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Miriam Paavola
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Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Swedish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Improve your Finnish skills and fluency with the help of a friendly tutor!
Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Korean
Swedish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Improve your Finnish skills and fluency with the help of a friendly tutor!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FinlandLiving in Other, Finland (22:27 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 15, 2024InterestsFilms & TV SeriesArtPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureTravel
Hello! I'm a native Finnish speaker currently located in Finland. I have previously lived in the UK for a few years as I obtained my undergraduate degree there. I love adventures, whether it's in the form of traveling, hiking or exploring the nature. I also love learning about different cultures and languages and like to dedicate my past time to foreign language learning. My main focus has been on Korean for a few years now, but I have recently started to learn Chinese too. My other hobbies include rollerskating, sometimes a bit of drawing and I enjoy cooking as well. When I'm not too busy, I also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with a good movie or a TV show.Me as a Teacher
I have a teaching degree in English Language and Teaching from the University of Greenwich, England, as well as a Master's degree in Multilingual Communication and Translation from Tampere University, Finland, giving me a strong knowledge base in language acquisition and efficient ways to teach a language. As a teacher, I like to create a friendly and relaxed learning environment, where my students do not have to be afraid of making mistakes. I would also encourage my students to experiment with different learning styles to find which methods motivate them the most to keep going, not forgetting to have a little fun during the process!My lessons & teaching style
I like listening to my students and what they expect or want from the lessons, so my lessons will look a little different depending on the students' personal learning goals. But in general, we can have casual conversations, we can go over grammar points you find difficult and I can introduce you to small exercises that you can do on your own time if you want to exercise those language muscles outside of our classes. And, if you are someone who is not so sure on how to progress or what to focus on, I'd be happy to guide you to a path that will lead to improved skills.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Text Documents
- PDF file
Education
2020 - 2024
Master's - Multilingual Communication and Translation
2015 - 2018
Bachelor’s - English Language and English Language Teaching
5.0
Rating
52
Students
830
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Finnish conversation practice
A1 - B2Conversation817 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (10)
Quiz (14)
21 Reviews
ラウル
6 Finnish lessons
Thank you Miriam for another great lesson with many good discussions! I really notice how I am expanding and resurrecting my vocabulary, looking forward to the next one!
Aug 29, 2025
ラウル
6 Finnish lessons
Thank you Miriam for a first great lesson. We managed to touch on many topics. I can highly recommend taking lessons with Miriam, she is an excellent conversationalist and from the very start she manages to dial in the balance between keeping natural flow of the discussion and still helping/giving feedback perfectly. Looking forward to the next!
Aug 19, 2025
Adeogun Ajoke
1 Finnish lesson
I really enjoyed her teaching
Jun 18, 2025
Rose
2 Finnish lessons
Miriam was a very kind and nice teacher, and also knowledgeable. If you are looking for someone that can help you practice your finnish speaking skills i would lovely recommend Miriam. It was just my trial lesson with her but she did a wonderful job. I get to practice speaking to her in finnish and learn a lot of new words. I am excited on our next lesson and the next more. Thank you Miriam 😊
Aug 20, 2025
Naeem Tazakkor
36 Finnish lessons
Miriam is fantastic teacher: energetic, encouraging and supportive! I would definitely recommend her.
Jul 14, 2025
kirkeby
44 Finnish lessons
Miriam is always on time, always friendly and supportive, and her knowledge of Finnish grammar is excellent.
Jun 12, 2025
Trial Lesson
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