Finnish language courses


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  • Finnish for Foreigners. SUMMER.

    150,00 €

     8 live online lessons + homework 10-15min / day

    Finnish for Foreigners is tailored for adults, who are interested in learning Finnish and finding out facts about Finland. You will learn a great deal about Finnish habits and life in Finland as well as Finnish language. 

    pastedGraphic.pngTuesdays, May 9 – June 27th, 2023

    4 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. (Finnish time) + homework

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Small group – max 10 students. 

    After each lesson you will get further explanations and motivating assignments in your email. This email is called “homework”.

    Finnish for Foreigners is organized  twice per year: Winter  group January to March and  Summer group May to June. After Finnish for Foreigners you can continue on Moving on with Finnish. There will be a group of Moving on starting in the end of March and in August, on the same day and time as Finnish for Foreigners. The exact starting dates will be announced later. 

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  • Getting started. Very first steps to learn Finnish.

    120,00 €

    For students who have none or very little knowledge of Finnish. You will learn the basics of Finnish language in an easygoing atmosphere. You will learn to introduce yourself, to make orders in cafĂ©s and much more. Words and sentences are practiced interactively. After this course you will be on CEFR level A 1.1. – A 1.2.

    pastedGraphic.pngAugust 23 – September 20, 2023

    Wednesdays at 5.00. – 6.30 p.m. (Helsinki time) + homework

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Live online once a week and homework.

    Getting started is a fascinating introduction to Finnish language. After Getting started, you can continue your studies on Moving on with Finnish.

    Small group, max. 12 students

    Another beginners’ group Finnish for Foreigners, will start in May 2023

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  • Moving on with Finnish, A1.2.

    0,00 €

    This course includes a lot of communication with other students. Puhut paljon suomea.

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    Next group will start September 5th, at 15.30 Finnish time. 

     

    If you feel strong on beginner’s Finnish, you can take the shorter Moving on 5 weeks course.

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Live online once a week and homework.

    Small group, max. 12 students.

    This course will lead you towards CEFR level A1.3  This course is not suitable for absolute beginners.

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    Moving on II – Brush up level A1.2.

    99,00 €

    Early bird price until July 18!

    For students who know the basics of Finnish. This course is a brush up of beginner’s level A1.2.

    pastedGraphic.pngAugust 24 – September 21, 2023.
    Thursdays, 3.30-5.00 p.m. (Helsinki time) + homework

    pastedGraphic_1.pngTo participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Live online once a week and homework to your email every week.

    This is a fast review of beginner’s level. You can join Moving on 5 weeks, if you need to revise Moving on 10 weeks  or if you have acquired some Finnish elsewhere. Before you join this group, you need to know how to introduce yourself, the days and months in Finnish, numbers, some foods and drinks, colors, to tell where you live and you must know how to conjugate verbs in present.

    Small group, max. 12 students.

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  • Finnish From A 1.3 to mastering Finnish, part 1. SUMMER

    120,00 €

    Previous studies in Finnish basics are required. You are also expected to know English since it is the language used in teaching, alongside with Finnish.

    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) and a microphone and the textbook Oma Suomi 1.

    For students who have a strong desire to learn Finnish in a short time!

    pastedGraphic.pngTuesdays at 11.30 – 12.30 Helsinki time + homework (1-2 hours/week)

    June 13-July 4, July 18, Aug 1,  Aug 15-Sept 5 (no lessons July 11 and 25, Aug 8)

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

     

    We use the latest version of the text book Oma Suomi 1.

    Are you already strong on level A 1.3? Check out the next level: Finnish from A 1.3. to mastering Finnish, part 2 .

    Next group of Finnish from A1.3 to mastering Finnish part 1 will start Aug 16 at 15.30 Helsinki time. Registration will open in June. 

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  • Finnish From A 1.3 to mastering Finnish, part 2.

    120,00 €

    Previous studies in Finnish are required. Finnish from CEFR level A 1.3.+

    For students who have a strong desire to learn Finnish in a short time!

    pastedGraphic.pngWednesdays,  13.00 – 14.00 (Helsinki time) + homework

    Aug 23 – Nov 1,  2023 (no lesson Oct 18)

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    We use the text book Oma Suomi 1, chapters 6-8.

    Live online once a week + individual emails every week from the teacher. 

    Next group will start September 26, meeting Tuesdays 11.30-12.30.

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  • Finnish from A 1.3, part 3.

    120,00 €

    Finnish from CEFR level A 1.3.+ or A2.1. Advanced beginners.

    For students, who have a strong desire to learn Finnish in a short time!

    pastedGraphic.pngAugust 15 – Oct 24, 2023 (no lesson Oct 17)

    Tuesday 5.00 – 6.00 p.m.(Helsinki time) + homework

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    We use the text book Oma Suomi 1 (2020 or older.)

    Live online once a week + homework.

    Another group will start November 22, meeting on Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. Registration will open in August.

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  • Opitaan verbejä B1.1.

    115,00 €

    You will be studying 90 minutes of grammar, but you know what? You’ll love it! Starting level minimum A 2

    pastedGraphic.pngJune 8, June 15, June 22 and June 29

    Thursdays at 12.00-13.30. (Helsinki time)

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Live online once a week. 4 x 90 min + homework.

    NOTE! Language of instruction will be Finnish and partly English.

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  • Grammar B-level, kielioppia kesällä

    130,00 €

    UUSI KURSSI

    For students who can speak Finnish.

    pastedGraphic.pngJune 27,  July 4, July 18, Aug 1, Aug15,  2023.
    Tuesdays  9.30 – 10.30 a.m. (Helsinki time) + homework

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    Small group, max. 12 students.

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    Puhutaan suomea! B1-B2

    100,00 €

    Alennus 6.8.2023 asti. 

    A great opportunity to challenge your speaking skills in Finnish with an easy-going native teacher. You’ll learn useful vocabulary in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The course covers a wide range of  topical subjects – often with supporting video or text in advance (=homework). 

    NOTE! On the lessons we speak only Finnish!  Kurssilla puhutaan vain suomea.

    • practice speaking Finnish
    • meet people
    • learn more Finnish

    Lähtötaso minimi B 1.1.

    Tiistaisin 19.9. – 31.10. klo 9.30-10.30. (Helsinki) Ei kurssia 10.10.

    Kurssi on Zoomissa. Tarvitset tietokoneen tai läppärin, että voit osallistua.

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  • Strong A2.2. Grammar.

    150,00 €

    Finnish from CEFR level A 2.2 to B1.1

    For students, who have a strong desire to learn Finnish!

    pastedGraphic.pngAugust 30 – Nov 8, 2023 (no lesson Oct 18)

    Wednesdays  11.30 – 12.30 (Helsinki time) + homework

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

     

    We use the older version of the text book Oma Suomi 1.

    Live online once a week + homework.

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    Puhu paremmin A2.2.

    120,00 €

    Finnish from CEFR level A2.2.

    For students, who have a strong desire to speak Finnish!

    pastedGraphic.pngNov 14, 2023 –  Jan 30, 2024 (no lessons Dec 26 and Jan 2.)

    Tuesdays at  17.00-18.00 (Helsinki time) + homework (joka viikko lukea teksti tai katsoa video)

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    To participate you need a computer (or laptop) with microphone. Camera is necessary.

    Live online once a week + homework.

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  • Tunne Helsinki, B 1.1 – B 1.2

    25,00 €

    Jokainen kerta kestää noin 2 tuntia (arkena klo 17-19 TAI lauantaina klo 13-15). Keskustelemme paljon.

    Syyskuussa: Töölönlahden ympäri ma 4.9. klo 17-19. Sopii pyörätuolissa tai vaunujen kanssa

    Kävelemme Töölönlahden ympäri puhuen ja kuunnellen. Opitaan sanastoa kaupungissa ja opit kertomaan rakennuksista: mikä on pylväskäytävä, pitsihuvila ja mikäs ihme on kanto. Mikä on suojatie ja mikä taas on pelastusrengas. Mitä näillä tehdään ja miksi. Kävelyllä nähdään myös Helsingin pienin sähkölaitos.

    Paikka:  Helsinki, Töölönlahti

    Syyskuussa:  Metsässä Helsingissä, pe 22.5. klo 17-19
    Tule mukaan puhumaan suomea, kävelemään ulkona, katsomaan eläimiä ja kasveja, nauttimaan puhtaasta ilmasta ja oppimaan uusia sanoja. Opiskelemme metsän sanoja, eläimiä ja paljon verbejä.  Kävelemme metsässä, kallioilla ja ja puutarhassa. Käymme myös uurnalehdossa. Kaikki keskellä Helsinkiä!

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    Paikka: Keskuspuisto, Helsinki

    Lokakuussa: Lapinlahden sairaala-alue (PÄIVÄ EI OLE VIELÄ VARATTU) Sopii pyörätuolissa tai vaunujen kanssa

    Opitaan paljon uusia sanoja hyvinvoinnista, psykiatrisesta sairaanhoidosta ja mielenterveydestä. Aiheista tehdään erilaisia tehtäviä: keskustellaan, luetaan ja kirjoitetaan. Kävelemme ulkona ja sisällä.

    Lapinlahden sairaala oli Suomen ensimmäinen psykiatrinen sairaala. Vuonna 2008 hoitaminen sairaalassa loppui, mutta kaunis talo ja ihana piha ovat siellä vielä.

    Paikka: Lapinlahti, Helsinki

    Marraskuussa:  Sodan jäljet Pohjois-Haagassa, la 11.11. klo 13-15 
    Tule mukaan puhumaan suomea, kävelemään ulkona, katsomaan ja oppimaan uusia sanoja. Opiskelemme Suomen, Ruotsin ja Venäjän historiaa… Jäljet löytyvät Pohjois-Haagasta.   Kävelemme metsässä, kallioilla ja ja poluilla. Käymme myös juoksuhaudassa. Kaikki tämä Helsingissä!

    HUOM! Ei onnistu pyörätuolissa tai vaunujen kanssa.

    Paikka: Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki

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