Finnish – Level 1

Another Scandinavian language, Finnish is considered a Uralic language and shares several characteristics of languages like Hungarian and Estonian. Finnish is spoken worldwide by over 5 million people, especially concentrated in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. It is one of Finland’s official languages and the most spoken language in the country. Learning Finnish offers you new opportunities to connect with millions of people and discover the uniqueness of Finland’s history and the culture of Scandinavia. Finnish stands apart from the other Scandinavian languages since it did not descend from Old Norse originally, making it quite unique in its region.

The goal of Level 1 is to leave you with a wide basis of vocabulary, an ability to converse freely in Finnish, and a beginner’s knowledge of Finnish grammar, sentence structure, and syntax. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to have conversations in Finnish and will have a strong foundation to continue learning the language and new vocabulary.

You Will Learn:

• How to converse in Finnish at a basic level
• The Finnish alphabet and Finnish sentence structure to kick start your understanding of the language
• A wide array of Finnish vocabulary
• A selection of the most used Finnish verbs and how they are conjugated
• A beginner’s guide to Finnish grammar and how to use it in conversation and writing

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Start off your Finnish education with a solid foundation and important details of the language
• Learn useful skills and pieces of conversation to start speaking Finnish as soon as possible
• Complete this course with a basic ability to speak and understand Finnish
• Focus on Finnish grammar, syntax, and sentence structure to ensure proper comprehension and the ability to use written Finnish
• You will understand how to identify, understand, and respond to basic questions in Finnish

Finnish – Level 2

If you already know some Finnish, Level 2 Finnish is a great course for you. Throughout Level 2, you will get the chance to practise your existing skills while also continually adding to your knowledge. Level 2 focuses on some of the most important verbs in Finnish as well as some common topics of conversation. The goal of Level 2 is to reinforce your current knowledge while sustainably adding additional information to your repertoire. You will dive a little deeper into the rules and intricacies of the Finnish language. Improving your knowledge of Finnish will give you increasing opportunities and chances to connect with more people and discover a wonderful culture.

Upon completion of Level 2, you will be equipped with a wide variety of new speaking, writing, and listening skills in Finnish. Each level is aimed to give you additional confidence to use your newfound language skills in the real world, and the modules will give you the tools you need to do just that. You will be able to absorb information sustainably and quickly with the expertly designed and paced modules.

You Will Learn: 

• About the main and most used verbs in Finnish and how to conjugate and use them
• Finnish spelling and more about the alphabet
• Useful day-to-day knowledge like how to speak about professions, answer questions, and describe things
• How to use and identify Finnish words like prepositions, adjectives, and pronouns
• The most common verb tenses in Finnish and when to use them appropriately

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Improve your Finnish skills and learn more about the form and function of the language
• Gain better Finnish speaking abilities
• Learn how to ask and answer a variety of questions and types of questions
• Gain a deeper mastery of the Finnish language- both spoken and written
• Expand your Finnish vocabulary and your knowledge of grammar, syntax, and structure

Finnish – Level 3

If you already have a basis of knowledge and are somewhat confident in Finnish but want to take your skills to the next level, then Level 3 Finnish is the ideal course for you. Level 3 focuses on giving you the tools to tackle some of the most complex and irregular parts of the Finnish language. In Level 3, you will learn about specific words that are important in Finnish, as well as valuable conversational phrases that you can put to good use right away.

Level 3 is ideal for ensuring that you truly understand the ins and outs of the Finnish language. This will help with Finnish writing skills and make it easier and easier for you to converse in Finnish, even with native speakers! This is the final level in your Finnish course, and it aims to give you the necessary tools to use your Finnish in day-to-day life and truly understand when you read or hear it elsewhere.

You Will Learn:

• How and when to use each of the verb tenses
• A more in-depth look at some other Finnish verbs and how they are conjugated
• How to describe things and people in Finnish
• How to ask and answer more complex questions in Finnish
• How to use and identify each type of Finnish word, like verbs, prepositions, adjectives and others

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Hone in your knowledge and understanding of the Finnish language by diving into even more details and complex ways of using it
• Learn specifics that can be used in situations like ordering meals, asking questions about the past, or others
• Add to your existing knowledge of Finnish by expanding your vocabulary even further
• Learn about negating sentences and questions
• Learn about the irregularities of the Finnish language and some of the most common irregular verbs