1-on-1 Finnish tutor in Turku

[NansDrivel]

I’m studying Finnish now at Turun suomenkielinen työväenopisto, but we don’t spend any serious time having conversations. My written Finnish and reading comprehension are progressing nicely, but I need real help in listening and speaking. Language cafés and chatting with people in shops just isn’t enough.

Does anyone have a quality Finnish tutor they can recommend in Turku?

[jperickson]

I can't recommend a specific tutor in Turku, but when I was looking for a tutor in Tampere awhile back, I just emailed a few of the tutors I found in Helsinki (via Google searching) and asked if they knew of any. It seems they have their own network, and I was put in touch with 3 people in Tampere. So that may be an option for you!

[Auringon_kukka]

I’m studying Finnish now at Turun suomenkielinen työväenopisto, but we don’t spend any serious time having conversations. My written Finnish and reading comprehension are progressing nicely, but I need real help in listening and speaking. Language cafés and chatting with people in shops just isn’t enough.

Does anyone have a quality Finnish tutor they can recommend in Turku?

Did you ever find a tutor? I live in Turku as well. I've taken Finnish courses at the työväenopisto, kesäyliopisto and kansalaisopisto (Aurala), so I can relate when you say that you're craving for more conversation practice. Conversation (in pairs) in class tended to revolve around topics in the book (Suomen mestari). Anyone who learns Finnish in Finland quickly realizes that there are two languages: standard, or book, Finnish (kirjakieli) and spoken Finnish (puhekieli). Being able to understand (and use) "puhekieli" is definitely an asset.

Anyhow, I hope you were able to find a tutor. If you did and you're pleased with the person, would you mind sharing their name or contact details?

[NansDrivel]

I’m studying Finnish now at Turun suomenkielinen työväenopisto, but we don’t spend any serious time having conversations. My written Finnish and reading comprehension are progressing nicely, but I need real help in listening and speaking. Language cafés and chatting with people in shops just isn’t enough.

Does anyone have a quality Finnish tutor they can recommend in Turku?

Did you ever find a tutor? I live in Turku as well. I've taken Finnish courses at the työväenopisto, kesäyliopisto and kansalaisopisto (Aurala), so I can relate when you say that you're craving for more conversation practice. Conversation (in pairs) in class tended to revolve around topics in the book (Suomen mestari). Anyone who learns Finnish in Finland quickly realizes that there are two languages: standard, or book, Finnish (kirjakieli) and spoken Finnish (puhekieli). Being able to understand (and use) "puhekieli" is definitely an asset.

Anyhow, I hope you were able to find a tutor. If you did and you're pleased with the person, would you mind sharing their name or contact details?

I DID find a tutor and my first session is Tuesday. I’ll let you know how it goes!

[Auringon_kukka]

I’m studying Finnish now at Turun suomenkielinen työväenopisto, but we don’t spend any serious time having conversations. My written Finnish and reading comprehension are progressing nicely, but I need real help in listening and speaking. Language cafés and chatting with people in shops just isn’t enough.

Does anyone have a quality Finnish tutor they can recommend in Turku?

Did you ever find a tutor? I live in Turku as well. I've taken Finnish courses at the työväenopisto, kesäyliopisto and kansalaisopisto (Aurala), so I can relate when you say that you're craving for more conversation practice. Conversation (in pairs) in class tended to revolve around topics in the book (Suomen mestari). Anyone who learns Finnish in Finland quickly realizes that there are two languages: standard, or book, Finnish (kirjakieli) and spoken Finnish (puhekieli). Being able to understand (and use) "puhekieli" is definitely an asset.

Anyhow, I hope you were able to find a tutor. If you did and you're pleased with the person, would you mind sharing their name or contact details?

I DID find a tutor and my first session is Tuesday. I’ll let you know how it goes!

Looking forward to hearing about it. Hope it goes well!