Our Teachers
Meet our experienced Finnish language teachers – a team of dedicated educators with expertise in various teaching methodologies, from conversational fluency to advanced grammar. We offer personalized instruction to help you succeed with your YKI test.
Finnish and English Teacher
Maria
Speaks: Estonian, Russian, Finnish, English, Spanish, German
Teaches: Finnish, English, Russian
Teaching Experience: 12+ years
Suitable for:
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Learners preparing for the YKI exam
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Building confidence in Finnish for daily life.
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Spoken Finnish
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Business Finnish
Maria’s deep immersion in Finnish language and culture over the past 12 years allows her to understand the unique challenges that learners face. She provides structured guidance to help students overcome these difficulties effectively.
Finnish and Spanish Teacher
Cristian
Speaks: Spanish (native), Finnish, English
Teaches: Finnish, Spanish
Teaching Experience: 4+ years
Lessons conducted: 2500+
Suitable for:
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A1/A2 adult learners
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Beginners
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Those who struggle with grammar
Cristian specializes in making complex grammar concepts easy to understand and engaging. His approach focuses on interactive exercises and real-life conversations to help students build confidence and fluency. Cristian is known for making students feel comfortable and confident during the lessons.
Finnish Teacher
Katja
Speaks: Russian (native), Finnish, English, German
Teaches: Finnish
Teaching Experience: 14 years+
Suitable for:
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A2-C1 students
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Spoken Finnish and Finnish slang
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Job market integration
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Engineering, Technical Finnish
Even though Katja's not originally from Finland, she speaks Finnish on native level In fact, she often helps even native speakers with tricky grammar! Her structured yet adaptable approach ensures students gain both grammatical accuracy and speaking confidence. Katja in an expert of Finnish slang and puhekieli.
Finnish Teacher
Ida
Speaks: Finnish (native), English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Teaching Experience: 5+ years
Lessons conducted: 1500+
Suitable for:
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All levels, especially Finnish beginners with limited English
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Learners focusing on Finnish pronunciation
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Gaining practice of speaking with a native
Iida’s psychology background and approachable personality support learners in language acquisition and foster a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone. During her studies she focused on bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Maria
“I recently passed my nursing entrance exam in Kajaani, thanks to Maria, my first Finnish language teacher. Her support and dedication helped me improve my language skills and achieve my goals, for which I am truly grateful! ”
Zahra