Administrative Team
Our admin team is here to help you every step of the way — just reach out if you need anything.
Managing Director
Maria Ponzu
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Our Teachers
Meet our experienced Finnish language teachers – a team of dedicated educators with expertise in various teaching methodologies, from conversational fluency to advanced grammar. We offer personalized instructions to help you succeed with your YKI test.
Finnish and Spanish Teacher
Cristian
Speaks: Spanish (native), Finnish, English
Teaches: Finnish, Spanish
Teaching Experience: 4+ years
Lessons conducted: 2500+
Suitable for:
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A1/A2 adult learners
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Beginners
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Those who struggle with grammar
Cristian specializes in making complex grammar concepts easy to understand and engaging. His approach focuses on interactive exercises and real-life conversations to help students build confidence and fluency. Cristian is known for making students feel comfortable and confident during the lessons.
Finnish, English, French, and Russian Teacher
Anna
Speaks: Finnish (native), English, French, Russian, Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish
Teaches: Finnish, English, French, Russian
Teaching Experience: 10+ years
Suitable for:
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Beginners to intermediate levels
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Academic or professional language
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Finnish culture and society integration
Anna is a highly qualified and experienced language educator with two Master’s degrees in languages. She holds pedagogical qualifications for teaching multiple languages and has worked in schools, adult education centers, and universities. With experience in curriculum design and educational assessment, she brings both strategic guidance and warmth to her teaching.
Finnish Teacher
Ida
Speaks: Finnish (native), English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Teaches: Finnish
Teaching Experience: 5+ years
Lessons conducted: 1500+
Suitable for:
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All levels, especially Finnish beginners with limited English
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Learners focusing on Finnish pronunciation
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Gaining practice of speaking with a native
Iida’s psychology background and approachable personality support learners in language acquisition and foster a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone. During her studies she focused on bilingualism and second language acquisition.
Finnish Teacher
Katja
Speaks: Russian (native), Finnish, English, German
Teaches: Finnish
Teaching Experience: 14 years+
Suitable for:
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A2-C1 students
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Spoken Finnish and Finnish slang
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Job market integration
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Engineering, Technical Finnish
Even though Katja's not originally from Finland, she speaks Finnish on native level. In fact, she often helps even native speakers with tricky grammar! Her structured yet adaptable approach ensures students gain both grammatical accuracy and speaking confidence. Katja in an expert of Finnish slang and puhekieli.
Finnish Teacher
Fanni
Speaks: Vietnamese (native), Finnish, English
Teaches: Finnish
Suitable for:
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Vietnamese speakers
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A0-A2 level students
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Learners preparing for the YKI test
Fanni is a Finnish teacher with personal experience passing the YKI test—she knows the common challenges and effective strategies to succeed. She specializes in helping beginners, especially Vietnamese speakers, build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and spoken communication.
Finnish and English Teacher
Marina
Speaks: Finnish (native), Russian (native), English
Teaches: Finnish, English
Teaching Experience: 3+ years
Suitable for:
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YKI test preparation
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A2+ learners
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Adults
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Kids 4+ years
With a Bachelor degree focused on Language and Culture, Marina brings solid academic foundation to her personalized teaching. She's particularly skilled at her conversational teaching style and has a talent for helping students who have lived in Finland but struggle with Finnish expression find their voice.
Finnish Teacher
Jasmiina
Speaks: Finnish (native), English
Teaches: Finnish
Suitable for:
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All levels, especially A1/A2
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Society integration
In her studies, Jasmiina has focused on second language acquisition, with English as her minor. Her calm and clear communication style helps learners understand and stay engaged. She aims to create a supportive and safe learning environment, using diverse activities to keep learners motivated.
Finnish Teacher
Rosa
Speaks: Chinese (native), Finnish, English
Teaches: Finnish
Teaching Experience: 5 years
Suitable for:
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Chinese speakers
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A0—B1 level students
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Learners preparing for the YKI test
Rosa is an experienced and versatile teacher with a strong background in teaching Finnish as a second language. Rosa is patient, encouraging, and highly adaptable, dedicated to creating supportive learning environments where students feel confident and motivated to progress.
Maria
“I recently passed my nursing entrance exam in Kajaani, thanks to Maria, my first Finnish language teacher. Her support and dedication helped me improve my language skills and achieve my goals, for which I am truly grateful! ”
Zahra