Marin's Linguistics Academy

À propos

Why learn foreign languages?

“Language is an anchor that holds us steady in stormy weather, whether in home ports or on new shores” Petra M.

Why study a language with Marins linguistics academy?

Petra Marin, who graduated infrom universities in Berlin, Stockholm and Zürich, is specialized in the field of foreign language tuition and in exam techniques. With over 10 years of international experience, she offers a variety of quality language courses to a wider public audience - college students,  business and IT employees, medical professionals, as well as seafarers in cooperating with 1st Marine Engineer Boris M. - from beginner to advanced. levels.  

Marins approach to tutoring is supportive, methodical, and thorough, driven by her passion for teaching languages. With enthusiasm, ambition, and a love for grammar and linguistics, she seeks to enable learners to get in-depth language and intercultural knowledge within a short period of time,  enabling them to confidently and successfully interact in social interactions. 

Apart from the standard courses with a strong academic curriculumIn, Petra Marin, as a linguist, creates personalized learning plans that cater to learners' language level, their specific requirements, interests, learning style, and time availability.

She offers quality language programs in formats including either one-to-one or group courses, using modes of delivery such as face-to-face, online and blended, both in Switzerland and overseas. 

Expérience

  1. Language and Communication Coach for Google Zurich, Switzerland

    févr. 2023 – Aujourd’hui

    Cartus, Swindon, United Kingdom

  2. Founder

    févr. 2020 – Aujourd’hui

    Marins Linguistics Academy

  3. Privat Doctoral Researcher in Linguistics

    juin 2021 – Aujourd’hui

    Society of Swedish Literature, Finland

  4. University Lecturer in Swedish Language and Culture

    févr. 2022 – août 2022

    Language Center of the University of Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland

    Taught Swedish I & II courses to a class of 95 students.

    • Developed and delivered lectures.
    • Designed curriculum and course materials.
    • Assisted students with coursework and assessments.
    • Administered, created, and graded coursework, including final assessments.

  5. Foreign language teacher

    juil. 2014 – janv. 2022

    Wordculture GmbH

    Taught German, Norwegian, Swedish, and Italian to adults and children at all levels.

    • Assisted students in preparing for official German language exams such as Goethe, Telc, and Fide.
    • Oral examiner for German test for immigrants (Telc A1-C1) and German test for medical professionals (Telc C1-C2).
    • Designed and delivered exam preparation courses.

  6. Oral Examiner for German Test for immigrants

    janv. 2018 – févr. 2021

    Italk GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland

  7. Foreign Language Teacher

    janv. 2019 – déc. 2019

    Klubschule Migros AG

    • Planned and delivered German, Norwegian, and Swedish lessons.
    • Prepared students for official German language exams.

  8. University Tutor in Swedish Language and Literature

    sept. 2017 – juil. 2018

    University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

    • Taught a class of 80 students for the courses: Swedish I & II
    • Prepared students for final semester written and spoken assessments.

  9. Private Teacher in German for Medical Professionals

    sept. 2017 – nov. 2018

    Aarau Cantonal Hospital, Aarau, Switzerland

  10. Freelance Language Teacher,

    août 2016

    Stockholm, Sweden

  11. Private German Teacher

    avr. 2013 – juin 2014

    Swiss Re, Zurich, Switzerland

  12. Internship, German as a foreign language

    juin 2014 – déc. 2014

    Flying Teachers GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland

Formation

  1. Master of Arts

    sept. 2016 – juil. 2020

    University of Zurich, Switzerland

    Majored in:

    • Scandinavian Studies (conversational linguistics)

    Minored in:

    • Italian Linguistics and Literature

  2. Master of Arts

    août 2016 – févr. 2017

    University of Stockholm, Sweden

    Majored in:

    • Scandinavian Studies

    Minored in:

    • Italian Linguistics and Literature
    • German Linguistics

  3. Bachelor of Arts

    févr. 2013 – juil. 2015

    University of Zürich

    • Bachelor of Arts in Scandinavian Studies (B.A. UZH)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Italian Linguistics and Literature (B.A. UZH)
    • Latin study (90 ECTS)

  4. Bachelor of Arts

    avr. 2008 – févr. 2013

    Humbolth University of Berlin

    Majored in:

    • Scandinavian Studies

    Minored in:

    • Italian Linguistics and Literature
    • German didactics

  5. Exchange Semester

    août 2009 – févr. 2010

    University of Oslo

Distinctions et autres activités

  1. PhD Scholarships in Linguistics (Multimodal Interaction Analysis)

    juin 2021 – juin 2023

    SLS, Society of Swedish Literature

  2. Volunteer Swedish Teacher

    avr. 2022 – Aujourd’hui

    University of Zurich,

    • Volunteer Swedish Teacher in Celebrate Campus Life (CCL).
    • Taught courses in Swedish.

  3. Co-Organizer, Online School in Multimodal Interaction Analysis (ZOSMIA)

    sept. 2020 – janv. 2021

    University of Zurich

  4. Telc Examiner qualification

    Aujourd’hui

    Telc Examiner qualification, German A1-A2
    Telc Examiner qualification, German B1-B2
    Telc Examiner qualification, German for medical professionals (C2)