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  • Tutor finnish Tommi L.

    $

    39

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +6

    Certified tutor for A1-C1 Finnish students since 2018. I am experienced tutor with multiple regular students. I specialize in basic to professional level Finnish learners and YKI test practices for students preparing to take the exams. Hello there! My name is Tommi, and I'm excited to introduce myself to you. As someone who values effective communication and the power of language, I'm always seeking new ways to improve my communication skills and help others do the same.
    When it comes to my interests, I have a wide range of passions.

    Why choose Tommi L.
    "Tommi is an excellent tutor! The lessons really help me grow and progress with my basic level Finnish. I get to speak a lot in the lessons, which is great as I’d like to increase my confidence in speaking. I especially appreciate his patience, and it makes me feel safe in the lessons!"
    Ryoji

    Ryoji

    March 6, 2023

  • Tutor finnish Erika P.
    Super Tutor

    $

    25

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +1

    Fun and engaging Finnish lessons with an experienced native speaker! Moi! My name is Erika, an experienced Finnish tutor! I was born and raised in the picturesque landscape of eastern Finland where I worked in various adult education centers, as well as at a high school and elementary school. Now I'm living in Vienna, where I'm continuing my work as an education professional, teaching Finnish privately to adults and children alike.

    Why choose Erika P.
    "Erika is a very positive and thoughtful person as well as a great tutor! We had our first lesson and I see progress already. "
    Marina

    Marina

    March 13, 2024

  • Tutor finnish Gunnar G.
    Super Tutor

    $

    30

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +3

    Certified tutor with 2 years of experience Hello, my name is Gunnar. I was born and raised in a bilingual family in Finland and am currently residing in Germany. My main interests lie in sports but I also enjoy studying and teaching languages.
    I have been teaching both Finnish and Swedish for the last two years.

    Why choose Gunnar G.
    "Gunnar helped me to prepare for the YKI Swedish test, mostly in speaking and writing skills. He corrected my writings and explained grammar points very carefully. I highly recommend to study Swedish with Gunnar, especially if you study for the YKI test as you can be familiar with the accent of Swedish-speaking Finns. Thanks Gunnar so much!!"
    Linh

    Linh

    November 11, 2023

  • Tutor finnish Kaneli P.

    $

    40

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +4

    International communications professional with Finnish language teaching experience Hi there, I’m Kaneli from Finland.
    During my career, from Europe to Asia and Africa, I have gained a unique range of experience in international communications, sustainable tourism, and hospitality management. I have worked as a communications consultant, a non-profit fundraiser, an adventure tour leader, and a safari lodge manager - to name but a few.

    Why choose Kaneli P.
    "So much fun and with Kaneli time flies. I could talk for hours with Kaneli. Every time I'm learning a lot of new words and phrases. "
    Isabella

    Isabella

    April 11, 2022

  • Tutor finnish Iida K.
    Super Tutor

    $

    23

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +2

    Native Finnish speaker with years of tutoring experience and a passion for bringing people closer to Finnish culture. Moi! I'm Iida, a native Finnish speaker currently based in Germany. I really enjoy cultural exchange, learning about the amazing peculiarities of different languages and customs while natürlich also sharing mine. Learning and conversing about different cultures and languages is my ''party trick'' but also my preferred way to teach and learn languages - through curiosity and fun.

    Why choose Iida K.
    "Time flies in her class! Insightful and enjoyable at the same time. Highly recommend her :)"
    Nusyba

    Nusyba

    January 31, 2024

  • Tutor finnish Tuija H.

    $

    20

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +1

    Finnish language tutor for Spanish speaking students (3 years of experience) Hi, how are you? My name is Tuija. I’m Finnish and have been living in Argentina for many, many years. When my kids were teenagers, they used to complain that I hadn’t taught them my mother tongue. Little by little, I started learning the structure of Finnish language and teaching them.

    Why choose Tuija H.
    "Clear explanations, easy going lessons with a lot of speaking practice. Tuija is a good tutor that makes study interesting. Thanks!"
    Sergei

    Sergei

    February 7, 2024

  • Tutor finnish Ari M.

    $

    23

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks

    Keep Calm and Learn Finnish Hi, my name is Ari and I am a native Finnish speaker living in South-West Finland.
    I really enjoy meeting new people and what would be a better way to do it, but this! I love languages and learning something new. I find very satisfying to be useful to other people and teaching my native language to another curious learner is right on the spot!

  • Tutor finnish Anne L.
    Super Tutor

    $

    43

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks

    International staff nurse with over 20 years of experience Hello!My name is Anne and I am from Northern-Finland. I am a qualified nurse with 14 years of international experience in London UK, Saudi-Arabia and Israel. Last ten years I have been working in Finland as a staff nurse. One part of my nursing job is teaching, which is also my passion. I also enjoy long distance walks and yoga.

    Why choose Anne L.
    "Anne is an amazing teacher! I recommend her to everyone. So warm, understanding and has a great sense of humour x "
    Rosie

    Rosie

    September 8, 2022

  • Tutor finnish Masi S.
    Super Tutor

    $

    23

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +2

    A friendly tutor with lots of experience - I am a Finnish-Iranian man. I moved to Finland when I was 2 years old. Finnish is my native language.
    - I love languages and I speak five languages.
    - I'm studying Persian 2 times a week, and I have lots of experience of language learning.
    - I like yoga, Persian, philosophy and sauna.

    Why choose Masi S.
    "Masi explains materials very simply and understandable. Our lessons are highly productive and fun. He is a nice person! "
    domafon108

    domafon108

    May 22, 2023

  • Tutor finnish Kaisa M.
    Super Tutor

    $

    27

    50-min lesson

    • Finnish

      Speaks
    +2

    Tutor for Finnish Hello everybody! My name is Kaisa, I'm a 35-year-old native Finnish speaker, currently living in Tennessee, USA. I'd love to help you on your goals to learn Finnish! I will customize all the lessons according to your needs, interests and your skill level.

    Why choose Kaisa M.
    "Kaisa was so helpful and understanding! She really listened and understood my needs as a student, tailoring our sessions to what I needed. She's also very approachable and made me comfortable to learn."
    Frances

    Frances

    May 19, 2021

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zahid

zahid

with Mauz

The expertise, personalized approach, and encouragement from my Finnish language tutor have made learning Finnish a joy. With their guidance, I've made significant progress and feel more confident than ever. Highly recommended!"

Hakan

Hakan

with Arttu

First of all Arttu is a patient teacher. He is very caring and teaches according to need. Thank you Arttu for your help.

Van

Van

with Iida

Really great teacher, very pleasant to interact with and she always made scheduling easy. Within months she helped me build a strong foundation and then to pass the YKI exam by addressing areas for improvement.

Akmal

Akmal

with Mauz

Muaz teaching method is very pratical and straightforward. He keeps the learning simple and make complex concepts look easy to grasp and learn. Definitely a great teacher to learn Finnish.

Thu

Thu

with Jenna

I have been with Jenna for 1 month to practice conversational Finnish. She is calm, patient and willing to test different methods to see which works for you. She is also very flexible when scheduling lessons, which is a great thing for a busy person like me. She made notes in every session for me so that I can review and learn after the sesson. I highly recommend Jenna to be your private tutor!

Prices for finnish lessons by tutor nationality

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Finland

$30 / hr

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Pakistan

$8 / hr

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Finnish language

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿How many people speak Finnish?

Around the world, Finnish speakers number about 5.4 million, with 4.8 million being native speakers.
 

🌏 In how many countries do they speak Finnish?

There are four countries where Finnish is the formal language, it is spoken (but not official) in one more country.
 

📅 How long does it take to learn Finnish?

According to the United States Department of State, learning Finnish will take you around 44 weeks or 1,100 hours.
 

🎓 What are the most popular Finnish language tests?

The YKI system is the official language proficiency test of Finland, and certificates serve a variety of purposes. You can use one to demonstrate your language skills to apply for a job or a school as well as to demonstrate your language proficiency to acquire Finnish citizenship. Otherwise, to determine your Finnish level, another option is taking the Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.