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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 instructions to help you succeed with your YKI test.

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Finnish and Spanish Teacher

Cristian

Speaks: Spanish (native), Finnish, English ​Teaches: Finnish, Spanish Teaching Experience: 5+ years Lessons conducted: 2500+ Suitable for: - A1/A2 adult learners - Beginners - 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.

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Finnish, English, French, and Russian Teacher

Anna

Speaks: Finnish (native), English, French, Russian, Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish ​Teaches: Finnish, English, French, Russian ​​Teaching Experience: 11+ years ​Suitable for: - Beginners to intermediate levels  - Academic or professional language - Finnish culture and society integration Anna is a highly qualified and experienced language educator with two Master’s degrees in languages. She holds pedagogical qualifications for teaching multiple languages and has worked in schools, adult education centers, and universities. With experience in curriculum design and educational assessment, she brings both strategic guidance and warmth to her teaching.

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Finnish Teacher

Ida

Speaks: Finnish (native), English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese ​Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: 6+ years Lessons conducted: 1500+ Suitable for:  - All levels, especially Finnish beginners with limited English - Learners focusing on Finnish pronunciation - Practice 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.

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Finnish Teacher

Katja

Speaks: Russian (native), Finnish, English, German ​Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: 15 years+  Suitable for:  - A2-C1 students - Spoken Finnish and Finnish slang - Job market integration - Engineering, Technical Finnish Even though Katja isn't 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.

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Finnish, English, and Russian Teacher

Marina

Speaks: Finnish (native), Russian (native), English Teaches: Finnish, English, Russian ​Teaching Experience: 4+ years ​Suitable for:  - YKI test preparation - A2+ learners - Adults and kids 4+ years ​With a Bachelor degree focused on Language and Culture, Marina brings solid academic foundation to her personalized teaching. She's particularly skilled at her conversational teaching style and has a talent for helping students who have lived in Finland but struggle with Finnish expression find their voice.​

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Finnish Teacher

Fanni

Speaks: Vietnamese (native), Finnish, English Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: 1+ years  ​Suitable for: - Vietnamese speakers - A0-A2 level students - Learners preparing for the YKI test  Fanni is a Finnish teacher with personal experience passing the YKI test—she knows the common challenges and effective strategies to succeed. She specializes in helping beginners, especially Vietnamese speakers, build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and spoken communication.

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Finnish Teacher

Jasmiina

Speaks: Finnish (native), English Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: 1+ years ​Suitable for:  - ​All levels, especially A1/A2​ - Society integration​​ ​In her studies, Jasmiina has focused on second language acquisition, with English as her minor. Her calm and clear communication style helps learners understand and stay engaged. She aims to create a supportive and safe learning environment, using diverse activities to keep learners motivated.

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Finnish and Chinese Teacher

Yao

Speaks: Chinese (native), Finnish, English Teaches: Finnish, Chinese ​Teaching Experience: 6+ years ​Suitable for:  - A0-A2 adult learners​​ - Students struggling with grammar - Finnish culture and society integration ​Yao's Bachelor’s major is Interpreter, specializing in Finnish–Chinese interpretation. With a solid academic foundation, she is good at explaining complex Finnish grammar in a clear and accessible way, helping students understand and remember key concepts. Yao is particularly skilled at building a strong foundation for beginners, especially in terms of grammar and vocabulary. She has a deep understanding of the common challenges learners face when studying Finnish and offers effective strategies to overcome them. Her teaching style follows the Finnish approach, which is encouraging, supportive, and inclusive, creating a positive and relaxed classroom atmosphere.

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Finnish and English Teacher

Miriam

Speaks: Finnish (native), English, Swedish, Korean Teaches: Finnish, English ​Teaching Experience: 1,5+ years ​Suitable for:  - A1-B1 adult learners​​ - Learners focusing on Finnish speaking skills and fluency Miriam's bachelor's degree in English teaching has given her a solid knowledge base on teaching methodologies and her master's degree in English to Finnish translation has helped her become skilled in language and grammar related research. As a teacher she likes to Iearn about her students' interests and preferred learning styles. This way she aspires to make her lessons engaging and interesting to everyone. She prefers a relaxed teaching environment where her students can feel comfortable practicing and asking questions. She is always encouraging with her students cheering them on to reach their goals.

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Finnish, English, and Chinese Teacher

Fay

Speaks: Chinese (native), Finnish, English Teaches: Finnish, English, Chinese ​Teaching Experience: 6+ years ​Suitable for:  - Finnish A1/A2 learners​​ - English A1/2-B1/2 learners - IELTS speaking - Chinese at any level, specializing in poem or history ​In Fay's opinion studying should be fun. She believes learning isn’t about memorizing— it’s about exploring. Everyone learns differently, and that’s what makes it exciting. Her job is to help each student discover their spark — the thing that makes them curious, motivated, and ready to grow. Together with a student, she will find the most interesting ways to learn, turning challenges into discoveries and study time into a creative adventure.

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Swedish Teacher

Elodie

Speaks: Swedish (native), Finnish, English, French, Spanish Teaches: Swedish ​Teaching experience: ~ 1 year ​Suitable for:  - Adults and teenagers ​Elodie is a native Swedish tutor with a passion for fostering engaging and dynamic language learning experiences. She is from the southern part of Finland, but currently living in beautiful Romania. Her approach is student-centered, focusing on real-world applications — whether through discussions on global politics, history, fashion or just everyday life. She is quite easy going so she has no problem catering and adapting to her student's interest!

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Finnish Teacher

Karla

Speaks: Finnish (native), Russian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Polish, Turkish Teaches: Finnish ​Teaching Experience: 5+ years ​Suitable for:  - Adult learners for all levels - Finnish speaking skills Karla is passionate about teaching Finnish and sharing her culture with students. She is an attentive and patient teacher who loves exploring different teaching methods to tailor the lessons to students’ needs. During the lessons she speaks in a clear and understandable way and gives support and encouragement to students for them to start speaking. She has studied second language acquisition and has a lot of experience from volunteering projects and giving private lessons.

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Finnish Teacher

Annika

Speaks: Finnish (native), English, Swedish, Japanese Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: +100 lessons ​Suitable for:  - ​All levels from beginner to C1 - YKI test training ​Annika brings a unique perspective to language learning, having studied six languages herself. Her teaching style is patient, supportive, and empathetic, making it easy for students to feel comfortable while learning. She is especially skilled at explaining grammar clearly and understands the challenges of learning a new language firsthand.

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Finnish Teacher

Jiina

Speaks: Finnish (native), English Teaches: Finnish Teaching Experience: 1+ years ​Suitable for:  - ​All levels from beginner to C1 - Finnish culture and society integration ​Jiina is a Finnish language teacher with experience teaching learners from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Her warm, encouraging, and approachable teaching style helps students feel confident using Finnish in everyday situations. With a strong academic background in languages and education, she combines professional expertise with a genuine passion for helping each student succeed.

Administrative Team

Our admin team is here to help you every step of the way — just reach out if you need anything.

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Managing Director

Maria

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Management Assistant 

An

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Sales Representative

Yvonne

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Coordinator

Rajaa

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

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