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Satu
Professional TeacherTeaches
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 (13:44 UTC+01:00)
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: I’m sorry, but due to the Dollar’s drop in value and Switzerland’s high cost of living, I have to raise my lesson prices from August 1st. Thank you for your understanding!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.
Certificate verified
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
90
Students
1,030
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Trial Lesson
67 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Suomea keskustellen 😺 🇫🇮
A1 - C2Conversation214 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Suomea sinulle 🌲 🇫🇮 | Finnish for you
A1 - C2Language Essentials190 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 6% off
☆ﾟ🎮 Nörteille / For Geeks 🎮☆ﾟ
A1 - C2Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
❣️ Continuing students ❣️
A1 - C2Language Essentials212 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Cal
33 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my 15th or 16th lesson and the first one since coming back from a week long trip to Finland — when I first started lessons with Satu I had studied for just over a year but had very little confidence speaking. In just a few months, I've really grown that confidence through lessons with Satu, and I don't think it would have been possible without her help! The lessons are always interesting and varied, from basic conversations to very specific discussions about video game characters and mechanics!
Jul 3, 2025
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
Jeth Maganito
17 Finnish lessons
Satu had multiple sessions with my 9 year old kid and everything has been wonderful and successful. She prepares for each lesson ahead of time and asks us what topics they could talk about during the next sessions which helps us prepare the mindset of our kid as well. She also provides notes that we can review after each lesson. She keeps my kid engaged in all of their sessions by talking about interesting stuff that helps my kid to practice more conversation purely in Finnish. Definitely recommended!
p.s, we have tried 2 other mentors and Satu is the best one according to my kid, and we do agree 😊
Oct 22, 2025
Eva
57 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I cannot recommend the nörteille lessons enough! Satu is a great teacher, who always checks in with her students current needs and modifies her lessons accordingly. She takes notes and shares lots of helpful resources.
Right now, we are in the middle of a D&D campaign and although I didn't have any previous experience in playing, she is making it work. Satu is very creative, well prepared and puts a lot of love into her work. She makes studying a lot of fun and I always look forward to our next lesson!
Mar 12, 2025
Simon Brind
29 Finnish lessons
I think I am making good progress thanks to Satu's entertaining and diligent methods. I feel pushed, but in a strongly positive way. They are a great teacher!
Oct 26, 2025
Simon Brind
29 Finnish lessons
I am making progress with this really very difficult language thanks to Satu's clever personalised teaching methods. These classes are a delight!
Aug 6, 2025
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