Aus FinnlandLebt in Helsinki (Helsingfors), Finnland (07:06 UTC+02:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 14. Jun 2021
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Hello! I'm a polyglot from Helsinki, raised in a bilingual family with a Finnish father and an English mother. I work and study in different languages. I am knowledgeable about the theory and practical side of foreign language acquisition. I also like to receive and share knowledge about many other fields, such as history, data science and more practical things. My other hobbies are fishing and hawk watching.
Ich als Lehrkraft
Do you want to practice applying your passive linguistic knowledge? Or are you a beginner looking for guidance? As someone who has tutored pupils from all walks of life, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, I can be of help at any stage.
I can speak both formal and casual Finnish and Swedish, and I recommend that you specify which one you want to practice.
Although I'm quite familiar with grammatical and other theory, I try to teach everything through context to make it meaningful. That way learning is engaging and fun, and it's easier to wrap one's head around things that way. I value that pupil enjoys the learning process and gets to freely choose the conversation topics.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Mastering a language means learning to connect sounds to their meanings. That means that we need comprehensible content. That may be made possible with illustrations, translated subtitles, or by other means. This is why I endeavour to provide enjoyable, comprehensible content for my pupils. The second stage of acquisition is application. This is where lessons with a tutor come in handy. With me, you can practice output, i.e. speaking and listening, about pretty much any topic. What's important is that you have consumed some related content, in order to have (passive) vocabulary etc. to practice.
I teach in an engaging way, and provide homework to help you properly hone the foreign aspects.
I have been learning Finnish with Jerian for several weeks, and he has been a fantastic teacher. He is always well prepared for lessons, provides clear and thorough explanations, and augments the learning experience with a variety of relevant lesson materials. I am also a beginner, and he is very patient.
5. Mai 2024
Ece エジェ
11 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I just finished my 10th lesson with Jerian, and I have to say he is a wonderful Finnish teacher. Jerian is very knowledgeable about the Finnish language, and has interesting teaching materials. He is very patient and empathetic about his students´s needs and wishes. Once I have more time to focus on learning Finnish again, I will continue with him.
25. Sep. 2023
Rakesh Pandit
67 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
I’ve been learning speaking Finnish and language grammar online with Jerian, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. He is very professional and always has a clear plan for each lesson, making sure we stay focused on achievable goals within our 30-minute sessions. Every lesson is productive, and he explains each concept in great detail (with lot of examples), which has been invaluable for my understanding. His structured approach and commitment to my progress have made a good difference in my learning journey. I highly recommend Jerian to anyone serious about improving their Finnish skills!
1. Nov. 2024
Jonathan Powell
30 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
We used a dialog as a basis for sample sentences, then used that to start our own conversation. I am making slow but steady progress, and Jerian is always prepared and patient. I am very appreciative of his teaching.
18. Sep. 2024
Hilde De Vaere
5 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
I liked how Jerian let me find my mistakes myself. This method is good for me and I am surprised how well he seems to know my learning style after only a few meetings. Recommended teacher!
3. Sep. 2024
Hilde De Vaere
5 Finnisch Unterrichtsstunden
I had booked half an hour and it was over in a whim. Jerian asked questions, let me talk and corrected or explained where needed. I liked my lesson.