I am a qualified German/Swiss German teacher with 4 years of online language teaching experience. Based since 1999 in the UK, I have worked in different fields. I started my career as a violinist (Bachelor in Music Pedagogy,Advanced Diploma of Performance) , performing as a freelance musician in orchestras (Switzerland) and as a chamber musician, also teaching and preparing young students for ABRSM Grade Exams in the UK. Then I got into the London film and acting scene and did various supporting gigs in UK Film Studios and sets in London. In 2017 I trained as a Language Teacher in connection with staying in South Korea, which gave me a new perspective in terms of new technologies and online teaching, being geographically independent. Am also host of the Talk Show/Podcast 2x2 which can be watched on Youtube!
I appreciate being able to communicate with students around the world. I have prepared students for Goethe A1 - B2 exams and Swiss Citizenship Exams, lessons are individually tailored to help students reach their language goals, we work with German learning books, online videos and texts, media and literature (Easy Readers). There are less teaching materials for Swiss German, we use Hoi zäme or voCHabular, both Züridütsch materials, or Sali Zäme, Basel dialect. There is also a Bern dialect book or song texts, but it's always a bit of a search and mix and match. If you like a clear structure I suggest you to learn German up to about B1 and then try your luck at Swiss German!;)
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2 Lessons | June 7, 2024
It feels like I had really great luck to find Silvia and to receive her agreement to help me with my studies of the literature of the German speaking countries. What appeared to be a demanding university course is now transforming into an enriching discussion. I very appreciate all the personal insights that Silvia shares with me regarding the topics in question as well as the additional materials she provides me with. All of this significantly facilitates my understanding of the continuity of the literary epochs as well as their historical context.
6 Lessons | April 19, 2024
Silvia is a well-structured and patient tutor. So far our lessons were very efficient and fun. She understands my needs and plans our lessons accordingly.
11 Lessons | April 15, 2023
Silvia is a great teacher, I enjoy the sessions with her, it is very helpful and interactive.
11 Lessons | February 8, 2023
Great lessons, the format is perfect, helps me to refresh my High German knowledge and learn Swiss German. Awesome teacher!