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Lauri Niemelä
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Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Estonian
German
Swedish
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Certified Finnish teacher with more than 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Finnish
Native
Speaks
English
Estonian
German
Swedish
Other
Certified Finnish teacher with more than 8 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From FinlandLiving in Tallinn, Estonia (23:01 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 23, 2021InterestsEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessHistoryScienceTech
I am a qualified Finnish language teacher living in Estonia. I hold a Master’s degree in Finnish language and have also studied pedagogy. I have over 5 years of experience teaching in various schools, and including online teaching, I have more than 8 years of total teaching experience.
Me as a Teacher
In my work I strive to respect the values of self-authority and open communication. I am a strong proponent of positive reinforcement. Learning something new always involves a degree of vulnerability, and I believe that vulnerability should be met with respect, patience, and encouragement.
I enjoy having interactive lessons where we exchange ideas and thoughts, especially about languages. I believe in being open about my own shortcomings — every language has vast and unfamiliar areas, even for professionals.My lessons & teaching style
In my view, the key to learning a language is using it actively and consistently. Grammar should be seen as a tool for understanding the logic and structure of a language, rather than as a set of rigid rules. I like to emphasize the patterns and thinking behind grammar, helping learners see it as a support for communication, not a barrier.
While some methods claim to guarantee results within a fixed timeframe, I believe language learning is a deeply individual process. Research in pedagogy shows that people have different needs, motivations, and learning styles. No single method works for everyone. True progress comes through practice, personal engagement, and an adaptable approach.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Video files
- Audio files
Certificates
Master of Arts: Diploma - University of Turku - 2020The Diploma is in Finnish. The Diploma Supplements in English are among the certificates.
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Master of Arts: Diploma Supplement - University of Turku - 2020
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Teacher Training Certificate - University of Turku - 2017
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Education
2009 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Arts Finnish and Fenno-Ugric Languages/Finnish LanguageMinors: Comparative Literature, Certificate in Communication Studies.
2009 - 2017
Master's - Master of Arts in Finnish and Finno-Ugric Languages/Finnish LanguageMinors: Teacher Training, Comparative Literature and Cultural History.
Many courses in Environmental Sciences.
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Subject teacher in Finnish and HistoryTallinn Finnish School is Finnish language school in Estonia, that operates under the Finnish Curriculum. I teach Finnish language as a First Language and Second Languge and History.
2012 - 2013
School AssistantI did my non-military service in an Elementary School in Turku, where I helped the teachers in teaching, organizing events and preparing for classes.
5.0
Rating
106
Students
945
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
Finnish Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Finnish: grammar, vocabulary and speaking (All ages and levels)
A1 - C2Language Essentials682 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
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54 Reviews
Aleksei
170 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Лаури замечательный преподаватель. Чуткий и очень тактичный. Мой английский не на самом высоком уровне и мне очень тяжело даются уроки, но Лаури самый терпеливый учитель, которой мне попадался за весь мой опыт как студента. За всё время обучения не возникло ни одного неприятного момента. Kiitos paljon!
Aug 10, 2021
Cassidy
3 Finnish lessons
Great lesson with Lauri! He explains things clearly, gives helpful corrections, and makes learning Finnish enjoyable.
Apr 6, 2025
Ina
18 Finnish lessons
Good and motivating start to get back into grammar – something I've been neglecting lately. Now I'm looking forward to continuing! Kiitos, Lauri!
Jan 21, 2024
Eva
6 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lauri is a great teacher, very professional. He personalised the class according to my interest in the Finnish language, created material for every one of our sessions and provided me with valuable resources for self-study. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking for a Finnish teacher!
May 3, 2021
Ina
18 Finnish lessons
Lauri did a great job today explaining participles. Although it still takes me a lot of effort to understand these structures, which are not all in my native German, and there are so many aspects to pay attention to, I see things much more clearly now. So a big thank you!
Feb 18, 2024
Ina
18 Finnish lessons
Nice to be back learning with Lauri. The lesson was a good mix of listening, speaking and explaining. He responds to my wishes, has tips how to speak more naturally and gives helpful feedback. So: kiitos paljon.
Dec 16, 2023
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