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Anniina
Community TutorTeaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Swedish
Other
Spanish
YKI-testi prep available!
Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Swedish
Other
Spanish
YKI-testi prep available!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From FinlandLiving in Other, Finland (21:08 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 19, 2023InterestsMusicArtPets & Animals
Hello there! My name is Anniina, and I'm a native speaker of Finnish. I'm a qualified singing and piano teacher. I also love to teach Finnish!
I have been teaching Finnish in iTalki for a few years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's great to meet people from all over the world and gain new insights on the Finnish language! I'm learning from my students all the time :)
Before teaching Finnish, I was teaching music for three years. I also have experience from doing opera and various other music projects. As a classically trained singer, I know how to sing in many different languages!
My other interests include nature, painting, yoga, knitting, and a nice cup of coffee.Me as a Teacher
I believe that the most important part of language learning is speaking and communicating as much as possible. The more you do it, the more naturally you'll learn to express yourself in any language! Listening to native-level speech is also essential—especially the real, everyday language that people actually use. In Finnish, for instance, spoken language can be quite different from the formal version.
I'm an empathetic and patient teacher, and I can easily adjust my speaking pace and style to suit any level. My lessons are relaxed and supportive, creating a safe space for learning. I'm always happy to tailor the lessons to each student's individual needs. My lessons & teaching style
I offer structured beginner lessons with clear topics (introductions, work, hobbies, etc.) with my own slides, or if you prefer to learn with Suomen mestari, I'm happy go through the books 1 and 2 with you. For more advanced learners, conversation practice is key—once you're ready to express yourself more freely, I recommend booking a Conversation Practice lesson. I can also check and polish your written texts into natural, convincing Finnish. Or I can help you prepare for "Keskitason YKI-testi"!
I'm happy to support you not only with the language, but also with integrating into life in Finland! Feel free to ask any questions about life in Finland, Finnish culture, different dialects, etc.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
169
Students
1,563
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Trial Lesson
100 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Finnish Basics for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials621 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation713 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
Proofreading / Written Finnish Practice
B2 - C2Language Essentials71 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
YKI-testi prep
B1 - B2Language Essentials58 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 10% off
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Podcast (7)
48 Reviews
John Asriel
7 Finnish lessons
My main difficulty is comprehension of spoken Finnish. Anniina speaks clearly and is patient with me, repeating when needed. She is encouraging and gives useful pointers and recommendations for study.
Jan 27, 2026
Johanna Windecker
11 Finnish lessons
Always a pleasure to talk with Anniina, as she makes me feel welcome and encouraged.
Jan 12, 2026
Aurélien "Rellu"
7 Finnish lessons
I booked a YKI-test preparation with Anniina. She is a very good teacher, she takes the time to explain how the test works, and she makes sure that I understood well the statements. Kiitos paljon Anniina
Dec 1, 2025
Kat McCabe
3 Finnish lessons
After hitting a wall with my self directed learning, my trial/intro with Anniina has reignited the fire! I feel motivated to continue. Now, with Anniina, i have a learning plan & feedback. These were missing while i attempted to learn by myself. Thank you Anniina 🙏
Jan 17, 2026
Aurélien "Rellu"
7 Finnish lessons
I had my 4th lesson for the preparation of the YKI test. I can feel that I made some progress so far. I feel more confident, even though the test is not easy. Kiitos paljon Anniina!
Dec 22, 2025
Fatimat Odusote
2 Finnish lessons
The class was interesting and enjoyed every bit of the class spent with Annina.
Nov 14, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 17.00
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