Aus FinnlandLebt in Helsinki (Helsingfors), Finnland (13:55 UTC+03:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 26. Nov 2020
I'm Jonatan, a Helsinki native born to a Finnish father and an English mother. I grew up learning both languages simultaneously at home, which resulted in native level proficiency in both. Fairly recently I moved to Vienna, Austria, which has provided me with a convenient opportunity to improve my German — I am a language learner too. :) Also in my early years at school I studied French alongside a bit of elementary Swedish. I enjoy teaching motivated people, whatever the subject. I find face to face human interaction stimulating and meeting new characters from all around the globe enriching.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I teach Finnish and English. I speak standard British RP English as well as standard Finnish as you may hear in my video.
As a teacher I am here to help you towards your goal in language learning by providing you stimulation, encouragement, useful knowledge and a friendly and comfortable learning environment. I encourage my students to be active and bring along anything they would like to talk about or examine together. I'm open to discuss all sorts of topics that you have an interest in. In addition to conversation we can also study written text, pronunciation or take a look at grammatical principles if you wish.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Generally the emphasis in my lessons is on conversation and developing language skills by a practical, interactive and hands-on approach as opposed to a step-by-step method or grammar based diet you might find in textbooks or language courses.
You do not have to be anywhere close to fluent to converse with me, so don't be shy! :) However, if you are an absolute beginner, I think you will gain from me most if we work together once you have acquired just a little bit of a base upon which we can build. You can always reach out or request a trial lesson with me if you feel unsure.
Another cool lesson with the best teacher on Italki 😊 If you want to learn finnish the natural way and improve quickly, Jonatan is the man ! Kiitos Parkin Jonatan 🙏
7. Sep. 2021
Ina
127 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
So nice to be back on track again after the summer break. We had much to talk about, covered so many topics and there is still so much more to say.
The best way to learn the language is the urge to tell what's in your mind and to be interested in what the other one is telling you. So you really want to understand and to be understood. Jonatan, you know exactly how to get me there! Thanks for a motivating restart!
6. Sep. 2021
Ekaterina
51 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Taas on niin hyvä oppitunti. Kiitos paljon, Jonatan!
8. Juli 2021
Jean
81 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
What a pleasure it was to meet Jonatan again after a few months ! As always, great lesson, interesting structures used and a jolly atmosphere 😊 that was fun ! Kiitos, Jonatan
23. Mai 2023
Kamil Rokosz
43 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Hyvää palata oppimaan kanssasi!
23. März 2023
Jean
81 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Great to chat with Jonatan again after the Christmas holidays ! I missed finnish 😊 it was so cool to talk about his favorite music, jazz and many other things ! Kiitos, Jonatan !