Miriam Paavola
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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 (14:52 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
36
Students
531
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Finnish conversation practice
A1 - B2Conversation531 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
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Vocabulary (10)
Quiz (14)
14 Reviews
Chris Eubanks
96 Finnish lessons
What really held me back in Finnish was avoiding mistakes by expressing advanced ideas in roundabout ways. But Miriam makes me so comfortable with mistakes that I can speak naturally and even guess new Finnish words without that subconscious fear of being wrong. This shift is the difference between always being a guest in someone else's language and feeling like Finnish is truly my own. I have never felt so certain that I was on the correct life path.
Apr 1, 2025
Chris Eubanks
96 Finnish lessons
Miriam is quite possibly the best language teacher on all of Italki. It's a great joy to have a teacher who trusts natural methods and is not a prescriptivist. The only double-edged sword (Finnish: kaksiteräinen miekka) of having a teacher like Miriam is finding new teachers for my other languages that exhibit such a high standard of excellence.
Mar 4, 2025
Chris Eubanks
96 Finnish lessons
One of the most underrated aspects of language learning is finding a teacher who you genuinely enjoy speaking with. Miriam is that "once in a year" Finnish teacher, and the lesson time flies by so quickly. If you've come across Miriam's profile and are debating whether or not to start speaking Finnish, you're in the right place.
Jan 20, 2025
Chao
10 Finnish lessons
Miriam has been always so patient and detail-oriented in her classes 😊. I have had many lessons with her, and I must say I really enjoy them. I would highly recommend her to others, especially those who are afraid to practice speaking.
Mar 26, 2025
Konstantin
18 Finnish lessons
Miriam is a very nice teacher, kind and friendly person. Our conversation classes help me speak Finnish more confidently. Definitely recommend!
Feb 10, 2025
Chris Eubanks
96 Finnish lessons
Miriam is a very friendly teacher and a great conversationalist. A great joy to be learning with another self-taught language learner. Will definitely be booking another lesson with her.
Jan 9, 2025
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