Testimonials

“Whether starting or continuing your Finnish learning journey, Iida will be an amazing choice for your tutor. Lessons are very informative, engaging, and fun. She really manages to assess your needs and preferred learning style within the first lessons and adapts each lesson to your ability to take in material during each session.

She greatly encourages your progress and motivates you to really want to go above and beyond. Her adaptability and deep grammatical knowledge of her native language help you understand Finnish, while she is fully prepared for the common pitfalls her students may struggle with.

Iida uses a vast range of learning tools and is fully capable of answering your questions on the spot, with the right material ready to visualise and practise a given topic. Learning with Iida has already been a great pleasure because the lessons are fun, and Iida's personality and patience foster your natural curiosity.

I can only recommend that you book a trial lesson, and I can assure you—you won't need to find yourself a different Finnish tutor ever again.”

“I have been learning with Iida for six months, and the lessons have really helped! From the very beginning, Iida really took the time to understand my current level and learning style. Since then, every lesson seems tailor-made to be a challenge but still attainable.

There are lesson plans made in advance, but depending on my level, we sometimes skip ahead or backtrack to review before moving on. After nearly 10 years learning various languages, Iida is easily one of the best teachers out there. Looking forward to many more lessons! Kiitos paljon!”

“I’ve just completed my first three and a half Finnish lessons with Iida, and I couldn’t have picked a better teacher. She’s warm, easygoing, and genuinely fun to learn with.

After a thoughtful initial assessment, she customised each lesson to target the areas I needed most. Her explanations are crystal-clear and practical, so I can apply them right away. She answers every question with patience and purpose, and her encouragement makes me feel confident.

I can already see progress and can’t wait to dive deeper into Finnish. Kiitos paljon, Iida—nähdään pian!”

“Iida has been the best tutor for me in learning Finnish! Her welcoming atmosphere and her willingness to let us express what we want freely have been a tremendous help!

She knows how to cater to her students' needs and interests, and each lesson is personalised for our enjoyment and improvement. Cannot recommend her enough. Kiitos paljon!”

“I can highly recommend Iida to any student of Finnish, from complete beginner to advanced. She always encourages me to explore the limits of my Finnish language ability without ever making me feel out of my depth. If you want a tutor who gently nudges you towards your language learning goals without making you feel self-conscious or uneasy, then maybe she is the one who can help you.”

“I highly recommend Iida. I have been having lessons for a month now, and she has made me feel so comfortable and welcome every time, especially when I am nervous. The attention to detail and the lesson preparation and homework are also very well thought out and attentive. Thank you so much for your kindness. I always look forward to our lessons.”

“Iida is a compassionate and empathetic tutor! She understands really well how to steer the pace of the lesson, adjusting it in real time according to my abilities in the moment.

This is a rare trait, so I am very happy to have found her. The content of the lesson is thoughtfully challenging, which keeps the learning process smooth and engaging.”

“Iida is fantastic. Such a kind and careful teacher, and she really knows the grammar thoroughly. She also really encourages you and makes you feel like learning a tough language like Finnish is doable. I absolutely love working with her!”

“She's amazing! She focuses on her students' learning styles and is very attentive to incorporating her students' interests into the lessons. Her assignments are also really easy to follow through with. I definitely recommend her!

She is very well informed about Finnish cultural norms and the language itself. I haven't seen more effective pedagogy than hers. During the trial lesson, I already knew that she was going to be a great tutor! I can assure you that she gives it her best when it comes to teaching!”

“Iida has been very kind and easygoing. The lessons are relaxed and paced to my needs. I was quite anxious about speaking Finnish, but that went away quite quickly during the lessons. She is well prepared with materials and flexible about how we need to proceed.”

“Iida is an excellent teacher! She's kind, patient, and really makes you feel comfortable. She knows how to adapt to her students' needs. She's also very encouraging and motivating! I've already learned so much with her and made great progress in Finnish. Most importantly, I’m always happy when it’s time for class!”

“Iida is very supportive and teaches me so kindly while balancing the level of the lessons. She listens attentively even though I'm speaking very slowly. She also tries to speak slowly for me so that I can understand. I can see that she is trying to find a good balance based on the student's level, and I appreciate that very much!”

“Brilliant and funny teacher! She is very organised, has her own teaching style, and is very professional.”

“Iida is very helpful, patient, and creative with her lessons. She knows exactly how to tailor each lesson to get the most out of the time, and best of all, I am building confidence in putting together my ideas in Finnish. Super productive experience so far. Iida is highly recommended!”

“Iida prepares very well for each lesson and dedicates time to questions and problems that arise during the learning process. Iida's teaching style is suitable both for those who already know some Finnish and those who have just started learning the language. Iida has a good knowledge of Finnish grammar and can explain it down to the very basics when needed.”

“Iida is the best language tutor I’ve ever had. Learning feels easy, and I learn a lot without feeling overwhelmed. The lessons are always a great time. Before taking lessons with Iida, I never liked learning languages. Now I really love it.”

“Iida is the best tutor in every way. She is well prepared for every session that we have. She knows her students' needs when it comes to learning Finnish and teaches us accordingly. The most important thing is that she always builds a comfortable learning environment for me as her student. If you are looking for a Finnish tutor, then she is the one! Highly recommended! :)”

“Iida is a great teacher. She is attentive, and we progress at my own pace, with her encouraging me throughout my language learning journey. I cannot recommend her enough.”

“Very enjoyable lessons and a very nice teacher. She gives plenty of material and help to really improve my language skills. I would highly recommend her to anybody who's trying to learn Finnish.”

“Iida is incredible! She comes to lessons with a plethora of material so that you can learn grammar through multiple strategies. She is super fun and will make conjugating verbs a great time!”

“I am thrilled. The lessons are very well structured, challenging, and really fun! Iida is incredibly patient and always has varied topics.”

“Iida is a wonderful teacher. So patient, friendly, kind, encouraging, and knowledgeable. She has such a positive energy too.”

“Always a pleasure to have lessons with Iida. She is patient, helpful, and always answers all of my questions with a smile.”

“Excellent teacher—exceptionally clear, wonderfully patient, and she creates a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for learning. I truly recommend her 100%. Thank you very much.”