Learn Finnish online from expert Finnish tutors
At italki, we provide a variety of Finnish classes and courses, taught by qualified tutors. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to improve your language skills, our flexible learning options cater to your needs.

9 Lessons
Karla
Finnish language tutor with a passion for teaching I am currently studying to become a certified class teacher (I can teach all subjects in primary school for children aged 7-12) and Russian language teacher for all ages. However, my study program also focuses heavily on helping students with Finnish as a second language. I have taught children, teens and adults in traineeships as part of my studies. However, most of my teaching experience comes from volunteering regularly in Finnish language groups for immigrants since 2020. I have taught both individual students and groups in person and online, and have been teaching Finnish through English, Russian and Ukrainian. I also have some experience working with younger students.

3,309 Lessons
Jerian
Years of experience in language tutoring Do you want to practice applying your passive linguistic knowledge? Or are you a beginner looking for guidance? As someone who has tutored pupils from all walks of life, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, I can be of help at any stage. I can speak both formal and casual Finnish and Swedish, and I recommend that you specify which one you want to practice. Although I'm quite familiar with grammatical and other theory, I try to teach everything through context to make it meaningful. That way learning is engaging and fun, and it's easier to wrap one's head around things that way. I value that pupil enjoys the learning process and gets to freely choose the conversation topics.

923 Lessons
Olga
Let's build up your fluency! I am a creative, empathic and open-minded person with strong listening skills. I am motivating my students to make steps in the foreign language, steady and regularly. I personalize my lessons individually and use strategies that fits your needs the best.

2,263 Lessons
Maija
初めての方もようこそ!🇫🇮 I have teaching experience for Japanese students online and face-to-face, individual students and groups up to 11 persons in private language schools. I believe that speaking practice should be prioritized as early as possible in learning process. Using new words while speaking is a great way for memorizing them. I know how scary it is to speak in a language that you have just started studying. Don’t worry about making mistakes, we will practice at your space! I always tailor my lessons according to my students’ needs and interests, either it’s for applying for a school or work, for daily or traveling usage, or other. Note: I do not have particular experience in teaching children.

4,800 Lessons
Alexandra
A modern-day language coach I am fluent in Finnish and Russian, both spoken and written, as both are my native languages. I consider myself a very patient and open-minded person with good listening skills. Do you feel nervous or afraid when you speak Finnish? Are you seeking a friendly environment for conversation? I’m here to support and guide you through the language hurdles you’re encountering. Together, we’ll ensure your language learning journey is as seamless as possible!

271 Lessons
Jenni
Experienced and Certified Native Finnish Teacher I have been a certified teacher since 2014 and am specialized in teaching customized communicative Finnish. I specialize in teaching A1-A2 level adult students, helping them build a solid foundation in Finnish with clear explanations and practical exercises. With over 10 years of experience in specialized Finnish language instruction, I understand the challenges beginners face and how to overcome them. My students have found my lessons clear, well-structured, and encouraging; making their learning experience both effective and enjoyable. If you want to invest in yourself and want a teacher who will support you in learning Finnish with a structured and proven approach, I’d love to help.

720 Lessons
Teacher Natalie
Multi-lingual licensed teacher, movies and music lover and a future pilot I'm a patient type of a teacher. I always listen to my students and I always customize my lessons in order to meet the needs of my students. I think that the fact that I enjoy teaching can also be seen in my lessons. I always take time to think about the lesson plan in order to give the best to the student. !!!Cancellation or rescheduling is possible only 24hrs (or more) before the lesson. After that, no rescheduling is accepted and the lesson will be considered as complete. No exceptions. Thank you.!!!

1,447 Lessons
Klavdia
I always support my students and believe that all of them can be successful. I implement an individual approach depending on the student's level of language knowledge, as well as their wishes and interests.

2,569 Lessons
Maureen
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.

3,700 Lessons
Pinja
☆ 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.

711 Lessons
Satu
Multilingual Qualified Teacher | Special lessons for geeks! | open & patient 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!

1,720 Lessons
Ida
I bring empathy and positive energy to my teaching, focusing on boosting students' confidence—especially when it comes to speaking. I believe real progress happens through conversation, and I create a supportive, relaxed space where learners feel encouraged to express themselves in Finnish, no matter their level. My goal is to help you not only improve your language skills but also enjoy the process :)

2,031 Lessons
Ville
Having climbed the “mountain of fluency” in two foreign languages, I know exactly how hard and frustrating the journey can be, but I also know how rewarding and satisfying finally making it to the top is. To me, wrapping your head around a completely new way of thinking that often comes with achieving fluency in a language is one of the best feelings I know, and I want to share it with you. As someone with a strong background in science, my specialty is scientific communication and technical writing. I also think my experience in grappling with abstract scientific concepts has taught me to explain grammatical concepts and semantic nuances in a concise and easily understandable way.

7,744 Lessons
Sabrin
TEACHING TO SPEAK LIKE A FINN SINCE 2019✨ Buy 9 get 1 FREE lesson, buy 13 get 2 FREE lessons💰 As a teacher I am fun, but supportive and patient. I am experienced, I have been teaching full time since 2019. I want to focus on every student 100%, my priority is to support your learning the best way I can. To push you to be a better speaker, but not to push you too hard. I want to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where you don't need to be afraid of making mistakes, and where you can feel confident and safe. I want to teach you to understand Finns and to speak like one, so in all my lessons you will be learning the REAL Finnish, puhekieli. For extra learning materials created by me, you can check out my website and Instagram, sabrinthefinnishteacher.

905 Lessons
Pekka
As a community teacher on Italki, I specialize in teaching Finnish. It is important for me to make the lessons suitable for each student, so I usually discuss students' preferences first and then provide my thoughts on how we should approach learning this language. The key is to keep the learning process interesting and fun, because that makes it also effective.

2,776 Lessons
Kassu
As a teacher I am patient and interested in the students' progress. I am passionate about teaching Finnish and wish to make language learning interesting and fun! Notice: I do not have particular experience in teaching children. If you wish to book a lesson for your child, please contact me beforehand.

232 Lessons
Oleg
I'm patient, considerate and attentive to what students are saying and asking, I try to encourage them and decrease any stress by means of using materials and teaching helps best suited for each particular student.

65 Lessons
Siru Laine
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.

1,026 Lessons
Tuija Honkamäki
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.

7,331 Lessons
Juho
As a teacher I'm very detail-oriented and I have a deep understanding of how Finnish works. I'm always enthusiastic for those moments of realization with my students when they come to understand confusing parts of Finnish. My students value my corrections and notes.