Online Finnish classes with skilled Finnish tutors

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☆ Private and group lesson ☆ YKI preparation ☆ Puhekieli ☆ Kids, teens and adults - welcome! I have a degree in Social Science and I’m a certified teacher. I’ve worked with private students, schools, and companies, and I’ve also written language books for Finnish learners. I specialize in helping students not only learn the language but also settle into life in Finland. My lessons focus on practical, everyday communication, including colloquial Finnish. I also introduce students to Finnish culture, customs, and daily life to help them feel more at home. I personalize lessons for each student according to their needs and interests. I’m passionate about education and always strive to give my best to every student, helping them grow, settle in, and reach their goals.

Finnish Tutor with a Background in Psychology and Second Language Acquisition Moi! I’m a Finnish teacher with a Master’s degree in Psychology of Wellbeing and Social Inclusivity. During my studies in Italy, I focused on bilingualism and second language acquisition, exploring how people learn, process, and thrive in multiple languages. Today, I combine this background with my passion for teaching languages. I’m also the co-creator of the Finnish Daily Dialogues podcast with Klaudia, where we share practical, everyday Finnish with a strong emphasis on spoken language. I teach with empathy, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm. My goal is to help learners feel confident using Finnish, especially when speaking. I create a supportive, low-pressure environment where you can express yourself freely, mistakes included. I believe real development comes through meaningful interaction, and I’m here to guide you through it at your own pace. Every lesson is tailored to your goals and level. Whether you want to become more comfortable with puhekieli, prepare for the YKI exam, or focus on specific skills such as speaking, listening, or grammar, we’ll build a clear and realistic plan together. In our trial lesson, we’ll explore your level, your needs, and the most effective way forward for you.

SALE! ALENNUS! Puhu kuin natiivi! Speak like a native! 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.

Hi! I’m passionate about languages, cultures, and connecting with people from around the world. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to live in New Zealand, Spain, UK and Australia which has deepened my appreciation for different ways of life and how language shapes our experiences. As a language enthusiast and avid traveler, I love helping others feel confident and comfortable communicating in a new language. I believe learning should be fun, practical, and tailored to each person’s goals. Whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your fluency, I’m here to support and encourage you on your journey.

Qualified native Finnish teacher with years of experience in online teaching Hi! I'm Maria, a Finnish, English and French teacher from Finland. In addition to teaching and learning languages, I love music - I sing and play the violin. When I'm not working on the computer, I spend time with my little daughter and help my husband tend our small farm. My other interests include dance, reading, hiking and other outdoors activities. I have a master's degree as a French and English teacher, in addition to which I'm a native Finnish speaker. I'm passionate about learning and teaching languages and have lived and taught in Finland, France, Spain, US, and China since I graduated in 2016. I have been teaching Finnish, English and French full time online for over four years now. I'm known for my patient, thorough and good-humored teaching style. I use textbooks in digital format but also videos, songs and all kinds of online material, my goal being to make learning fun and interesting for you. I aim to work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing equally unless you need to improve one area in particular. I can also help you prepare for YKI test or other language exams.

Multilingual teacher of Finnish and Esperanto My main goal as a teacher is to make the student feel relaxed and confident. My lessons are a safe space and I focus on the positive things.

Native Finnish speaker offering Finnish lessons with experience in teaching Finnish I Speak 5 languages. English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Finnish. I have experience in teaching Finnish. In the first lesson we discuss, what are your learning methods and preferences for the upcoming classes.

El finlandés tiene fama de ser un idioma difícil, pero yo creo que el problema no es la dificultad sino que tiene una lógica diferente a la del español o el inglés. Por eso, al principio hay que sumergirse en la estructura del idioma (qué es super interesante! y que además explica un poco la forma de ver el mundo de los finlandeses). (Ahora) esto no quiere decir que vamos a dejar la práctica de lado. Vamos a utilizar el idioma desde la primera clase.

No pain AND gain! Learn grammar naturally through conversation practice with an experienced teacher! I never learned a language in school, I learned on my feet. As a teacher I emphasise practicality and straightforwardness. As soon as you know three words, I’ll ask you to put them into a sentence. With me you won’t be ‘taught’ per se, you will be invited to learn by doing, to try things out, and to accumulate competence upon what you already know. My students quickly learn to ask me ‘can I say…? (voinks mä sanoa…?)’ followed by something they have just formulated. Before long, they start to create perfectly applicable and natural sounding Finnish sentences (which can often be short and make absolutely no sense when translated to English) by applying Finnish the same way Finns do.