From SwitzerlandLiving in Zurich, Switzerland (03:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 31, 2020
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Grüezi! Ciao ✨
My name is Pavy and I’m from Switzerland. I grew up speaking both German and Italian, so I consider both to be my native languages. I was born in Ticino (Locarno), which is Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region and I grew up in Zürich, where Swiss German is spoken. I speak both Swiss German (Züüritüütsch) and High German.
One of my biggest passions is learning languages. I speak French and English fluently and I'm learning Spanish, Serbian and Portuguese. I like finding interesting ways to practice my languages and I like sharing my experience with other people.
Me as a Teacher
Learning a new language is a challenge, and to learn it and be able to speak it fluently takes time and effort. I want to help you to improve your spoken Swiss German or German and of course also your listening. I know what it is like to learn a new language and the most important is that you can practice as much as you can. I finished the professional development programme DLL at the Goethe Institute in Germany, with the aim of expanding my skills and knowledge in the German teaching field.
My lessons & teaching style
I take good care of preparing my lessons in advance and create documents based on specific topics and on your level. I'm very patient and kind. :) My aim is that you've fun whilst practicing Swiss German or German.
Pavy is simply the best! I have been studying with her for more than a year now, and in the course of these two years, I passed the Goethe B1 and then the Goethe B2 tests. She is not only the best at explaining things and tailoring lessons to your exact level and needs, but she also offers tailor-made materials. The lessons are very packed and interesting. I have tried various approaches to learning German, and learning with Pavy is by far the best. Highly, highly recommended.
Pavy ist einfach die Beste! Ich studiere jetzt schon seit über einem Jahr mit ihr, und im Verlauf dieser zwei Jahre habe ich die Goethe B1- und dann die Goethe B2-Prüfungen bestanden. Sie ist nicht nur die Beste darin, Dinge zu erklären und Unterricht genau an dein Niveau und deine Bedürfnisse anzupassen, sondern sie bietet auch massgeschneidertes Material an.Die Unterrichtsstunden sind sehr intensiv und interessant.Mit Pavy zu lernen ist bei weitem das Beste von dem, was ich ausprobiert habe.Sehr empfehlenswert.
Jan 10, 2024
Oliver
24 Swiss German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Pavy ist die beste Lehrerin für Schweizerdeutsch, die ich mir vorstellen kann. Immer mit Material vorbereitet, geht das Thema von allen möglichen Seiten an. Es macht richtig Spass, und man kommt schnell weiter!
Oct 5, 2023
John
54 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was the best lesson on italki I have ever had! I joined italki in 2020 to begin my journey learning High German in order to work in Switzerland. I have used plus 30 teachers in my journey with varying degrees of success. I started with Pavy to learn Swiss German and improve High German. Today my lesson with Pavy was role playing in my profession. Before the session, I was nervous and wasn't as confident as I would like to be. Once we started the session, of course I made plenty of errors, but continued to focus on what Pavy was saying and the process. She was so patient and reassuring that by the end of the session, I felt great. Why, because I gained the confidence through her instruction that I can do this! She has a super solid program set up to learn either Swiss or High German and is flexible to adapt to my specific needs. The lessons are done in a logical and professional manner that represents her passion for teaching. Her super personality is a great plus.
Aug 17, 2023
roberta.panigada
3 Swiss German lessons
Just started with Pavy, and will certainly continue. She is really nice and very professional!
Apr 3, 2024
Olena
15 German lessons
I really enjoy lessons with Pavy! She prepares nice materials and lesson structure. She pays attention to particular areas where I could improve and explains correct grammar use with examples. She is great person and I enjoy lessons with her. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their German.