to speak and understand more and more, and to be able to understand some videos or recording.
May 30, 2024
Andrea
43 Pashto lessons
Shifa is always a delight and a wonderful teacher.
Jul 29, 2025
Annelie
241 Pashto lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks to Shifa I learned a lot of Paschto already. She is very kind and polite. I love her way of teaching and her material is great. I’m learning paschto in englisch even through I’m not a native englisch speaker and Shifa makes it feel easy to do so. We always have fun during our lessons and I would definitely recommend her as a teacher.
Jun 4, 2024

Joha_tessi1314
14 Pashto lessons
Great introduction lesson. I am excited to work with Shifa and learn Pashto.
Aug 2, 2025

Louise B
11 Pashto lessons
Great!
Jul 16, 2025

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