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Private tutoring is an effective way to improve learning outcomes, study motivation, and self-esteem as a learner. In private lessons, the teacher can focus on the student’s individual goals and needs. The instruction is tailored to each learner.

Moreover, private tutoring offers a flexible and safe learning environment where the student can freely ask questions and progress at their own pace without external pressure or distractions. The teacher maintains a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

This personalized approach helps overcome learning obstacles and supports the development of learning skills, which in turn boosts the student’s confidence as an English learner.

You can get the most out of private tutoring through regular, committed, and patient effort.

1. Regularity: It’s recommended to have lessons at least once a week. This helps maintain learning momentum and reduces the risk of forgetting what you’ve learned.

2. Commitment to studying: It’s a good idea to practice outside of lessons as well. Ask your tutor for homework and/or tips for studying in your free time! In private tutoring, doing homework is voluntary, but it greatly supports your learning progress.

3. Patience and self-compassion: Learning takes time. Results will come, but the pace of progress varies between individuals.

The teacher at Onni Oppia is Sanna Kare, who is officially qualified to teach not only English but also history and social studies.

It depends on how long you want to commit to studying and whether you have time to study every week.

The Onni Oppia Continuous Contract >> is valid until further notice, with one lesson per week, and requires a minimum commitment of 6 months. The per-minute rate is most affordable for subscription clients.

Courses consist of either 10 or 5 lessons. You can, of course, continue with multiple consecutive courses if you want to study for longer.

The Intensive Course >> involves regular weekly lessons over a period of 10 or 5 weeks.

The Flexible Schedule Course >> is valid for one year, and the student can book lessons at times that suit both them and the teacher.

You can also book Single Lessons >> for studying smaller topics, such as preparing for a presentation or a job interview.

It depends on how many lessons you want and need, and how often you want to study. See the prices in my current price list >>.

I teach in my own office in Pirkkala, near Tampere. Additionally, I make teaching visits to my students’ workplaces or homes in the Tampere area if needed.

I also teach remotely via Teams or Google Meet, and I have had students from all over Finland and even a few from outside Finland.

My working hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Together with the student, we will choose a fixed time that works for both of us, so we both have a day and time in the calendar when the session is scheduled. However, it can be moved if necessary, as long as you inform me of the change at least 24 hours in advance. If a fixed time cannot be agreed upon due to work shifts, we can arrange the sessions individually or in blocks of a few weeks. You can inquire about available single sessions even at short notice.

Yes. I teach in-person lessons in the Tampere area, but most of my students live elsewhere in Finland.

You can choose lessons that are 90, 60, 45, or 30 minutes long.

Contact me >> and we can discuss your current skills, goals, and the type of course I would recommend for you.

I work weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If you need lessons outside of these hours, we can arrange it separately. For lessons outside of my regular working hours, there is a 20% price increase for weekday evenings and a 50% price increase for weekends.

In the first lesson, we will get to know each other and set goals together. For adults, I will conduct a level test if the lesson is not meant to start from complete basics. The student does not need to prepare for the lesson or bring anything special.

With adult students, we discuss whether they want homework or not. Homework is not mandatory. However, if you would like to practice outside of lessons, let the teacher know, and they will suggest what you could do as homework for the next lesson.

Join the Flexible Schedule Course >>. The courses are otherwise similar to the intensive courses, but they have a longer validity period, lasting for one year from the first lesson.

It is often possible to start quite quickly, if the schedules allow, possibly even the same week or at the latest the following week after your initial contact. However, please note that if you prefer a specific day and time, you may have to wait a bit longer.