Maria Nova
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Maria Nova
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Teaches
Finnish
Speaks
Russian
Native
English
German
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Other
Certified Finnish teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Finnish
Speaks
Russian
Native
English
German
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Italian
Other
Certified Finnish teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience
From FinlandLiving in Helsinki (Helsingfors), Finland (15:18 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 20, 2024Interest topicSports & FitnessTravelMedical & HealthcareFoodMusic
Almost from birth, my parents immersed me in a foreign environment and this globally affected my fate and life path. When I was 3 years old, my parents went to Mongolia and we lived there for 6 years. Even then I created my children's foreign language, which I could freely speak with my toys.
I'm passionate about the culture of different countries, so I'm also the best guide to introduce you to Finnish culture and our style of life. Moreover, I lived and worked in 8 countries, so I'm perfect to immigration issues or for those who learn a foreign language from zero.Me as a Teacher
Do you want to get positive emotions from learning a foreign language?
Do you want to be healthy and feel great?
Learning a foreign language is a sport that requires regular and proper training. At the same time, this is a method of relaxation.
I am an experienced certified teacher of Finnish language with 20 years of teaching experience in 8 countries.
In 2010 I switched to online teaching. Now I use the newest online platforms and online boards for exercises. With the Finnish language, I help everyone who needs it as an immigration language, a language in a family, for work and study, or just as a hobby.
I speak 6 languages and have a BBA, so I also help in international activities.My lessons & teaching style
I strongly believe that one of the best ways to learn a language is through conversation.
Depending on the aim of your study, each lesson starts with talking about different topics (everyday language, medicine, engineering, business, education). If you are a complete beginner, no problem. We'll start at the very basics.
Then we do exercises (one on the past topic and the second on the subject that needs to be repeated).
At the end of the lesson, we usually have a rest or learn new words.
In my classes, I suggest individual teaching methods created by me - "Step by Step" and "Animation together". My courses are based on the most popular official textbooks' publications.My teaching material
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Quizzes
Certificates
Vocational Teaching - Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences - 2024
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
Finnish teacherIndividual lessons to adults
2024 - Current
Business English teacherTeacher of Business English Communication
2011 - Current
Teacher of business and technical EnglishTeacher of business and technical English
2008 - Current
Finnish teacherGroup lessons for adults (conversational courses)
2010 - Current
Finnish tutorPrivate lessons online to adults and kids (7+)
2006 - 2007
Finnish teacherPrivate lessons to children and adults
2004 - 2005
Finnish teacherFinnish instructor to businessmen
Education
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Business ManagementBBA
2000 - 2005
Master's - MA in Linguistics and TranslationFinnish, English
2022 - 2023
Other - Educational basic courses
Work Experience
2016 - 2017
Development DirectorB2B (possible new customers: searching, getting the contacts), market analysis,
possible sales & import, exhibitions’ participation, interpretation
2011 - 2014
Key Account ManagerB2B, international operations: market research, pricing, sales & export, logistics, working with the projects, kitchen design, marketing, e-business and media, marketing planning, product training, creation of marketing materials, webinars and seminars’ organisation and participation, exhibitions’ organisation and participation
2010 - 2011
Guest RelationWorking with the guests of the hotel
2008 - 2009
Personal assistantOffice work, business correspondence, data entry, business trips and meetings
organisation
2007 - 2008
Claimant/ InterpreterWorking with the claims, translations of contracts and technical documents,
interpretation
2004 - 2005
General AssistantWorking in different areas on Hotel Business Programme
Finnish Lessons
Finnish for Foreigners
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 55% off
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