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Finnish
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From Finland

Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

☆ Private and group lesson ☆ YKI preparation ☆ Puhekieli ☆ Kids, teens and adults - welcome! Hi! I’m Pinja, born and raised in Finland. My interest in language teaching began while working with immigrants, and in 2015, I started teaching Finnish at a refugee center. Since then, I’ve earned a certificate in language teaching and gained experience both in traditional classroom settings and through private lessons. I find it incredibly rewarding to support my students as they reach their goals and become more integrated into society. For me, learning languages is a gateway to new and exciting cultures. I love chatting with locals, discovering hidden restaurants, and hiking off the beaten path. 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. I would like to support you to meet your individual learning goals; whether you aim to learn grammar, specific vocabulary, conversational skills etc. The aim of the first lesson is to evaluate your level ...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Environment & Nature
Films & TV Series
Medical & Healthcare
Reading
Travel
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Student S_15d4b7
S_15d4b7
17 Finnish lessons
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Luin ääneen uutisartikkeli ja hän luki ääneen toinen artikkeli. Se oli kiva. Pidän että Pinja kertoi tarkoitukset suomeksi minulle. I read a news article aloud and she read one aloud. it was nice. I like that Pinja describes meanings of words in Finnish, even if I lapse into English to translate.
fd8883
48 Finnish lessons
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Pinja is so nice and explains things so calmy, she keeps encouraging me and I like that we always talk about what I'm going to do next and how we'll both prepare for the next lesson.
14bf0c
8 Finnish lessons
Tosi ihana opettaja!
Student 1bed02
1bed02
17 Finnish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Pinja is a very likeable person and an attentive teacher. She takes your needs seriously and is ready to help you out with whatever language problems you have. She makes you speak even if you think you can't. She corrects you gently but efficiently. I am very happy with my first lesson and am looking forward to next ones. Kiitos paljon!
Student 9baed1
9baed1
36 Finnish lessons
Pinja is really great teacher. l strongly recommend.
9cd89a
10 Finnish lessons
Love you!!!
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