Welcome to study Finnish
Study Finnish with a native Finnish teacher. Study online anywhere you want, or come to learn and see on the spot in Helsinki
Finnish Course Progression
The Finnish courses with Teacher Taru are carefully designed to create a structured learning path. By following my guidance, you will progress step by step, making clear progress at each step toward greater fluency. Each course follows the previous one, continuing at the same time slot. There are short breaks of a few weeks between each course.
You’re welcome to join the path at any point, depending on your current level. Below is an overview of the courses I offer, arranged by proficiency levels:
Absolute Beginners: Getting Started
- Level: Complete beginners (starting from zero)
- Duration: 5 lessons, each 90 minutes + homework
- Textbook: None required.
Beginner Level: Moving On
- Level: Suitable for learners familiar with basic Finnish
- Duration: 9 lessons, each 90 minutes + homework
- Textbook: None required.
Finnish from A1.3: Parts 1, 2, and 3
- Level: A1.3 (Elementary level)
- Duration: each part 10 x 60 minutes + homework
- Textbook: Uudistettu Oma Suomi 1 (not included in the price)
These three parts cover all essentials of level A1.3. You will get a strong foundation in both speaking and understanding Finnish.
Finnish A2: Advanced Beginner
- Level: A2 (also YKI 2 level)
- Duration: 10 x 60 minutes + homework
- Textbook: Uudistettu Oma Suomi 1 (required). This course covers the last three chapters of Uudistettu Oma Suomi 1
This course marks the beginning of the advanced beginner level, helping you further develop your language skills.
Strong A2 Grammar
- Level: Advanced beginner
- Duration: 10 x 60 minutes + homework
- Textbook: None required
Focused entirely on grammar, with plenty of practical exercises. Instruction is partly in English to help you grasp the structures more easily, but you will practice speaking Finnish as well.
Puhu Paremmin: Discussion Course
- Level: Suitable for A2 learners and above
- Duration: 10 x 60 minutes, join as many times as you like
- Textbook: None required
- Homework: Minimal
This is a highly interactive course aimed at improving your spoken Finnish through constant practice. You can join as many times as you need—keep coming until you feel confident speaking Finnish!
Finnish on level B (YKI 3 and YKI 4)
At level B, you can use Finnish in real-life situations. Long, regular courses are no longer necessary, but I offer shorter courses focusing on detailed grammar or to enhance speaking. Level B courses help you perfect your skills.
- Textbook: None required
Tervetuloa oppimaan suomea kanssani! (Welcome to learn Finnish with me!)