Satu
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Satu
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Finnish
Native
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English
French
Japanese
Swedish
Russian
Other
Multilingual Qualified Teacher | Special lessons for geeks! | open & patient
Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
Swedish
Russian
Other
Multilingual Qualified Teacher | Special lessons for geeks! | open & patient
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FinlandLiving in Lausanne, Switzerland (08:07 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 18, 2020InterestsGamingAnimation & ComicsFilms & TV SeriesTravelPets & Animals
Moi! I'm Satu and I'm a language teacher from Finland, but now live in a small village in Switzerland. I have a lot of experience with self-studying in addition to having studied several languages in school and in university, so I know it's not easy to learn a new language. I do also have a plethora of other interests, including all kinds of games, cooking, and traveling, so I'm sure we have something in common! I love learning new things from my students as well :)
NOTE: Italki has raised its single lesson commission price by 6%, so I have to adjust accordingly. If you are a 'continuing student' (you started taking lesson before Jan 22), you can book the 'continuing students' lessons.Me as a Teacher
I am a qualified English and French teacher but I fell in love with teaching Finnish! I have several years of teaching experience in different settings. I've taught Finnish on Italki and in a company teaching Finnish to internationals hoping to move to Finland. Before that, I've also taught French in secondary school and English in vocational school in Finland.
When it comes to my teacher persona, I am a kind, patient open-minded person - not at all like your worst fear of a super-reserved, cold Finn. That said, I'm still a Finn!My lessons & teaching style
I'm very versatile - I'll teach you how you want to be taught (including personal preferences, such as whether you wish to be corrected while speaking or not, for example). We'll find out what works best for you, taking into account your goals, current level, and what topics you like to talk about :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
Certificates
Finnish teaching work experience - Finest Future Oy - 2022In addition to Italki, I have experience working in a Finnish teaching company (several contracts). Most recently, I taught 3 courses to adults, from level A1 to B1, for 10 months. In addition to teaching, my tasks included partiticpating in the creation of new curricula and teaching materials, grading homework and tests and leading evaluation discussions. I am a native speaker and a qualified language teacher.
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Teaching experience
2022 - 2024
Finnish TeacherConducting online Finnish lessons (via Zoom and Google Classroom) for multiple adult groups ranging from level A0 to B1, including creation of new curricula, creation of learning materials, creating evaluation assignments, grading homework and leading evaluation discussions.
Education
2015 - 2021
Master's - English and French, Subject teacher's studiesMaster of Arts in English language and literature. Basic and intermediate studies in French language, literature and translation. Teacher's pedagogical studies.
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Educator in Global Citizenship EducationI have received OWD Finland's Global citizenship education training and educator training.
Operation a Day's Work (ODW) Finland is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose objective is to improve the living conditions and promote the human rights of children and young people in developing countries and to encourage Finnish young people towards global solidarity.
5.0
Rating
67
Students
718
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Trial Lesson
46 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Suomea keskustellen 😺 🇫🇮
A1 - C2Conversation158 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Suomea sinulle 🌲 🇫🇮 | Finnish for you
A1 - C2Language Essentials76 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
☆ﾟ🎮 Nörteille / For Geeks 🎮☆ﾟ
A1 - C2Language Essentials60 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
❣️ Continuing students ❣️
A1 - C2Language Essentials97 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Availability
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46 Reviews
Eva
44 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I strongly recommend lessons for geeks with Satu! The topics are diverse and enjoyable and I love finding out more about Finnish quirks. Studying with Satu keeps me motivated and the lessons always leave me in a good mood.
Jul 9, 2022
Mikhail Golubev
119 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I just can't get tired of conversational classes focused on some specific topics. Satu sends some tips and materials in advance, but you get so much practical every-day vocabulary after each lesson in addition to that! It's a very effective way to discover which words and expressions you lack in real communication.
Aug 8, 2020
Simon Brind
15 Finnish lessons
Another very enjoyable class. Some weeks I really feel like I am making progress and this was one of them. Thank you Satu!
May 18, 2025
Kitt
94 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Satu is a highly skilled professional teacher with a creative mind and a wealth of personal experience with other languages and cultures. She comes to every lesson prepared with a new topic to keep the conversation flowing. Endlessly calm and patient, with a twist: beneath that tranquil surface lurks a wellspring of bubbling imagination and intellectual excitement.
Aug 29, 2020
Simon Brind
15 Finnish lessons
Today's lesson was super-fun. I think those moments where, as a student, you realise that you are making real progress and this is because of the patient teaching and the guided learning process. I'm really happy.
Jun 8, 2025
Simon Brind
15 Finnish lessons
I am making progress. The lesson consolidated this for me in a way that left me feeling very pleased. Satu's patience and structured learning is working for me!
Mar 20, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 17.00
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