Finnish teacher Iiris

Iiris

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Finnish for adult learners | Clear grammar and practical Finnish
From JapanLiving in Helsinki, Finland (08:29 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 9, 2024
InterestsFashion & BeautyMedical & HealthcareReadingArtTravel
Hi, I’m Iiris. I teach Finnish mainly to adult learners. I have a Master’s degree in Finnish language and over three years of teaching experience. I’ve worked with both private students and groups, including students preparing to study in Finland. Since I learned Finnish myself as an adult, I understand how difficult Finnish grammar can feel at first. My goal is to make Finnish clearer, more logical, and easier to use in real life — not only in textbooks. My lessons are suitable if you want to: • understand grammar clearly • use Finnish in everyday situations • prepare for living, studying, or working in Finland • study in a structured but relaxed way Students often describe me as calm and easy to talk to. I adjust lessons based on your goals and learning style, and I try to create a relaxed atmosphere where making mistakes is part of learning. I usually combine grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice in the same lesson. Beginners start step by step, while intermediate students focus more on conversation, corrections, and deeper grammar understanding. I mainly use Suomen mestari together with my own original materials, slides, and videos. In the first lesson, we discuss your goals and make a study plan together. If you want to understand Finnish more clearly and feel confident using it, I’d be happy to help! :)
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
97
Students
705
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Finnish Lessons

Trial Lesson
55 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Basic Finnish
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

606 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 8% off
フィンランド語基礎レッスン
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

7 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 8% off
Conversation class
A2 -  B2

Language Essentials

37 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 8% off

Availability

47 Reviews

Student Stephanie
Stephanie
41 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today we went over some homework on K-P-T changes and Iiris was very helpful in providing feedback on mistakes but more importantly, helping me notice mistakes on my own, we also started working on partitive. Kiitos!
Nov 17, 2024
Student Marina
Marina
53 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoy my language classes with Iiris. The atmosphere is always relaxed, which helps me concentrate and learn more effectively. She explains new vocabulary and grammar rules clearly, and she always takes the time to answer my questions.
Oct 25, 2024
Student Daniele Morelli
Daniele Morelli
1 Finnish lesson
I had a very comfortable first lesson with a very patient teacher. This was the first time trying to speak Finnish with someone... this went better than i expected
Sep 9, 2025
Student Ezra
Ezra
52 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
kiitos taas! on ihanaa opiskella iirisin kanssa! i am beginning to speak more finnish when asking questions and it now feels more natural. the lessons are always great, and there are often laughs shared. this is exactly what i needed for a hard language like finnish
Nov 4, 2024
Artem Kildibekov
41 Finnish lessons
Iiris is the best teacher I have had in my life. She guides very gently and explains things in a clear, structured way. She gives exactly as much information as you need — no more and no less — without unnecessary theory or “water.” She always helps you move forward efficiently, without overloading you, and creates a calm, supportive learning atmosphere.
Jan 14, 2026
Student Joseph Owens
Joseph Owens
3 Finnish lessons
Iiris is such a wonderful Finnish teacher. She is kind, patient, and provides a structured lesson. As someone who is basically a complete beginner, Iiris has really helped me find a learning space where I can feel comfortable and excited to take on such a daunting language. she offers structure and a plan of attack for every student. I couldn't recommend here more. Looking forward to our next lesson.
Jul 19, 2025
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