Hauska tutustua!

Nice to meet you!

Welcome to Kielenrauhaa!

I'm Hanna, a Finnish language teacher and Master's student at the University of Tampere. At Kielenrauhaa (Peaceful Language), my mission is to make Finnish language education accessible and inspiring.

I believe learning Finnish should be enjoyable and focused on communication and cultural understanding, rather than rigid grammar rules. Kielenrauhaa promotes the idea that learning Finnish as a second language is an exciting journey of personal growth.

Join me in creating a supportive community for Finnish language learners and let's unlock the power of peaceful communication together!

A Balanced Approach to Language Learning

Kielenrauhaa embraces a holistic philosophy in language teaching, focusing on communication, practical use, and immersion in both Finnish and Spanish. I aim to create an engaging and supportive environment that empowers adult learners to reach their language goals, challenging the myth that fluency means perfect grammar.

Inspired by calm education principles, I believe language learning fosters inner harmony, boosts self-confidence, and enhances engagement. I strive to provide equal access to language education, viewing Finnish as a second language as a unique opportunity for personal growth and intercultural competence.

Olen Hanna, suomen ja espanjan kielten opiskelija sekä kielikouluttaja. Opiskelen suomen kielen maisterin tutkintoa Tampereen yliopistossa ja olen vuosien ajan auttanut oppilaita saavuttamaan kielitavoitteensa.

Kielenrauhaa-blogi on projekti, jonka avulla teen suomen kielen oppimisesta taloudellisesti mahdollista kaikille. Uskon, että jokaisella tulisi olla mahdollisuus oppia uutta kieltä ja kulttuuria henkilökohtaisen ohjauksen ja yksityisen opettajan kanssa – ilman suuria kustannuksia.

Mielestäni suomen kielen opiskelun tulisi olla hauskaa ja kiinnostavaa, ja sen tulisi keskittyä käytännön kielenkäyttöön. Arvostan erityisesti kulttuurin ja käytöstapojen ymmärtämistä, enkä takerru kielioppi- tai kirjoitusvirheisiin.

Kielenrauhaa-blogin idea, periaatteet ja arvot

Kielenrauhaa keskittyy suomen ja espanjan kielten opetukseen. Tavoitteena on luoda innostava ja positiivinen ympäristö aikuisten kielten oppimiselle, sekä haastaa perinteinen käsitys siitä, että kielitaito tarkoittaisi vain täydellistä kieliopin hallintaa. Kieli on ennen kaikkea rikasta ja rauhallista kommunikointia.

Kielenrauhaa kannattaa tasa-arvoista mahdollisuutta kielen oppimiseen. Suomi toisena kielenä on laaja kokonaisuus, ja sen opettaminen vaihtelee oppijoiden iän ja taustan mukaan. Se on yhteinen ja mielenkiintoinen seikkailu, jossa tavoitteena on kehittyä kielenkäyttäjänä jatkuvasti paremmaksi.

CV Hanna Huovari

Contact Information
📍 Tampere, Finland
📧 hanna@kielenrauhaa.com | 📞 +358 40 2578317
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-huovari/

Professional Summary

Private Finnish language teacher with 5+ years of experience in personalized language instruction, specializing in Finnish as a Second language S2 and cultural competency training. Proven track record of designing tailored curricula for A1-C1 learners, with a focus on conversational fluency and real-world application. Fluent in Finnish (native), Spanish (B2), English (B2) and Swedish (B1).

Work Experience

Private Finnish Language Tutor

Self-Employed | Tampere, Finland | 2019–Present

Developed custom lesson plans for 50+ students (A1-C1 levels), achieving average proficiency improvements of 49% within 6 months.
Integrated cultural immersion strategies (e.g., cultural etiquette, local idioms) to enhance practical language use.
Conducted hybrid lessons (online/in-person) using interactive tools like Zoom, Quizlet, Kahoot and Skype.

Finnish language instructor

WordDive | Tampere, Finland | 2019–2021

Delivered basic Finnish courses to international IT-experts, improving their Finnish communication efficiency.
Implemented online learning techniques. Material used: Suomen mestari 1 & 2.
Finnish Language Instructor
IES no 1 | Gijón, Spain | 2006–2008
- Taught beginner Finnish and Swedish to native Spanish exchange students, focusing on daily communication skills (shopping, healthcare, leisure activities.)
- Collaborated with local linguistics and experts to design basic Finnish and Swedish module for exchange students needs.

Education & Certifications

Master of Arts: Finnish language

University of Tampere | Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) | Present

Thesis: Linguistic entrepreneurship – Case study & Personal development (work in progress)

Bachelor of Arts

University of Tampere | Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) | 2019– present

Thesis: "Tulla menemään ja aikoa tekemään - Verbal periphrasis structures in Finnish texts written by Spanish-speaking learners"
- Analyzed L1 interference (Spanish → Finnish) in verb morphology and syntax
- Used collected data from learner's texts to identify systematic patterns
Relevant Coursework: Contrastive Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition

Skills

Language Proficiency: Finnish (native), Spanish (B2), English (B2), Swedish (B1)
Technical: AI, Zoom, Quizlet, Google Workspace, Canva
Pedagogical: Task-Based Learning (TBL), Content-Based Instruction (CBI), Differentiated Instruction
Cultural Competency: Integration strategies, cross-cultural communication

Achievements

97 % student satisfaction rate across 500+ teaching hours (2022–2024).
Authored "Keskitason suomea YKI-testiin" a Finnish material package e-workbook for adult learners.
Finnish for nursing and healthcare purposes, leveraging my background as a Registered Practical Nurse (Lähihoitaja).

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Lived in Madrid and Gijón, Spain, from 2006 to 2010, where worked exclusively in Spanish-speaking environments. This immersive experience enhanced my linguistic proficiency and cultural adaptability, allowing me to effectively navigate and contribute within diverse social and professional settings.
In 2005, completed a one-month practical nursing internship at a private kindergarten in Gijón. This early hands-on experience in a Spanish healthcare and educational context further developed my cross-cultural communication skills and deepened my understanding of culturally sensitive care practices.
Strong intercultural competence, flexibility, and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds—qualities I actively apply in my current professional and teaching roles.