Aus FinnlandLebt in Oulu, Finnland (15:30 UTC+02:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 19. May 2023
Thema von InteresseMusikKunstTiere
Hello there! My name is Anniina, and I'm a native speaker of Finnish. I'm a qualified singing and piano teacher. I also love to teach Finnish!
I have been teaching Finnish in iTalki for a year now and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's great to meet people from all over the world and gain new insights on the Finnish language! I'm learning from my students all the time :)
Before teaching Finnish, I was teaching music for three years. I also have experience from doing opera and various other music projects. As a classically trained singer, I know how to sing in many different languages!
My other interests include nature, houseplants, yoga, knitting, and a nice cup of coffee.
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
I believe that in language learning, the main thing is that you talk and communicate as much as you can. When you keep doing that, you can't help but learn to express yourself better in any language! Listening to native level language is also crucial - especially hearing the actual spoken language that natives speak! Spoken Finnish, for example, is quite different from formal Finnish.
I'm an emphatic and patient teacher and I can adjust my speaking pace and style to any level. In my lessons, you will feel relaxed and safe. As a music teacher I know that a supportive atmosphere is vital for learning! I'm also more than happy to adjust the lessons to student's needs.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I have prepared structured lessons for basics, and I also provide text documents and homework assignments for those. Each lessons has a general topic (introductions, work, hobbies, etc.) that we focus on, learning the vocabulary and common phrases. The key here is to repeat, repeat, repeat!
For more advanced students, getting some conversation practice is essential. Whenever you're at the level where you can express yourself comfortably in Finnish, I encourage you to book a Conversation Practice lesson with me.
I can also check and proofread written texts, and polish them into natural and convincing Finnish!
I took a break from studying over the summer because I had to work a lot, and coming back, I felt pretty self-conscious because I've forgotten so much. But Anniina's energy is so contagious! She made me feel so motivated to give it my best. The way she really listens to me and shares little stories from her own life makes the lessons feel so warm and personal, like catching up with a friend. It has really helped me feel more confident and eager to keep going! Thank you once again for the work you do as a teacher, and for being so kind! Seuraavaan oppituntiin asti!
12. Nov. 2024
Rakesh Pandit
64 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
I have been learning Finnish with Anniina, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. Here’s why:
1. Productive sessions: Every lesson has been incredibly valuable, with her relaxed approach.
2. Clear explanations: Anniina has a remarkable ability to break down complex thoughts or ideas which I want to express and, making them easy to understand and apply in practice.
3. Patience and encouragement: Her constant encouragement and patience keep me motivated, even when the material feels challenging or I have low energy.
4. Focus on improvement: She consistently pushes me, always focusing on my progress and nudges me forward.
5. Enjoyable experience: I’ve spent a good amount of time studying with her, and it’s been not only productive but also fun!
21. Okt. 2024
George Martínez
9 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
I struggled with conversation practice due to my low skill level, but she was incredibly patient and kind. I truly appreciate it! The lesson was a lot of fun, and I discovered new things :) Kiitos jälleen, Anniina.
4. Juni 2024
Vera Gubskaia
19 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Anniina is a wonderful teacher! I've been having lessons with her for about 5 months so far, and she's helped me to progress a lot. She also recommended useful and interesting resources for my specific learning goals that I use to study by myself. Highly recommend lessons with Anniina to everyone who needs a calm and confident teacher who cares a lot about students.
29. Mai 2024
Richard Littler
5 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Great lesson, the lessons are relaxed and I feel I can ask questions and make mistakes.
28. Mai 2024
George Martínez
9 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
She gives awesome pronunciation advice and shares super helpful grammar tips and tricks. Olen erittäin kiitollinen, että olet opettajani :) En malta odottaa seuraavaa oppituntia!