Finnish teacher Maureen

Maureen

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English
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SALE! ALENNUS! Puhu kuin natiivi! Speak like a native!
From FinlandLiving in Houston, United States (00:28 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 24, 2020
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesBusiness & FinanceTravelMedical & Healthcare
Hei vaan! I’m Maureen, a native Finnish and English speaker passionate about helping professionals and beginners thrive in Finland. Born in Tampere but now based in the U.S., I’ve lived across three continents—including years in Mexico—giving me firsthand insight into language barriers and cultural transitions. Fluent in Spanish and versed in multiple languages, I specialize in practical Finnish for workplaces (especially healthcare!) and YKI test prep. Whether you’re navigating a new job or just starting out, let’s make Finnish feel approachable—one conversation at a time! In my classes, we’ll focus on speaking Finnish to help you build confidence quickly. I believe starting to speak early is key to speeding up the learning process. My lessons provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can practice and make mistakes without fear. One on one classes are a excellent and safe space to practice pronunciation and grammar without the fear of sounding silly or failing.
My teaching material
  • Articles and news
  • PDF file
  • Test templates and examples
5.0
Rating
291
Students
3084
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Finnish Lessons

Trial Lesson
132 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversational Finnish for foreign working professionals in Finland who want to break the language barriers and advance their careers. NOW OFFERING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS (PLEASE SEND MESSAGE FIRST)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

1,320 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Gain Confidence in Finnish Speaking. (STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

1,379 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 20% off
Passport to Finnish: Excelling in the YKI Test
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

252 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 20% off
Your First Finnish Words at Work – For Healthcare Staff
A1 -  A2

Conversation

1 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off

Availability

176 Reviews

Taika
40 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maureenin tunneilla olen saanut juuri sitä tukea ja varmuutta, jota tarvitsin valmistautuakseni YKI-kokeeseen. Hänen opetustyylinsä on selkeä, kannustava ja tehokas. Maureen osaa mukauttaa tunnit tarpeisiini – olipa kyse kieliopista, sanastosta tai käytännön keskusteluista. Hän korjaa virheitä lempeästi ja antaa konkreettisia neuvoja, miten ilmaista itseään paremmin suomeksi. Lisäksi hän rohkaisee jatkuvasti puhumaan, mikä on ollut minulle todella tärkeää. Suosittelen lämpimästi Maureenia kaikille, jotka haluavat kehittää suomen kieltään itsevarmasti ja rauhallisessa ilmapiirissä.
May 23, 2025
Gail Maunula
1 Finnish lesson
Maureen provided an excellent session. She immediately understood my level of Finish and tailored her lesson to address my issues. I appreciate the way she helped to boost my confidence, and she as very encouraging. Maureen gave me suggestions for ways to improve, both by returning to lessons with her and through outside sources. Her suggestions ranged from books, to news, to how to engage with members of my community. I will definitely book another lesson!
Apr 24, 2026
jonaseb
49 Finnish lessons
Maureen auttaa minua parantamaan suomen kieltäni.
Mar 13, 2026
Student Sonja Salminiitty
Sonja Salminiitty
146 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Suosittelen Maureenia ihmisille, jotka haluavat harjoitella suomen kieltä työsyistä, mutta myös kausaalista keskustelua varten. Perheeni ja työtoverini ovat havainneet suuria parannuksia suomen kielen ja sanavaraston suhteen. Olen jatkanut tutorointiani Maureenin kanssa lähes vuoden, koska hän on ollut erinomainen opettaja! Kiitos Maureen! I highly recommend Maureen to people looking to practice their Finnish for work reasons but also for casual conversations. My family and co-workers have noticed great improvements in my Finnish speaking and vocabulary. I have been continuing my tutoring with Maureen for almost a year because she has been excellent teacher! Thank you Maureen!
Feb 3, 2025
Student Christian
Christian
17 Finnish lessons
Maureen speaks very clearly at a speed and level that I can understand (namely very slow and simple!) Paljon kiitoksia!
Apr 21, 2026
jonaseb
49 Finnish lessons
Erittäin hyvä opettaja. Hän saa minut puhumaan ja kannustaa käyttämään kieltä aktiivisesti. Tunnit ovat rentoja, selkeitä ja todella hyödyllisiä. Suosittelen lämpimästi!
Dec 30, 2025
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