Language is an anchor that holds us steady in stormy weather, whether in home ports or on new shores
Petra Marin's proven expertise and more than a decade of international experience manages to fit anyone, from college students to IT workers and medical professionals, as well as seafearers, from absolute beginners to advanced users looking to dive very deep into how a language clicks.
Her educational background includes degrees from universities in Berlin, Stockholm, and Zürich, specializing in foreign language tuition and exam techniques.
Senior User Experience Researcher · YouTube, Google
I took German lessons from Petra for 18 months to help me with spoken and written German after I moved to Switzerland with my job. Having never learned German before, I initially found the prospect daunting (everyone will tell you that l…
Software Engineer at Google
I have been studying German with Petra for multiple years once a week and I can only wholeheartedly recommend her to anybody looking for a qualified, skilled and nice to interact with German teacher. When I started studying with Petra I…
Software Engineer · Google
I took both A1 and A2 German classes online with Petra. She has a very clear way of explaining things given her phD in linguistics. This made learning the language much easier because she teaches in a very thorough way (ie. explaining sy…
Program Manager · Meta
Petra is an outstanding German teacher known for her flexibility, creativity, and personalized approach. She effortlessly adjusts her teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and needs. Petra makes learning fun by infusing her…
Software engineer - Machine learning · Google
I highly recommend Petra as a German tutor. Petra is not only very nice but also incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. One of the things I appreciate most about Petra is her flexibility. She has always been able to adjust her schedul…
Software Engeneer · Google
Petra was my German teacher when I arrived in Switzerland. She was very flexible with the time and location of the lessons and is always very friendly. With her help over the course of one year I managed to improve my German skills signi…
UX Researcher · Google
When I first moved to Zurich 2 years ago, I knew very little German beyond basic greetings. I wanted to find a teacher who could help me integrate into the city life. I wasn't disappointed when I found Petra! Petra is a fantastic teacher…
Business Intelligence Analyst · HSBC
If you are looking for a sympathetic & knowledgeable language tutor, then Petra is your best bet. She's very fluent with English, which helps when learning a new language. With multiple Masters from Stockholm & Zurich Universities, as we…
Senior Software Engineer · Meta (Facebook)
Petra helped both me and my wife to get from A1 to B1 level in German in the course of one year. I really liked her approach on the course, she was always prepared for every lesson and she was clear on what are the items that require mor…
Sr Program Manager · Google
I am writing to recommend Petra as a German language instructor of the highest calibre. I had the privilege of being a student in her classes for A1 and A2 levels in 2023. During this time, Petra demonstrated a remarkable ability to crea…
UX Designer at Google
I really enjoyed my individual lessons with Petra. She is a very patient and supportive teacher who helped me progress from A1 to B2 in a relatively short time (about half year). She made the complex German grammar so much easier to unde…
Business German
German for Medical Professionals
Linguistics