Please advise on cost of private Finnish language tuition

[superb]

What is the average cost of private Finnish language tuition in Helsinki area?

Interested in teachers who are native speakers of Finnish:

1) Average cost of tuition by an official teacher of Finnish language?

2) Average cost of tuition by a graduating student of Finnish language department (e.g. future graduated teacher of Finnish language)?

3) Average cost of tuition by teachers operating as or representing a language training company?

To learn Finnish in a intensive way, what is the recommended number of lessons per week to take?

To those who have had the experience with private teachers of Finnish, any tips/advices you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[Mook]

i suspect that this lot would be cheaper thatn Berlitz:

http://www.kielitalo.com/

[superb]

i suspect that this lot would be cheaper thatn Berlitz:

http://www.kielitalo.com/

Thanks! Do you know what is the average cost per hour?

[rob34]

In my experience, you get what you pay for.

If you really want professional individual help, and you are serious about learning the language, you need to pay ~30-35€ per hour.

For these free or near free group courses, you may as well be studying on your own (although they could be a good motivator).

There is one style of course that is free, ~6 hours a day, ~5 days a week, and I've heard good things about it. But I think you need to have a Finnish spouse, or a reason for your existence in Finland other than early onset HBS.

[Mölkky-Fan]

There is one style of course that is free, ~6 hours a day, ~5 days a week, and I've heard good things about it. But I think you need to have a Finnish spouse, or a reason for your existence in Finland other than early onset HBS.

Free?? That is the most expensive method... you do not have to buy your tutor make-up, clothes, shoes, meals, flowers, house, throw cushions, pictures etc and nagging in Finnish will really put you off ever wanting to continue with your studying.

[superb]

In my experience, you get what you pay for.

If you really want professional individual help, and you are serious about learning the language, you need to pay ~30-35€ per hour.

Thanks for the info!

[superb]

If there are any Finnish language teachers (native speakers) who are reading this thread, please feel free to contact me via PM.

I am interested in two-three private lessons per week.

[jorge]

I have heard that EF provides Finnish private lessons, 45h (one lesson 45min) price for 1 person is 2295 eur + vat 23%