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Sylvia
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Let me help you to reach full comfort in expressing yourself in Finnish. I was born in Helsinki, Finland, and was raised in a multilingual family where my passion for languages originated. I studied business management and worked as an event manager, and I have always been enthusiastic about teaching others. A decade of working as a ballet instructor in Helsinki and my subsequent experience as a teacher and social worker in a New Zealand high school have strengthened my belief that we rise by lifting others. Having studied different languages over the years, I understand the challenges that come with learning new grammar and the frustration of trying to convey an idea without being able to find the right words for it. Language proficiency is the proverbial key that opens doors to broader geographic, cultural and social horizons, all while enhancing our professional opportunities. Are you a doctor coming from abroad to practice medicine in Finland? Let us hone your medical consultation skills in Finnish together. Are you a master’s or PhD student coming to Finland on an exchange? Let me help you get your Finnish on track. Are you a professional, seeking to collaborate seamlessly with your overseas colleagues using Finnish? Let’s talk business. Together, we can develop and work on a structured curriculum tailored to your needs and availability. Please feel free to reach out to discuss any questions you may still have, to explore options for your personalized language curriculum or to book your first lesson. I look forward to meeting you!
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Trial Lesson
62 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Moi! First steps into learning Finnish language.
A1-A2
Language Essentials
349 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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Suomen kielen jatko tunnit / Intermediate Finnish lessons
B1-B2
Language Essentials
165 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
22% off
Reach comfort in expressing yourself in Finnish.
A2-C1
Conversation
236 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
20% off
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Student Rafael LeãoPortugal flag
Rafael Leão
88 Finnish lessons
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Kiitos paljon Sylvia. Thank you for the energy and diligency you put into our lessons. Your teaching methods have enabled me to learn finnish at a steady efficient level and thus making me better in conversation and comprehension faster and faster.
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Hoang
22 Finnish lessons
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Hän on paras kieliopettaja, jonka olen koskaan tavannut. Jokainen oppitunti hänen kanssaan on mukava ja hyödyllinen, koska hän on ystävällinen, luova ja huomaavainen. Hänen selitystaitonsa on erityisen hyvä, joka auttaa minua oppimaan paljon, erityisesti uusista sanoista ja ääntämistä. She is the best language tutor I have ever met. Every lesson with her is pleasant and useful thanks to her friendly, creative and attentive approach. Her explanation skill is exceptionally good, which helps me learn a lot, especially about new words and pronunciation.
Student OcéaneFrance flag
Océane
2 Finnish lessons
This was my first lesson with Sylvia and I really enjoyed it. She is nice, patient and will adapt to your needs and preferences! I recommend her!
Student AnastasiaRussia flag
Anastasia
21 Finnish lessons
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This is my third (or fourth) package of lessons with Sylvia, and I’m not going to stop! I really feel how I am enhancing my speaking skills with Sylvia, so thankful to her 🫶🏻
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Alex
1 Finnish lesson
This was my first lesson with Sylvia, and it was a great experience! She's a wonderful teacher who was patient and supportive throughout our lesson. I enjoyed her explanations behind the trickier or seemingly stranger aspects of the language. I believe I'll learn a lot working with her.
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Jo W
1 Finnish lesson
Very nice first lesson! Just the right amount and enthusiastically explained!