01 · Language
Learn Finnish
Speak with
confidence.
Personal Finnish lessons from beginner to advanced, professional communication and focused YKI preparation.
- Private lessons A1–C1
- YKI test preparation
- Professional and company Finnish
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Finnish lessons · Guided nature experiences
Learn Finland.
Live Finland.
Finnish language, forest calm and shared adventures. Learn at your own pace, build speaking confidence or head outdoors with a guide.
For groups: workshops & webinarsA1–C1Finnish & YKIThink FinnishOriginal learning materialsEN · FIPersonal guidance
Think Finnish · Language through stories
A little Finnish.
A new way to understand.
Start with something you understand. Notice the pattern. Try it yourself. Get a feel for Think Finnish with a free sample lesson — no account or payment card needed.
Read. Notice. Understand.
Metsä on hiljainen.
The forest is quiet.
Sauna on lämmin.
The sauna is warm.
Two different places. The same useful pattern: name something, add on (is), then describe it.
Try the free lessonBuilt from teaching experience
Years of teaching, learners’ questions and practical examples shape this new material. Explanations are reworked into small, clear steps for independent study.
Finnish with a sense of place
Stories, nature and Finnish culture give words a context. You meet a structure in a meaningful sentence before practising it yourself.
Six free lessons. Start today.
The Hiljainen Jussi opening part is ready: six lessons with words, sentence patterns and exercises with feedback. The paid follow-up is in preparation.
Start the free courseTwo paths. One trusted guide.
Understand Finland
from the inside.
Looking for a teacher’s support or time together outdoors? Find the right lesson, guided trip or group experience for you.
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02 · Outdoors
Explore Finnish nature
Follow the
wild path.
Guided adventures that reveal Finland’s forests, wildlife and seasonal traditions safely and responsibly.
- Day hikes and cabin expeditions
- Archipelago, lake country and Lapland
- Foraging, forest cooking and Escape Forest
For companies, schools and your own group
Bring your group into the conversation.
A shared day outdoors or a webinar built around your questions. Tell Tommi who is taking part and what you would like to learn.
Outdoors · A themed day for your group
Finnish in nature
Campfire · Forest shelter · Cabin
Practise Finnish through conversation and shared activities in nature. The workshop is adapted to your group’s language level and interests.
- For Finnish learners, international teams and private groups
- Location, theme and duration planned together
Online · A topic for your audience
Tailored webinars
Finnish or English
Book a webinar on Finnish language, culture or learning. The content and examples are shaped around your audience’s needs.
- For companies, educational institutions, associations and other groups
- Suggest a topic and agree on time for questions
Tell me your group size, preferred date and goals. You will receive a proposal with the content and price before confirming your booking.
One guide, two ways to belong
Teaching Finland.
Sharing Finland.
Alligator Jones brings together Tommi’s two areas of expertise: professional Finnish teaching and guided nature experiences.
Whether you want to pass the YKI test, communicate naturally at work, identify wild mushrooms or discover a hidden forest route, every experience is practical, personal and rooted in real Finland.
Ready when you are
Choose your next path.
Book a planning call to discuss Finnish lessons, or tell me about the nature experience, workshop or webinar you want for your group. We agree the details and price before you commit.